This factsheet presents the key stories and findings from the Youth Adaptation Forum: Locally Led Adaptation held in 2024

This factsheet presents key stories and findings from the Youth Adaptation Forum: Youth Entrepreneurship, Adaptation Jobs and Finance

This factsheet presents key stories and findings from Youth Adaptation Forum: Nature-Based Solutions and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure held in 2024

The factsheet presents key stories and findings from the Youth Adaptation Forum: Climate-Resilient Agriculture held in 2024

This factsheet present key stories and findings from the Youth Adaptation Forum: Water held in 2024

The fact sheet presents the key stories and findings from the Youth Adaptation Forum on Young Women Leadership which was held in 2024

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.