During the 30th edition of the Grand Raid, the famous ultra-trail of Reunion Island, the volunteers of the French Red Cross were mobilized at the finish line of the race to raise awareness among runners and their supporters about the natural hazards present on the...
October 13, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, was an opportunity to learn more about the 3 Oceans project! Launched in 2019 by the French Red Cross with support from the French Development Agency (AFD), the 3 Oceans project helps reduce the impact of...
We cannot prevent natural hazard-related disasters from happening, but we can alleviate their impact. This is precisely what the French Red Cross believes, and since 2000 it has implemented a disaster risk management programme in the Indian Ocean via PIROI, its...
With the “Flooded environment and life-saving techniques” course held 15 September to 3 October 2022 in Reunion, PIROI prepares the local population for flood risks. Flooding is one of the most frequent major natural hazards on the island, as periods of heavy rainfall...
In order to ensure that people and communities affected by disaster and climate risks receive appropriate support in a timely manner, effective legal and policy frameworks are required. This is even more relevant for small island states where the impact of climate...
In a context marked by ever-increasing humanitarian, climatic and health challenges, PIROI has set itself an ambitious target: that of reducing the impact of natural hazard-related disasters, health crises, and climate change for south-west Indian Ocean communities....
