
Anthony Nyong
@nyonganthony
Regional Director of @GCAdaptation Africa.
Seasoned expert, committed to climate compatible development in Africa.
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Bold actions are needed to build resilient African #FoodSystems. Hear from Anthony Nyong on how the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, led by African Development Bank Group and Global Center on Adaptation, will scale up transformative #climateadaptation action at the High-Level Dialogue on Feeding Africa.

"Global Center on Adaptation is eager to work with you to further enhance commitments for adaptation in the water sector," said Anthony Nyong at today's kick-off, highlighting synergies between AIP Water Investment Scorecard & the African Development Bank Group & GCA-led Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program

Well-designed #ClimateAdaptation solutions support #food & #water security, #poverty alleviation, and other #SDGs. Join me on 7 May at #DCF2021 to learn more, together with Malik Amin Aslam Amb. Josefa Sacko AOSIS @jmsroscoe Silvio Gonzato.


Delighted to speak today with Gerda Verburg United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement. We look forward to working with you on ensuring that #FoodSystems in Africa are resilient to #ClimateChange through the African Development Bank Group Global Center on Adaptation Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program.


The African Development Bank Group Knowledge Event: Climate Change and Green Growth has started! Tune in to hear from Akinwumi A. Adesina Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens @PVV_GCA Amina J Mohammed Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma youtu.be/kg_IzaRGTNk

#AfDBAM2021: We are prioritizing climate adaptation... The Bank and the Global Center for Adaptation (Global Center on Adaptation) launched the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, to help mobilize an additional $12.5 billion for climate adaptation actions. - Akinwumi A. Adesina



Great success 👏Youth Adaptation Dialogue celebrating World Youth Skills Day “Skills for Climate Jobs & Entrepreneurship” THANKS Anthony Nyong Betty Osei Bonsu Adjei Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) Dominique Souris Youth Climate Lab Monalisa Irfan Ullah Afridi Kenneth Barrientos UNESCO-UNEVOC #education #skills #training Marta Martinez Iberdrola


Great discussion at Youth Adaptation Dialogue: Skills for Climate Jobs & Entrepreneurship with Anthony Nyong Betty Osei Bonsu Adjei Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) Dominique Souris Youth Climate Lab Monalisa Irfan Ullah Afridi Kenneth Barrientos UNESCO-UNEVOC #education #skills #training Marta Martinez Iberdrola. Watch: youtu.be/vbNId-Yjj9M


Global Center on Adaptation and African Development Bank Group call for applications for the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge afdb.org/en/news-and-ev… #youth4climate #climatechange


Anthony Nyong closing the #WCEF2021 accelerator session on Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean "African Development Bank Group and Global Center on Adaptation have launched a call for applications for the first edition of the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge." More info: bit.ly/2XwekIh


In the latest issue of ECDPM 🔎 🌍's Great Insights, Global Center on Adaptation Africa Director Anthony Nyong describes how the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program drives adaptation in agriculture, climate finance, infrastructure, youth entrepreneurship & job creation. ecdpm.org/great-insights…

#AfricaClimateWeek session on Financing Africa’s Resilience against #ClimateChange. Speakers from African Development Bank Group, Global Center on Adaptation, World Bank Climate, African Risk Capacity Group, IsDB Group and #CIV Join the discussion: events1.social27.com/africaclimatew…


Earlier today, Prof Anthony Nyong, Regional Director for Africa Global Center on Adaptation and I met with the VC and Senior Mgt of University of Nairobi on the planning for the GCA Adaptation Acceleration Day scheduled for 26th October 2021 at the campus of the University of Nairobi.



Delighted to meet with Eve Bazaiba, Minister for Environment & Sustainable Development for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Looking forward to working together with Présidence RDC 🇨🇩 to transform ambition into action through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program.


TOMORROW at #COP26: Akinwumi A. Adesina & @PVV_GCA will announce the winners of the African Development Bank Group and Global Center on Adaptation #YouthADAPT Solutions Challenge. 🗓️ Friday, 5th November ⏰ 11:00 - 14:00 GMT 📍 #AfricaPavilion JOIN US: bit.ly/3BDCvmn #AfricaCOP26


"Investing in climate change adaptation makes economic sense. In Africa, climate action is an opportunity."- AfDB's Anthony Nyong at today's #COP26 on financing climate action plans in East African Community. #GreenAfrica🌍


Live at #COP26 Anthony Nyong at the Africa Pavilion event on national adaptation financing framework in East Africa: African Development Bank Group and Global Center on Adaptation come together for the AAAP to implement adaptation initiatives in Africa. #AfricaCOP26
