This document aims to provide clear definitions for commonly used terms and key concepts related to the intersection of gender and climate and disaster risk finance and insurance (CDRFI). It was jointly developed by members of the InsuResilience Gender Working Group. The list of terms and concepts draws from the foundational documents of the Partnership, including the Pro-Poor Principles the Vision 2025, and the Declaration on Gender, as well as other studies that were relevant in shaping activities of the Partnership.

While not explicit in this document, it is important to acknowledge that equality will only be achieved by taking an intersectional perspective that includes consideration of gender as well as disability, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, level of income, class and all other characteristics of people that may result in structural discrimination and increased vulnerability to climate and disaster risk. Further, we acknowledge that this is not an exhaustive list of gender-related terms but is an initial starting point for those interested specifically in gender and CDRFI as per the InsuResilience mandate. Thus, as the nexus between the intricacies of gender and CDRFI is further explored with commissioned publications, the definitions will evolve.

This publication is a product of the Centre of Excellence on Gender-smart Solutions (CoE); for more information, please visit https://coe-gendersmartcdrfi.org/. The CoE is an initiative that serves as a knowledge hub for advancing gender-responsive approaches within Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI), providing the latest insights, practical guidance, and opportunities to promote equitable and inclusive solutions.