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We are an international organization working as the solutions broker for climate adaptation 🌍 #AdaptOurWorld 🔗 gca.org

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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
📣Call for applications: GCA's 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards reward innovative and scalable locally led efforts that strengthen the resilience of communities at the frontlines of #ClimateChange. 📅 Apply by: 6 July 2025 👉 gca.org/llachampions #LLAChampions
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🌍 GCA and the University of Oxford, with support from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, have developed a new tool to drive investments in #NbS for climate-resilient infrastructure. Read the press release: gca.org/news/gca-lau... Explore the tool: gca.org/scaling-inve...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
💬 How can private investors unlock Adaptation & Resilience (A&R) financing in Africa? At a recent GCA roundtable, financial sector leaders explored how to integrate A&R into capital allocation and transactions. Read more: gca.org/unlocking-ad...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
🌍GCA at #CGIARScienceWeek Great meeting with @ilri.org to advance our collaboration on integrating climate adaptation innovations into scalable investment projects and we explored future opportunities to bridge the gap between @cgiar.org technologies and the smallholder farmers who need them most
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
🌳🇬🇭 As part of the GCA-CGIAR partnership, GCA is working with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT to support the World Bank’s Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project, which aims to improve economic, climate, and social resilience in selected tree crop value chains.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
📩 Exciting news! GCA is launching the hashtag#AAAP newsletter bringing you the latest on Africa’s largest adaptation program. 🔗 Subscribe now & stay ahead: eepurl.com/hFNoST
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The Global Center on Adaptation is strengthening climate adaptation in the World Bank’s Tanzania Food Systems Resilience Program #TFSRP to build a more resilient agricultural sector. #ClimateAdaptation #FoodSystems #TanzaniaAgriculture #ResilientFarming #AdaptOurWorld
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
This morning, GCA along with our local implementing partners Akiba Mashinani Trust and technical consultant Suez met with Homa Bay county officials to discuss the Peoples Adaptation Planning process before kicking off the first day of Community Validation Workshops.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
🇿🇲 In Zambia, roads are more than just routes—they're lifelines. The #TRACER project is paving the way for climate-resilient infra. By rehabilitating 200km along key trade corridors&integrating #NbS, we're future-proofing transport links vital to communities and the economy. gca.org/paving-zambi...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🌱 Empowering Young Innovators through #YouthADAPT GCA recently visited YouthADAPT 2023 winners in Nairobi: OnionDoctor and MAJIK WATER! These inspiring young entrepreneurs are leading groundbreaking solutions to strengthen climate resilience in Kenya.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
📢 GCA announced its first collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on an ambitious climate resilience project aimed at strengthening food security and agricultural value chains in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Read the full press release: gca.org/news/gca-ann...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🌍🌾 GCA organized a kick-off meeting for Technical Assistance on the World Bank-funded Niger Livestock and Agriculture Modernization Project (LAMP), aimed at enhancing productivity, commercialization, and climate resilience in Niger's agri-food sector.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
🌍🇰🇪 Last week, GCA and World Economic Forum convened a workshop to understand the opportunities and required enablers for mobilizing private capital for adaptation and resilience (A&R) through practical applications of both listed and unlisted debt mechanisms.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
🌍💧 Proud to see our joint initiative with BRAC and FCDO aimed at developing Climate Resilient, Migrant-Friendly Towns in Bangladesh, featured in Dhaka Tribune on #WorldWaterDay! www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/3769...
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From crisis to resilience
Mongla, a secondary city in Bangladesh's southwest, is highly vulnerable to climate change. Its location, surrounded by tidal rivers and near the Sundarbans, exposes it to rising salinity, coastal ero...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
🌍🌿 Excited to see UNDRR highlight the Global Tool for Nature-based Solutions #NbS! Developed by the University of Oxford and GCA, the tool provides data-driven insights to integrate NbS into infrastructure planning, reducing risks from floods & landslides. www.preventionweb.net/news/scaling...
