Empowering Local Voices & Capacities

We empower local voices and capacities by fostering collaboration among civil society organizations, governments, academia, and the private sector. This collaborative approach supports the co-creation and sharing of knowledge on Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance, ensuring that the perspectives and needs of vulnerable communities remain central to designing and implementing financial protection mechanisms.

By enhancing technical understanding and encouraging inclusive dialogue, we strengthen local capacities to advocate for and develop demand-driven, context-specific solutions. This approach not only amplifies local voices in international policy discussions but also helps create financial instruments that are equitable, effective, and tailored to the unique challenges faced by at-risk populations.

HIGHLIGHTS

From Commitments to Communities: What the Pacific Pre-COP31 Means for Inclusive Climate Finance

Temperature Decline is Not an Undo Button: Climate Overshoot is a Human Security Challenge

New Publication: Innovative Solutions for Building Climate Resilience: The Role of Climate Risk Insurance in Anticipatory Action

2nd Bonn Risk Finance Dialogue: Two Days of Exchange, Collaboration, and Scaling Climate Risk Finance

Addressing Climate-Related Insurance Protection Gaps in the Caribbean

UNDP and MCII Launch Joint Report on Social Protection, Risk Finance, and Insurance

New Article: Bridging Funding Gaps When Disaster Strikes

Leveraging Insurance for Anticipatory Action: Insights and Emerging Lessons

CSO Perspectives on the Global Shield against Climate Risks (COP 27, 16.11.2022, CVF/V20 Pavilion)

Economic Impacts of Natural Hazards on Vulnerable Populations in Vanuatu

This publication explores the vulnerabilities of different sectors and groups in Vanuatu to natural hazards and reviews current coping mechanisms.