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    A woman wades through floodwaters in Rubkona country in Bentiu to collect firewood. South Sudan, November 2021 © Njiiri Karago/MSF

    Climate Emergency:

    What can you do?

    We all have a role in the climate crisis.

    Act now: What you can do about the climate emergency

    It seems like a massive responsibility to think of the climate crisis. But the good news is that everyone, no matter where they are or what they do, can contribute to tackling issues involving climate change and human health. 

    Disaster preparedness

    One thing you can do is to be prepared. With the changing climate, extreme weather events are happening around the world, with increasing frequency and intensity. With preparation, communities can work to reduce the possibility of injury and loss of life.

    Download the Earthquake Safety Guide.
    Download the Earthquake Safety Guide.
    Earthquakes can happen anytime and anywhere. But you can be prepared.
    Download the Tsunami Safety Guide.
    Download the Tsunami Safety Guide.
    A tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves that can be caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
    Download the Flood Safety Guide.
    Download the Flood Safety Guide.
    Is your area flooding? Here's what you can do to stay safe.

    What else should you know?

    Climate Emergency
    Climate Emergency
    The climate crisis is a health and humanitarian crisis.
    Climate Emergency: What are we seeing?
    Climate Emergency: What are we seeing?
    What do we see in the places where we work?
    Climate Emergency: What are we doing about it?
    Climate Emergency: What are we doing about it?
    Here is our commitment.

    Eylül, 13 years old, Kayatepe (Rezip) village, on the outskirts of Adıyaman. Türkiye, 2023. © Mariana Abdalla/MSF

    Doctors Without Borders works in many countries affected by extreme weather events, increases in climate-sensitive diseases, and more. With your help, we can continue to bring life-saving care to our patients in the communities that need it most.