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Scaling investment in Nature-based Solutions for climate resilient infrastructure
A newly launched Global Tool and Finance Report, developed by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute and the Global Center on Adaptation, aim to help scale investment in nature-base...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
📚Guest Lecture on Social Impact Assessment 📚 GCA Research Analyst Folake Kareem delivered a guest lecture for MSc students at Campus Fryslân - University of Groningen
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Kenyan national institutions, policymakers, and infrastructure experts gathered for a dissemination workshop on the National Roadmap for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure. Developed under #AAAP with UON and GCA the Roadmap outlines a structured framework to build systemic resilience for Kenya's infra
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
GCA President and CEO, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, announced the signing of the hosting agreement for the GCA Africa office, marking the establishment of GCA’s dual headquarters in partnership with Kenya 🇰🇪 and the Netherlands 🇳🇱
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
GCA and African Development Bank Group, under the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program #AAAP, in collaboration with Africa50 Group, convened a workshop to strengthen the Senegambia Bridge, a key trade link between The Gambia and Senegal. gca.org/building-cli...
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Building Climate Resilience: GCA and AfDB Lead Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on the Senegambia Bridge - Global Center on Adaptation
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🇧🇩GCA successfully delivered the Training on Adaptation Finance in Gazipur. The training focused on the Economic and Financial Analysis of adaptation projects, equipping participants with the knowledge to prepare and interpret #EFA results in line with GCF guidelines.
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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Scaling investment in #NaturebasedSolutions for Climate Resilient Infrastructure 🌆 The Global Tool and Finance Report by @ecioxford.bsky.social & @gcadaptation.bsky.social identify opportunities to scale NbS for climate adaptation Read more ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/scaling...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Investing in climate action isn’t just necessary—it’s smart economics. The cost of inaction could shrink the global economy by up to 34%, while adaptation and mitigation investments yield high returns and protect the most vulnerable. bcg.com/publications...
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Why Investing in Climate Action Makes Good Economic Sense
The investments necessary to mitigate and adapt to climate change are far less than the cost of inaction—11% to 27% of global GDP by 2100.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The Global Center on Adaptation today announced that H.E. Dr. Hilda Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, has joined its Advisory Board. Read the full press release gca.org/news/preside...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
The #LoCAL Facility is equipping communities with the tools and resources to combat climate challenges. This initiative has created transformative opportunities in 30 countries by devolving decision-making, investing in local capabilities, and ensuring transparency. llahub.gca.org/stories/ff9f...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
At the 2025 GCA Bangladesh Annual Consultation, we reflected on the progress made in climate resilience and adaptation in 2024. With $2.6B in approved IFI investments benefiting 7 million people, our work continues to scale!
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
📚 GCA’s Senior Program Officer Aikaterina Myserli delivered a guest lecture on"Climate Adaptation and Finance" to students at the University of Groningen, Campus Fryslân. The session explored how investing in #NbS and climate finance can strengthen infra resilience and protect vulnerable communities
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
🇿🇦Meet Us at Cape Town GCA will be presenting alongside The World Bank at the 14th IWA Water Reclamation and Reuse Conference. Our session will highlight how Nature-Based Solutions #NbS can shape a circular and resilient future, drawing from impactful case studies across the region.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Climate adaptation is a powerful ally in the race to protect and support wildlife against climate change. On hashtag#worldwildlifeday, we would like to highlight four adaptation actions that could help save threatened species and ecosystems around the world. gca.org/protecting-w...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Today, Global Center on Adaptation and the @ox.ac.uk, with support from FCDO are kicking off a consultation to unveil advanced tools for mapping #NbS opportunities and kick off a series of Financers Roundtables for #NbS. Learn more: gca.org/events/mobil...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
📣Submission Open until 19th March📣 Join us for the Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day Logo Competition! Young people passionate about climate adaptation are invited to submit their designs and play a role in shaping the future of #climateresilience! Find out more: gca.org/ycaad-logo-c...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
🌍@ox.ac.uk @ecioxford.bsky.social in partnership with @gcadaptation.bsky.social and supported by the UK government, is developing advanced analytical tools to identify and map opportunities for #NbS that strengthen infrastructure resilience.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
GCA in partnership with DanChurchAid and funded by FCDO, hosted a regional workshop, bring together 119 experts, policymakers, and funders from six South Asian countries to explore the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for scaling up #LLA across the region www.youtube.com/@GlobalCente...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
📣Call for partnerships📣 GCA is looking for implementation partners to serve as in-country focal points for the Youth Adaptation Network across multiple African nations. The partnership aims to enhance the capacity of youth organizations to accelerate #adaptationaction gca.org/about-us/par...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
From 12 - 14 February, GCA and DanChurchAid, Government of Nepal, with support from FCDO convened a dynamic regional workshop in Kathmandu, bringing together experts and policymakers to tackle the challenges and opportunities of #LLA in the region Full press release👉 llahub.gca.org/articles/435...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
🇰🇪 In Nairobi, GCA successfully delivered a Training of Trainers on Nature-based Solutions for urban resilience. 20 participants from government agencies and the private sector, gained the skills to integrate #NbS into urban planning. Read the full release: gca.org/news/gca-str...
