Applications are officially open for the Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026, an initiative launched by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP). While climate mitigation often dominates corporate headlines and funding, adaptation and resilience projects remain crucial for long-term operational stability. Following a successful inaugural edition in 2025, this award returns for its second year to spotlight and accelerate business leadership in climate adaptation.
Objectives:
The awards aim to:
- Recognize corporate leadership and innovation in climate adaptation and resilience.
- Establish current benchmark practices across global business operations.
- Showcase measurable outcomes that demonstrate value for nature, communities, and businesses.
- Publish high-quality case studies to share key lessons and inspire cross-sector adoption.
- Strengthen the strategic business case for embedding resilience into core strategies.
Focus Areas
- Climate-Proof Infrastructure: Built assets, facilities, energy, transport, and critical supply networks.
- Water Stewardship: Drought and flood management, water security, and risk reduction.
- Agriculture & Food Systems: Protection across farming, storage, logistics, and supply chains.
- Protecting People First: Capacity building for workforces, supply chain partners, and communities.
Key Benefits for Applicants
- Global Recognition: Earn independent validation from an internationally acclaimed jury.
- High Visibility: Present case studies to business leaders, policymakers, investors, and media audiences.
- Benchmarking & Networking: Compare strategies against global best practices and connect with a network of climate resilience experts.
- Knowledge Sharing: Help build the global evidence base for practical adaptation solutions.
Eligibility
- Eligible Entities: Commercial enterprises of any size, industry, or region.
- Implementers: Companies fortifying their own facilities, supply chains, or operations.
- Solution Providers: Businesses offering technology, advisory, or financial services to help clients adapt (applications must focus on client outcomes).
How to Apply
Submit entries directly here: https://zealous.co/wbcsd/opportunity/climate-resilience-awards-for-business-2026/?redirect_to=%2Fs_event_submit%3Fid-equal-Hta2Gukt5BbXRWhtf3sN%26edit-equal-true&join_role=creative on or before the deadline of September 30, 2026.
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