Am vergangenen Montag kamen Vertreter:innen aus Wirtschaft und Politik bei einer gemeinsame Veranstaltung der Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH und des Ministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Verkehr des Landes NRW zum Thema „Climate Adaptation: The Dual Role of the Private Sector“ zusammen. Unsere Kolleginnen Irene und Laura haben die Veranstaltung aktiv mitgestaltet: Irene führte als Moderatorin durch das Programm, während Laura das Netzwerk Klimaanpassung und Unternehmen.NRW vorstellte. Es war ein spannender Austausch - die Highlights finden sich hier: 👇 #ClimateAdaptation #nochangewithoutarebel
💡What if climate adaptation is not just a challenge, but one of the biggest business opportunities of our time? This week, on the sidelines of the June Climate Meetings (#SB64) in Bonn, Ministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Verkehr des Landes NRW and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH hosted a Networking Session on “Climate Adaptation: The dual role of the private sector”. The discussions reinforced an important message: The private sector is not only exposed to climate risks – it is also a critical driver of climate resilience. From innovative adaptation solutions to financing mechanisms and cross-sector partnerships, businesses have a unique role to play in helping communities and economies adapt to a changing climate. The event saw exchange on: ✅ How companies can strengthen resilience across their operations and value chains ✅ Ways to unlock private-sector engagement in climate adaptation ✅ Real-world examples of adaptation solutions being implemented on the ground, including local and international perspectives Beyond the formal inputs by the Ministry of the Environment, Nature and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Netzwerk Klimaanpassung und Unternehmen.NRW and Sustainability Week Pakistan, the event highlighted the value of bringing together policymakers, businesses, practitioners, and innovators to exchange ideas and build partnerships that can accelerate climate action. A big Thank You to all participants for the insightful conversations and valuable networking opportunities. The path to a climate-resilient future will require collaboration – and the private sector has a pivotal role to play. Irfan Ullah Afridi Irene Seemann Laura Röntgen Josefin Schäfer David Krings Tim Lochschmidt Resilience Expo #AdaptationCommunity #ClimateAdaptation #PrivateSector #Sustainability #SB64 #UNFCCC #GIZ #NRW #Innovation #PartnershipsForImpact *** 🔔Adaptation Community offers tools, insights, and solutions for climate resilience worldwide—from agriculture to cities, from policy to practice. Follow and connect to receive updates.
