Tag:Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA)

Agric & Biotech

AfDB, GCA seek to improve food security in Africa

The Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Wangari Mathai Institute, have reiterated the importance of...

Michael Simire - February 24, 2023

Climate Change

Africa facing a crisis in funding for climate adaptation – Report

Africa is facing a critical shortfall in funding for climate adaptation according to a new report, titled: “State and Trends in Adaptation in Africa 2022”,...

Michael Simire - November 4, 2022

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Climate change: 600m Africans at risk of severe droughts – AfDB, GCA report

The lives of 600 million people in Africa are at risk because of the growing severity and frequency of droughts, according to a report. The...

Michael Simire - September 12, 2022

Climate Change

EIB president backs climate adaptation projects across Africa

European Investment Bank (EIB) President, Werner Hoyer, who participated in the Africa Adaptation Summit in Rotterdam on Monday, September 5, 2022, has declared the...

Michael Simire - September 5, 2022

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Leaders welcome Kenyatta as Global Champion for Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme

Global Centre on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya as the Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAAP) at...

Michael Simire - July 13, 2022

Climate Change

GCA increases adaptation investments share in Côte d’Ivoire’s €2bn bond programme

The Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of...

Michael Simire - June 17, 2022

Climate Change

COP26: Climate emergency demands policy shift to adaptation, say leaders

Global leaders on Monday, September 6, 2021, gathered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to participate in the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) High Level Dialogue...

Michael Simire - September 13, 2021

Climate Change

GCA Africa launch described as ‘historic moment to accelerate adaptation’

The Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 announced the launch of its regional office in Côte d’Ivoire. Hosted by the African...

Michael Simire - September 17, 2020