Building climate resilience: scaling climate adaptation and finance

Climate risks, such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels, are increasingly dominating global headlines, underscoring the urgency to accelerate climate action at transformative scale. Beyond reducing the emissions that contribute to climate change - by transitioning to renewable energy and improving energy efficiency, it is imperative for industry and society to expand investments in climate adaptation efforts that bolster resilience to climate impacts now and in the future. NGOs and IGOs play a pivotal role in conceptualising and developing innovative funding mechanisms bringing blended finance towards impactful, science-backed nature-based solutions that align with national and global climate goals. By working together to channel substantial industry funding toward effective solutions, NGOs, IGOs and industry can help communities prepare for a climate-resilient future.