Strengthening the investment case for climate adaptation: A triple dividend approach

This paper discusses how using the Triple Dividend of Resilience framework to evaluate the full benefits of 320 climate adaptation investments reveals their full value. Covering adaptation and resilience investments across 12 countries, the study finds that every $1 invested in adaptation can yield over $10.50 in benefits. With average returns of 20–27%, the analysis provides compelling evidence for scaling adaptation finance, improving data collection and appraisal methods, and unlocking synergies with mitigation.

The resource provides further guidance on: Stage 2, Identifying and prioritizing investment needs, and the Adaptation Investment Planning Supplement of the Climate Investment Planning and Mobilization Framework (CIPMF).