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New report released! Index insurance for development and disaster management

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Climate has always presented a challenge to farmers, herders, fishermen and others whose livelihoods are closely linked to their environment, particularly those in poor areas of the world. A type of insurance, called index insurance, now offers significant opportunities as a climate-risk management tool in developing countries, if certain challenges are overcome, according to IRI's latest Climate and Society publication.

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An audio slideshow about index insurance
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comment on our latest slideshow, which
explains why researchers, governments and development agencies are excited about the potential of index insurance. Features commentary
from the IRI, the World Food Programme,
the United Nations Development Programme,
as well as Kofi Annan.




Upcoming events and seminars...

June 25, 2009: IRI-Ecole Polytechnique Intern Presentations: "Analysis of temporal and spatial evolutions of temperature and applications for malaria" and "Evolution of the Indian Monsoon According to the A2 Emission Scenario". view

July 16, 2009: IRI Seminar: Climate, Forecast and Impacts Briefing. Our monthly meeting during which we unveil the latest global and regional forecasts, as well as discuss climate-related events around the world. view


Recent news, publications and other notables...

Insurance Tool Helps Farmers, Nations Manage Climate Change Risk (america.gov). view

IFRC Press Conference: Launch of World Disasters Report 2009 (Real Media player needed). view

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