Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, Anna van Saksenlaan 50, The Hague (2026)

15/10/2026

🔥Internship Vacancy🔥

Due to a vacancy within the Climate Centre, we are seeking two interns to support the BamaCool project as soon as possible. The project is a collaboration between the Mali Red Cross, Danish Red Cross and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, aimed at improving understanding of the impacts of extreme heat in Mali.

The interns will support the development of a heatwave early action protocol by investigating heatwave characteristics and their health and socioeconomic impacts in Bamako.

Key responsibilities include:
· Developing research protocols and data collection tools
· Organising data collection at selected hospitals and households in Bamako
· Conducting statistical analysis of the health impacts of extreme heat
· Designing and conducting a Knowledge-Attitude-Practice survey

Note: Applicants must be conducting Master’s or Doctoral research and remain enrolled in a university programme for the full duration of the internship, which will end in June 2027. Applicants should have a background in public health, epidemiology, social sciences or a related field.

This is a part-time internship of two days per week, based at the Mali Red Cross in Bamako, with fieldwork in selected neighbourhoods. Applicants must be based in Mali and have their own laptop and reliable internet access.

The envisaged start date is as soon as possible, and the internship will run until June 2027. The application deadline is 25 October 2026.

🔗Read more here: https://www.climatecentre.org/contact/open-positions/

07/10/2026

According to the World Bank, climate change could push an additional 132 million people into poverty by 2030. Climate-related shocks can further deepen existing vulnerabilities, putting livelihoods, health, and financial security at risk.

So, what can countries do to help safeguard their communities?

Our recent blog, ‘Why Investing in Social Protection Matters in a Changing Climate’, explores this question. Today, only around half of the world’s population has access to some form of social protection, leaving billions of people without adequate coverage.

Read the blog to learn how countries can invest in social protection to help communities prepare for, cope with, and recover from climate-related shocks. The blog also explores how countries are integrating social protection into their national climate strategies.

🔗https://www.climatecentre.org/17885/blog-why-investing-in-social-protection-matters-in-a-changing-climate/

(This blog is part of a larger article written by the authors of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (RCRCCC).)

30/09/2026

🚨 Vacancy Internship - Heat Early Warning Systems Belize

Due to a vacancy within the Climate Centre, we are seeking an intern to join the team as soon as possible, based in Belize.

The intern will support a project that aims to foster a community of practice and strengthen learning and knowledge management across three countries in three different regions. The project will facilitate cross-country exchange, collaboration, and the sharing of experiences and lessons learned.

➡️Note: Applicants must remain enrolled in a university programme for the full duration of the internship and be pursuing a degree in geography, environmental science, disaster risk reduction, development studies, climate science, meteorology, climatology, or a related field.

➡️This is a home-based (in Belize), full-time internship (40 hours per week) starting on 30 October 2026 and lasting for three months. The application deadline is 14 October at 23.59 CET.

🔗Read more here: https://www.climatecentre.org/contact/open-positions/

29/09/2026

“Every day of delay is a choice, not a gap in knowledge.”

El Niño 2026-27 is projected to be one of the strongest on record. Forecasts have remained consistent for months, pointing to heightened flood risks across parts of eastern Africa and severe rainfall deficits in parts of southern Africa.

Communities are already facing food insecurity, displacement and ongoing health crises. But this time, there is a crucial difference: the science is clear, early action plans are in place, and we know what needs to be done.

"The forecast is as good as forecasting gets."

Read more here: https://www.climatecentre.org/17861/el-nino-2026-27-no-excuse-for-inaction/

21/09/2026

“The tragic loss of more than 1,300 lives while thousands more are still missing is a devastating reminder that we are already hitting the limits of climate adaptation.” – Madhab Uprety

A new rapid attribution study highlights how the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal was influenced by a combination of climatic and geological factors, many of them intensified by climate change. Scientists found that decades of atmospheric warming contributed to glacier retreat, permafrost thaw, and increasingly unstable mountain slopes, creating conditions that likely influenced the devastating rock and ice collapse that triggered the disaster.

The study underscores that this was not a single extreme weather event, but a complex chain of interconnected hazards, demonstrating how climate risks can cascade into large-scale humanitarian crises.

As communities across Nepal continue to recover, the findings reinforce the urgent need for both deeper emissions reductions and greater support for vulnerable frontline communities facing the growing impacts of climate change.
Read more about the study and response efforts: https://www.climatecentre.org/17828/study-climate-change-contributed-to-permafrost-thaw-and-glacial-thinning-that-probably-influenced-collapse-and-flash-flood-in-nepal/

17/09/2026

🌍 From discussion to action.

The 2026 Climate Action Summit brought together a truly global community committed to tackling the climate crisis through practical, locally led solutions.

With 19 sessions, nearly 4,000 registered participants, and attendees from 80 countries, the Summit highlighted a shared commitment to helping communities anticipate, adapt to, and reduce climate risks. Discussions focused on scaling local leadership, unlocking climate finance, strengthening resilience, and turning knowledge into action.

As Climate Centre Director Aditya V. Bahadur, PhD. emphasized, the urgency is clear, but so is the opportunity: to accelerate locally led action that protects lives, livelihoods, and dignity at scale.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined, shared experiences, and contributed to these important conversations. The momentum continues, and now it's time to turn ideas into impact.

Read more about the discussions and insights here: https://www.climatecentre.org/17810/red-cross-red-crescent-2026-climate-summit-promotes-move-from-discussion-to-action/

16/09/2026

At the Climate Action Summit, the session on "Combating Urban Heat" highlighted the growing health and humanitarian risks of heat, and the urgent need to move from understanding risks to implementing solutions at scale.

