Global Center on Adaptation

#YearinReview: On January 16th, the Global Center on Adaptation and the World Economic Forum brought together business leaders and their counterparts from government, philanthropy, multilateral development banks, and NGOs in Davos, Switzerland, during #WEF24 for a strategic exchange on developing markets for private sector-led solutions to #climateadaptation and resilience. Read more: https://lnkd.in/em6-gbN2

#YearinReview: On January 16th, the Global Center on Adaptation and the World Economic Forum brought together business leaders and their counterparts from government, philanthropy, multilateral development banks, and NGOs in Davos, Switzerland, during #WEF24 for a strategic exchange on developing markets for private sector-led solutions to #climateadaptation and resilience. Read more: https://lnkd.in/em6-gbN2

#YearinReview: In January this year, the Global Center on Adaptation successfully delivered the Training on Adaptation Finance: Enabling Direct Access to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Bangladesh, bringing together representatives from various public organizations and private sector stakeholders to gain insight into climate science and its alignment with GCF. The training is part of the capacity-building initiatives delivered through the Technical Assistance Program #TAP as a core implementation vehicle of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program #AAAP to access and leverage climate adaptation finance. Read the full news release: https://lnkd.in/d95UydM7

#YearinReview: The post that garnered the highest recognition. What is #climate adaptation? #ClimateAdaptation means taking action to prepare for the effects of #climatechange. This includes: 🚨 Early warning systems #EWS 🛣️ Climate-resilient infrastructure 🌾 Dryland crop production 🌳 Mangrove protection 💧 Water resource resilience Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eZkCw9DK

As the world faces mounting challenges from climate change, the need for resilient food systems has never been more urgent. Agriculture, a cornerstone of human survival, faces growing threats from shifting weather, extreme temperatures, and unpredictable rainfall. CGIAR and the Global Center on Adaptation are driving resilient crops and transformative practices in the quest to secure global food supplies. 🔗 Read the full blog by Bruce Campbell, GCA Senior Advisor & Oluyede (Olu) Ajayi, GCA Global Lead, Food Security & Rural Wellbeing: https://lnkd.in/eb3wt9ZS

As the climate crisis intensifies, locally led adaptation has become a cornerstone of effective climate action. Communities directly affected by environmental changes often have the most intimate understanding of their vulnerabilities, making them best suited to design and implement practical solutions. Empowering these communities ensures that adaptation efforts are both sustainable and inclusive. 🔗 Read the full blog by Anju Sharma, GCA Lead for Locally Led Adaptation: https://lnkd.in/egv68v3j

🌍As 2024 comes to a close, we express our sincere gratitude to all our partners for their collaboration and commitment to building resilient economies through #climateadaptation. Together, we have made significant strides in advancing climate resilience, strengthening communities, and supporting sustainable development across the globe. The collective efforts of governments, organizations, and local stakeholders have been crucial in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Looking ahead, GCA remains dedicated to driving impactful #adaptation solutions that support economic growth and enhance resilience to the changing climate. We thank you for your continued partnership and look forward to furthering our shared goals in the year ahead. #AdaptOurWorld #ClimateAdaptation #ResilientEconomies

As 2024 ends, the urgency of tackling the climate crisis has never been greater. This year, GCA advanced key solutions to protect vulnerable communities, from integrating climate adaptation in urban infrastructure to implementing Nature-based Solutions #NbS, such as coastal restoration in Bangladesh. In Africa, GCA’s support for the Great Green Wall and Desert to Power initiatives highlighted adaptation's role in resilience and sustainable development. However, the 2024 State and Trends Report revealed a gap in adaptation finance. Looking ahead to 2025, GCA is focused on scaling investments, early warning systems, and inclusive, locally-led adaptation. Read the full blog here https://lnkd.in/eSn_bvyM #ClimateAdaptation #Resilience

📚Guest Lecture on Risk Management and Hard Infrastructure Adaptation This week, GCA Senior Program Officer Aikaterina Myserli - Infrastructure & NbS program delivered a guest lecture on "Risk Management: Hard Infrastructure Adaptation" for the MSc Climate Adaptation Governance program at the University of Groningen Campus Fryslân - University of Groningen The lecture highlighted the importance of risk management in minimizing climate impacts on infrastructure, addressing sector-specific vulnerabilities, and implementing adaptation strategies. Key topics included: 🌍 Sectoral climate impacts on transport, energy, and water infrastructure. 🏗️ Social vulnerabilities and governance frameworks for resilience. ✅ Examples such as Ghana’s transport sector and the Gambia’s Port of Banjul showcased real-world adaptation strategies. #ClimateActions #ClimateAdaptation #AdaptOurWorld #RiskManagement #Infrastructure

🇸🇳 Strengthening Climate Finance in West Africa: Workshop in Dakar From 12th to 13th December, GCA hosted a two-day workshop in Dakar, bringing together experts from Senegal, DRC, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Guinea to enhance climate finance and project development, with a focus on the Green Climate Fund. Key outcomes included developing GCF-compliant concept notes, streamlining accreditation, and fostering partnerships with National Designated Authorities. The workshop also highlighted private sector engagement through de-risking high-risk adaptation projects using concessional loans and blended finance. GCA is proud to empower local actors and the private sector to drive climate resilience across West Africa. Learn more about this workshop https://lnkd.in/eaX3xgxt Julia Eichhorn Margret Azuma #ClimateFinance #GlobalCenteronAdaptation #AdaptationFinance #WestAfrica #CollaborationForImpact #PrivateSectorAdaptation