Latest additions to the knowledge base

During the session, crucial issues such as the dissemination and reaction of the population to the warnings were addressed. The need for coordination between governmental entities and the integration of advanced technologies was highlighted.

CCRIF SPC made a payout on July 1, 2024, of US$6,376,184 to the Government of Guatemala on its excess rainfall policy following heavy rains that occurred during June 13th-19th.

In this framework, FAO has developed a Compendium of experiences and good practices from focus countries, namely Bangladesh, Guatemala, the Niger and Zimbabwe.

This brief displays the May 2024 updates for the Early Warnings 4 All initiative.

A recently published feasibility study identifies potential disaster risk finance and insurance solutions that could provide basic financial protection at scale for family farmers in northern Central America.

The objective of this feasibility study is to identify disaster risk finance and insurance (DRFI) solutions for up to 1.9 million family farmers in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

This report evaluates whether floods and landslides are more likely when rain falls inside versus outside protected areas (PAs).

As climate change hits crops, villagers are starting to diversify. Farmers are trying new activities and planting hardier varieties – including biofortified beans – to combat malnutrition and drought.