## About us

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### What is the initiative trying to achieve?

The Resilient Board Network is designed to support Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) in strengthening the governance capabilities needed to navigate an era of systemic risk. The initiative focuses on climate and nature as strategic boardroom priorities, recognizing their growing implications for resilience, supply chains, regulation, capital allocation and long-term enterprise value. Through trusted peer exchange, practical insight-sharing and cross-sector strategy dialogue, the network supports NEDs in better understanding interconnected risks and opportunities, while strengthening governance approaches that enable long-term resilience and transformation.


### The crucial role of boards

Companies are navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape shaped by climate and nature risks, geopolitical fragmentation, technological acceleration and shifting stakeholder expectations. In this context, boards  play a critical role in helping organizations balance short-term pressures with long-term resilience, competitiveness and value creation. boards are increasingly expected not only to oversee risk, but also to guide organizations through structural transformation and systemic uncertainty.


## Global Future Council for Climate and Nature Governance

The GFC on Climate and Nature Governance is an interdisciplinary knowledge group dedicated to promoting innovative thinking to shape a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. In its 2025-26 term, the GFC considers the evolution – and potential revolution – required by public and private corporate boards to navigate material sustainability risks and opportunities in an economy characterised by unprecedented uncertainty, bifurcation and disruption. The GFC develops actionable insights on board governance that can be readily applied by decision-makers to lead in increasingly complex and dynamic times to deliver impact and action towards a net zero, climate resilient and nature positive world for all.


## Global Future Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025/2026)

To learn more about the GFC o Climate and Nature Governance, please visit the dedicated website.

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## Community of Climate Governance Experts (2023/2024)


### Board composition & climate competence

Scaling board competence on climate and review what strategies and tools are needed for boards to have the right skills, capabilities and expertise to lead through the climate transition.


### Climate & sustainability disclosures

Upskilling of board members to improve understanding of critical ESG standards, incl. ISSB, supporting them to align their organization’s strategies to emerging climate risks and opportunities.


### Director liabilities

Exploring best practices in terms of responsible disposal of assets and review how boards can build better resilience against legal risks, including climate litigation.


## Part of the Centre for Nature and Climate

The Centre for Nature and Climate is a multi-stakeholder platform that focuses on protecting our environment and fostering sustainable practices.

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### Get in touch

If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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