Adapting for Impact: Building Climate-Ready Infrastructure and Communities

Climate change is a global challenge, yet its effects are increasingly being felt at the local level, with extreme weather events such as flooding, heatwaves, and storms becoming more frequent and severe. Confronted with these escalating risks, urgent action is needed to ensure our homes, communities, and infrastructure are equipped to withstand and adapt to a changing climate.

• What strategies and innovations can help embed climate resilience and nature-based solutions into urban planning and development?

• How can we scale and finance adaptation, from new investment models to insurance solutions, to protect people and assets most at risk?