Disasters are costly, both to lives and livelihoods. COP26 also confirmed that the climate crisis, which is resulting in a higher frequency and severity of disasters, must be urgently addressed. Given the priority the World Bank Group has placed on emergency preparedness, resilient recovery, and climate change adaptation, GFDRR Partnership Days affirmed the progress made on managing disaster risks, and that together with partner countries, the World Bank Group and GFDRR will continue to seek better, tailored, and sustainable solutions.