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Disaster risk financing is one crucial component of disaster preparedness. Financial resilience to climate-induced and other natural hazards can boost countries’ capacity to bounce back after disasters.

As the world celebrates the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, it is important to remind ourselves of the fragility of our environment—we must invest in our planet today to ensure a brighter future tomorrow.

Global partnership on disaster risk financing analytics: Results and achievements Format The Emergence of Disaster Risk Financing in a Changing World Societies continue to bear increasing costs from natural hazards as population growth, the geographic concentration of economic and infrastructural assets in vulnerable areas, and the effects of climate change are accelerating exposure to potential losses. As governments try to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of disasters, they are confronted...

Central Asia’s regional multi-peril risk assessment initiative moves forward Format ALMATY, 26 January 2021 – In continuing efforts to reduce the adverse impacts of natural disasters in Central Asia, the World Bank, together with partners, is launching a unique initiative – a multi-peril risk assessment of natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods and selected landslides. The overall objective of the initiative is to strengthen Central Asian countries’ resilience to natural disas...

Central Asia’s Regional Multi-Peril Risk Assessment Initiative Moves Forward ALMATY, 26 January 2021 - In continuing efforts to reduce the adverse impacts of natural disasters in Central Asia, the World Bank, together with partners, is launching a unique initiative - a multi-peril risk assessment of natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods and selected landslides. The overall objective of the initiative is to strengthen Central Asian countries resilience to natural disasters and c...

Central Asia’s Regional Multi-Peril Risk Assessment Initiative Moves Forward Email ALMATY, 26 January 2021 – In continuing efforts to reduce the adverse impacts of natural disasters in Central Asia, the World Bank, together with partners, is launching a unique initiative – a multi-peril risk assessment of natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods and selected landslides. The overall objective of the initiative is to strengthen Central Asian countries’ resilience to natural disas...