Business case for DRR

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These resources explore the economic, social and environmental dividends of investing in disaster risk reduction. Read more about the business case for DRR.
 

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The cost of doing nothing: The humanitarian price of climate change and how it can be avoided

In this report, the IFRC presents an analysis showing that if no urgent action is taken now, the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance annually due to the climate crisis could double by 2050. Similarly, financial costs could balloon to 20

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Global leaders call for urgent action on climate adaptation; Commission finds adaptation can deliver $7.1 trillion in benefits

The new GCA report finds that investing $1.8 trillion globally in five areas from 2020 to 2030 could generate $7.1 trillion in total net benefits.
Global Center on Adaptation
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Benefits of economic assessment of cyclone early warning systems - A case study on Cyclone Evan in Samoa

Samoa is extremely exposed to natural hazards, particularly tropical cyclones and earthquake-generated tsunami. Some studies have put forth the position that adequate investment in early warning systems can contribute to the social and economic well

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Strengthening new infrastructure assets: A cost-benefit analysis

This paper explores the benefits and the costs of strengthening infrastructure assets to make them more resilient, reducing the repair costs and infrastructure disruptions caused by natural hazards. Strengthening infrastructure assets in low- and middle

Documents and publications

Lifelines: The resilient infrastructure opportunity

Infrastructure—electricity, telecommunications, roads, water, and sanitation—are central to people’s lives. Without it, they cannot make a living, stay healthy, and maintain a good quality of life. Access to basic infrastructure is also a key driver of

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The risk reduction benefits of the Mesoamerican reef in Mexico

This study spatially quantifies DRR benefits of the Mesoamerican Reef for people, buildings, and hotel infrastructure. In addition, it compares risk reduction of coral reefs with the protection offered by dunes and the risk increase from sea-level rise.
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Inland flood defences save the UK £1.1 billion a year

New research reveals that the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences helps prevent £1.1 billion a year in flood damage.
Association of British Insurers
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UNICEF/WFP Return on investment for emergency preparedness study

In 2014, World Food Programme, UNICEF and DFID undertook a joint study with the Boston Consulting Group to calculate the financial ‘returns’ and speed benefits derived from specific preparedness interventions, including emergency supply prepositioning

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Infrastructure upgrades can help U.S. businesses better withstand disasters

A Pew Charitable Trusts event focusing on the business case for disaster-resilient infrastructure highlighted the importance of investment in protection against flood risk. Risk prevention, compared to recovery and response, saves both money and lives, benefiting businesses and communities.
The Pew Charitable Trusts
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Disaster risk reduction at farm level: Multiple benefits, no regrets

This report assesses and identifies solutions with special relevance for smallholder farmers: DRR good practices that work at farm-level and which, with small investments, can have a significant positive impact on the resilience of their livelihoods. It

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