Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)

🆕 The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) 2024 Annual Report is out now! In the past fiscal year, we at GFDRR:  🚀 Informed 38 new The World Bank projects and $5.12 billion in World Bank financing   💰 Disbursed $32.6 million in grants   🌎 Had 62 grants in 44 IDA-eligible countries The impact stories in our latest annual report highlight results from Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Côte d'Ivoire, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyz Republic, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Nicaragua, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Yemen.  Read the full report here: http://wrld.bg/AU2R50V9OyQ Climate Risk & Early Warning Systems (CREWS) Initiative  Insurance Development Forum  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC  International Recovery Platform  Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)  United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)  UN Women  World Meteorological Organization 

Panama recently agreed with The World Bank to renew its program on disaster risk management for another three years, as a basis for having access to a line of credit for emergencies. I am thrilled that Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) will be able to continue to support #Panama in its journey to become a more shock resilient economy. Over the past many years, the Government of Panama has taking decisive steps to strengthen its ability to prepare for and respond to crises. Three years ago, the World Bank approved a line of credit of US$100 million that Panama can access immediately following an emergency. In this context we have supported Panama with: ✅ the creation of a disaster risk management cabinet to strengthen emergency management coordination ✅ the establishment of the Meteorological and Hydrological Institute of Panama to improve early warning systems ✅ the adoption of the National Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Policy to guide long-term resilience ✅ the development of a National Program for Disaster Contingent Liability Management to address financial vulnerabilities GFDRR grant and knowledge resources have in addition enabled: 1.     Training Central Government Staff: Integrating natural hazard information into territorial development instruments, with a methodological guideline for nationwide replication. 2.     Enhancing the national loss and damage assessment platform, integrating the Damage Assessment Data Collection System (SIRED), expanding sector coverage, and training personnel. 3.     the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) make progress on the design of an emergency cash transfer program to form part of an adaptive social protection system. Learn more from this video: https://lnkd.in/eeNfsNzc federica ranghieri, Joelle Dehasse, Michel Kerf, Felipe Montoya Pino, Luis Rolando Durán Vargas, Natalia Víquez Valerio, Constanza Schmipp, Raquel Lejtreger

When a natural hazard becomes a disaster, health systems are often the first line of defense — but often the health service infrastructure is exposed and vulnerable to the same shocks. Ensuring they remain operational is critical to saving lives. At the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) and The World Bank, we combine a wide range of data sources — from satellite imagery to household surveys and administrative data — and know how from disaster risk management, infrastructure, and health sector experts, to evaluate risks and strengthen the reliability of health service delivery. Combined with our financing to the health sector we deliver technical advise to support governments in building more shock resilient healthcare systems. With generous support from the government of #Japan through the Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries, our health sector specific work has in just 2 years informed $8 billion in investments across over 20 countries. Shock resilience goes beyond disaster response — above all, it’s about preparation and planning. Watch this video from Mersedeh TariVerdi, who co-leads GFDRR’s climate and disaster management for health systems thematic area, to see how data-driven insights are transforming disaster preparedness for health systems worldwide:  http://wrld.bg/MwMO50UPFxz  @Keiko Sakoda @Jun Rentschler 

The Nature-based Solutions (NBS) Opportunity Scan is transforming how we identify and invest in NBS for climate resilience. In just six weeks, this tool uses geospatial analysis to pinpoint the most effective NBS interventions. Since its launch, the NBS Opportunity Scan has been applied in 100 cities and across 5,000 kilometers of coastlines in 40 countries — such as Indonesia and Kenya, to name a few — shaping an estimated $1.8 billion in project components incorporating NBS. Its impact is clear:  ✅ Informed 11 out of 40 The World Bank lending operations with urban or coastal NBS components approved in 2023 and 2024 ✅ Helped 4 out of 5 project leaders in starting early discussions with stakeholders and identifying NBS investments during project preparation  ✅ Supported pre-feasibility studies, project design, and ongoing implementation  The insights from this tool are driving smarter, more sustainable investments in climate resilience, helping communities adapt and thrive. Learn more:   http://wrld.bg/zVXf50VpMtI  http://wrld.bg/cLNg50Vq1Cz Brenden Jongman Marie-Flore Michel Sally Judson Boris van Zanten Alida Alves, Alejandra Gijón Mancheño, Borja Gonzalez Reguero, Hannah L., Ian Smith, Koen Tieskens, Matteo Ulisse Parodi, Nicolas Guillot, Su Kalloe, William Ouellette

In fragile contexts, disasters are more than just environmental events — they deepen existing vulnerabilities and push communities further into crisis. The devastating floods that struck the Central African Republic (CAR) in August 2024, which left thousands of families without homes, were yet another reminder of this reality. With urbanization in CAR expected to rise from 41% today to 60% by 2050, the urgency to build resilient cities has never been greater. That’s why the Government has prioritized $70 million in investments to improve urban resilience—financed by The World Bank and supported with technical assistance by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), the City Climate Finance Gap Fund, and the Climate Risk & Early Warning Systems (CREWS) Initiative. The Government will invest in solutions that not only protect against floods and erosion but also strengthen communities.  By integrating nature-based solutions, stabilizing high-risk areas, and improving drainage infrastructure the project will help 1.6 million people in Bangui and Berberati be more resilient to future shocks. These efforts go beyond infrastructure — they help protect lives and livelihoods. Learn more from this blog: http://wrld.bg/rboX50Vo4ug Cheick Kante, Guido Rurangwa, Madhu Raghunath, Laurent Corroyer, Emilie Jourdan Boris van Zanten Brenden Jongman Maarten Gischler Victoria Hugelshofer Matthias Bachmann Augustin Maria Oscar A. Ishizawa 

