Malawian govt receives $11.2 million insurance pay out for Niño-linked drought

Malawi had a drought insurance policy through the bank and the African Risk Capacity Group, an agency of the African Union. The funds will support food assistance to around 235,000 households in some of Malawi’s hardest-hit regions and also help with direct relief...
India to spend $300 million to mitigate floods, conserve water in big cities

India to spend $300 million to mitigate floods, conserve water in big cities

S. Vatsa, one of the three members of the National Disaster Management Authority, said of the Rs 2500 crore ($298 million), Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata would each receive Rs 500 crore, while Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Pune will get 250 billion rupees each. No...

Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) have together called on local, state and federal governments to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and to make progress on much needed reforms against a backdrop of growing housing...