Briefing: Governments, beware: Why it's so hard to invest in risk prevention

Recent reports indicate that governments are cutting hundreds of millions of euros in pandemic funding, a decision made only a few years after the onset of a global pandemic.

This trend raises concerns about the effectiveness of risk management strategies, particularly as billions are allocated for compensation after disasters like floods, rather than investing in preventive measures.

The difficulty in prioritizing risk prevention reflects a broader challenge in infrastructure planning and resource allocation, which could have significant long-term implications for resilience against future crises.