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We can answer these and other science-based questions.</p> <p>If you are with a National Society and would like to work with us to answer research questions to support your goals, our work is likely to have encompassed the areas you’re interested in.</p> <p><em>(Photo: Emmanuel Ntale, anticipatory action lead with the Uganda Red Cross Society, who has worked closely with the Climate Centre on many research projects.)</em></p> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="eventBox"> <div data-aos="fade-right" class="event"> <img src="https://www.climatecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/p-MOZ1562-1.jpeg" alt="REPRESA"> </div> <div data-aos="fade-left" class="event content"> <div class="right"> <div class="display-white">News story</div> <a name="REPRESA"></a> <h2>REPRESA</h2> <p>NEW: The Climate Centre is part of an international collaboration aimed at improving early warning and enhancing resilience to tropical cyclones in Madagascar, Malawi and <em>(photo)</em> Mozambique. 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