For the first time, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and WWF joined forces, publishing a report that shows the importance of nature-based solutions to climate change and its dangerous consequences.
According to the report, titled “Working with nature to protect people”, these solutions can reduce the intensity of climate and weather risks by 26%.
A necessary development to protect the people and planet: Red Cross volunteers witnessed how weather-related disasters such as floods affect people all over the world. In total, more than 3.3 billion people are subject to climate change and extreme weather events.
"The climate crisis is causing multiple humanitarian crises around the world. Its impact on millions of people is intensifying," said IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain, quoted in a joint statement by the two NGOs.
“Greening nature, restoring forests, agricultural lands and wetlands are some of the most effective and efficient ways to help vulnerable communities adapt to the risks and impacts they already face. Protecting nature protects people."