Leaders Discussed Financing Resilient Infrastructure
The Development Bank of Japan Institute convened experts to address climate-resilient investment strategies.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Safety
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Kao Thach led an online workshop on Tuesday focused on mobilizing capital for disaster-resilient infrastructure. The event brought together regional financial institutions to explore ways to strengthen resilience against climate change and disaster risks in the Asia-Pacific region.
Why it matters
The workshop addressed the urgent need for private capital mobilization alongside public financing to fund essential climate adaptation. By promoting ex-ante investment in disaster risk reduction, the event sought to mitigate future economic damage from climate-related disasters.
The workshop highlighted the adoption of ISO 37116, an international standard for financing disaster risk reduction. Participants analyzed various financing mechanisms, including blended finance, credit guarantees, and sustainable bonds to fund these critical projects.
The players
Kao Thach
He is a financial leader who presided over recent climate and infrastructure financing discussions.
Development Bank of Japan Institute
This organization facilitates research and professional development for regional development finance institutions.
Enrique Florencio
He is an expert who presented findings on strategies for driving investment toward resilient infrastructure.
Kenji Omi
He is a specialist who delivered a presentation focused on the application of ISO 37116 standards.
ADFIAP
This association serves as a regional body for development financing institutions across the Asia-Pacific area.
The details
The virtual forum explored how regional development banks can integrate climate adaptation into their lending frameworks. Experts like Enrique Florencio and Kenji Omi provided insights into driving early-stage investments and technical standards for resilient construction.
Timeline
September 2026: Kao Thach presided over a roundtable on green and climate financing.
October 6, 2026: Kao Thach led an online workshop regarding disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Seasonal Patterns
The workshop utilized ISO 37116 as a foundational standard to unify how financial institutions define and support disaster-resilient projects. This aligns with broader efforts to standardize climate-risk metrics across international development finance sectors.
Institutions and project planners are encouraged to align their infrastructure investments with ISO 37116 to better manage long-term disaster exposure. Integrating these financial mechanisms can help communities secure more stable funding for necessary climate adaptation.
The takeaway
Mobilizing private capital is essential for scaling climate resilience in vulnerable regions. Utilizing international standards provides a clear framework for financial institutions to evaluate and de-risk infrastructure investments.
Further reading
For more on international risk management standards, see Safety.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Khmer Times.
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