1、Actions to Mobilize Investment in Adaptation and ResilienceNOVEMBER 2025Introduction The projected economic losses from increasing extreme weather are substantial.In the most affected regions,climate change could cause economic loss of up to 19%of GDP by 2050.In response,adaptation and resilience(A&
2、R)efforts are climbing higher on global agendas.The critical next step is turning strategic intent into well-funded,prioritized,and actionable projects.In many countries,the estimated investment needs are multiple times more than public sector budgets and financing capacity.All forms of capital,from
3、 public,private,multi-lateral development to philanthropic sources,will need to be deployed in adaptation in order to close the gap.For private sector companies,the case for investing in A&R to protect their own businesses is compelling:some self-report benefit-to-cost ratios as high as 35:1.At the
4、same time,rigorous mitigation remains essential,as many adaptation solutions risk becoming ineffective or unfeasible if temperatures rise beyond 1.52C.Without urgent mitigation,transformational adaptationsuch as large-scale resettlement,livelihood shifts,and systemic changemay become unavoidable.But
5、 unlocking investment at scale demands more than compelling numbersit requires a coordinated ecosystem.This article outlines what needs to happen(ten decisive actions across five imperatives),who needs to be involved(clear roles for governments,businesses,financiers,and communities),and how to make
6、it happen(through enabling systems such as orchestration platforms,policy alignment,and data standards).The framework we share today brings these elements together what,who,and howinto a coherent,actionable agenda for scaling adaptation solutions and driving lasting change.Agenda 01 What Needs to Ha