Residual risk
The disaster risk that remains in unmanaged form, even when effective disaster risk reduction measures are in place, and for which emergency response and recovery capacities must be maintained (UNDRR 2026).
Governments agree that reducing disaster risk and paying for the risk that remains should go hand in hand. A review of policies in 13 countries finds they are still planned, costed and funded apart.
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A situation where severe needs overwhelm local and national capacity to respond effectively.
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.
International crisis financing system
The network of global organisations funding crisis prevention, preparedness and response.
Ex ante
Actions, decisions or financial arrangements made before a disaster or crisis occurs.
Anticipatory Action
Actions taken before a crisis hits to prevent or reduce potential disaster impacts prior to a shock or before acute impacts are felt.
