Returns on Resilience: Investing in Adaptation to Drive Prosperity, Growth and Competitiveness

By Naomi DesaiRebecca GibbsNicholas SukitschWendy WoodsSonya HooMaxine Yee, and Wouter Nientker
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Co-published with more than 20 organizations, this report highlights that investing in climate and nature resilience could create more than 280 million jobs across emerging markets and developing economies by 2035, while driving GDP growth and unlocking a trillion-dollar market opportunity.

The BCG-authored chapter six identifies 15 “Adaptation and Resilience Best Buys” spanning sectors such as food, water, health, and infrastructure. These high impact, cost-effective solutions generate strong socioeconomic returns and are critical for enhancing resilience and delivering development outcomes for low- and middle-income countries.

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