Blogs

Through the launch of the Eco-Village Cluster Programme by the Tana River County government, Concern Worldwide is supporting communities like Bandi to strengthen flood resilience.

What is the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC), and how is it helping people to identify ways to address floods, heatwaves, wildfires and storms?

In Tacana Indigenous communities in Bolivia, women are leading the way on strengthening resilience to floods and wildfires through the “Epuna ebuetsuji ecuana” (Women That Teach) initiative.

New research shows that preventing extreme heat incidents from becoming disasters requires a systems-level approach that goes far beyond individual behaviour change.

As climate risks intensify, investing in community-led disaster preparedness is not optional; it is essential. In Nepal, Community Disaster Management Committees are the backbone for ensuring safety before, during, and after disasters.

Through the planting of banana suckers, Concern Worldwide Malawi is working to rebuild soil structures in Nsanje District, with a focus on the downstream areas, to protect against recurrent flooding.

Practical Action Nepal explain how bio-dykes are a sustainable and community-driven approach for protecting riverine communities and livelihoods from riverbank erosion and flood risk.

La Cruz Roja Mexicana integra la información de la medición de la resiliencia al conocimiento local para implementar acciones que fortalezcan las capacidades de las comunidades expuestas al calor extremo y a las inundaciones.

The Mexican Red Cross is linking local insights with regional action to address the risks of extreme heat and floods, as well as shaping systemic solutions for Mexico’s future.