This report presents the impact of the Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day, which was held on the 12th October 2024. The Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day is the largest-running annual youth adaptation event, with 365 Lighthouse Events taking place in 73 countries around the world. It presents the winners of the ‘My Climate Adaptation Solution’ Video Competition and the youth-led petition which calls upon global leaders to double down on adaptation finance.

The key message from this year’s Stories of Resilience is the need for urgent and rapid reform in how global and national climate finance is delivered, in the power dynamics between providers and recipients, and in how success

Flooding and extreme temperatures were identified as the major climate change hazards in the Mukuru informal settlement in a Rapid Climate Risk Assessment undertaken by the Global Center on Adaptation together with government, and other partners. The climate risk management and adaptation measures identified in the exercise are simple and within reach.

Food and water supply challenges, rising cases of respiratory diseases, and loss of livelihoods due to drought, extreme temperatures, and flooding are some of the impacts of climate change that Marrakech City residents are experiencing. While these impacts are getting worse, according to the results of a Rapid Climate Risk Assessment undertaken by the Global Center on Adaptation, risk management and adaptation actions required to make Marrakech resilient were also identified.

Climate change hazards, including droughts and floods, present formidable challenges for Kisumu City residents, resulting in the loss of lives and livelihoods. A Rapid Climate Risk Assessment identified adaptation actions for the city that are well within reach, simple, and affordable.

Simple and affordable climate change risk management and adaptation measures that the city of Djibouti can implement were identified during the Rapid Climate Risk Assessment.

This report offers strategic guidance for urban climate resilience planning in Weihai for the period from 2025 to 2035. As a supplementary document to the Weihai Climate Adaptation Action Plan (2023), it aids in the effective implementation and support of climate adaptation efforts in Weihai. 

Facilitating an environment for youth innovation and tackling existing barriers faced by young-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will enable young people to drive transformative action across the continent. This factsheet is part of a series that presents information from GCA’s flagship reports State and Trends in Adaptation in Africa 2021 and 2022. It aims to disseminate key adaptation information to young people and showcase youth-led adaptation action from across Africa.

The 2024 edition of the State and Trends in Adaptation Report will provide an integrated overview of climate risks, adaptation action, and financing needs and gaps in small island developing states.