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The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) works to reduce vulnerability to disasters in a changing climate.
Washington, DC
Joined May 2010
🇧🇿 Belize’s new $20M Cat-DDO is a major step toward proactive disaster risk management. Technical support for the development of the Disaster Risk Financing Policy was provided with the support of GFDRR — laying the groundwork for long-term resilience.
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Ranked third among small island developing states for disaster risk and fifth for climate change risk, Belize is increasingly exposed to hurricanes, floods, and coastal erosion.
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🌪 When Tropical Cyclone Seroja hit Timor-Leste in 2021, it caused $245M in damage. An EU-funded, GFDRR-managed program is helping the country turn lessons into action — strengthening policies and finance to better withstand the next disaster.
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📢Are you a data scientist, geospatial analyst, or resilience researcher from a climate-vulnerable country? Ready to make a 🌎global impact?. The next cohort of our Risk Data Fellowship Program is now open for applications: 🗓️Deadline to apply is Sept. 26.
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Risk Data Fellows (2nd edition) Short Term Consultant (STC) Job Title: Risk Data Fellow Unit: Global Unit for Disaster and Climate Risk Management Location: Remote location with mission travel Days:...
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📢 In case you missed it: . Our 2026–2030 Strategy is a renewed commitment to reducing disaster risk and building resilience worldwide. 📘 Read it here:
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RT @WBG_IDA: At #TICAD9, @WorldBank VP Aki Nishio thanked Japan for its steadfast partnership in building resilience across Africa—support….
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Through the Coastal NBS Opportunity Scan, GFDRR has helped identify nature-based investments that could reduce annual coastal flood damage by tens of millions of dollars by 2050, while preserving ecosystems like mangroves and coral reefs.
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A new GFDRR report — which studied 24 Indian cities — estimates that investments of over $2.4 trillion will be needed by 2050 to meet India's need for new, resilient, and low-carbon infrastructure and services in cities.
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From flood risk reduction in Argentina and Mozambique to mangrove restoration in Indonesia, nature-based solutions are transforming resilience efforts worldwide. Active projects are set to benefit 19.4 million people. Learn more:
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Floods, droughts, storms & cyclones hit Timor-Leste hard — costing lives, livelihoods, and millions in damages. An EU-funded, GFDRR-managed program is helping strengthen urban resilience in Dili — laying the groundwork for a safer future for its people.
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Disaster risk finance and climate-resilient housing too often operate in silos — leading to missed opportunities. In Dominica, GFDRR is helping bridge that gap so finance and construction work together for a more resilient future. Learn more:
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By 2050, India’s urban population will nearly double — and over half of its future infrastructure is yet to be built. A new GFDRR report shows how timely action on heat, floods, and urban growth can save lives and avert billions in losses. Read it here:
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🌪 When Tropical Cyclone Seroja hit Timor-Leste in 2021, it caused $245M in damage. An EU-funded, GFDRR-managed program is helping the country turn lessons into action — strengthening policies and finance to better withstand the next disaster.
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From 🇲🇷 Mauritania to 🇸🇸 South Sudan, Japan’s experience in disaster risk management is helping shape stronger health systems across Africa. With @GFDRR and the @WorldBank, African countries are planning for shocks — so care continues when it matters most.
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GFDRR has helped countries such as Cabo Verde, Jordan & Nigeria equip themselves with the tools & knowledge needed for effective emergency preparedness & response. Watch this video with Mary Boyer, GFDRR Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist:
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2025年8月22日、横浜でお会いしましょう！. #アフリカ の強靱性への歩みを、日本🇯🇵、@WorldBank、@GFDRRと共に振り返ります。. #TICAD9. 📅 2025年8月22日（金）. 🕰 12:40～14:10（日本時間）. 参加登録はこちら👇.
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📣Join us in Yokohama as we reflect on the successes & challenges from #Africa’s journey toward resilience, in partnership with @WorldBank, @GFDRR and 🇯🇵 Japan #TICAD9. 📅 Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.🕰️ 12:40pm - 2:10pm (Japan Standard Time). RSVP here:
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New analysis from Nigeria shows how conflict slows recovery, deepens poverty, and increases long-term losses. Resilience efforts must address both disaster and conflict risks. Learn more from our paper:
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Floods, droughts, storms & cyclones hit Timor-Leste hard — costing lives, livelihoods, and millions in damages. An EU-funded, GFDRR-managed program is helping strengthen urban resilience in Dili — laying the groundwork for a safer future for its people.
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2025年8月22日、横浜でお会いしましょう！. #アフリカ の強靱性への歩みを、日本🇯🇵、@WorldBank、@GFDRRと共に振り返ります。. #TICAD9. 📅 2025年8月22日（金）. 🕰 12:40～14:10（日本時間）. 参加登録はこちら👇.
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