Over the past 3 years, the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has funded an innovative approach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that helped stop Cholera outbreaks before they spiral---one that is proving both life saving and cost effective.

Odisha pursued a “zero casualty” model and created the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) in 2000, invested in cyclone shelters, early warning systems and a specialized disaster response force.

In summer 2025, targeted interventions across the Greek capital showed that reducing perceived temperatures can be achieved when science, municipal action and citizen engagement work together.

The SEWAA project uses machine learning to improve early warning systems for extreme weather in Eastern Africa. With high-resolution, probabilistic rainfall forecasts on personal computers, SEWAA makes forecasting more accessible and affordable.

This podcast episode highlights how thick coastal mangrove coverage in a Fijian village has helped to lessen damage from tsunamis and erosion due to rising sea levels.

This solution brief explores how Concern Worldwide have worked with communities to identify how Nature-based Solutions can be an effective solution to control canal and riverbank erosion in Bangladesh.