Munich Re Foundation

People are ultimately at the core of what Munich Re foundation’s work is all about. Their task is to minimize the risks to which they are exposed.

Munich Re has been handling global risks since 1880. Today, it possesses expertise and know-how in all fields of competence connected with the subject of risk. Acting responsibly means sharing that knowledge. The Munich Re Foundation enables Munich Re to fulfill this responsibility. People are ultimately at the core of what the foundation’s work is all about. The foundation’s task is to minimise the risks to which they are exposed. It clarifies issues and provides support, also in developing countries.

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Job opportunity: Private Sector Partnerships and Business Development Officer

We are looking for a Private Sector Partnerships and Business Development Officer who will work as part of the GRP Secretariat. Applications are due by 30 June 2023.

Voices of vulnerability and effort: Kunburudhoo Island’s experience with climate change induced Loss and Damage 

The Kunburudhoo Island community in the Maldives plants trees to combat the effects of climate induced loss and damage like beach erosion and salinization. This is the first of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid.

Lives of the Lakes – Indigenous hydrological resilience in Valsad district

Photo story by one of our Knowledge Into Use Awards winners, Rhea Shah, showcasing how people in Sarodhi, India utilise indigenous knowledge to build community resilience.

Building foundations for gender equity and women’s empowerment in seafood production

A team of researchers have developed eight national “fact sheets” that cover gender dynamics in seafood production for countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Shades of resilience in the Sundarbans

Story by our Catalytic Grant winner Esha on the intricacies of responding to communities impacted by climate change.