French Pavilion COP27 Conference: Private sector finance mechanisms to increase climate resilience
The adaptation financing gap is too large for the public sector alone to bear – the private sector needs to play a significant role either as investor and/or insurer.AXA Climate, Proparco, WTW and Lagos State Government will discuss a number of concrete case studies...
How to live in a dryer world?
Drylands are becoming fragile due to global warming. In many regions, droughts are predicted to increase in frequency and gain in intensity. Hence there is an urgency to reinforce the resilience of drylands.
Why cities need to take action against climate risks in the face of rapid urbanization
58% of cities are highly exposed to climate risks. Their resilience journey starts with a better understanding of the risks, which informs a cost-efficiency and qualitative prioritization of adaptation measures.
How can companies adapt their sites and supply chain to climate change
Climate risks are the next game changer for organizations as well as an opportunity for risk managers. Over the next decade, climate will be the catalyst pushing public and private actors to significantly shift their activities to make them sustainable.From this...
What does a regional adaptation plan could look like? The case of water management and sustainable agriculture in Thailand
The Green Climate Fund is taking the first step to adapt and transform water management infrastructures, processes, and agriculture planning by investing 17.5 million USD in Thailand, post COP 26. Read more to know how.