This learning space is dedicated to the local organisations in Global Shield countries participating in the Global Shield process. We are pleased to offer the following courses for you.

• Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Finance Introductory Course
• Introduction to Index Insurance
• Applying a Gender Lens to Inclusive Insurance

The Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Finance Introductory Course is an online, self-paced training that builds foundational knowledge for managing climate and disaster risks through financial solutions. The course introduces essential concepts, practical tools, and real-world applications that help countries and partners strengthen resilience and financial protection.

The training is structured into three modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Financing: covering hazards, exposure, vulnerability, risk layering, and key financial instruments.
• Module 2: Use Case - Agricultural Insurance: featuring an in-depth case study of a micro-level index-based crop insurance project in India, with lessons learned from the InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) portfolio.
• Module 3: Introduction to Climate Risk Assessment and Modelling: explaining hazard, exposure, and vulnerability modelling, and how probabilistic risk assessment supports decision-making.

In addition, GSSP stakeholders can now benefit from two specialised learning opportunities:

• Introduction to Index Insurance
• Applying a Gender Lens to Inclusive Insurance

Who should join?
The Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Finance Introductory Course is designed for Global Shield stakeholders, including government officials, development practitioners such as non-profit organisations, insurers, and technical specialists working to develop and apply climate and disaster risk finance and insurance solutions.

Learning format:
The Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Finance Introductory Course takes around five hours to complete. It is self-paced and enriched with case studies, modelling insights, and practical lessons. Additional use cases from the ISF project portfolio will be added over time.

Certificate of Completion: For those who would like to receive a certificate of completion from Frankfurt School for the CDRMF Introductory course, please take the final assessment in the “Quizzes” section on the Canvas course page once you complete the web-based training.