Conference Producer 11 September 2025
As New York Climate Week 2025 approaches, global finance faces a defining moment: turn climate risks into opportunities by accelerating capital toward resilience, adaptation, and a just transition worldwide.
As we head towards New York Climate Week 2025, the city prepares once again to become the stage where ambition meets accountability. From Wall Street to the UN, the urgency of aligning finance with climate resilience and transition has never been greater.
The backdrop is complex: geopolitical tensions, climate shocks, and economic uncertainty are reshaping markets. But with risk also comes resilience, and within resilience lie opportunities. For investors, this moment is not just about safeguarding portfolios—it is about deploying capital in ways that strengthen economies, protect communities, and generate long-term value.
New York provides a fitting setting for this discussion: a global financial hub that also faces climate vulnerabilities. Here, climate ambition must translate into practical decisions—how to finance the transition, how to support adaptation, and how to unlock inclusive growth across developed and emerging markets alike.
As we look ahead to COP30 in Brazil, the financial community faces a clear call to action. Capital needs to move faster, not only to address risks at home but to deliver solutions for those most exposed to climate impacts—particularly in developing economies. Scaling adaptation finance, building resilience, and ensuring a just transition are no longer optional; they are essential to global stability and prosperity.
For investors, the path forward is clear: by turning today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities, the financial system can help shape a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable world.
