President Mahama appointed to Global Center on Adaptation board
His appointment comes at a time when the GCA is expanding its footprint across Africa, particularly through its flagship Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP). The initiative has mobilised over $15 billion in adaptation investments across 40 African countries
President John Dramani Mahama has been appointed to the Board of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), joining a high-level panel of international leaders championing climate adaptation efforts.
Mahama will serve alongside figures such as Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, President William Ruto of Kenya, and President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands.
His appointment comes at a time when the GCA is expanding its footprint across Africa, particularly through its flagship Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP). The initiative has mobilised over $15 billion in adaptation investments across 40 African countries, focusing on resilient agriculture, infrastructure, youth entrepreneurship, and climate finance.
Acceptance
Accepting the appointment, President Mahama emphasised the urgent need to address climate change on the continent.
“I am deeply honoured to accept my appointment to the Board of the Global Centre on Adaptation today,” he said. “Climate change is not a distant threat; it is an urgent crisis that is already undermining Africa’s development and jeopardising our collective future.
“As I join this esteemed institution, I will amplify the voices of African leaders and communities demanding greater investment in climate adaptation. The world must recognise that adaptation is not a choice but a necessity for our continent, which bears the brunt of climate impacts while contributing the least to its causes.”
He also issued a call to development partners:
“Africa’s adaptation ambitions require your steadfast support. We call for increased financing, technology transfer, and collaborative action to build resilience across our vulnerable nations. The time for pledges has passed; the time for delivery is now.”
Board chair
GCA Board Chair and former Senegalese President Macky Sall welcomed the appointment, describing Mr Mahama’s leadership as vital in an era of escalating climate risks.
“President Mahama’s return to leadership comes at a critical moment for Africa and the world,” Mr Sall said. “His deep experience, unwavering commitment to sustainable development, and proven ability to deliver impact on the ground will be a major asset to the GCA Board.”
CEO
Professor Patrick V. Verkooijen, President and CEO of the GCA, added: “President Mahama exemplifies how bold political leadership and integrated national strategies can accelerate climate adaptation. His holistic approach, combining finance innovation, agricultural resilience, youth engagement, and governance reform, will elevate our Board’s ability to translate global ambition into local impact, especially in Africa.”
About GCA
The GCA recently announced plans to open a new regional office in Nairobi, Kenya in 2025, expanding its global network of offices in Rotterdam, Abidjan, Dhaka, and Beijing. Its mission is to place climate adaptation at the centre of global development policy and to support vulnerable regions through targeted investments and reforms.
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