This leaflet showcases some of the best practices and initiatives presented in the study on investing in disaster resilience at local and regional level and includes recommendations for local and regional authorities aiming to enhance their preparedness and resilience in the face of disasters....
As climate change is increasingly recognised as a significant source of macroeconomic and fiscal risks, it becomes essential to assess its macro-fiscal impacts and integrate them into national budgetary frameworks. Recent amendments to related EU law (Council Directive 2011/85/EU) introduced new...
This evaluation analyses the suitability of the EIB’s framework loan product in addressing disasters and emergencies. It found that framework loans perform particularly well in the reconstruction phase and are potentially well suited to prevention and preparedness. However, where time is of the ...
This briefing is about the significant fatalities and economic losses from natural hazards between 1980 and 2023. It also examines the widening insurance protection gap, includes fresh data on six Western Balkan countries and insights to complement the relevant annual indicator....
This report presents an analysis of current and emerging risks in Europe, highlighting the need for a proactive and coordinated approach to risk anticipation, risk assessment and risk governance. In response to the increasingly complex and interconnected risk landscape, the European Commission a...
Does exposure to climate-related natural disasters increase awareness about climate change and support for Green political parties? Can educational interventions play a role in harnessing support for costly climate policies? To answer these questions, this dissertation uses observational and exp...
