Resilience built to last: countries turning adaptation into everyday practice Guangzhe Chen June 09, 2026 This page in: English Français Español 中文 © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/resilience-built-to-last-countries-turning-adaptation-into-every Climate adaptation is often treated as tomorrow’s problem. Adaptation means building resilience into the physical, natural, and human capital countries rely on to create jobs, deliver services, and protect people. With 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce in developing economies over the next decade, the ability of countries to protect and improve livelihoods depends on whether those systems can withstand the pressures climate change is already placing on them. © 2026 World Bank Group,