Sahel

The ability to withstand shocks, adapt, recover and continue functioning over time.

Social protection systems that adjust to shocks, helping vulnerable people prepare, cope and recover over time.

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

Actions taken before a crisis hits to prevent or reduce potential disaster impacts prior to a shock or before acute impacts are felt.

A natural or human process that can cause injury, damage or disruption.

Actions, decisions or financial arrangements made before a disaster or crisis occurs.