Predict And Protect: G7 Solutions For A New Approach To Crisis Risk Financing

The Crisis Lookout Coalition came together in 2021 and 2022 to convene policy dialogues in partnership across sectors and geographies to successfully advocate for key political and funding commitments at G7 and at COP26. This paper sets out detailed and practical proposals for how the G7 could better protect vulnerable communities by better predicting and preparing for disasters.
Key Findings
Key Terms Used In This Report
Conditions that increase how severely people or communities are affected by hazards.
Funding designed to prevent, prepare for and respond to crises before and after they occur.
The likelihood of harm or loss from crises shaped by hazards, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.
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