Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program
Rapid Climate Risk Assessment for Urban Adaptation and Resilience: Mukuru, Nairobi, Kenya
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.
Rapid Climate Risk Assessment for Urban Adaptation and Resilience: Marrakech, Morocco
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.
Rapid Climate Risk Assessment for Urban Adaptation and Resilience: Kisumu City, Kenya
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.
Rapid Climate Risk Assessment for Urban Adaptation and Resilience: Djibouti City, Djibouti
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.
State and Trends in Climate Adaptation Finance 2024
This report covers global status and trends of adaptation finance and provides a deeper analysis of Africa at a regional level, given the heightened adaptation needs and opportunities on the continent. Across the globe, and especially in Africa, climate smart and resilient development pathways offer enormous investment opportunities with a triple dividend of avoided losses, positive economic gains, and enhanced social and environmental benefits.
State and Trends in Adaptation Report 2023
State and Trends in Adaptation 2023 delivers the most up-to-date analysis of the adaptation funding gap and tracking of adaptation finance flows globally and in Africa while underscoring the importance of a supportive environment.
Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge Impact Report
The Impact Report highlights the achievements of the inaugural African Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge cohort, demonstrating how investing in youth-led enterprises catalyzes the growth of micro and small to medium-sized enterprises, creates thousands of jobs and contributes to a more resilient future.
Accelerating Adaptation Finance – Africa and Global Perspectives
In the context of the Africa Climate Summit, this policy brief highlights the need to dramatically increase the amount and efficacy of adaptation financing to Africa. This brief also spotlights the persistent challenges related to adaptation finance flows in Africa, and highlights priority actions for the global finance community to undertake to address them.
Strategy and Planning to Redouble Adaptation in Africa: A Review
This study provides a detailed review of the national strategic adaptation documents prepared by governments in the African continent. It examines the main characteristics of these strategic adaptation plans, their depth and coverage, and the degree to which these documents demonstrate a supportive environment to implement the most critical adaptation programs at scale for each country.