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Climate Risk Management at the Strategy Level

This page introduces the implementation of climate risk management (CRM) for strategy design and implementation. CRM is also implemented for projects and activities. Climate risk management (CRM) at the strategy level seeks to enhance the sustainability, resilience and impacts of USAID’s strategic development objectives while safeguarding US taxpayer dollars. To do this, climate risk screening early in strategy development allows USAID to assess, address and adaptively manage current and future climate risks and opportunities. For example, a strategy that envisions promoting agriculture-led economic growth as a pillar to support self-reliance may be at risk due to changing rainfall patterns or an increasing frequency of drought. By screening for climate risks early in strategy development, USAID ensures these risks are identified in time to be addressed and managed, as necessary. This prevents climate risks from undermining USAID’s development objectives, and thus supports the journey to self-reliance.
Progress Toward Climate Resilience in Colombia - Spanish
Document

Avances hacia la resiliencia climática en Colombia

This document is the Spanish timeline for Colombia, highlighting the interdependent nature of the building blocks and how USAID’s investments complement government efforts to achieve their own key policy milestones.
A man stands on a rockface with others sitting on the rocks around him.
Blog Post

USAID and LIMCOM Prioritize Community Wetland Conservation in Matobo Hills

The Matobo Hills is part of the upper Umzigwane in Zimbabwe, which is a key high-altitude catchment area in the Limpopo river basin. High altitude catchment areas are the main sources of water for a river basin, producing 100 times more water than lower lying areas, and also major storehouses of biodiversity.
  • USAID Resilient Waters
Man and boy sit together on rubble
Blog Post

On the Frontlines of Climate and Environmental Collapse: Disaster Risk Reduction Must Evolve

The current global pandemic from COVID-19 is a potent, pressing example of why the international community must focus more on preparedness and risk analysis for a multitude of disasters. Disasters, from floods to droughts to heightened risks of conflict, are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change, environmental degradation, and social tensions.
  • Sarah Henly-Shepard, Ali Blumenstock
Project

ATLAS Resources by Sector

The USAID ATLAS project conducts climate-related assessments across a variety of sectors to inform decision-making specific to the USAID program cycle and contribute to the global adaptation and development community of practice.