As climate impacts accelerate worldwide, adaptation is no longer a future concern—it is an immediate necessity. Rising temperatures, extreme rainfall, prolonged droughts, and sea level rise are already affecting communities, ecosystems, and economies. In this context, investing in adaptation is not just about reducing losses—it is a pathway to economic opportunity, resilience, and sustainable development.

Brazil, with its vast territory, significant social inequalities, and climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, water, health, and infrastructure, faces complex and growing adaptation needs. At the same time, the country holds significant potential to lead in developing innovative, inclusive, and effective adaptation responses. However, finance remains a key bottleneck: global and domestic flows are insufficient, and adaptation continues to be undervalued in public and private investment decisions.

This 90-minute online event—hosted by WRI Brasil as part of the 2025 Rio de Janeiro Climate Week—aims to catalyse the national debate on adaptation finance and economics. It will bring together leading voices from Brazil and beyond to explore how adaptation investments can yield high returns through avoided losses, economic development, and social and environmental co-benefits—the so-called “triple dividend” of resilience.

In two panels, the session will present recent data and evidence on the economic case for adaptation and discuss strategies to mobilise resources at scale, from climate budget tagging and multilateral finance to blended finance and innovative instruments. As Brazil prepares to host COP30 in 2025, this is a timely moment to mainstream adaptation into climate and development agendas, ensuring that resilience is viewed not as a cost but as a smart investment.