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Displaying 105 of about 111 resultsThis paper investigates the effects of severe drought shocks on Tunisia's agriculture sector during 2000-19. The authors test whether agricultural workers - who are the most exposed to climate variability - faced a job displacement as a consequence of severe drought events that occurred. They also look at the employment rate of other economic sectors an…
This discussion paper presents a structured approach to Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) in the EU Member States and describes the key elements needed to better understand, plan for and manage the fiscal cost of disasters. The paper proposes a step-by-step approach to DRF, building on previous analysis on the main concepts and ways to reduce and limit the…
The approximately two million family farmers that live across northern Central America are among the most vulnerable populations in the region. These family farmers typically cultivate staples like beans or maize on 1-2 hectares of land, operating on the edge of subsistence. Crop yields are low and variable as most family farmers rely on rain-fed croppi…
This paper delves into the evolving landscape of climate finance for social protection. It gives an overview of current social protection spending, financing and coverage gaps across the world, and explores how climate finance can strengthen social protection systems, build resilience and improve socio-economic outcomes. The brief then zooms into adapta…
This paper contributes to research on building climate risks resilience through early warning systems to identify hidden trends and emerging technologies that can support practitioners in the design of EWS. This review aims to contribute toward benefiting climate-sensitive sectors and helping managers with climate risk adaptation strategies. Climate ris…
The authors here investigate what the typical impact of Caribbean hurricanes on public debt in the region has been and how anthropogenic climate change has shaped this impact. Caribbean Islands are exposed to hurricanes, the damages of which are projected to intensify due to anthropogenic climate change. The region is also highly indebted. We focus on t…
This new report highlights the looming economic threats that climate change poses to Montana’s celebrated outdoor recreational activities and wildlife. The report lays bare a sobering prediction: Montana could witness a potential loss of 8,800 outdoor recreation jobs, and a staggering $263 million in labor earnings could evaporate annually by mid-centur…
Overall losses from natural disasters in 2023: US$ 250bn; more than 74,000 fatalitiesInsured global losses of US$ 95bn close to five-year average (US$ 105bn) and above the ten-year average (US$ 90bn)Earthquake in Turkey and Syria was the year’s most devastating humanitarian disasterThunderstorms in North America and Europe more destructive than ever bef…
This study aims to investigate the economic viability of MoSE (Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico or Experimental Electromechanical Module) operations in light of the potential future evolution of SLR (Sea-level rise). SLR and flooding are among the climate change stressors challenging human society in the twenty-first century. Many coastal areas and…
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. Based on initial consultations with the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFIS…
Register hereTime9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (GMT-5)AboutThe Climate Investment Funds (CIF) utilizes climate financing through multilateral development banks to help low- and middle-income countries accelerate low-carbon, climate-resilient development. CIF places social inclusion at the center of its efforts and supports transformational change and climate-sm…
When cyclones and floods hit populated areas, people’s ability to pay their mortgage differs depending on the type and intensity of the extreme weather, research suggests.The more powerful the cyclone, the greater the chance that borrowers will miss or delay mortgage payments, the study found. The likelihood of borrowers defaulting on payments or b…
The fiscal risks of climate change facing countries in Asia and the Pacific are immense. Climate-related weather disasters and public spending on the climate change mitigation and adaptation investments needed to avoid worst-case climate scenarios and protect livelihoods are placing a significant strain on public finances. But governments in Asia and th…
Estimates of the cost of disasters paint a partial picture of their true toll, in terms of human lives and economic, developmental and social impacts.To make sustainable development a core component of disaster recovery, we must strengthen data governance, and we must increase the capacities for contemporary data management and its use.
This study develops a dynamic model of climate-related disaster impacts, considering multidimensional household heterogeneity, for analyzing changes in growth and inequality in low-income countries. Focusing on human capital development, the study demonstrates the multiple impacts of disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies on human capital investment, in…