Climate
This insight paper aims to improve the reader’s understanding of two initiatives aiming to address aspects of climate challenge.
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This paper explores how DRF instruments are being framed and understood within the panorama of Loss and Damage policy and finance agendas, highlighting areas of contention and sensitivity.
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In the face of increasing climate volatility and stretched aid budgets, more effective ways to support households in times of crisis are needed.
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This paper examines the role insurance can play as part of a wider strategy to help societies adapt to climate change and recover from disasters.
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This synthesis report examines the role that insurance can play in supporting sustainable development and growth
Read moreVulnerability
Conditions that increase how severely people or communities are affected by hazards.
Total crisis financing
Development funding focused mainly on crisis prevention, preparedness and response activities.
International development financing
Public funding flows supporting development objectives in lower income countries.
Disaster risk finance diagnostic
An analytical assessment of a country’s disaster risk profile.
Risk retention
When governments retain and finance disaster costs themselves.
Index
A measurable indicator used to estimate losses and trigger financial payouts.
