Forecast based financing for disaster-prone cities

Forecast based financing for disaster-prone cities

Date: Wednesday 26/05/2021

Time: 13:00 – 15:00

Host: Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

Kampala, Ugandada

 

Join us for this session wherein we will explore the application of impact-based forecasting for early action in disaster-prone cities

From cyclones to droughts, African cities have suffered enormous setbacks due to predictable natural hazards. In this session, we will explore an innovative approach to disaster preparedness that uses impact-based forecasting coupled anticipatory financing mechanism for early actions.