Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

The Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre is a reference center of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). It supports the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its partners in reducing the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on vulnerable communities. The Centre provides technical support, conducts research, and develops innovative tools and approaches to address climate risks. It also engages in advocacy and policy dialogue to influence global and national climate policies. The Centre collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector. Its work is guided by the principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The Centre’s activities include capacity building, knowledge sharing, and promoting community-based adaptation and resilience. It also focuses on integrating climate risk management into disaster risk reduction and development planning. The Centre’s efforts contribute to the overall goal of building resilient communities that can withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change.