Climate change poses an existential threat to global food security, livelihoods, and ecosystems. In the Global South, where agricultural productivity and rural incomes are most vulnerable to climate impacts, the need for resilient, adaptable solutions has never been more urgent. The Global Center on Adaptation- CGIAR partnership is a strategic alliance designed to bridge the gap between pioneering research and real-world impact, ensuring that climate adaptation innovations reach the communities and ecosystems that need them most.

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.