The number of people affected by climate-related disasters is on the rise, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where rapid urbanization is taking place. Poor households are severely affected by climate change impacts as they have less access to protective assets and face higher exposure to environmental risks. With expected shifts in rainfall patterns, melting snow-packs and glaciers, stronger tropical cyclones, and a rising sea level, climate change will be a risk multiplier for the poor.
GFDRR’s commitment to building climate-resilience in developing countries
Since its inception in 2006, about two-thirds of GFDRR’s assistance has had a primary focus on climate change adaptation (CCA)—that’s more than US$ 27 million in nearly 90 countries across the world. GFDRR support has leveraged an additional US$ 17 million of co-financing from development partners and greater amounts from World Bank investments.
GFDRR remains committed to supporting adaptation efforts, complementing other CCA initiatives led by the World Bank and partners. As climate change is amplifying risks, the urgency of the climate change agenda is mobilizing action. We need to build capacity for better risk management at all levels—engaging governments, civil society, the private sector, communities, and individuals.
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