Workshops on Disaster Law in Island States : Legislative Advocacy and Enhancing Climate Resilience

Workshops on Disaster Law in Island States : Legislative Advocacy and Enhancing Climate Resilience

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...
New project to strengthen local disaster preparedness and response capacities

New project to strengthen local disaster preparedness and response capacities

PIROI-member National Societies have received assistance with their disaster preparedness and response work for a number of years already. Until now most of this support has been provided at central level, with capacity-building focusing on Red Cross/Red Crescent head...
Working together for a safer SW Indian Ocean rim: the new PIROI-Climate Centre partnership

Working together for a safer SW Indian Ocean rim: the new PIROI-Climate Centre partnership

The Red Cross Red Crescent Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform and the Climate Centre last month signed an agreement to work together to prevent, prepare for, and respond to climate-related disaster. The Red Cross Red Crescent Indian Ocean Regional...