Key takeaways for public and private decision-makers5 Takeaways from the SMART Tunnel, RISCO and other examples illustrate clear actions that both public and private leaders can take, supported by the archetypes and levers outlined in this paper. Achieving large-scale climate resilience requires a shift from fragmented efforts to structured collaboration. To unlock scalable, investable climate resilience solutions, decision-makers must take deliberate, coordinated actions. 5.1 Private sector: proactively engage in resilience collaborationTranslating climate resilience ambition into action requires public and private actors to align on strategy, investment models and delivery roles. Private-sector actors, such as corporations, investors, utilities and supply chain leaders, have a growing stake in building resilience across the systems they rely on. To participate meaningfully, businesses could consider four key actions: 1 Clarify immediate climate resilience needs: Identify where physical climate risks intersect with operations, supply chains and customer markets, as well as where investments are necessary to avoid direct losses or reduce supply chain disruptions. 2 Harness six archetypes to identify engagement models: Use the archetype framework to identify the motivations and business values based on the company’s risk exposure, commercial opportunities and desired role in project delivery. 3 Engage suitable partners to co-design climate adaptation and resilience projects proactively: Partner with local governments and other stakeholders to co-design project objectives, revenue models, scale requirements, risk-sharing mechanisms and implementation structures. 4 Use structured blended finance funds and tools: Harness well-structured blended finance funds or tools to simplify the risk-return profile matching and save preparation time in structuring climate adaptation and resilience projects. 22 The Resilience Opportunity: Unlocking Climate Resilience through Public-Private Collaboration

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