Banking on resilience: can banks meet the climate adaptation finance challenge?

This session will bring together leading banks to explore how adaptation finance can be integrated into core banking strategies, portfolios and risk management practices. 

In collaboration with UNEP FI’s Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), the discussion will focus on unlocking profitable and scalable models for financing climate resilience, particularly in markets most exposed to physical climate risks. 

The session will feature case examples, structured dialogue and facilitated exchange among peers. The goal is to identify practical steps for strengthening the role of banks in financing adaptation – both as a business opportunity and a climate risk imperative.