Rotterdam, the Netherlands, June 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today launched the first international Local Adaptation Champions Awards to spotlight and reward locally led adaptation initiatives.
International climate and development funding often fails to reach the local level. This is especially harmful for people living in poverty. Climate change is expected to push more than 130 million people into extreme poverty by 2030, making the situation increasingly challenging over time. These awards aim to reach local communities who are aware of solutions to adapt to the impacts of climate change, but lack the resources and power to scale such solutions up or implement them effectively.