International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies’ Forecast-Based Action By The Dref
It is well known that in the event of a disaster, the speed of response is key. It is increasingly recognised that precommitment, readiness preparations, and forecast-based action can dramatically improve effectiveness. This report examines the alternative options that may be available to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) when funding its Early Action Protocols (EAPs) through the Forecast-based Action by the DREF (FbA by the DREF)
‘We want a world where disasters are paid for with money not with lives’, says Daniel Clarke at Climate: Red
Daniel Clarke, Director of the Centre for Disaster Protection, joined others at Risk Informed-Early Action Partnership, in a ‘Call for Collaboration’ at the IFRC’s virtual global summit Climate:Red
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Key Terms Used In This Report
Meeting today’s needs without limiting future generations’ ability to meet theirs.
Actions taken before a crisis hits to prevent or reduce potential disaster impacts prior to a shock or before acute impacts are felt.
Funding designed to prevent, prepare for and respond to crises before and after they occur.
