Funds for NGOs featured Low Cost, High Yield: The Adaptation and Resilience Investment Opportunity for Infrastructure, the joint report by the World Bank Group, AXA Climate and Scientific Climate Ratings, highlighting the strong financial case for investing in climate-resilient infrastructure.

The article showcases how relatively modest adaptation investments can protect infrastructure assets, preserve economic activity and strengthen resilience across emerging markets, while supporting long-term sustainable development.

Key findings from the report include:

• Up to $8.60 of protected asset value for every $1 invested in targeted resilience measures.
• Adaptation investments representing just 2.4–8% of asset value can deliver the highest benefit-to-cost ratios, making resilience financially attractive even under constrained budgets.
• Climate risks could threaten 43 million jobs across 49 countries by 2050 without stronger resilience investments.
• Long-term financing mechanisms can significantly improve the bankability of resilience projects, reinforcing the role of development finance institutions in mobilising private investment.

The report demonstrates that climate adaptation is not simply a defensive measure, but a strategic investment that protects infrastructure, supports economic growth and helps ensure the continuity of essential services.

Read the full article here.