National policies, plans and risk and governance profile(s)

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This diagnostic report was prepared in response to a technical assistance request from the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) to support the design and implementation of an index-based agriculture insurance program targeting small-scale farmers.
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Namibia's first Nationally Determined Contribution outlines the country's aims in relation to the the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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This seismic risk profile of Namibia, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
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This study investigated whether DRR is adequately funded within SADC member states in light of the high stakes in human life, infrastructure, and economic losses and the potential savings involved.
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Τηis study details an exploratory investigation into the socioeconomic and environmental constructs of rural high flood-risk communities to identify capacities that may be enhanced.
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In this study, the authors investigate (i) human migration flows and the influence of climate hazards on these flows and (ii) the benefits and dis-benefits of migration in supporting climate change adaptation.
How can social protection systems be leveraged for anticipatory action?
Examines existing social protection systems in hazard-prone countries to collect lessons learned and recommendations on how social protection systems could be best used to inform or implement anticipatory action.
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This report takes stock of Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) in four of the five SACU (Southern Africa Customs Union) countries and provides targeted recommendations for each country’s development.

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