Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

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Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

The Climate Centre helps the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement address the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on vulnerable people
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12/06/2026

🚨The future won’t wait—and neither can we. ⏳
Get ready for the Anticipatory Action Flagship Report launch on 24 June!

12/06/2026

US scientists: Now fully formed El Niño more likely than not to reach ‘very strong’ status

El Niño has officially developed, and it could become one of the most intense in recent years.

Scientists at the say there is now a 63% chance it will reach “very strong” status, meaning ocean temperatures could exceed key thresholds in the Pacific.

If that happens, the impacts could be significant — including shifts in rainfall patterns, with flooding in some regions and drought in others, often occurring at the same time.

events already influence global temperatures, but in today’s warmer climate, their effects can be stronger and more disruptive.

The focus now is on preparedness and early action, using improved forecasts to anticipate impacts and reduce risks.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.climatecentre.org/17391/us-scientists-fully-formed-el-nino-now-more-likely-than-not-to-reach-very-strong-status/

12/06/2026

🚨Internship Vacancy🚨
We are looking for an intern to support a collaboration between the French Red Cross Society, the Beninese Red Cross Society and the Red Cross Climate Centre aimed at strengthening Anticipatory Action for floods in Benin where this assignment will be conducted. The assignment is to jointly conduct a flood risk assessment and to develop forecast-based triggers contributing to a flood Early Action Protocol (EAP) for the benefit of the Beninese Red Cross Society.

Key responsibilities include:
• Identify, access, and prepare relevant flood risk and forecast data sources available for Benin.
• Design and apply a methodology to quantitatively assess flood risks in Benin.
• Apply specific skill assessment metrics to the forecast data.
• Contribute to technical reports documenting methodology and results.

Note: Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's or PhD programme and remain registered throughout the four-month full-time internship. They should be conducting research in hydrology, climate science, machine learning, or a related quantitative field involving scientific computing, data analysis, and modelling. Proficiency in at least one scientific programming language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) and experience handling environmental or geospatial datasets is highly desirable.

This position will be home-based in Lome, Benin with regular meetings at the headquarters of the Beninese Red Cross Society. The intern must have a laptop and a good Internet access.

The application deadline is 26 June 2026 at 22:00 GMT. We invite you to submit your CV and cover letter (in English) to [email protected] with “Intern flood EAP -Benin” in the subject.

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

12/06/2026

🚨Internship Vacancy🚨
We are looking for an intern to support a collaboration between the French Red Cross, the Togolese Red Cross Society and the Red Cross Climate Centre aimed at strengthening Anticipatory Action for floods in Togo where this assignment will be conducted. The assignment is to jointly conduct a flood risk assessment and to develop forecast-based triggers contributing to a flood Early Action Protocol (EAP) for the benefit of the Togolese Red Cross Society.

Key responsibilities include:
• Identify, access, and prepare relevant flood risk and forecast data sources available for Togo.
• Design and apply a methodology to quantitatively assess flood risks in Togo.
• Apply specific skill assessment metrics to the forecast data.
• Contribute to technical reports documenting methodology and results.

Note: Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's or PhD programme and remain registered throughout the four-month full-time internship. They should be conducting research in hydrology, climate science, machine learning, or a related quantitative field involving scientific computing, data analysis, and modelling. Proficiency in at least one scientific programming language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) and experience handling environmental or geospatial datasets is highly desirable.

This position will be home-based in Lome, Togo with regular meetings at the headquarters of the Togolese Red Cross Society. The intern must have a laptop and a good Internet access.

The application deadline is 26 June 2026 at 22:00 GMT. We invite you to submit your CV and cover letter (in English) to [email protected] with “Intern flood EAP -Togo” in the subject.

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

12/06/2026

🚨Internship Vacancy🚨
We are looking for an intern to support a collaboration between the French Red Cross, the Guinean Red Cross, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. This initiative focuses on strengthening Anticipatory Action for floods in Guinea where this assignment will be conducted. The assignment is to jointly conduct a flood risk assessment and to develop forecast-based triggers contributing to a flood Early Action Protocol (EAP) for the benefit of the Guinean Red Cross Society.

Key responsibilities include:
➡️Identify, access, and prepare relevant flood risk and forecast data sources available for Guinea.
➡️Design and apply a methodology to quantitatively assess flood risks in Guinea.
➡️Apply specific skill assessment metrics to the forecast data.
➡️Contribute to technical reports documenting methodology and results.

Note: Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's or PhD programme and remain registered throughout the four-month full-time internship. They should be conducting research in hydrology, climate science, machine learning, or a related quantitative field involving scientific computing, data analysis, and modelling. Proficiency in at least one scientific programming language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) and experience handling environmental or geospatial datasets is highly desirable.

