Anthony Nyong (@nyonganthony) 's Twitter Profile
Anthony Nyong

@nyonganthony

Regional Director of @GCAdaptation Africa.
Seasoned expert, committed to climate compatible development in Africa.

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Global Center on Adaptation (@gcadaptation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 (@gcadaptation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"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

Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen (@prof_patrickv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

Well-designed #ClimateAdaptation solutions support #food &amp; #water security, #poverty alleviation, and other #SDGs. Join me on 7 May at #DCF2021 to learn more, together with <a href="/aminattock/">Malik Amin Aslam</a> <a href="/JosefaSacko/">Amb. Josefa Sacko</a> <a href="/AOSISChair/">AOSIS</a> @jmsroscoe <a href="/SilvioGonzato/">Silvio Gonzato</a>.
Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen (@prof_patrickv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

Delighted to speak today with <a href="/GerdaVerburg/">Gerda Verburg</a> <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Assistant Secretary-General for <a href="/SUN_Movement/">Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement</a>. We look forward to working with you on ensuring that #FoodSystems in Africa are resilient to #ClimateChange through the <a href="/AfDB_Group/">African Development Bank Group</a> <a href="/GCAdaptation/">Global Center on Adaptation</a> Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program.
African Development Bank Group (@afdb_group) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#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

African Development Bank Group (@afdb_group) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Climate action not only presents profitable investment opportunities for the private sector but also helps protect investment from the devastating impacts of #climatechange. Join tomorrow's NDC Private Sector Reports for #Africa webinar for more: bit.ly/3xjIw60

Climate action not only presents profitable investment opportunities for the private sector but also helps protect investment from the devastating impacts of #climatechange. 

Join tomorrow's NDC Private Sector Reports for #Africa webinar for more: bit.ly/3xjIw60
African Development Bank Group (@afdb_group) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TODAY: Join us to discuss the key findings of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Private Sector Reports for Africa & explore the path towards scaling climate-smart private sector investments on the continent. #climatechange #climateadaptation bit.ly/3xjIw60

Sonia for Climate Action (@soniaborrini) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

<a href="/NyongAnthony/">Anthony Nyong</a> closing the #WCEF2021 accelerator session on Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean 
"<a href="/AfDB_Group/">African Development Bank Group</a> and <a href="/GCAdaptation/">Global Center on Adaptation</a> have launched a call for applications for the first edition of the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge."
More info: bit.ly/2XwekIh
Global Center on Adaptation (@gcadaptation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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…

Olufunso Somorin (@funsosomorin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

Earlier today, Prof <a href="/NyongAnthony/">Anthony Nyong</a>, Regional Director for Africa <a href="/GCAdaptation/">Global Center on Adaptation</a> and I met with the VC and Senior Mgt of <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> on the planning for the GCA Adaptation Acceleration Day scheduled for 26th October 2021 at the campus of the University of Nairobi.
African Development Bank Group (@afdb_group) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TOMORROW at #COP26: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit The future of #Africa, given its high vulnerability to #climatechange, depends on global actions and firm resource commitments to support #climateadaptation. Follow #AfricaCOP26 for updates.

TOMORROW at #COP26: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit

The future of #Africa, given its high vulnerability to #climatechange, depends on global actions and firm resource commitments to support #climateadaptation. 

Follow #AfricaCOP26 for updates.
Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen (@prof_patrickv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

Delighted to meet with <a href="/Evebazaiba/">Eve Bazaiba</a>, Minister for Environment &amp; Sustainable Development for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Looking forward to working together with <a href="/Presidence_RDC/">Présidence RDC 🇨🇩</a> to transform ambition into action through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program.
African Development Bank Group (@afdb_group) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

TOMORROW at #COP26: <a href="/akin_adesina/">Akinwumi A. Adesina</a> &amp; @PVV_GCA will announce the winners of the <a href="/AfDB_Group/">African Development Bank Group</a> and <a href="/GCAdaptation/">Global Center on Adaptation</a> #YouthADAPT Solutions Challenge.

🗓️ Friday, 5th November
⏰ 11:00 - 14:00 GMT
📍 #AfricaPavilion

JOIN US: bit.ly/3BDCvmn #AfricaCOP26
Rwanda Green Fund (@greenfundrw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"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🌍

"Investing in climate change adaptation makes economic sense. In Africa, climate action is an opportunity."- AfDB's <a href="/NyongAnthony/">Anthony Nyong</a> at today's #COP26 on financing climate action plans in <a href="/jumuiya/">East African Community</a>.

#GreenAfrica🌍
Sonia for Climate Action (@soniaborrini) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Live at #COP26 <a href="/NyongAnthony/">Anthony Nyong</a>  at the Africa Pavilion event on national adaptation financing framework in East Africa:
<a href="/AfDB_Group/">African Development Bank Group</a> and <a href="/GCAdaptation/">Global Center on Adaptation</a> come together for the AAAP to implement adaptation initiatives in Africa. 
#AfricaCOP26