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
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An insurer supporting development goals through insurance products and technical assistance.
Crisis risk
The likelihood of harm or loss from crises shaped by hazards, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.
Preparedness
Skills, systems and resources developed to respond effectively to likely future crises.
Risk profile
Underlying risks that an organisation or country is exposed to and the extent to which they are mitigated by pre-arranged finance.
Crisis protection gap
The difference between expected crisis costs and funding already arranged to cover them.
Disaster risk financing
Financial arrangements made in advance to pay for disaster prevention, response and recovery.
