The National Centre for Environmental Information estimates that today, a billion-dollar extreme weather event occurs every three weeks while four decades ago, one occurred every four months.
Increased disruption means longer delivery times, higher costs and lower output. The economic risks of climate change to global trade amount to ~ US$81bn (Economist Impact). In a world that is 2°C warmer, mitigation keeps you in the game, but adaptation may decide who wins it.
In this session we will explore how leading companies are incorporating adaptation into their management strategies. We’ll assess the practical steps to build long-term supply resilience and secure competitive advantage:
- What does 2+ mean for heat stress, water risks and yield variability
- How to quantify and price climate risks and embed adaptation into procurement planning
- Diversifying risk: suppliers, geographies, ag practices, crop science / agronomics
- How to support farmers and derisk on-farm investment
What to expect from this type of session...
Main stage sessions, but not as you know them. Because we’re off-the-record, leading experts can speak candidly about their experience with what works, and what doesn’t. At least half the session is dedicated to audience insights and questions to ensure we tackle the big issues head on.
