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Climate risks are growing faster than investments in resilience. Today, 3.6 billion people already live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change.

February 24, 2026
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Climate risks are growing faster than investments in resilience. Today, 3.6 billion people already live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change.

Annual losses from climate-related disasters exceed $200–300 billion. In vulnerable countries, climate risks can reduce GDP by 3–5% per year in the absence of adaptation measures.

Every $1 invested in adaptation generates $4–7 in economic benefits.

Adaptation is a key element of modern climate policy.
It ensures economic resilience and protects long-term development.

According to the UNEP Adaptation Gap Report:
🔹 the world will need $310–365 billion annually for adaptation by 2035
🔹 current financing levels amount to about $26–30 billion per year
🔹 the financing gap exceeds needs by more than ten times.









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