Today|Inaugural lecture Prof P.V.D.J. (Patrick) Verkooijen: The Resilience Endgame

The Resilience Endgame: Scaling Up Adaptation for a Sustainable Future
This Friday, February 14th, GCA President & CEO Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, in his role as Ban Ki-moon Chair of Climate Adaptation and Global Governance at the University of Groningen, will present his inaugural lecture titled The Resilience Endgame: Scaling Up Adaptation for a Sustainable Future.
In this lecture, Professor Patrick V. Verkooijen will present The Resilience Endgame, making the case that society has no choice but to rapidly scale up climate adaptation—not only as a necessity but as an unprecedented opportunity to drive jobs, growth, and sustainable development.
With climate risks escalating, adaptation is often framed as an obligation. However, Verkooijen will argue that adaptation is an economic strategy—one that fosters innovation, resilience, and equity while securing long-term prosperity. He will explore how strategic adaptation investments can enhance economic resilience, social stability, and environmental sustainability, demonstrating that proactive adaptation measures are not just defensive but transformative.
This lecture will provide actionable insights into how businesses, governments, and financial institutions can leverage adaptation as a driver of economic growth. Drawing on real-world examples and groundbreaking research, Verkooijen will highlight the untapped potential of adaptation finance, the role of nature-based solutions, and the necessity of public-private partnerships to unlock systemic change.
Ultimately, The Resilience Endgame is a call to embrace adaptation as an opportunity rather than a burden—a chance to future-proof economies, create resilient communities, and chart a path toward sustainable development in a warming world.
More information
Inaugural lecture: Prof P.V.D.J. (Patrick) Verkooijen
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Title: The Resilience Endgame
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Chair: Climate Adaptation and Global Governance
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Faculty: Campus Fryslân and Faculty of Spatial Sciences
Registration please via the registration form
Livestream on 14 February, see: www.rug.nl/digitale-oratie
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