O n 8th July 2025, the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) marked a milestone in the fight against climate change by breaking ground on its new headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya—becoming the first international organization to maintain dual headquarters in both the Global South and Global North. This bold step underscores GCA’s commitment to equal partnership between regions, recognizing that effective climate adaptation solutions must be co-designed and co-owned by communities across the world.

“This groundbreaking marks a pivotal moment in embedding climate resilience into the fabric of global cooperation,” said His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Honorary Chair of GCA and 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations. “By establishing dual headquarters, GCA demonstrates that true progress rests on shared leadership and mutual responsibility, ensuring that adaptation solutions are crafted by and for those living on the frontlines of climate change.”