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.
Read moreEarly warning system
Systems that monitor hazards and share information early, so people can act in time.
Ex ante
Actions, decisions or financial arrangements made before a disaster or crisis occurs.
Contingent liabilities
Possible financial obligations that only become real if specific future events occur.
Other official flows (OOF)
Public funding supporting development that does not meet official aid definitions.
Resilience
The ability to withstand shocks, adapt, recover and continue functioning over time.
Disaster risk finance diagnostic
An analytical assessment of a country’s disaster risk profile.
