Businesses face both slow-moving climate threats and sudden disasters, requiring a strategic approach to resilience. This book introduces a conceptual framework for understanding how organizations can adapt effectively to climate challenges, from chronic adversities to natural disasters.
Through case studies—such as the U.S. ski industry’s response to warming and the impact of disasters on global investment—the authors demonstrate that proactive strategies lead to greater resilience and competitive advantage. These insights give business leaders practical guidance rooted in empirical research.
The message is clear: managing climate risk is now a core component of business strategy. Regulatory foresight, industry collaboration, and flexible internal practices are essential for building adaptive capacity and safeguarding long-term value in a changing climate.