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Feb 19, 2026

Adaptation Finance’s Growth Spurt Calls for a Tune-Up

Adaptation Finance’s Growth Spurt Calls for a Tune-Up

Emerging-market adaptation funds are on the rise, but sharper investment theses and stronger structures are needed

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Feb 12, 2026

Climate Adaptation Laws Are Booming — But Still Falling Short

Climate Adaptation Laws Are Booming — But Still Falling Short

New research from LSE finds adaptation is climbing the global policy agenda. Yet coverage remains uneven, and the money still hasn’t caught up

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Jan 22, 2026

The UN’s New Adaptation Metrics Need Eyes in the Sky

The UN’s New Adaptation Metrics Need Eyes in the Sky

Space-based data may be the key to bringing adaptation indicators to life — if Earth Observation businesses can make this commercially viable

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Jan 15, 2026

Is California's Wildfire Bond A Missed Opportunity?

Is California's Wildfire Bond A Missed Opportunity?

FAIR Plan’s $750mn deal signals surging investor appetite for climate risk — but critics say it could have gone further

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Jan 8, 2026

Adapt or Absorb the Hit: What US CEOs Said About Climate Risk in Q4

Adapt or Absorb the Hit: What US CEOs Said About Climate Risk in Q4

As wildfire payouts and winter threats mount, adaptation tech gains mindshare

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Dec 18, 2025

The Adaptation Turning Points of 2025

The Adaptation Turning Points of 2025

What were the key moments in adaptation finance, tech, and policy this year?

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Dec 11, 2025

Adaptation Tech Finds a Foothold in VC, but LPs Still Need Convincing

Adaptation Tech Finds a Foothold in VC, but LPs Still Need Convincing

Venture investors say rising climate-related losses and litigation risks are driving fresh interest from family offices and corporates, even as AI and decarbonization themes dominate

Features
Dec 4, 2025

How is Adaptation Finance Faring Post-USAID?

How is Adaptation Finance Faring Post-USAID?

Nordic nations, philanthropies, and private capital providers are stepping in — but invaluable networks and 'no strings' grants may be gone for good

Features
Nov 20, 2025

Turning Blueprints Into Billions: COP30 Pushes for Investible Adaptation Plans

Turning Blueprints Into Billions: COP30 Pushes for Investible Adaptation Plans

New alliances at COP30 aim to make National Adaptation Plans investment-ready, but questions remain on private sector role

Features
Nov 18, 2025

Sabrina Bachrach On The Ground At COP30

Sabrina Bachrach On The Ground At COP30

Hear from experts on the cutting-edge of adaptation & resilience

Features
Nov 13, 2025

Are Banks Ready for a Hotter World? AI Benchmark Puts Climate Adaptation to the Test

Are Banks Ready for a Hotter World? AI Benchmark Puts Climate Adaptation to the Test

Learn how 50 of the world's largest banks discuss climate physical risk, adaptation, and resilience in their public disclosures with our Global Bank Climate Adaptation Assessment 2025

Features
Nov 6, 2025

Ignitia Bets on AI to Disrupt the $3 Billion Hazard Warning Market

Ignitia Bets on AI to Disrupt the $3 Billion Hazard Warning Market

With demand surging for extreme weather intel, the start-up is translating its West African success into global impact

Features
Oct 23, 2025

Europe’s Adaptation Agenda Grows Some Teeth

Europe’s Adaptation Agenda Grows Some Teeth

After lackluster progress, the European Commission is plotting an all-encompassing climate resilience package — but some businesses are warning against regulatory overload

Features
Oct 16, 2025

American Corporates Tout Adaptation Playbooks in Q3

American Corporates Tout Adaptation Playbooks in Q3

Utilities led the charge, detailing grid modernization and wildfire mitigation efforts as safeguards against disaster

Features
Oct 2, 2025

Lost in Translation? Results From the Adaptation vs Resilience Survey

Lost in Translation? Results From the Adaptation vs Resilience Survey

Find out how finance, tech, and policy professionals understand the language of adaptation

Features
Sep 19, 2025

Want States to Pay for Climate Resilience? Don’t Sue Them for Trying

Want States to Pay for Climate Resilience? Don’t Sue Them for Trying

The Justice Department is targeting New York and Vermont Superfunds in a sweeping legal challenge that could derail adaptation finance efforts nationwide

Features
Sep 4, 2025

Can the Private Sector Deliver on Adaptation? A New Report Says: Not Really

Can the Private Sector Deliver on Adaptation? A New Report Says: Not Really

Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance finds big limits to the private sector’s role in climate-proofing finance

Features
Aug 28, 2025

Adaptation vs Resilience: Let's Settle This Once And For All

Adaptation vs Resilience: Let's Settle This Once And For All

How do *you* understand "adaptation" and "resilience"? And does the war of words matter?

Features
Aug 21, 2025

Inside California’s New Wildfire Model Regime

Inside California’s New Wildfire Model Regime

A long-awaited reform lets insurers use high-tech wildfire models to set prices and reward mitigation — but not everyone is happy

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Aug 14, 2025

ICJ Opinion Raises the Stakes for Adaptation Plans

ICJ Opinion Raises the Stakes for Adaptation Plans

World Court's findings could embolden lawsuits, tighten regulation, and push rich nations to boost adaptation finance

Features
Aug 7, 2025

Can Philanthropy Fix Adaptation Finance? A $50 Million Fund Wants to Try

Can Philanthropy Fix Adaptation Finance? A $50 Million Fund Wants to Try

The Adaptation & Resilience Fund pools money — and decision-making — from major philanthropies to back innovative, community-level solutions in the Global South

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Jul 31, 2025

America’s Flood Risk Draws a Global Crowd of Climate Startups

America’s Flood Risk Draws a Global Crowd of Climate Startups

International firms are scaling US operations to meet growing demand from insurers, governments, and emergency managers as climate hazards intensify

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Jul 24, 2025

Can a $250 Million Blended Fund Make LA Homes Wildfire-Resilient?

Can a $250 Million Blended Fund Make LA Homes Wildfire-Resilient?

The Resilient LA Delta Fund aims to help Angelenos rebuild to gold-standard fire safety — and craft a model for post-disaster climate-proofing

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Jul 17, 2025

Texas Flood Fallout Exposes Blind Spots in $4 Trillion Muni Bond Market

Texas Flood Fallout Exposes Blind Spots in $4 Trillion Muni Bond Market

FEMA’s uncertain future raises red flags for municipal creditworthiness

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Jul 10, 2025

Grid Crunch Looms as Trump's 'Beautiful Bill' Undermines Resilience

Grid Crunch Looms as Trump's 'Beautiful Bill' Undermines Resilience

Experts warn of a less reliable, more expensive, and more fragile energy future

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