Glossary

Hazard

A process, phenomenon or human activity that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation (UNISDR 2016).

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This insight paper aims to improve the reader’s understanding of two initiatives aiming to address aspects of climate challenge.

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This brief forms part of a cross-country study on the opportunity cost of reallocating budgets in response to disasters.

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other key terms

International crisis financing system

The network of global organisations funding crisis prevention, preparedness and response.

Total crisis financing

Development funding focused mainly on crisis prevention, preparedness and response activities.

Development insurer

An insurer supporting development goals through insurance products and technical assistance.

Financial Flows

Financial flows refer to the movement of funds for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and response, covering planned and unplanned sources.

Sustainable development

Meeting today’s needs without limiting future generations’ ability to meet theirs.

Contingent loan (or credit) and grants

A pre approved loan or grant released automatically when agreed crisis conditions or triggers are met.