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.

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Published
2025-05-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.46830/wriwp.25.00019
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4
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Climate Change Policy and Economics
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
12.52

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Strengthening the Investment Case for Climate Adaptation: A Triple Dividend Approach

Anjali Aggarwal, Carter Brandon, Harald Heubaum, Bradley Kratzer
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Climate Change Policy and Economics
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Strengthening the Investment Case for Climate Adaptation: A Triple Dividend Approach

Anjali Aggarwal, Carter Brandon, Harald Heubaum, Bradley Kratzer
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Abstract

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.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, ClimateWorks Foundation, LOEWE Zentrum AdRIA, University of Cape Town
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Climate Change Policy and Economics
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