CLIMATE AND DISASTER RISK SCREENING

What is climate and disaster risk screening?

Climate and Disaster Risk Screening (CDRS) is an essential step to ensure climate and natural disaster risks are assessed and managed to support mainstreaming of adaptation and resilience into key development policies, programs, and projects. Considering climate and disaster risks in today’s development planning, can increase the long-term success of development efforts, while realizing other co-benefits.

The customized CDRS Tools provide a structured and systematic way for sector projects to undertake due diligence and enable an early characterization of climate and disaster risks using an in-built interface on key climate patterns and trends. The output of this screening will provide the basis to better address climate and disaster risks in project design and implementation.

Why screen for climate and geophysical hazards?

Learn about the climate trends and key geophysical hazards relevant to a specific location and project.

Flag potential impacts and risks from climate and geophysical hazards in a systematic, consistent, and transparent way.

Inform the dialogue, construction and planning processes at the project and program level

Recognize the need for further detailed assessment during project preparation and or planning processes.

Identify other resources and tools to complement your assessments.