This TC Note and podcast provide practical guidance for supervisors in emerging economies on policyholder protection in the face of rising climate-related risks and the evolving links between catastrophes and insurer failure.

In this podcast episode the Chair of Toronto Centre's Securities Advisory Board and the Chair of the Canadian Taxonomy and Transition Planning Council discuss Canada’s proposed framework, the importance of international alignment and cross-border collaboration, the role of the taxonomy in mobilizing investment and supporting climate-related risk oversight, and the role of financial regulators and supervisors.

This reading deck explores how climate Contingent Lines of Credit (CLOCs) work, what design choices matter, and how they can complement savings, insurance, and other resilience tools.

How the World Bank’s Global Microfinance Initiative is working to bridge the climate financing gap

This case study is the third in CGAP's series on scaling inclusive insurance while preserving consumer value. It takes a deep dive into SEWA's innovative heat insurance product, developed with partners and grounded in direct insights into the needs and risks of its members.

The Scorecard provides Filipino MSMEs with trusted, clear, and accessible pathways to measure sustainability performance, strengthen credibility, and unlock opportunities aligned with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. 

Based on research with over 800 women microentrepreneurs in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa, the study finds that timely climate information is linked to faster business recovery after climate shocks.

A new BRAC pilot is exploring how rural village waste management systems can help build climate resilience and women’s economic empowerment.