Climate change poses a significant threat to global economies, with fragile and developing countries being particularly vulnerable. Recent research shows that these nations experience a disproportionate impact, with cumulative GDP losses of around 4% three years after extreme weather events, compared to 1% in other countries. Specifically, droughts in fragile states annually reduce per-capita GDP growth by 0.2 percentage points, emphasizing the urgent need for action to address the challenges faced by vulnerable countries. The Global Index-Insurance Facility (GIIF) is at the forefront of...

In the field of climate risk insurance, gender integration plays a crucial role in addressing the unique challenges women face. According to IFC report estimates, women represent a significant market opportunity for insurance premiums, projected to be between US$1.45 and US$1.7 trillion by 2030. Since its inception, GIIF has facilitated the issuance of over 14 million agricultural insurance policies to date, reaching nearly 70 million beneficiaries globally. It is estimated that 30-35 million of these beneficiaries are women, given that the program focuses on serving subsistence farmers, the...