Fragility
The combination of exposure to risk and insufficient coping capacity of the state, system and/or communities to manage, absorb or mitigate those risks. Fragility can lead to negative outcomes including violence, the breakdown of institutions, displacement, humanitarian crises or other emergencies (OECD 2016).
This insight paper aims to improve the reader’s understanding of two initiatives aiming to address aspects of climate challenge.
Read morePreparedness
Skills, systems and resources developed to respond effectively to likely future crises.
Sustainable development
Meeting today’s needs without limiting future generations’ ability to meet theirs.
Early warning system
Systems that monitor hazards and share information early, so people can act in time.
Social protection
Policies and programmes designed to reduce and prevent poverty and vulnerability throughout the life cycle.
Disaster risk management
Policies and actions to reduce disaster risks, manage impacts and strengthen resilience.
Indemnity insurance
Insurance that pays based on assessed losses after damage to a specific asset.