This position will be home-based in Conakry, Guinea with regular meetings at the headquarters of the Guinean Red Cross Society. The intern must have a laptop and a good Internet access.

The application deadline is 26 June 2026 at 22:00 GMT.
🔗Read more here: https://www.climatecentre.org/contact/open-positions/

09/06/2026

Climate Centre joins new research network ‘to strengthen decision-making before and after crises’🤝🌍

The Climate Centre is joining a new global research partnership aimed at improving decision‑making before, during and after crises.

As risks become more interconnected, from extreme weather to health emergencies, this network will bring together science, tools and rapid-response expertise to better anticipate and manage impacts.

A key focus is understanding cascading risks and how people experience them, helping to design more effective early warning and response systems.

It’s another step toward bridging science and action — so decisions are faster, more informed, and grounded in real-world needs.

🔗Read more here: https://www.climatecentre.org/17372/climate-centre-joins-new-research-network-designed-to-to-strengthen-decision-making-before-during-and-after/

04/06/2026

Heat Action Day 2026 Worldwide 🌍☀️

Heat Action Day continues to grow with over 100 Red Cross Red Crescent Movement components taking part worldwide this year.

In total, 109 Movement registrations and 213 from external organisations highlight how global momentum around extreme heat is building fast.

From community workshops to creative campaigns, the focus is simple: share practical, life‑saving actions to protect people from heat.

This year’s theme of indoor heat puts the spotlight on risks inside homes, schools and workplaces, where heat can be just as dangerous.

🔗Read More Here: https://www.climatecentre.org/17364/heat-action-day-2026-worldwide-more-than-100-movement-components-registered-to-take-part/

03/06/2026

‘El Niño conditions will pour fuel on ⁠the fire of a warming world’ 🌍🔥

El Niño is expected to return in the coming months, and its impacts will be felt on top of already rising global temperatures.

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres warns that El Niño will intensify climate risks, making impacts stronger, faster, and more widespread across regions.

This includes an increased likelihood of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and flooding, affecting both people and ecosystems.

Forecasts suggest around an 80% chance of El Niño developing by August, with conditions likely continuing later into the year.

In a warmer world, these events don’t happen in isolation, they amplify existing vulnerabilities and risks.

🔗Read More: https://www.climatecentre.org/17335/el-nino-conditions-will-pour-fuel-on-%e2%81%a0the-fire-of-a-warming-world/

02/06/2026

🔥🌍 🌍🔥
Extreme heat isn’t only an outdoor risk.

For Heat Action Day 2026, the focus is on indoor heat — the dangers people face in homes, schools, workplaces, care facilities, transport hubs and other enclosed spaces.

Poor ventilation, limited cooling, building design and urban heat islands can all increase indoor temperatures, putting older people, children and people with health conditions at particular risk.

Simple actions can save lives: keep windows covered during the hottest hours, use cooler night air when possible, take cool showers, drink cold water, and check in on people who may need support.

This Heat Action Day, let’s help communities — indoors and out.

🔗Read more here: https://www.climatecentre.org/17341/heat-action-day-2026-tackling-the-dangers-of-indoor-heat/

02/06/2026

🚨Vacancy - Independent Consultant – Stakeholder Liaison and Field Coordination Support

We are looking for a Local Consultant to provide in-country support services for logistical and technical stakeholder liaison, mission preparation, and field coordination throughout the PRCCB technical support assignment. The overall purpose of the consultancy is to support the Climate Centre’s team in delivering high-quality, well-coordinated, and contextually grounded technical assistance to the UGP-PRCCB and ACORD.

Key responsibilities include:
➡️Supporting the preparation and coordination of logistics for Climate Centre country visits, including venue arrangements, catering, and transport.
➡️Providing support to the organization of methodological discussions and contributing to contextualization as needed.
➡️Providing stakeholder liaison support between the Climate Centre team and project stakeholders, as requested.
➡️Supporting the organization and on-site coordination of capacity-building events for ACORD Burundi and the UGP on the PACC methodology, as well as follow-up technical sessions held in-country.

Note: The consultant should be based in Burundi, have relevant education and at least five years’ experience in climate, resilience or development work, including with local authorities and partners. Strong facilitation skills are required, with fluency in French and spoken Kirundi.

The assignment will be undertaken on an intermittent basis, with the Local Consultant engaged on an as-needed basis for specific tasks and deliverables aligned with Climate Centre missions and key project milestones. The envisioned start date is 12 June 2026 and the deadline to apply is 7 June 2026.

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

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Anna Van Saksenlaan 50
The Hague

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