The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is prioritizing the mobilization of accelerating adaptation action across Africa, the world’s most vulnerable region to the impact of climate change, through its unique role as the only international organization entirely dedicated to climate change adaptation. Leading into the COP26 summit, on 26th October 2021, the GCA held a series of action-forcing events in Nairobi, Kenya, towards sustaining momentum for accelerating adaptation action on the ground across the African continent. Building on the landmark African Union-Global Center on Adaptation-African Development Bank Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), GCA Africa Adaptation Acceleration Day will feature:
1. The Inaugural GCA CEO’s Annual Lecture
The first annual lecture of the GCA CEO on the state of adaptation acceleration with a special focus on Africa and keynotes from high-level respondents, and inaugurated by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya.
2. Launch of the State and Trends in Adaptation in Africa 2021 Report (Global Press Conference)
The global launch event of the leading flagship report on climate change adaptation with a dedicated focus on Africa.
3. GCA Africa Partnership Forum II “Delivering Adaptation Together”
Hosted by the Government of Kenya, the second forum of key partners involved in advancing adaptation action across the African continent, will focus on delivery of the AAAP and collaboration and partnership opportunities in AAAP implementation as Africa’s roadmap for enhancing key resilience building initiatives.
