#DidYouKnow that Global Center on Adaptation's floating headquarters is an example of adaptation in action? It is
 🌊 Adaptable to rising sea levels
☀️ Powered by green energy
🌳 Stores CO2
♻️ Circular

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Mobilizing climate finance that responds to country needs & avoids sustainable development tradeoffs remains challenging for many states in North Africa—but promising signals exist. More in our new report's Financial Innovation in North Africa chapter contributed by ESCWA ⬇️

Kimplanter, which propagates drought-resistant seedlings at affordable prices, was one of winners of the 2021 #YouthADAPT Solutions Challenge, an annual competition run jointly by Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group & Climate Investment Funds  as part of #AAAP : gca.org/kimplanters-ca…

MEDIA ADVISORY: With less than one week until #COP27 , Global Center on Adaptation is gathering global leaders to discuss expected outcomes from COP27 and to present the findings of its flagship report “State and Trends in Adaptation in Africa 2022.”

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Women are the majority food producers on the African continent. Adaptation research and innovation must keep women as the primary target audience. Learn more in the Innovation in Agriculture chapter by SoAR Foundation in our State and Trends in Adaptation Report 2022

Companies in Africa must prioritize adaptation to climate change to
✅reduce risk
✅maintain productivity
✅ensure broader stability of the African economy

Find out more in our State and Trends in Adaptation 2022 Report's Private Sector chapter, contributed by McKinsey & Company

🎥 Anthony Nyong, Director at Global Center on Adaptation, joins the African Climate Conversation to discuss the need for action and support for adaptation solutions, as well as his wishes for COP27.

Watch the video here ➡️ bit.ly/3eW2Y9b

Floating development can not only help vulnerable communities adapt to intensifying climate impacts, it can also support energy and food production, relieve overcrowded cities, and contribute to protecting the environment.

Find out more: gca.org/5-reasons-why-…

1⃣ WEEK TO GO BEFORE #COP27 !

Visit our GCA at COP27 page to learn more and sign up for updates on our upcoming events and activities in Sharm El-Sheikh.

What are mini cyclone shelters? These climate-resilient two-story structures serve as homes on a daily basis & mini shelters during cyclones or tidal surges.

Read more about this #LocallyLedAdaptation solution in a blog by BRAC's Dr Md Liakath Ali gca.org/rethinking-she…

In Rotterdam, stormwater buffers & storage double up as community sports & recreational spaces. Rotterdam experts shared how they turn water challenges into opportunities in a knowledge exchange to inform the Beijing Water Eco-Restoration Strategy: gca.org/about-us/regio…

As many as 25 of the 33 countries where children shoulder extremely high vulnerability to climate shocks are located in Africa. Urgent action is needed to adapt school systems & ensure investments drive adaptation. Learn more in the Education chapter contributed by Education Commission

Presenting the outcomes of Global Center on Adaptation's worldwide youth consultations ahead of the African #COP27

Young people need to be part of adaptation action:
👉Adaptation education
👉Youth participation
👉Green jobs
👉Finance

#Youth4Adaptation

African Development Bank and Global Center on Adaptation webinar examines ways to attract young people to aging global agricultural sector.

The youth agenda and #foodsystems are key areas for discourse at next month’s #COP27 in #Egypt . #AfricaCOP #FeedAfrica

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