
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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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


📣🌍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


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


📣 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

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,


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,



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

Private Capital Is Missing the Opportunity of the Century 🔗Read my opinion piece with Åsmund Aukrust in Newsweek: newsweek.com/private-capita…



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




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

