GCA SOUTH ASIA PARTNERSHIPS FORUM 2022

Locally Led Adaptation in South Asia

Sharing Lessons and experiences for the Global Hub

Building on the momentum of COP27, with its priority focus on implementation, the GCA South Asia Partnerships Forum highlighted areas of progress that can be accelerated and opportunities for greater impact, and informed the design and strategies of adaptation programs being delivered through the Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation

Event description:

The Partnerships Forum was moderated by GCA’s Global Lead on Locally Led Adaptation (LLA), Anju Sharma, and featured opening keynotes, a panel discussion, and a guided exchange with practitioners, community leaders and experts from across the region. Invited participants present in the Foreign Services Academy in Dhaka, Bangladesh joined colleagues online from across the region.

Guided Exchange and Questions with Participants

• What distinguishes local action from locally led action?
• What are the pathways to scale up LLA, and address current barriers?
• How can financing for LLA be significantly scaled up?