USD 42 million has been provided to 24 small island states through 92 grants.
Small Island States include two-thirds of the countries that face the highest relative losses due to natural disasters, and these costs are growing. The Small Island States Resilience Initiative (SISRI), supported through the World Bank and Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), is a global program established in response to calls by Small Island States for greater and more effective support to build their resilience. SISRI works through established procedures at the World Bank, while offering innovative and dedicated assistance specifically targeted at building resilience in Small Island States.
In addition to GFDRR, SISRI activities are supported by the European Union Commission, Japan, and Australia.
SISRI works through established procedures at the World Bank, while offering innovative and dedicated assistance specifically targeted at building resilience in Small Island States.
Must be a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) as recognized by the United Nations or World Bank. (Includes countries in the Caribbean, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and African coastal regions)
Countries with high exposure to natural hazards (e.g., hurricanes, sea-level rise, floods).
Nations with limited adaptive capacity and high economic sensitivity to climate impacts.
Governments must demonstrate interest and readiness to engage in long-term resilience planning.
Willingness to collaborate with the World Bank, GFDRR, and other partners.
Alignment with SISRI’s Programmatic Approach:
Participation in SISRI requires alignment with its “Building Blocks” framework, which includes:
- Risk identification
- Institutional strengthening
- Financial protection
- Resilient infrastructure
- Preparedness and recovery
Countries should be able to track and report progress on resilience investments.
Countries must be eligible for World Bank technical or financial assistance, including IDA or IBRD support.
All Small Island States are eligible for SISRI support. Small Island States are a group of 39 countries that share small sizes, geographic isolation, and a high vulnerability to shocks
Contact the World Bank for more information