ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascar has launched a new phase of international technical assistance designed to strengthen the country's ability to prepare for floods, cyclones, drought and other climate-related hazards.

The Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA) has provided a new contract to Madagascar's emergency-management agency, CPGU, expanding support for the government through a second phase of technical assistance.

The programme will focus on advanced climate-risk analysis, national technical capacity and the use of risk information in government decision-making. Key areas include rainfall-related flooding, the macroeconomic effects of climate shocks and climate-related internal displacement.

Malagasy experts will work with international research and technology partners to develop new datasets, models and analytical tools that can be used in national and local planning.

The initiative could help Madagascar make faster and better-informed decisions before climate disasters strike, while strengthening the country's long-term resilience and disaster-financing strategies.

The programme is particularly significant for Madagascar, which faces recurring cyclones, flooding and drought that can affect communities, infrastructure and public finances.