Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
How do governments decide what to invest in to reduce disaster risk?
In this third episode of our training series on financing disaster risk reduction (DRR), we explore how to identify and prioritize investment needs that help prevent disasters, reduce losses, and manage unavoidable risks.
You’ll learn:
• What counts as an investment in disaster risk reduction
• The two key types of DRR investments: prevention & financial preparedness
• The seven core investment themes for resilience — from infrastructure and nature to health, cities, and societies
• How governments assess disaster impacts on public finances
• How tools like cost–benefit analysis and benefit–cost ratios help prioritize limited resources
💡 Building resilience isn’t about one perfect plan — it’s about making informed, strategic investment choices across sectors.
This module is part of UNDRR’s five-step approach to financing disaster risk reduction and is designed for policymakers, practitioners, and development partners working to build a more resilient future.
▶️ Watch the next episode to learn how prioritized investments can be matched with the right financing solutions.
How do governments decide what to invest in to reduce disaster risk?
In this third episode of our training series on financing disaster risk reduction (DRR), we explore how to identify and prioritize investment needs that help prevent disasters, reduce losses, and manage unavoidable risks.
You’ll learn:
• What counts as an investment in disaster risk reduction
• The two key types of DRR investments: prevention & financial preparedness
• The seven core investment themes for resilience — from infrastructure and nature to health, cities, and societies
• How governments assess disaster impacts on public finances
• How tools like cost–benefit analysis and benefit–cost ratios help prioritize limited resources
💡 Building resilience isn’t about one perfect plan — it’s about making informed, strategic investment choices across sectors.
This module is part of UNDRR’s five-step approach to financing disaster risk reduction and is designed for policymakers, practitioners, and development partners working to build a more resilient future.
▶️ Watch the next episode to learn how prioritized investments can be matched with the right financing solutions.
