This executive summary provides an overview of the ‘Towards transformative action: The unfulfilled promise of resilient recovery’ report published by the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance. We detail the steps needed for resilient recovery so that those on the frontlines of climate change are protected against current and future risks. You can also read our 'From risk to resilience: Enabling, elevating, and financing resilient recovery' policy brief which outlines what effective resilient recovery can look like and makes recommendations for its implementation at the national and international level.