In 2022, over 90% of 710 disasters were climate- and weather-related, impacting over 220 million people.

Various regions globally experienced extreme climate events, including droughts, wildfires, floods, and heatwaves.

Efforts were made to combat climate challenges, including research, early warning systems, and emergency preparedness operations.

The intersection of climate change and mental health was studied, and the amplified effects of climate change in conflict-affected areas were highlighted.

Awareness campaigns and innovation in response to climate change were emphasized, including Global Heat Action Day and the IFRC Global Innovation Summit.

The adverse impact of climate change continued into 2023, with wildfires, extreme weather, and disease outbreaks reported in various countries.

Efforts to enhance resilience to climate change included climate action training, campaigns for awareness, and collaborations to improve resilience to tropical cyclones.

The IFRC issued emergency appeals for relief efforts, and the Norwegian and Canadian Red Cross responded to climate-related emergencies.

The importance of addressing climate change was underlined at the UN climate talks, the Adaptation Futures conference, and through the IFRC's new president's statements.

The Climate Centre joined the Water at the Heart of Climate Action partnership and summarized key findings on loss and damage from the IPCC report.

A call for faster progress and necessary finance to tackle climate change was emphasized at the Development and Climate Days 2023.