Following Ecosperity 2026, the consensus is clear: climate adaptation and resilience (A&R) is an “inevitable investment opportunity.” With structural demand driven by physical necessity rather than discretionary spending, the adaptation economy is investible today. Read Jay Koh’s three key takeaways on why A&R investment is urgent, pragmatic, and highly actionable for private capital.
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Technologies that help manage risks to goods from extreme temperatures and natural disasters are drawing new attention to the adaptation sector. This piece features quotes and insights from Lightsmith's Co-Founder and Managing Director, Jay Koh, on the technologies securing supply chains against climate shocks. Learn more by following the link below. View article
The consensus from the inaugural GARI Summit is definitive: climate adaptation is a distinct, $2 trillion investment market. Driven by a growing “climate elasticity of demand,” the Adaptation & Resilience sector is rapidly transitioning from physical risk assessment to an “unavoidable opportunity” for scalable, real-economy solutions. Read Lightsmith’s reflections on the summit, featuring insights on AI’s operational role in A&R and institutional portfolio strategies.
Lightsmith launches technical assistance facility to deepen the impact of product and solutions offered by CRAFT portfolio companies. Learn more by following the link below. View article
Jay Koh of The Lightsmith Group discusses the $369B earmarked for climate/energy in the Inflation Reduction Act. Listen to Podcast
Jay Koh, Managing Director of the Lightsmith Group, joins Meghan McCarty Carino from NPR Marketplace Tech to break down what the Senate bill would mean for the climate tech landscape. View article
Sanjay Wagle, Managing Director of the Lightsmith Group, is featured in an article by The Economist discussing private sector activity in climate adaptation investing. View article
In 2020, Lightsmith made its first investment into SOURCE Global. SOURCE makes solar-powered “hydropanels” capable of turning air into renewable drinking water for households, businesses and entire communities. Read more about it in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's latest featured article linked below. View article
Jay Koh, Managing Director of the Lightsmith Group, joins Molly Wood from NPR Marketplace Tech to discuss what the Biden Administration means for the climate tech investing landscape. View article
Tara Guelig, Lightsmith's Director of Sustainability & Impact, and Serena Shi, Senior Associate at Lightsmith co-authors an article on how climate vulnerabilities can be addressed by adaptation SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean. View article