🌡 Extreme urban heat kills.   In #Bangkok, it is threatening lives, livelihoods, and economic development. With contributions from the City Resilience Program, The World Bank just released a new report, “Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City”, which highlights recommendations for a city-wide strategy to manage heat and improve living conditions. This is one of the first studies worldwide that quantifies the impact of #urbanheat on society and economy at #citylevel.    A 1°C increase in the urban temperature could lead to: 🛟 More than 2,300 lives lost per year  💼 ~3.4% productivity loss/worker, equivalent to ~THB 44 billion/yr wage loss ⚡ An increase in the electricity bill of an average household of ~THB 450 per month (approx. US$13)  i.e. more than THB 17 billion annually (US$500 M)    The report emphasizes the urgent need for both short-term solutions, like #earlywarning systems, updated #buildingcodes, and localized #heatmapping, as well as long-term strategies that integrate heat considerations into #urbanplanning, zoning, #transport, #construction, and #publichealth policies. It calls on #decisionmakers to put people and places at the heart of urban heat planning, and emphasizes the role #institutions play in making this happen. Fortunately, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is already taking steps to combat this crisis. Measures such as heat-level alerts, community hydration facilities, and greening projects are underway—but there's still much more to be done.  📤 Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e6S8vRsC    Bundesministerium für Finanzen  SECO Economic Cooperation and Development   Gates Foundation  Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)  Steven Rubinyi Nick Jones Melinda Good  Pichaya Moeller Jane Park

As climate change accelerates and disaster risks grow, infrastructure systems in many developing countries are under increasing strain. Roads, bridges, and transport networks — essential for economies and livelihoods — are becoming more vulnerable, making resilience a top priority.  With growing risks, the cost of inaction is too high. We at GFDRR remain committed to helping countries build infrastructure that is not only strong but also prepared for the challenges ahead. Learn more from this video as GFDRR Disaster Risk Management Specialist Frederico Pedroso explains the work behind our Resilience Infrastructure thematic area: http://wrld.bg/AwE150VoT3b Natalia Romero

Honored to join global leaders at the 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in Oslo, where we tackled a critical challenge: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. I shared how The World Bank, in partnership with Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), is supporting countries in translating financing principles for #DRR into action. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮—𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.    Some key takeaways from our discussion: ✅ Integrating DRR into Development Planning at national and local governments from the outset ✅ Harnessing Data & Analytics through initiatives like GFDRR’s @The City Resilience Program that offers City Scan, a tool that provides rapid urban analytics to guide investments ✅ Scaling Financial Protection with innovative financial instruments, from contingency financing to catastrophe insurance ✅ Building Inclusive & Scalable Resilience which must prioritize the most vulnerable communities   The World Bank remains committed to 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. Through partnerships like Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), we’re helping cities and countries build a safer, more resilient future.   A big thank you to 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗥, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗚𝟮𝟬 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 for leading this conversation. Let’s move 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!  

In August 2024, devastating floods swept through the Central African Republic, leaving thousands without homes. For a country already facing conflict and poverty, disasters like these deepen vulnerability. The $70 million CAR Inclusive and Resilient Cities Project (PROVIR) — funded by The World Bank and supported by key global partners such as the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), the City Climate Finance Gap Fund, and the Climate Risk & Early Warning Systems (CREWS) Initiative — is working to change this. By strengthening flood protection, stabilizing erosion-prone areas, and integrating nature-based solutions, PROVIR will help 1.6 million people build resilience in the country’s most at-risk cities. In fragile settings, resilience isn’t just about infrastructure — it’s a lifeline. Read this blog to learn more about PROVIR: http://wrld.bg/rboX50Vo4ug Cheick Kante Guido Rurangwa Madhu Raghunath Laurent Corroyer Emilie Jourdan  Brenden Jongman Boris van Zanten Sally Judson

  Infrastructure is more than roads and bridges — it is a cornerstone of economies, livelihoods, and resilience. But for many developing countries, the infrastructure gap remains a pressing challenge. As disaster risks intensify, the vulnerabilities of critical transport networks are becoming more evident. At the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), we are working with governments to address these risks:  🇧🇷 In #Brazil, resilience requirements are now embedded in road maintenance contracts, ensuring that private sector investments support long-term durability.  🇼🇸 In #Samoa, the government has completed a second road vulnerability assessment, integrating findings into its asset management system to guide maintenance and capital investments.  🇵🇭 In the #Philippines, studies are informing infrastructure planning in Mindanao, a key agricultural hub, to protect transport networks that millions depend on.  These efforts are helping governments plan better, invest strategically, and protect communities from growing climate and disaster risks. Learn more from this video with GFDRR Disaster Risk Management Specialist Frederico Pedroso https://lnkd.in/eNFA4DH6