The Climate Centre and Danish Red Cross are collaborating in Niger to address non-economic loss and damage from the climate crisis in conflict-affected regions. Projects include shared gardens, healthcare, psychosocial support, and mobile clinics for migrants to increase resilience and social cohesion. The importance of integrating humanitarianism, climate adaptation, peacebuilding, and displacement programming is emphasized to meet the growing needs in countries like Niger. Climate finance is essential for effective adaptation and addressing loss and damage in conflict-affected areas, with a focus on fostering social cohesion and resilience in the face of climate- and conflict-related impacts.
Author: Climatecentre
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Blog: Positioning humanitarians at the intersection of environment, climate, conflict and peace – Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Humanitarian organizations are increasingly focusing on the intersection of conflict, climate change, and environmental degradation, with key approaches being climate security and environmental peacebuilding. The Canadian Red Cross is actively engaging in dialogue on climate security to better connect humanitarian realities on the ground with environmental and climate policies and programs. Locally owned management plans are highlighted as important for addressing climate, conflict, and weapons contamination risks, with an emphasis on conflict-sensitive anticipatory action and planning for safe schools in the face of climate-related crises. Nature-based solutions, investing in energy infrastructure, and promoting social cohesion and advocacy for marginalized groups are also key strategies. It is crucial to address structural barriers, funding silos, and geopolitical priorities as obstacles to effective climate action in fragile and conflict-affected settings, while also urging international programming to reflect power dynamics, language, and local knowledge through partnership models that prioritize learning from local actors.
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Blog: Introducing The Climate Carrot podcast
The Climate Centre has launched The Climate Carrot podcast, which explores climate science, practice, and policy through storytelling and human experience. The podcast features stories of communities, young people, scientists, and humanitarian actors working together to address climate challenges. It highlights cross-sector collaboration on climate and water resilience, emphasizing the significance of partnerships and trust in transforming climate risks into practical solutions. The goal of the podcast is to inspire action and curiosity by sharing global stories of climate action.
https://www.climatecentre.org/16930/blog-introducing-the-climate-carrot-podcast/
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New online library on urban heat
The Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance has launched an updated Urban Heat Library mini-site, offering a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge and best practices on urban heat. Coordinated by the IFRC and the Climate Centre, the directory features over 60 resources focusing on high-level strategy, governance, tools, case studies, and communications. With projections showing nearly 1,000 cities facing average summertime temperature highs of 35 ̊C by 2050, the need to address extreme heat risks is becoming increasingly urgent. This valuable resource will be regularly updated to support practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders in tackling urban heat challenges effectively.
https://www.climatecentre.org/16745/new-online-library-on-urban-heat/
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Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance framework helps Mexican Red Cross strengthen communities’ ability to withstand climate impacts
Mexico is vulnerable to various climate-related risks, with water-related events accounting for 80% of disaster costs from 2000 to 2022. The Mexican Red Cross is implementing the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities framework in Mexicali and Sotavento to address extreme heat and flooding risks. Improved infrastructure and protective equipment like air conditioning are being used in Mexicali to safeguard health and livelihoods, with a focus on enhancing nature-based solutions and community brigades for disaster preparedness. Resilience fairs are engaging community members in measuring CRMC and raising awareness of risks, empowering local actors to lead resilience efforts in Mexico.
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Climate impacts, inclusion and livelihoods in Burkina Faso and Mauritania: the importance of social protection
The Climate Centre recently published two studies as part of the Clima-Social project, focusing on improving the use of weather and climate information in Burkina Faso and Mauritania. These studies highlighted the vulnerability of communities disproportionately affected by extreme weather, such as agricultural workers, conflict-affected individuals, and low-income rural households. Recommendations included expanding shock-responsive social protection, sustainable livelihood interventions, and access to early warning systems to strengthen adaptation and reduce climate impacts on livelihoods. The studies also emphasized the importance of expanded social protection as a solution to climate-related challenges, with a mention of the Spanish Red Cross food security programme.