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“I am delighted to announce that as an outcome of this summit today, Kenya will host the GCA Africa Headquarters here in Nairobi."

President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will host the Global Centre for Adaptation (GCA) Africa headquarters in Nairobi. 

The Head of State made the announcement on Tuesday, September 5 during the Africa Climate Summit at KICC.

“I am delighted to announce that as an outcome of this summit today, Kenya will host the GCA Africa Headquarters here in Nairobi,” Ruto stated.

He also shared his interaction with GCA saying he was inspired by its global headquarters design, which has green walls, roofs, and rain gardens.

“I have had an opportunity to interact with, is the Global Centre for Adaptation (GCA), an organization based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, whose constitution is an appealing emblem of our aspirations, from the aspirational design of its global headquarters and futuristic regional headquarters in Nairobi, comprising green walls and roof as well as rain gardens, to the collaborative culture of its staff,” said Ruto.

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File image of President Ruto.
The Head of State also noted that the CGA intends to inspire the world to thrive with nature instead of pursuing dangerous course of seeking to thrive at nature's expense.

“The Centre spearheads the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, a focal point collaboration with the University of Nairobi, African Development Bank, and the African Union Commission, as part of the continent’s response to the climate crisis,” he added.

GCA is a global organization that works as a solutions broker to accelerate action and support for adaptation solutions.