Crisis risk
The potential suffering and loss of life that could occur in a specific time period due to a crisis, determined probabilistically as a function of hazard, exposure, vulnerability and capacity (Centre for Disaster Protection).
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This technical brief, authored by CERDI and supported by the Centre for Disaster Protection, provides an in-depth analysis of flood risk in Chad.
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A Year in Review 2024–25 shows how the Centre for Disaster Protection is turning ideas into impact.
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This report looks at key lessons from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) first anticipatory action (AA) pilot for drought in Somalia.
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This policy brief draws on the findings of five Discussion Papers in the Centre’s IDA19 Series.
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This paper argues that civil society organisations play a vital role in ensuring that crisis financing approaches are designed and delivered effectively.
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This paper sets out detailed and practical proposals for how the G7 could better protect vulnerable communities by better predicting and preparing for disasters.
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A public financial institution providing loans, grants and expertise to support development goals.
Preparedness
Skills, systems and resources developed to respond effectively to likely future crises.
Disaster
A severe event causing widespread harm that exceeds a community’s ability to cope alone.
Basis risk
The gap between measured indicators and real losses causing payouts to differ from actual damage.
Contingent liabilities
Possible financial obligations that only become real if specific future events occur.
Index
A measurable indicator used to estimate losses and trigger financial payouts.
