Shock-responsive social protection in fragile and conflict-affected states

This paper provides evidence that anticipatory and shock-responsive social protection can reinforce peacekeeping efforts, build climate resilience in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) cost effectively and address a range of other interconnected challenges that hinder their development and stability.

It analyses the relationship of climate change, social protection and the risk of sovereign debt default. Finally, it presents the case for greater debt relief, climate finance support and financial assistance to strengthen shock-responsive social protection.