Climate adaptation: the $2 trillion market the private sector cannot ignore

Nov 1, 2022

Climate financing is currently dominated by mitigation methods, but climate adaptation is a necessity that also represents a major opportunity for the private sector. Image: Shutterstock

Lauren Shum

Curator, World Economic Forum Global Shapers Boston Hub

Wonsik Jeong

Analyst, D3 Jubilee Partners, Curator, World Economic Forum Global Shapers Seoul Hub

Kimberly Chen

Founder, Resource, World Economic Forum Global Shapers Beijing Hub II

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