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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen

@prof_patrickv

President and CEO, Global Center on Adaptation. Chancellor, University of Nairobi. Ban Ki-moon Chair Climate Adaptation Governance, University of Groningen.

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🌍 📢 This is your chance to lead adaptation action in Africa. Apply now before it’s too late ‼️ GCA is selecting In-Country Focal Points for the largest Youth Adaptation Network in Africa. Apply before 19 May 2025: gca.org/african-yan

🌍 📢 This is your chance to lead adaptation action in Africa. Apply now before it’s too late ‼️ 

GCA is selecting In-Country Focal Points for the largest Youth Adaptation Network in Africa. 

Apply before 19 May 2025: gca.org/african-yan
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The 7th #AAAP Partnership Forum showcased the power of collective action. Grateful to all partners driving forward Africa’s adaptation agenda African Development Bank Group African Union Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. Now is the time to scale faster and drive resilience where it matters most. #AdaptOurWorld

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The Youth Adaptation Forum in Ghana is a reminder: young people are not just the future of adaptation — they are leading it now. Proud to see their energy, ideas, and leadership driving resilience from the ground up. #Youth4Adaptation

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📣🌍The World Bank has approved a landmark $400M package for the Southern Niger Connectivity and Integration Project (PICSN) – a major step toward building climate-resilient infrastructure in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions. As part of the Africa Adaptation

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As the World Health Assembly gets underway, it’s clear: #resilience must be built into the foundations of healthcare. 🇳🇬 In Sokoto State, GCA is working with the Islamic Development Bank as part of a USD$180 million healthcare initiative to deliver climate-resilient hospitals,

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Excellent meeting today with Kenya’s Special Climate Envoy, PS Ali Mohamed (Ali Mohamed), on scaling climate #resilience. Grateful for Kenya’s bold leadership under President William Samoei Ruto, PhD and congratulations on the launch of the new, ambitious NDC. The #AAAP is proud to

Excellent meeting today with Kenya’s Special Climate Envoy, PS Ali Mohamed (<a href="/ClimateEnvoyKe/">Ali Mohamed</a>), on scaling climate #resilience. Grateful for Kenya’s bold leadership under President <a href="/WilliamsRuto/">William Samoei Ruto, PhD</a> and congratulations on the launch of the new, ambitious NDC. The #AAAP is proud to
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📣 Global Center on Adaptation welcomed the approval of the Mali Connectivity and Road Resilience Project by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors. The US$219.8 million project will climate-proof key transport infrastructure in Mali, with GCA providing technical assistance to ensure

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Congratulations to Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Sidi Ould Tah on his election as President of the African Development Bank Group. His powerful vision for climate-resilient infrastructure is exactly what Africa needs to lead in the age of climate change. Global Center on Adaptation stands ready to partner and deliver bold,

Congratulations to Dr. Sidi Ould Tah <a href="/sidiouldtah/">Sidi Ould Tah</a> on his election as President of the <a href="/AfDB_Group/">African Development Bank Group</a>. His powerful vision for climate-resilient infrastructure is exactly what Africa needs to lead in the age of climate change. <a href="/GCAdaptation/">Global Center on Adaptation</a> stands ready to partner and deliver bold,
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Scaling adaptation finance in Africa is critical to closing the $50B+ annual gap and building resilience. The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program #AAAP by Global Center on Adaptation and African Development Bank Group shows that bold, African-led action combined with strong partnerships across governments,

Scaling adaptation finance in Africa is critical to closing the $50B+ annual gap and building resilience. 

The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program #AAAP by <a href="/GCAdaptation/">Global Center on Adaptation</a> and <a href="/AfDB_Group/">African Development Bank Group</a> shows that bold, African-led action combined with strong partnerships across governments,
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Thank you to all the incredible youth organizations across Africa who have applied to be In-Country Focal Points for the #Youth4Adaptation Network. Your passion for climate action and local leadership is truly inspiring. If you haven’t applied yet — today is the last day. Don’t

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Proud to launch THRIVE, our tailored leadership programme with Cura Spaces, to help Global Center on Adaptation leaders grow their capacity to lead with clarity, compassion, and impact—because bold leadership is what drives bold #climateaction

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Investeren in klimaatadaptatie is geen vorm van liefdadigheid, maar een strategisch verdienmodel. Het draagt eveneens bij aan het terugdringen van migratiestromen en versterkt de regionale veiligheid. Een uitgelezen kans voor Nederland. 🔗 Lees mijn opiniestuk in Newsweek

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📣We are Hiring📣 To support the delivery of its expanding portfolio in Africa and globally, GCA is strengthening its operational capacity. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Support Officer to join our team in Nairobi, Kenya. Your role is essential to

📣We are Hiring📣 

To support the delivery of its expanding portfolio in Africa and globally, GCA is strengthening its operational capacity. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Support Officer to join our team in Nairobi, Kenya. Your role is essential to
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Thrilled to announce today that the President of Ghana 🇬🇭, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, joined the GCA Board. The President’s involvement and guidance will be critical as we redouble our efforts to drive adaptation solutions across Africa. Entering the vital phase for the conclusion of

Thrilled to announce today that the President of Ghana 🇬🇭, H.E. <a href="/JDMahama/">John Dramani Mahama</a>, joined the GCA Board. 

The President’s involvement and guidance will be critical as we redouble our efforts to drive adaptation solutions across Africa. 

Entering the vital phase for the conclusion of
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GCA is honored to announce that H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, has joined our Advisory Board. His appointment strengthens our efforts to deepen adaptation work across Africa through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, which has shaped over $15 billion in

GCA is honored to announce that H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, has joined our Advisory Board. 

His appointment strengthens our efforts to deepen adaptation work across Africa through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, which has shaped over $15 billion in
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At the inaugural GCA Ambassadors’ Forum, I spoke of four certainties: 1.⁠ ⁠The planet is warming. 2.⁠ ⁠Global systems must adapt. 3.⁠ ⁠The most climate vulnerable are least to blame. 4.⁠ ⁠If we fail to act, no one is immune. That reality drives everything we do. From

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Très heureux d’accueillir le Président John Dramani Mahama du Ghana au Conseil du Centre mondial sur l’adaptation face aux changements climatiques. Excellente réunion de départ avec également le directeur exécutif du Centre Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen Nous avons un important travail devant nous d’ici

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Meet us at #LCAW2025! GCA in partnership with the Grantham Research Institute of The London School of Economics and Political Science LSE and the University of Oxford University of Oxford , will host a strategic plenary session entitled "From Insight to Investment: Mobilizing

Meet us at #LCAW2025!

GCA in partnership with the Grantham Research Institute of The London School of Economics and Political Science <a href="/LSEnews/">LSE</a>  and the University of Oxford <a href="/UniofOxford/">University of Oxford</a> , will host a strategic plenary session entitled "From Insight to Investment: Mobilizing
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Communities on the frontlines of #adaptation are delivering real, lasting change. GCA’s 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards are now open, recognising local leadership that builds resilience where it matters most. Apply now: gca.org/llachampions #LLAChampions