Climate Change

CCRIF SPC: A Year of Resilience and Innovation

US$18.6M payouts, 2 new members, 2 new products, this and more on how CCRIF solidifies partnerships to advance DRR and climate resilience.

Panacea or Pipe Dream: The Global Quest For 1.5 Degrees

At 1.25°C in 2022, the globe is set to exceed 1.5°C. From a risk management perspective, should SIDS and LDCs pursue unrealistic strategies?

It's #DRRday Friday 13th - Break The Cycle

Poverty is the lead driver of disaster risk. 2030 projections are for 560 annual disasters pushing an additional 37.6M in extreme poverty.

Global Disability And Disaster Survey Highlights Urgent Need For PWDs Empowerment

86% of persons with disabilities, feel excluded from decision-making on disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Scorecard To Enhance Disability Inclusion In Local DRR

Disability Inclusion Scorecard helps countries self-assess resilience capacities, identifying gaps in fulfilling Sendai Framework.

Green Climate Fund’s Rallying Call To Private Sector

The Green Climate Fund implores the private sector to scale investment in climate financing, helping countries to meet targets.

New SME Funding Opportunity

Freshly minted, Minister of Industry Honourable Audley Shaw has announced plans for the establishment of a JM$15B special funds for SMEs.

Banana/Plantain Farmers GlobalG.A.P. Certified

Fifty-two Jamaican banana and plantain farmers have achieved GlobalG.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices) Certification, following a series...

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