Our team envisions a future when institutions, infrastructure, economies, and people are insulated from the risks of a changing climate. India and many other developing countries are most vulnerable to climate change. The Council’s research on climate risks and adaptation focuses on global climate risk assessments, climate-resilient cities, impacts of heat stress on human health, and climate adaptation finance. Our researchers recommend applying the principles of risk assessment to climate change, broadening participation in the climate risk assessment process (beyond just climate scientists) and reporting to the highest decision making authorities at the national and international levels.