Economia
The Resilience Endgame: Scaling Up Adaptation for a Sustainable Future
Inaugural lecture by Professor Patrick V. Verkooijen, Ban Ki-moon Chair on Climate Adaptation and Governance at the University of Groningen, Chancellor of the University of Nairobi and President and CEO at the Global Center on Adaptation
16:15-17:00 on Friday 14 February 2025 followed by drinks reception
Aula Academy Building, Broerstraat5, Groningen
To attend please register here.
Livestream will be available at www.rug.nl/digitale-oratie
As multilateralism faces unprecedented challenges—from renewed geopolitical divisions to the retreat of international climate commitments—the world is at a crossroads. Against this backdrop,
will present , arguing that scaling up climate adaptation is not only a necessity but a defining economic strategy of the 21st century.
With Donald Trump's return to the political stage casting uncertainty over global climate finance and major economies struggling with post-pandemic instability, how can nations future-proof their economies? Professor Verkooijen will make the case that adaptation is not a cost but an investment—one that can drive job creation, economic resilience, and global stability in a rapidly changing world.
Drawing on real-world data, major financial trends, and emerging policy shifts, Professor Verkooijen will present a compelling vision of adaptation as a catalyst for economic transformation.
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