Introduction to climate and disaster risk management and financing

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP)

Type of Resource

Other

Languages

English

French

Spanish

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Insurance

Topic 2

Risk Management

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource introduces climate and disaster risk management and financing, emphasizing pre-arranged financial protection for vulnerable communities.

Why This Matters

Stronger risk financing improves resilience and ensures faster, more reliable disaster response.

Key Insights

Defines risk as hazard × exposure × vulnerability
Covers phases: prevention, retention/transfer, preparedness, response, and recovery
Explains use of savings, loans, insurance, and risk layering for different shocks
Highlights ex-ante tools (parametric insurance, contingent credit) and ex-post options (budget reallocations, donor aid)
Notes the need for data, policy frameworks, and insurance market capacity
Describes Global Shield support with pre-arranged finance, in-country processes, and €200m in donor funding

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Introduction to climate and disaster risk management and financing - (French)

Introduction to climate and disaster risk management and financing - (Spanish)

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