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Global Center on Adaptation

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Global Center on Adaptation

@GCAdaptation

We are an international organization working as the solutions broker for #ClimateAdaptation 🌍 #AdaptOurWorld

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Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Feb 13, 2024
#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 🔗 gca.org/what-is-climat…
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Global Center on Adaptation
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Feb 2, 2023
On #WorldWetlandsDay, we are highlighting 5️⃣ ways wetlands are crucial to #climateadaptation. Wetlands are: 💧 freshwater stores🔰 natural shields 🦆 biodiversity hotspots 🌍 carbon stores 🎣 sources of livelihood Find out more: gca.org/5-ways-wetland…
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Global Center on Adaptation
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Apr 11, 2025
Honorary Chair, SG Ban Ki-moon, and Chair of the Supervisory Board, President @Macky_Sall, met today in Seoul to align on strategic priorities for the GCA. We are grateful for their collective, visionary leadership as we work to strengthen GCA’s global role in driving #adaptation
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Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Oct 29, 2021
“We are going to face some extremely difficult times in the coming years. That’s where protecting nature now & understanding the need for mitigation & adaptation is extraordinarily important," said @CanadianPM @JustinTrudeau during his visit to @GCAdaptation ahead of #G20 #COP26
Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Oct 10, 2023
We welcome @drSaimaWazed as @GCAdaptation's Special Representative for Climate & Health. With over 2 decades of professional work and advocacy in public health regionally and globally, Dr. Wazed is a strong ally in helping the most vulnerable adapt to climate health risks
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Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Aug 7, 2025
Our Chair H.E. @Macky_Sall and President & CEO @Prof_PatrickV welcome H.E. Advocate @duma_boko, President of Botswana to the Board of @gcadaptation. As climate threats intensify, Botswana’s leadership will be key to advancing the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (#AAAP)
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Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Sep 10, 2018
Today @GCAdaptation begins our next chapter of transformation. We are proud to co-host, with @WorldResources, the Global Commission on Adaptation led by Ban Ki-moon, Bill Gates and Kristalina Georgieva. “Together we can achieve more than we ever could alone” #AccelerateAdaptation
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Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Oct 30, 2021
"The time for action is now," says @AfDB_Group President @akin_adesina. Together with @AfDB_Group, @GCAdaptation will be working to raise ambition on adaptation action at #COP26, in particular for Africa through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program: gca.org/gca-at-cop26/
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Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Aug 20, 2022
On the heels of the inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta as #AAAP Global Champion, we look forward to welcoming @AfDB_Group President @akin_adesina to the Africa Adaptation Summit #GCA2022 on 5th Sept to lay the foundation for an adaptation breakthrough for Africa at #COP27
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Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
May 29, 2021
What are “sponge cities” and how can they help #AdaptOurWorld?
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Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Aug 27, 2022
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo @Presidence_RDC will join global leaders at the Africa Adaptation Summit #GCA2022 on 5 September to lay the foundation for an adaptation breakthrough for Africa at #COP27. Find out more: gca.org/events/africa-…
Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Sep 10, 2019
Adapting to climate change could add over $7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to the flagship report from the Global Commission on Adaptation, which is published today. 📕Read the report and join the call to #AdaptOurWorld: bit.ly/2krHoxk
Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Sep 10, 2019
“Adaptation is an urgent issue that needs support from governments and businesses to ensure those most at risk have the opportunity to thrive." @BillGates wants all of us to #AdaptOurWorld: 📕Read our new report: bit.ly/2krHoxk
Global Center on Adaptation
@GCAdaptation
Jun 11, 2025
President Mahama’s leadership and commitment to climate action will prove invaluable as we intensify our efforts to accelerate adaptation and build resilience throughout Africa. Thank you @JDMahama for joining us as a leading new champion for climate adaptation. Le leadership et
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