KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) has launched the first international Local Adaptation Champions Awards to spotlight and reward locally led adaptation initiatives.
According to a statement, 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.
“As the only international organisation dedicated to adaptation solutions for a climate resilient future, we witness how people and communities on the frontlines of climate change are often the most active and innovative in developing adaptation solutions,” said Professor Patrick Verkooijen, CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation.
“Our hope is that these Awards will help put communities and local actors at the centre of decision-making and funding for climate adaptation.”
Four winners in four separate categories – leadership; knowledge and capacity; local innovation and financial governance will be selected by a prestigious jury.
The winners will be awarded €15,000 each at an award ceremony to be held during COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2022. Applications are open until July 10, 2022. (€1 = RM4.596)
More details at www.gca.org/llachampions.
-- BERNAMA
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