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GCA Strengthens Climate Resilience in Kenya Through Nature-Based Solutions Training - Global Center on Adaptation
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
As the workshop comes to a close, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our partners—the Government of Nepal, DanChurchAid, and FCDO—for their invaluable support. A heartfelt thank you to all the experts, speakers, and participants who joined us in Kathmandu.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
🌍 On Day 2 of the event Institutionalizing Locally Led Adaptation in South Asia, insightful discussions continued across key themes, including Nature-Based Solutions, Water Security, and Financing LLA from the Public Sector Perspective.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
GCA successfully hosted a Validation Workshop for the #NbS Compendium for Urban Resilience in Kenya 🇰🇪 In this workshop, key stakeholders gathered to review the compendium, which highlights #NaturebasedSolution initiatives and provides guidance for scaling them across Kenya.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
GCA together with the Government of Nepal, DanChurchAid and FCDO, is kicking off the Regional Workshop in Nepal. During the workshop, Mayor of Hariwan Municipality, Nepal and government representatives from across the region launched the GCA Stories of Resilience 2024 gca.org/events/insti...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Institutionalizing Locally Led Adaptation in South Asia GCA, in partnership with the Government of Nepal and DanChurchAid and with support from FCDO, is organizing a Regional Workshop on challenges, opportunities, and best practices for scaling up #LLA in South Asia 🔗 llahub.gca.org/articles/435...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
📣 Call for Partnership📣 GCA is seeking a partner to develop a guide on infrastructure climate stress testing with integrated gender considerations. Proposal Submission Deadline: 21st February 2025 Find out more: gca.org/call-for-par...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
GCA President & CEO Prof Patrick Verkooijen, in his capacity as Ban ki-moon Chair of Climate Adaptation and Global Governance at the University of Groningen , will deliver his inaugural lecture titled: "The Resilience Endgame" 🌍 This is a public lecture—everyone is welcome to attend
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
In Homa Bay County, residents of informal settlements are leading the charge in building climate resilience. Through the Homa Bay Municipality People’s Adaptation Planning Project, communities are creating solutions for safer housing and stronger infrastructure to better withstand climate shocks.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
🌍 Advancing climate resilience in Djibouti! 🇩🇯 The Global Center on Adaptation is collaborating with the World Bank on a Supervision Mission and a multi-stakeholder engagement event for the Djibouti Regional Economic Corridor Project.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
On this #EducationDay, we celebrate the power of youth knowledge to drive change! Explore how young leaders are shaping a climate-resilient future with our Youth Adaptation Forum factsheets. Read the factsheets here: gca.org/report-categ...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
🔑 Let’s scale up investment, close the adaptation financing gap, and prioritize resilience. Every dollar invested today saves $4 in the future. The time to act is now! Read the full blog gca.org/the-growing-...
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
🌍 The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 highlights that extreme weather events now rank as the 2nd greatest global risk. With $320B in losses and millions displaced in 2024, climate adaptation is not optional—it’s essential.
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Global Center on Adaptation @gcadaptation.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Extreme weather events now rank as the world’s #2 risk in the latest WEF Global Risks Report—underscoring the urgent need to adapt to our changing climate.
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