The role of the private sector in supporting and implementing NbS in the risk financing space
Ariane Kaploun, AXA climate, explores the role of Nature-based Solutions in the financing sector for risk management
Cost-effectiveness of Nature-based Solutions for reducing disaster risk
#NaturanceTalks – Marta Vicarelli, University of Massachusetts, provides comprehensive review of the existing literature on the cost-effectiveness and equity of Nature-based Solutions.
Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction – Call for submissions
The UNDRR extends a cordial invitation to contribute to the Global Assessment Report 2025 through a Call for case studies and a Call for innovative futures ideas. Abstracts must be submitted by Monday 22 July 2024.
Economics for disaster prevention and preparedness
The World Bank and the European Commission unveiled three new analytical reports, focusing on prioritising investments in disaster and climate resilience, costing climate change adaptation, and advancing financial resilience.
Good practices for increasing the application of NbS and ecosystem-based approaches for disaster risk reduction
The compendium, published by the UNDRR, includes 16 cases which provide compelling documentation that Nature-based Solutions offer multifaceted benefits.
The role of insurance in adressing physical climate risks
On 10th of June 2024 Swenja Surminski will give a lecture at the My Climate Risk Interdisciplinary Learning Group of the Walker Institute.
Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster risk reduction is aimed at preventing new and reducing existing disaster risk and managing residual risk, all of which contribute to strengthening resilience and therefore to the achievement of sustainable development. Source: UNDRR
Talks 4 action
Talks 4 Action is a podcast that investigates the role of nature in disaster risk reduction
PEDRR Ecosystem for Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation | Virtual Library
The PEDRR virtual library collects case studies and examples of NbS around the world
Nature-based solutions in Europe: Policy, knowledge and practice for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction
A series of case studies presented to identify examples of innovative methods and best practices for NbS