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Financing Asia’s National Adaptation Plans: An assessment of the region’s adaptation plans against investors’ expectations

Financing Asia’s National Adaptation Plans: An assessment of the region’s adaptation plans against investors’ expectations

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Adaptation & Resilience
Topic 2
National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
Topic 3
Country platforms

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers
Asset Owners
Asset Managers
Insurers
Financial Services Providers

Relevant Geography

Asia & the Pacific
Financing Asia’s National Adaptation Plans: An assessment of the region’s adaptation plans against investors’ expectations

Resource Description

This resource presents the AIGCC Adaptation Policy Assessment Report, which evaluates national adaptation planning (NAP) frameworks across five Asian markets—Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam—focusing on their relevance to private investors.

Why This Matters

As physical climate risks escalate, adaptation finance is increasingly needed. This resource helps investors identify policy signals and enabling environments that can support climate-resilient investment in key Asian markets.

Key Insights

  • Assesses the visibility, structure, and implementation of each country’s NAPs in the context of investment decision-making
  • Identifies gaps in integration between adaptation goals and private finance mobilization
  • Highlights investor-relevant policy features, such as mandates, risk disclosure standards, and institutional collaboration
  • Notes that while all five countries have adaptation strategies, alignment with financial sector needs remains limited

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