Sovereign for Country
Next Generation Drought Index Project (Webinar Series), June 15-16
On June 15-16, the World Bank’s Crisis & Disaster Risk Finance (CDRF) team hosted the Next Generation of Drought Index Project (NGDI) webinar, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the International Research Institute for Climate & Society (IRI). The webinars attracted more than 150 participants daily from client countries, WB global and regional teams, as well as technical and humanitarian partners. A series of follow-up events will be taking place in the coming months, to fine-tune the potential of the platform presented to meet clients' specific needs.
DGM Photo Contest
The World Bank and The Dedicated Grant Mechanism for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (DGM) just launched a photo contest dedicated to “The power of storytelling through the eyes of indigenous peoples and local communities” in DGM countries (Brazil, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Ghana, Peru, Mexico, and Indonesia).
2020 Understanding Risk Forum in Singapore
Event Summary
As you may be expecting, the 2020 Understanding Risk Forum will look quite different this year. But rest assured that it will still be as fun, engaging and creative as ever! You probably have a lot of questions, so we will do our best to answer them, while also knowing that this is an ever-evolving environment.
Dates: November 30-December 23, 2020
Location: Global/Singapore