Glossary
Development insurer
Financial institution that offers insurance and complementary technical assistance, tied to explicit development objectives (Centre for Disaster Protection).
Learn more
other key terms
Disaster
A severe event causing widespread harm that exceeds a community’s ability to cope alone.
Vulnerability
Conditions that increase how severely people or communities are affected by hazards.
Crisis risk
The likelihood of harm or loss from crises shaped by hazards, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.
Early warning system
Systems that monitor hazards and share information early, so people can act in time.
Adaptive social protection
Social protection systems that adjust to shocks, helping vulnerable people prepare, cope and recover over time.
Disaster risk finance diagnostic
An analytical assessment of a country’s disaster risk profile.
