Global Center on Adaptation

Global Center on Adaptation
AbbreviationGCA
Founded18 September 2018
Founded atNetherlands
TypeInternational organization
PurposeClimate change adaptation
HeadquartersRotterdam, Netherlands
CEO
Rindra Rabarinirinarison
Chair
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Websitegca.org

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization focused on climate change adaptation. Hosted by the Netherlands, GCA engages in policy development, research, advocacy, and technical assistance to governments and the private sector. GCA's floating headquarters is hosted by the Netherlands in Rotterdam, with regional offices in Africa, South Asia, and Asia Pacific.

GCA is led by chief executive officer Rindra Rabarinirinarison and Chair of the Supervisory Board Ameenah Gurib-Fakim.

GCA's flagship program, co-designed in partnership with the African Development Bank Group and endorsed by the African Union, is the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP).