G20 ministers emphasise disaster risk reduction, parametric insurance and catastrophe bonds

Finance and disaster management ministers from G20 nations have reiterated the urgent need to strengthen disaster risk reduction (DRR) frameworks, calling for wider use of innovative risk financing tools such as parametric insurance and catastrophe bonds to address escalating climate Read More …

Govt approves ₹507.37 crore to strengthen community-based disaster risk reduction

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The Government of India has approved an allocation of ₹507.37 crore to strengthen community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) initiatives across 20 states, marking a significant step toward enhancing grassroots preparedness and resilience against natural hazards. The funding aims to empower Read More …

Facing the Climate Reality – Why Risk and Resilience Must Lead Our Future

Climate change is no longer a hypothetical future challenge—it’s a lived reality. From devastating floods in Asia to unprecedented wildfires in North America and persistent droughts across Africa, the effects of climate change are everywhere, touching economies, ecosystems, and communities Read More …