17. Reducing the effects of climate change on eradicating hunger and poverty
Reduce impacts of climate change on hunger and poverty by deploying climate-resilient social protection, financing for smallholders, protection of vulnerable groups and migration-sensitive adaptation strategies.
Case Studies
Pre-arranged drought insurance launched to protect food security in Syria
A US$9.25M macroinsurance policy in Syria enables rapid drought response in key food-producing areas, boosting climate resilience and protecting food security.
Using Social Protection Systems for Flood Relief in Nepal
Nepal Red Cross leveraged the national Social Security Allowance system to deliver flood relief cash to 270 vulnerable households, proving scalable, cost-effective, and inclusive social protection.
Locally Led Early Action Strengthens Flood Resilience in South Sudan
In South Sudan, communities used forecast-based planning, training, and early cash support to act before floods, reducing impacts and strengthening locally led resilience systems.
Regenerative School Meals
Regenerative School Meals link school feeding with regenerative agriculture, improving child nutrition and farmer incomes, restoring soil and biodiversity.
Cash transfer brings relief to flooding-prone communities in Kaduna State
Cash transfers in Kaduna State provided 5,000 flood-affected households with N35,000 each, helping vulnerable families improve livelihoods, access essential needs, and strengthen resilience to floods.
The Malawi Red Cross Society distributes anticipatory cash ahead of Tropical Cyclone Jude
Ahead of Tropical Cyclone Jude, the Malawi Red Cross delivered cash transfers to 1,028 vulnerable households, helping them evacuate, protect homes, and meet urgent needs while reaching 115,000 with early warnings.
USAID ESCOLHA: Nhamatanda Smallholder Farmer Results
USAID ESCOLHA in Mozambique provided unconditional digital cash transfers and agricultural training, improving food security, resilience, and farming practices for over 2,300 households.
From Humanitarian Linkages to Normative Reform: Guatemala’s Journey to Adaptive Social Protection
CashCap/NORCAP supported Guatemala to strengthen social protection systems and emergency cash transfers, enhancing preparedness, coordination, and adaptive responses to climate and crisis-related shocks.