PREDICT AND PROTECT: G7 SOLUTIONS FOR A NEW APPROACH TO CRISIS RISK FINANCING

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Written By Centre for Disaster Protection

The Crisis Lookout Coalition came together in 2021 and 2022 to convene policy dialogues in partnership across sectors and geographies to successfully advocate for key political and funding commitments at G7 and at COP26. This paper sets out detailed and practical proposals for how the G7 could better protect vulnerable communities by better predicting and preparing for disasters.

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