GIZ - German Society for International Cooperation

Published purpose

This project seeks to increase the adoption of gender-smart approaches in the Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) sector. The Project plays a role in the InsuResilience Global Partnership and the Global Shield Against Climate Risks. These work to increase the financial protection of vulnerable people to minimize and address losses and damages associated with the impacts of climate change. Project activities include: (1) collecting and generating knowledge and evidence on emerging strategies and good practices for gender-smart approaches in the CDRFI sector; (2) providing guidance notes, toolkits, training and advisory services to policymakers and practitioners aiming to implement gender-smart solutions; (3) providing capacity-building opportunities on good practices in gender equality, including scholarships and leadership training for women; and (4) establishing a collaborative network platform where users can share evidence of their gender-smart solutions. The platform also provides an expert directory that links policymakers and practitioners with expertise in climate change and gender approaches to enhance the development of CDRFI solutions.