Building Resilience in Europe and Central Asia: A Smart Investment for Growth and Jobs Sameh WahbaThomas FaroleJulie RozenbergJulian Lee May 14, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/climatechange/building-resilience-in-europe-and-central-asia--a-smart-investme The data is clear: Investments in adaptation and resilience deliver high economic returns but remain insufficient and poorly targeted. Evidence shows that targeted, early investments in resilient infrastructure, climate-smart agriculture, and early warning systems can deliver strong economic and social returns and reduce losses, even under uncertain futures. © 2026 The World Bank Group,