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This executive summary from the World Resources Institute (WRI) analyzes the global availability of freshwater in relation to shale gas and tight oil development. Using geospatial analysis and the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, the report identifies significant water stress in many regions with high technically recoverable shale resources, highlighting potential business risks and social conflicts arising from competition for water between the energy industry, agriculture, and municipal users.

This case study examines the implementation of the Index-Based Livestock Insurance Project in Mongolia, designed to mitigate the financial devastation caused by dzuds (severe winter weather). The project transitions the country from reactive, ex post disaster funding to a proactive, ex ante risk management strategy using mortality-based indices rather than individual loss assessments.