This guideline is prepared by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), in collaboration with the World Bank and the Kenya State Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the implementation of the Second Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP-II).

This year’s Stories of Resilience redefines true progress as a measure of the systems transformed over outputs delivered. Drawing on global examples and lessons on inclusive funding, philanthropy, and justice, it underscores how aligning local priorities with national governance and finance can drive lasting change.

Five years ago, a simple Call to Action sparked a Youth Adaptation movement. The achievements laid out in this publication are a powerful testament to all the young people, decision-makers, and experts who have supported the youth agenda over the past five years.

Across the globe, young leaders have stepped forward for the Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day to shape how nations plan, finance, and deliver climate adaptation. Building on the Guide to Organizing Youth Consultations on Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans, this report captures the strategic insights emerging from youth-led consultations around the world. These insights can strengthen national policies and drive global action on adaptation.

The Index assesses 54 African countries across three pillars—Economy, Policy and Finance—to create a comprehensive picture of national and regional resilience and introduces a new metric, Gross Resilient Product (GRP), which estimates the share of GDP not exposed to climate shocks.

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