The session brings together civil society actors, public institutions, and private finance stakeholders to co-examine what transformational adaptation looks like across contexts, and how funding gaps could be addressed. It will also explore the structural and perception- related barriers that constrain adaptation finance flows, including why certain institutions remain hesitant to support long-term transformative measures.By fostering honest exchange and shared analysis, the session aims to shift the conversation from silos and short-term projects to collaborative strategies for unlocking finance that delivers resilience, justice, and structural change.

As countries prepare for COP30 and push toward operationalising the Global Goal on Adaptation, this deep dive aims to catalyse new thinking on what it truly takes to finance transformational adaptation.

Participants will explore how current financial architectures can be reformed to channel resources toward vulnerable communities more transparently, predictably, and effectively. 

Drawing from case studies, regional experience, and cross-sector collaboration, the deep dive will examine what enables or obstructs the flow of adaptation finance, from multilateral pledges to village-level priorities.