Fighting Fire with Finance: Investing for Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Growth

As climate risks intensify, the need to finance adaptation and resilience has become both a critical challenge and opportunity for the global economy. Recorded at this year’s Sibos conference in Miami, this episode brings together leaders from finance, development, and innovation to explore how capital can be mobilized to help communities, businesses, and infrastructure withstand a changing climate. Moderated by Gisela Sanchez of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, the discussion features John Uhren of BMO Capital Markets, Ellie Moriearty of MIT Solve, and Sven Schmidt of Commerzbank. Together, they examine the growing importance of adaptation finance, the barriers that limit investment in climate solutions, real-world examples from around the globe, and the vital role of blended finance in scaling resilience.