IMPACT= Managing physical climate risks in emerging markets

This event was part of 2024 London Climate Action Week and the conversation focussed on enhancing knowledge of adaptation and resilience, as well as assessing and measuring climate risks. It also looked the crucial role of risk assessments in pinpointing necessary adaptations and generating finance that supports adaptation efforts

What does the successful integration of Physical Climate Risk assessment to investments in emerging markets look like, and how can risk identification bring adaptation and resilience opportunities to the fore, leading to improved financial and socio-economic returns across investment contexts.?

Speakers include:
Chair: Remco Fischer, Climate Change Lead, UNEP FI
Amal-Lee Amin, Managing Director and Head of Climate, Diversity and Advisory, British International Investment
Jessica Franks, Vice President, Infrastructure Debt, BlackRock
Amit Prothi, Director General, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Jagjeet Sareen, Partner, Global Climate Practice, Dalberg Advisors

This was delivered in partnership with the Adaptation and Resilience Investors Collaborative (ARIC) - an international partnership of development finance institutions working together to accelerate and scale up private investment in climate adaptation and resilience in developing countries.