Global Parametrics

GP believes that economic resilience to climate change and natural disasters is essential to protect livelihoods and develop thriving global communities.

Global Parametrics (GP) has a social mandate to develop parametric financial disaster risk management (FDRM) solutions against natural disaster hazards in developing communities to build resilience to climate and weather risk. GRP uses cutting-edge climate, seismic, and financial risk modelling to design solutions, which build resilience and provide financial protection to organisations operating in, or with exposure to, low-and-middle income countries.

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Partner Blog September 21, 2023

Advancing the Conversation Around Building a Resilient Future

Resilience — or the ability of people, households, communities, countries and systems to manage adversity and change without compromising future well-being — is becoming more relevant and better known outside of food security circles as the world struggles to cope with increased and overlapping global shocks.

News September 18, 2023

Scaling Global Resilience: New Report Highlights Increasing Momentum for Evidence-backed Solutions

The Resilience Evidence Forum (REF) 2023 Synthesis Report presents the findings and insights from the Resilience Evidence Forum.

September 8, 2023

Tharu tribe women lead their climate justice movement in India

In this story, we learn how the women of the Tharu tribe are at the forefront of climate justice movements and reclaiming their land. This is one of the five winning stories from Resilience Perspectives, a storytelling competition for young people.

News September 5, 2023

Meet the shortlisted candidates of the RAIN Challenge for Non-profits

Eight seed-level initiatives have been selected and over the next six months will work in collaboration with GRP to receive tailored mentoring and leadership training. The RAIN Challenge for non-profits is a joint effort between GRP and the Munich-Re Foundation.

Resilience Perspectives August 25, 2023

The Butterfly Effect: A Story of Resilience from a DRR Young Leaders Fellow

In this story, Manashree Newa shares her experience as a young DRR fellow in Nepal's Terai region and how the experience left a lasting impact on her and the municipality. This is one of the five winning stories from the Resilience Perspectives storytelling contest.