Lessons from the private sector for building resilience
A new report distils lessons learned from 100 initiatives where public- and private-sector organisations have joined forces to strengthen resilience against climate disasters, and presents exemplary case studies to show how others can follow suit. By Christina Becker-Birck of Meister Consultants
This project seeks to understand what success looks like for private sector DRM initiatives and public-private partnerships, and set out recommendations for public and private sector decision makers.
Feature
7th August 2013
The world needs better funding for disaster risk reduction
Jan Kellett, Senior Research Advisor at ODI, explains why disaster risk reduction efforts should be incorporated in core national policies, and considers progress made so far towards that goal
This project aims to foster climate compatible development in African cities through working with informality and building climate resilience amongst the urban poor.
News
30th July 2013
CDKN Asia Country Snapshots published
CDKN has released a set of country and regional snapshots featuring highlights of projects and achievements from Asia over the last quarter.
Feature
22nd July 2013
Sleeping with Chantal, a reminder of why to plan for disasters
Sam Bickersteth, CDKN’s Chief Executive, lost sleep when Tropical Storm Chantal hit the Caribbean during his recent trip – but the storm provided a timely reminder of why decision-makers must consider climate risks when they are making investment plans.
Strike first, before the next climate disaster
Disaster galvanises action. Floods, cyclones, droughts jolt leaders into planning for future extreme weather events. What we need is the same flurry, but before the fact, says CDKN's Mairi Dupar.