On 17 February 2026, the Gender and Disaster Risk Finance Dialogues featured Dr. Humaira Hansrod (Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist and Research Lead at Oxford Policy Management), who presented an intersectional framework for Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI).

Moving beyond traditional gender analysis, the discussion highlighted how overlapping factors (such as social norms, geography, and access to resources) shape vulnerability and access to financial protection. The framework offers a more practical way to connect diagnosis with design, supporting more inclusive and context-specific CDRFI solutions, particularly in fragile and climate-vulnerable settings.

Drawing on insights from multiple countries, the session also explored implementation challenges, including data limitations and the need to balance ambition with feasibility.

👉 Read the full blog to explore the framework, country examples, and key takeaways in detail.

For a complementary perspective, readers can also explore our podcast conversation with Dr. Astrid Zwick, Co-Director of the Global Shield Secretariat, which further reflects on country-level experiences, including examples from Costa Rica and The Gambia, and the role of inclusive, gender-responsive approaches in advancing climate and disaster risk finance.

🎙️EP#1: Shifting from Crisis Response to Proactive Resilience with Dr. Astrid Zwick