Cities are on the front lines of climate risk — but the tools to protect them have lagged behind the science. Advances in weather forecasting and disaster risk finance are changing that. GCDRP introduces a framework for building urban resilience through anticipatory finance and the continuity of essential services.

When climate shocks hit, financial institutions often pull back — reducing access precisely when vulnerable communities need liquidity and capital most. This reactive behavior is not just harmful to clients; it is bad for business. Innovation in disaster risk finance — from contingent credit to balance sheet protection — is giving institutions the tools to stay engaged when it matters most.