How aligning financial strategies with climate finance can drive resilient growth Verónica TrujilloSilvia Baur-Yazbeck April 07, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/psd/how-aligning-financial-strategies-with-climate-finance-can-drive Financial inclusion and countries’ climate objectives are deeply interconnected. Financial inclusion outcomes, such as financial resilience, build on individuals’ and businesses’ ability to manage and respond to risks (including climate risks). At the same time, financial services are critical for climate resilience and adaptation, and sustainable growth. For example, microinsurance helps smallholder farmers recover from crop losses caused by extreme weather, while loans enable businesses to invest in sustainable and climate-resilient technologies. © 2026 World Bank Group,