O n 8th July 2025, the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) marked a milestone in the fight against climate change by breaking ground on its new headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya—becoming the first international organization to maintain dual headquarters in both the Global South and Global North. This bold step underscores GCA’s commitment to equal partnership between regions, recognizing that effective climate adaptation solutions must be co-designed and co-owned by communities across the world.

“By anchoring our presence in Nairobi alongside Rotterdam, we celebrate the principle that adaptation is not a donation to the Global South but a shared endeavor,” said His Excellency Macky Sall, Chair of GCA’s Board and fourth President of the Republic of Senegal. “This dual-headquarters model elevates African leadership in shaping solutions that will benefit communities globally.”