named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Resilience Investments in Solutions Principles (CRISP)
Investment framework developed by GARI in 2024 to guide investors in identifying and engaging with climate resilience solutions across regions, sectors, and asset classes.
GARI Investor Guides
Series of plain-language guides starting from 2017 that introduce investors to physical climate risk and resilience, updated in 2019 and presented at COP25.
GARI Summit
Annual convening event launched in 2026 to bring together investors, experts, and policymakers to discuss investment strategies, share case studies, and build cross-sector networks around climate resilience.
The Unavoidable Opportunity Report
First-of-its-kind report identifying over 800 publicly traded companies in the resilience sector, launched in 2024 with an AI-powered framework to help investors incorporate climate resilience into product design.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Climate Finance Advisory & Research 4 activities
- AI-powered identification of climate resilience companiesDeveloped an AI-driven analytical framework that identifies over 800 publicly traded companies engaged in climate resilience, enabling investors to assess and incorporate these companies into investment products. The framework supports scalable integration of climate adaptation into investment portfolios.
- Development of the CRISP framework for climate resilience investingCreated and released the Climate Resilience Investments in Solutions Principles (CRISP) framework to help investors identify and engage with companies involved in climate resilience across sectors, regions, and asset classes. The framework supports standardized approaches to investing in climate adaptation solutions.
- Dissemination of research and resources to build investor capacityAdvances private-sector capacity and awareness in climate resilience investing through the distribution of research, case studies, white papers, and toolkits. This includes translating resilience theses into actionable investment strategies and supporting broader understanding of climate adaptation finance.
- Research and publication on climate resilience investingProduces and disseminates research reports, toolkits, and discussion papers to inform investor understanding of climate resilience, including the publication of "The Unavoidable Opportunity," "Bridging the Adaptation Gap," and updates to the Investor Guide to Physical Climate Risk and Resilience. These materials provide actionable insights on climate adaptation finance and investment strategies.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Convening private-sector investors on climate resilienceOrganizes and hosts meetings, curated sessions, and panels that bring together private-sector investors, experts, and stakeholders to discuss climate adaptation investment opportunities, portfolio construction, and policy engagement. Since 2016, over 50 such meetings have been convened, fostering global collaboration and follow-up engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$136K
Contributions & grants$86K63%
Program service revenue$50K37%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$462K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$37K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash$385K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$59K
Liquid reserves10.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -45.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Elizabeth Derbes — Director
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Aon Partner — Published a study on how insurers can turn risk exposure into resilience advantage.
- BCG Partner — Co-authored a study on private equity opportunities in climate adaptation and resilience.
- BFA Global Partner — Co-produced a benchmark analysis of frameworks for measuring climate resilience and adaptation.
- Bezos Earth Fund Partner — Collaborated with GARI on the release of "The Unavoidable Opportunity" report.
- Bezos Earth Fund Partner — Collaborated with GARI on the release of the investor report "The Unavoidable Opportunity".
- Bezos Earth Fund Partner — Partnered with GARI on the release of the 2024 climate resilience report and CRISP framework.
- BlackRock Partner — Released a report on climate resilience as an emerging investment theme through its Investment Institute.
- CIFAR Alliance Partner — Co-produced a benchmark analysis of frameworks for measuring climate resilience and adaptation.
- Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) Partner — Collaborated on a regional study of climate adaptation and resilience solutions in Asia.
- ClimateWorks Foundation Partner — Collaborated with GARI on the release of "The Unavoidable Opportunity" report.
- ClimateWorks Foundation Partner — Collaborated with GARI on the release of the investor report "The Unavoidable Opportunity".
- ClimateWorks Foundation Partner — Partnered with GARI on the release of the 2024 climate resilience report and CRISP framework.
- DFIs Partner — Engaged development finance institutions through policy and blended finance panels at the GARI Summit.
- Ecosperity Partner — Co-authored a study on private equity opportunities in climate adaptation and resilience.
- GIC Partner — Published a joint study on the market size for climate resilience investments.
- Greenthread Partner — Collaborated on an analysis of climate change impacts on the insurance market.
- Howden Partner — Published a climate report on the insurability imperative and the role of insurance in protecting asset value.
- ImpactSF Partner — Partnered with CIIP on a study of climate adaptation and resilience in Asia.
- Institute for Business in Global Society at Harvard Business School Partner — Conducted research identifying U.S. companies working on climate solutions through corporate filings.
- Insurance for Good Partner — Collaborated on an analysis of climate change impacts on the insurance market.
- Invesco Partner — Partnered with CIIP on a study of climate adaptation and resilience in Asia.
- Kresge Foundation Funder — Provided support in 2020 to form a non-profit focused on expanding stakeholder engagement and advancing climate adaptation investment.
- Lightsmith Group Partner — Partnered with GARI on data and analytics for the 2024 report.
- Lightsmith Group Partner — Partnered with GARI on data and analytics for the investor report and toolkit.
- London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Partner — Produced a report identifying companies contributing to climate adaptation within the green economy.
- MSCI Sustainability Institute Partner — Collaborated with GARI on data and analytics for "The Unavoidable Opportunity" report.
- MSCI Sustainability Institute Partner — Collaborated with GARI to release the 2024 report and investor toolkit on climate resilience solutions.
- MSCI Sustainability Institute Partner — Partnered with GARI on data and analytics for the investor report and toolkit.
- Probable Futures Partner — Collaborated on an analysis of climate change impacts on the insurance market.
- Temasek Partner — Partnered with CIIP on a study of climate adaptation and resilience in Asia.
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strategies · 6
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- CRISP Framework for Identifying Resilience Companiesmethodology: CRISPBy applying a comprehensive, multi-factor framework (CRISP), we identify climate resilience companies across sectors and geographies, because systematic analysis enables scalable and data-driven investment decisions.
- Climate Resilience as a Commercial Opportunitymethodology: resilience-as-commercial-opportunityBy framing climate adaptation as a commercially compelling market opportunity, we motivate private-sector engagement, because positioning resilience as both risk management and growth strategy increases investor interest and capital flow.
- Global Knowledge Partnerships to Drive Engagementmethodology: global-knowledge-partnershipBy collaborating with global organizations, we increase awareness and drive action on climate resilience investment, because shared knowledge builds credibility and motivates financial and policy engagement.
- Investor Education as Engagement Toolmethodology: investor-engagement-through-educationBy providing accessible educational resources and frameworks, we engage private investors in climate resilience, because simplified, actionable knowledge lowers barriers to entry and increases investment confidence.
- Multi-Stakeholder Convening to Mobilize Investmentmethodology: multi-stakeholder collaborationBy bringing together public and private sector stakeholders, we catalyze collective assessment and investment in climate resilience, because shared platforms enable coordinated action and scalable capital allocation.
- Private-Sector Capacity Building for Climate Resiliencemethodology: private-sector capacity buildingBy using education, research, and resource dissemination, we increase private-sector capacity and awareness to drive investment in climate resilience, because informed stakeholders are more likely to act on climate risks and opportunities.