Heatwaves

A practical household preparedness guide that helps people manage the first 72 hours of an emergency when essential services may be disrupted.

communication, community, engagement, guide, prevention, resilience

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COPE Disaster Champions

COPE Disaster Champions provides free illustrated children’s books, educational jingles and a digital platform to teach disaster preparedness and risk awareness. Through storytelling, visuals and simple action-oriented messages, the initiative empowers children to understand risks and adopt safe behaviours before, during and after disasters.

communication, community, participation, resilience

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On the Side of Children - Guidelines for Civil Protection Planning

In emergency situations, the rights of children and adolescents risk being violated, ignored, or underestimated due to the need to intervene quickly on aspects related to primary needs. Based on experience gained internationally and in national emergency contexts, Save the Children Italia offers practical recommendations to ensure safety, educational continuity, psychological support, and child participation, emphasizing respect for children’s rights and strengthening community resilience.

communication, community, cooperation, coordination, engagement, guide, participation, prevention, resilience, volunteers

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A Guide for Emergency Workers: Tools, Approaches, and Educational Methodologies

This manual represents a practical and concrete support to all operators working in emergency settings in carrying out educational activities with children and adolescents in emergency situations.

Due to its sudden nature, an emergency disrupts and significantly alters the daily life and linearity of educational interventions. It is therefore crucial to restore routine and the psycho-physical well-being of the children involved.

communication, cooperation, coordination, engagement, guide, participation, prevention, resilience, volunteers

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COPE Disaster Champions

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Nature-led Community Resilience Toolkit

Supporting communities and ecosystems in disaster recovery and resilience

community, cooperation, coordination, engagement, resilience

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Recovery Exercise Toolkit

Strategy aiming to strengthen disaster recovery planning

cooperation, coordination, engagement, participation

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Barcelona Climate Shelters Network

The Climate Shelters Network offers free, accessible spaces maintained at comfortable temperatures (26°C in summer, 21°C in winter) throughout Barcelona. These include libraries, civic centers, museums, schools, parks, and sports facilities that maintain their regular functions while serving as climate refuges. The network also includes "micro-shelters" - smaller establishments like pharmacies and shops offering temporary relief.

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Local Resilience Team

Structured approach to mobilise and coordinate local volunteers and citizens

communication, community, cooperation

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