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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.

Latest Economics of DRR additions in the Knowledge Base

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The 1.5°C limit and risks of overshoot in the context of adaptation and loss and damage for the most vulnerable countries and regions

This briefing note considers where we are now in terms of the Paris Agreement’s long-term temperature limit, and what future mitigation action could mean for adaptation and loss and damage.
Inclusive early warnings for all
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Tackling capacity gaps in Early Warnings for All delivery

The WMO Commission for Observations, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM) endorsed an action plan to contribute to the Early Warnings for All initiative to address the infrastructure gaps of many developing countries.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Local governments climate finance instruments - Global experiences and prospects in developing countries

This report aims to contribute to discussions on increasing the access of local governments (LGs) and cities to climate finance and help LGs understand various financing instruments and sources available to them to meet climate investment needs.
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Notes techniques et politiques sur le financement climatique

Cette étude analyse les lacunes du financement climatique dans l'Union économique et monétaire ouest-africaine, région très exposée aux impacts climatiques, et présente les implications politiques.
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Double trouble? Assessing climate physical and transition risks for the Moroccan banking sector

The purpose of this report is to understand the impact of climate risks on Morocco’s banking sector. This report also takes stock of the Moroccan banking sector’s current risk management practices and the response to climate-related financial risks.
Bird's eye view of the exit of an expressway located between two tunnel portals, Ribeira da Janela, Madeira, Portugal
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Launch of a new roadmap for financing adaptation and resilience

UNDRR, Standard Chartered and KPMG launch an adaptation and resilience financing roadmap to galvanise vital funding efforts ahead of COP29.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Standard Chartered Bank
KPMG International
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Guide for adaptation and resilience finance

The Guide for Adaptation and Resilience Finance sets out what constitutes adaptation and resilience finance. It seeks to provide confidence to investors looking to allocate capital to adaptation projects
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Economic assessment of drought risk management

The report investigates the concept of the economics of drought management, provides a conceptual, two-tier framework for the assessment of proactive and reactive actions, and disseminates case studies for the implementation of the framework .

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