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The Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance is evolving into the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance. This strategic shift reflects the urgent need for adaptation efforts that address the escalating impact of climate change. Since 2018, the Alliance’s initiatives have positively impacted the lives of over 3 million climate-vulnerable people across more than 350 communities worldwide, from the Philippines to Zimbabwe to Mexico and points in between. The advocacy work of the Alliance also influenced an increase in resilience spending of more than 1.25 billion USD. Now, we are expanding our focus beyond floods to tackle additional climate hazards such as heatwaves, wildfires, and storms. This broadened scope reaffirms Z Zurich Foundation's unwavering commitment to creating a more resilient future for vulnerable communities around the globe. We are proud to work with extremely competent partners and people within the Alliance and wish everyone every success in the coming years. Mercy Corps Concern Worldwide International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC Practical Action Plan International The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSITION-INTL Zurich Insurance Manon Parmentier David Nash Tatjana Krivaltsevits Michael Szoenyi Linda Freiner Suzannah Richard Simge Tuna

Some great news we came across. A policy change from the disaster recovery agency FEMA will “integrate current and future changes in flooding based on climate science” to assess where and how to construct future buildings. The new rule will result in higher-elevated and better-fortified buildings. It could help break a cycle of destruction and reconstruction that has cost the government billions over the past few decades.  About time! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gqJU5dWc

Greener and cleaner solutions...Opportunity to enhance your skills in #NbS (Nature-based Solutions) 😋 #ClimateChange #ClimateActions #The Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR)

📅 May 22, 2024, 11:00 AM (ET) | Watch CCFLA's Senior Program Manager, Priscilla Negreiros, and other sector experts discuss the situation in Rio Grande do Sul, the importance of climate adaptation, and the pivotal role of public-private partnerships in driving these efforts forward. Organized by the Atlantic Council, we are looking forward to the interesting yet critical conversation between the Governor of Rio Grande do Sul Eduardo Leite, Renata Koch Alvarenga, Guilherme W. Syrkis and Priscilla Negreiros. This has been one of the most devastating climate disasters in Brazil's history. It's crucial that we discuss and showcase this extensively to gather lessons learned and ensure such a catastrophe never happens again. https://lnkd.in/gk9EArzi

How can climate resilience resources be routed to the places that need it most? This new program could have a major impact on U.S. climate and disaster policy.

How can climate resilience resources be routed to the places that need it most? This new program could have a major impact on U.S. climate and disaster policy.

How can climate resilience resources be routed to the places that need it most? This new program could have a major impact on U.S. climate and disaster policy.

How can climate resilience resources be routed to the places that need it most? This new program could have a major impact on U.S. climate and disaster policy.

The devastating impact of Hurricane Maria on the island nation of Dominica underscored an urgent need: to build communities capable of withstanding climate change. EWB-USA is responding to this challenge by developing innovative solutions that prioritize resilience. 🌱 Gerard Dalziel, Chief Engineer at EWB-USA, details the rigorous research and on-the-ground collaboration we've done to create a framework to design infrastructure that can endure the unpredictable weather patterns, rising temperatures, and intensifying storms of the future. Our goal is to work with communities to give them the tools and knowledge they need to thrive, not just survive, in a changing climate. Through the power of engineering, we're investing in a safer, more sustainable world for all. To learn more about our work and impact, explore our annual report below. 🫂 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3Y5Fnt2

How can climate resilience resources be routed to the places that need it most? This new program could have a major impact on U.S. climate and disaster policy.