Towards achieving the SDGs through climate risk management: A reflection from the CRM perspective

This reflection paper attempts a better understanding of how a comprehensive Climate Risk Management (CRM) strategy can positively contribute to specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), adding value to ongoing discussions by examining both existing and potential synergies between CRM measures and the SDGs. Capitalising on and enhancing synergies between the post-2015 policy agendas and dialogues is important to benefit from resources and capture co-benefits between sustainable development and climate change action and adaptation.

This reflection paper identifies multiple synergies between CRM and the SDGs that shall be subject to further investigation. While CRM aims at fostering a holistic understanding and consideration of past and future climate change impacts in all affected sectors as well as needs and opportunities to manage possible losses and damages, sustainable development itself contributes to strengthened climate resilience. Integrated with objectives and country goals that target the SDGs, CRM strategies can thus contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.