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 moreCrisis protection gap
The difference between expected crisis costs and funding already arranged to cover them.
Other official flows (OOF)
Public funding supporting development that does not meet official aid definitions.
Crisis risk
The likelihood of harm or loss from crises shaped by hazards, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.
Accountability
Being responsible for decisions and resources, listening to affected people, and accepting consequences for actions taken.
Early warning system
Systems that monitor hazards and share information early, so people can act in time.
Disaster risk financing
Financial arrangements made in advance to pay for disaster prevention, response and recovery.