Speakers, Juanita Constible from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) emphasized that heat is not only an outdoor risk and that often, indoor heat is also not addressed. Roop Singh, Head of Urban and Attribution at the Climate Centre, noted: "We spend most of our time indoors – in our homes, care facilities, at work" and indoor spaces can sometimes become even hotter than outdoors, depending on building materials and design. This has important implications for heat policies, including the need for maximum temperature standards in care facilities.

The discussion also highlighted that protecting people from heat should not simply mean more air conditioning and energy consumption. Rohit Sen, Head of Global Sustainable Energy with ICLEI, outlined a three-part approach: reducing cooling needs through measures such as nature-based solutions, ensuring necessary cooling is efficient and low-carbon, and making cooling systems more flexible and resilient. It takes a multi-pronged approach.

Samriddhi Shrestha, Program Volunteer with Nepal Red Cross Society and American Red Cross, shared NRCS' cool roof project in Nepalgunj, which reached 637 people across households, an early childhood centre and a secondary school, reducing indoor temperatures and creating safer spaces. As she noted, "for poorer households who cannot afford a refrigerator, reduced indoor heat can help keep food fresh for longer."

A recurring message was that the biggest gap is now implementation. As Rohit Sen put it, "we need, at the city level, community level, to connect plans with actions and delivery." This can be accomplished by using appropriate tools, as Francisco Ianni from International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC discussed, but also good government that Sen pointed out.

16/09/2026

At the Climate Action Summit, the session “Global Reach to Local Action: Working with Nature to Protect People” highlighted the importance of communities working together with nature as an integral part of reducing the humanitarian impact of disasters and building longer term resilience to climate change.

There was an emphasis on the point that conservation and restoration efforts are not separate from humanitarian priorities but rather work towards the same objectives. Speakers and participants repeatedly underscored how channeling the power of nature and protecting these spaces can save lives tomorrow. As said by Peter Murgor from the Kenya Red Cross Society, “Restoration projects are resilience investments. Community groups, with their local knowledge, provide stewardship.”

Concrete examples from Egypt, Kenya and the Asia Pacific region were shared, providing substance and inspiration to go beyond theory and demonstrate what's possible when nature-based approaches are put into practice. Marym Mitkees from the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, shared the community led initiative from El-Shoqr village, designed to use nature-based solutions to address climate challenges related to extreme heat. After extensive consultations with communities and conservation experts, targeted tree planting emerged as the most appropriate solution and is now underway.

A key takeaway throughout the presentations and discussions, was the value of partnerships and the centrality of communities in developing effective nature-based solutions. Ali Rizvi from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), stressed that, “Partnerships are part of the solutions themselves. Ecosystems require that we bring together people whose lives depend on them and actors that can fund measures. Partnership is not consultation towards the end of a process; marginalized communities and knowledge/rights holders must co-design the problem statement and solutions. Resilience must be built with people.”

16/09/2026

At the Climate Action Summit, the session “Making Anticipatory Action Future Fit: Are We Ready for What Is to Come?” explored how anticipatory action must evolve in a world where climate risks are changing faster than ever.

Participants reflected on a simple but challenging reality: many of the crises of tomorrow will not look like those of the past. As climate change, urbanisation and shifting vulnerabilities reshape risk landscapes, systems designed around historical patterns must adapt to remain effective.

Drawing on examples from Malawi, Ecuador, Kenya, Nepal and beyond, speakers showed that “future fit” anticipatory action is already taking shape. Communities, governments and humanitarian actors are testing new approaches, updating triggers, integrating changing risks into planning, and linking early action more closely with long-term adaptation and resilience efforts. Simulation exercises, flexible financing and continuous learning were highlighted as essential tools for keeping systems relevant in a rapidly changing world.

A strong message throughout the discussion was that anticipatory action should be viewed as being at the core of adaptation and contributing towards long term resilience. Participants emphasized the need to scale up effective anticipatory action, building on the advancing technology, AI, policy formulation and institutionalization of government systems.

Achieving future fit AA will require a systemwide change with strong governance and financial framework. While the challenges are significant, the session carried a sense of optimism and momentum: the foundations already exist, and by combining science, innovation, local knowledge and long-term investment, anticipatory action can continue to evolve to meet the risks of the future.

16/09/2026

At the Climate Action Summit, the session “Reimagining Finance for Locally Led Action” explored how innovative climate finance can help Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies move beyond reliance on traditional grants and unlock new pathways for strengthening locally led resilience.

Discussions highlighted that these instruments must be built on strong foundations, including reliable data, locally owned systems, robust safeguards and trusted partnerships, and designed to complement, rather than replace, existing national systems such as social protection.

As Jeremy Tan of HIFHUB - hosted by the Danish Red Cross noted, “Grants alone cannot sustain humanitarian response to climate disaster. Innovative finance instruments like insurance, humanitarian blended finance, carbon markets and endowments are crucial.”

Participants also reflected on the importance of keeping communities at the centre of these approaches. Fergus McBean (He/Him), First Secretary for Climate and Nature, British Embassy in Hanoi observed: “There has been a long-standing question around the use of blended finance and what that might look like. But at the end of the day, these instruments are all trying to do the same thing: support local communities. Local communities do not care if it is called adaptation finance, mitigation finance, humanitarian blended finance etc. What is important is that it reaches the right people on time”

The discussion pointed to practical examples already emerging, including Save the Children Global Ventures’ Nandi Project in Kenya, a community-led agroforestry and landscape-restoration initiative that combines high-integrity carbon credits with livelihood and nutrition outcomes for smallholder farming communities.

As Richard Casagrande of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC reflected, “The feeling today when discussing voluntary carbon markets is not can we do this or should we do this, it is rather let’s do this. There are feasible ways to mitigate the challenges and concerns around it, and hopefully the conversation is moving in that direction.”

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