The Investment Case for Resilience

Unlocking private sector capital is vital to creating a more resilient world and mitigating the impact of global shocks. This webinar will look at some of the barriers to and solutions for greater investment in resilience from financial institutions. Particularly as we approach COP28, where resilience will feature on the agenda and the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) will lead discussions at the Resilience Hub, it is crucial that stakeholders in the financial services are engaged in the benefits of investing in resilience, as well as the risks of inaction.

GRP is delighted to be joined by the following speakers:

• Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
• Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the London Climate Resilience Review and a UN Global Ambassador for Race to Zero and Race to Resilience
• Ozong Agborsangaya-Fiteu, Chief Operations Officer at the African Development Bank
• Alexander Bashian, Director of Innovative Finance at The Rockefeller Foundation
• Moderated by Nathanial Matthews, CEO, GRP

In May, together with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, the Stockholm Resilience Centre, and others – GRP published an article in Nature Sustainability entitled Shaping a Resilient Future in Response to COVID-19. The researchers advocated for a redefinition of resilience and examined the ways resilience can be operationalized effectively to absorb shocks, avoid tipping points, and leverage innovation in the face of crises. 

Join GRP for a webinar to examine these topics in detail.