Despite escalating climate risks, fewer than 4 in 10 companies have Adaptation & Resilience (A&R) strategies, while a critical US$0.5–1.3T annual financing need persists. This session explores how businesses can harness A&R strategies to generate long-term value, and the enablers needed to unlock critical capital flow for a climate-impaired future.

Cities Thematic Day at the Singapore Pavilion opens with a welcome video by Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat, a keynote presentation by Executive Director, Centre for Liveable Cities, Hugh Lim and launch of CLC Urban Solutions #27 on Resilience and Regeneration.

Regenerative planning and development has recently emerged as a promising approach for cities to adapt to a climate-changed world. How can regenerative strategies be enabled to achieve positive liveability, resilience and resource outcomes for people and environment? How can we better assess the co-benefits of regenerative strategies?

Nature and biodiversity are recognised to have wide-ranging benefits for cities such as providing ecosystem services, strengthening resilience and enhancing well-being. How can we better assess the multi-functional benefits of nature-based solutions? How can cities integrate and enhance biodiversity with urban development?