We are pleased to announce that the next RESULTS Action call will take place on Tuesday 4^th October at 8pm. The call is titled “Protecting the Investments of the poor: who will show global leadership on microinsurance?”  Click here to download the action materials.

Our guest on the call will be Steve Coffey, Vice President, Strategic Relations, MicroEnsure

To join the call you can dial in using 0844 8360 360, 0207 788 3000 or 0800 369 8888. You must then enter the participant code, which is 18723.

As the effects of climate change are increasingly felt by people all over the world, efforts are underway to offer poor farmers –who suffer the effects of climate change hardest- the opportunity to insure themselves and their crops against increasingly frequent extreme weather events. One such initiative being used across 5 Caribbean countries is called the ‘Climate Risk Adaptation and Insurance in the Caribbean ’ Project (CRAIC). The scheme allows farmers and labourers alike to protect themselves in the event of a massive crop failure.

This innovative and cutting edge industry holds massive potential for farmers globally as the international community makes funds available to protect the poor against the effects of climate change.

This month we will be asking those heads of state who have backed the CRAIC to use the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to use their voices in support for expanding and investing in microinsurance initiatives globally.

If you need any information about your nearest group meeting or how to join the call, please get in touch with us in the RESULTS office.

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