A new Swiss Re report reveals that global insured losses from natural catastrophes in 2018 were USD 76 billion. Over 60 percent of losses resulted from “secondary” perils, small-to-mid sized events or secondary effects of a primary hazard. These kinds of costs will likely rise due to growing assets in areas exposed to more extreme weather conditions.
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Analysis of climate change adaptation projects in the Pacific shows most focus on rural areas, heavy infrastructure and policy development. Climate change planning for the cities and towns has been limited, despite their rapid growth.
RMS
At the upcoming Global Platform, RMS will be advocating for the use of gender-, age- and disability-responsive data to empower those left furthest behind. Vulnerability comes in many forms, and understanding how vulnerable groups are likely to be impacted by disaster requires accurate and detailed data.
