Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The benefits of adaptation far outweigh its costs, yet the world today spends just one-third of what’s needed to protect everyone exposed to hazards to developed-economy standards. With warming projected to reach 2°C by 2050, this research gives a pixel-level, geospatial look at what that warmer world really means, which regions are most exposed, and what adapting to extreme weather events would look like.

The session featured an overview of the report findings by author Mekala Krishnan; a fireside chat with Sylvain Johansson and Andreas Berger, Group Chief Executive Officer, Swiss Re; and a panel discussion moderated by Olivia White with:

· Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer, Standard Chartered

· Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, Founder-CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water

· Kathleen McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart Inc.

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