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Economics of DRR

Τhis theme covers economic analysis supporting risk-informed investments and better investment planning and financing strategies for disaster risk reduction. It also adresses post-event economic loss and impact assessments, cost benefit analysis and other DRR investment appraisal techniques, ex-ante economic impact assessments.

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COP 29 – Agreement reached, but “action and delivery needed”

The new global climate finance goal's success will be judged by whether increased funds reach the communities that need them most, and by whether they reach them fast.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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COP29: ‘climate finance’ for the Pacific is mostly loans, saddling small island nations with more debt

As this year's UN climate summit reaches its final stage of negotiations, Pacific scholars are calling on world leaders to improve the dispersal system of climate finance to support people living in small island nation
Conversation Media Group, the
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Unlocking adaptation finance in emerging market and developing economies

This note aims to contribute to the policy dialogue on scaling up adaptation finance across Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs).
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Cost multiples for pre-arranged financing: a comparison of instruments from international financial institutions

The UK Government Actuary’s Department and the Centre for Disaster Protection developed an analytical framework to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of various instruments offered by international financial institutions.
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Unlocking climate resilience: a new taxonomy for sustainable investment

Building climate resilience is crucial for sustainable finance amid escalating climate impacts, especially in Asia. The Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT) could unlock up to $3 trillion in investments by 2030, guiding sustainable finance decisions
BNP Paribas Asset Management
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Weathering shocks: Unraveling the effects of short-term weather shocks on poverty in Paraguay

This study analyzes the extent to which short-term weather shocks have affected incomes and poverty in Paraguay. The research design exploits variation in weather shocks across districts and time, using ordinary least squares pooled regression analysis.
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Contingent liabilities: the financial obligations that come after a disaster

When a disaster occurs, a country's financial obligations are triggered to repair the damage that has occurred. These obligations are called contingent liabilities. The Vice Minister of Finance of Honduras explains what these are.
World Bank, the
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African Risk Capacity (ARC) showcases Africa-centric climate resilience solutions at COP29 in Baku

ARC’s presence at COP29 will be an opportunity to highlight its pioneering tools designed to enable African governments to take early and effective action to protect lives and livelihoods from climate impacts and disease outbreaks.
African Risk Capacity
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