IIED's video: Building climate resilience for India s cotton farmers: insurance s role

India is the world's largest producer of cotton – accounting for nearly a quarter of global production. However, its position as a critical player in the global textile supply chain is increasingly threatened by climate change. This event during London Climate Action Week 2024 discussed a recent study conducted by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) with the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) and All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), supported by Primark. It explored cotton farmers’ vulnerabilities, perceptions and responses to climate and other shocks, as well as current and potential use of insurance. Speakers: 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Emma Blackmore, associate, Shaping Sustainable Markets, IIED 14:03 - Rajvi Roshipura, senior coordinator, SEWA 23:32 - Vishal Pathak, coordinator, AIDMI 29:35 - Ayandev Saha, lead, climate risk insurance, K.M. Dastur & Company Limited 37:41 - Vaishali Bahel, Sustainable Cotton Programme, Primark 45:08 - Charlie Langdale, chair, climate risk and resilience, Howden Group and CEO, Humanity Insured 51:20 - question-and-answer session More details: https://www.iied.org/building-climate-resilience-for-indias-cotton-farmers-insurances-role