Climate change poses an increasing risk to private companies all over the globe, making it necessary to adapt value chains and operations to changing weather patterns and policy demands. At the same time, the private sector holds critical finance, know-how, and technical innovation to tackle the impacts of climate change. Close collaboration between public and private actors is key to leverage both sides’ full potential and meet climate challenges head-on.

Networking event on 15 June 2026 at GIZ Bonn

GIZ together with the Ministry of the Environment, Nature and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia are pleased to host a Networking Session focused on “Climate Adaptation: The dual role of the private sector”. Taking place at the sidelines of the UNFCCC June Climate Meetings (SB64), the session will highlight climate change adaptation solutions for and by the private sector.

Event Details

The event will feature short inputs from international and local stakeholders, followed by networking and informal exchange over refreshments. The inputs will discuss the role of the private sector in advancing climate resilience, including the following questions:

• What is the role of the private sector for climate adaptation?
• How can the private sector be activated to drive climate resilience?
• What can private sector solutions look like? What are international examples?

The event is open to all – to register, please drop a line to lisa.scholz@giz.de. 

Program

• 18:00 Opening remarks (GIZ)
• 18:10 Input: Network Climate Change Adaptation & Businesses.NRW & Resilience Expo (NRW Ministry of the Environment, Nature and Transport)
• 18:20 Input: Showcasing local adaptation solutions – Ecolivia (Pakistan)
• 18:30 Open floor for further inputs
• Followed by open networking session (incl. drinks and snacks)

How to find us

The event takes place at GIZ Campus Bonn, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32. The best way to reach us is via train (station Bonn UN Campus, 5 minutes walk) or tram (station Ollenhauerstraße, 5 minutes walk). From the World Conference Center, you can walk to GIZ Campus in about 10-15 minutes. 

You need to register upon entering the building; please wait at the reception (to your left as you enter through the main entrance) for someone from the team to assist you.