Friday, December 19 2025 Climate Solutions Update

In 2025, the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) advanced its mission to enhance climate resilience by emphasizing local leadership, youth engagement, political momentum, finance, and practical solutions. The GCA’s strategy prioritized the development of resilient food systems and urban infrastructure, particularly focusing on food security and rural well-being, setting the stage for robust implementation in 2026.

Organizations across India, Kenya, Myanmar, and the Philippines are implementing nature-based strategies that not only improve water management and address flood risks but also empower vulnerable urban communities. These initiatives are being coordinated through the Urban Resilience Strategic Exchange (URSE) platform, which facilitates collaboration among funders, city governments, researchers, and practitioners, and will be showcased at the Resilient Cities Forum.

In Southern Africa, conservation efforts led by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Ecoexist Trust, and Elephant-Human Relations Aid (EHRA) utilize technology to mitigate human-elephant conflicts, promoting coexistence strategies that encourage sustainable practices rather than focusing solely on economic development. Meanwhile, Strong Roots Congo is developing a 1-million-hectare biodiversity corridor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing 23 community forest concessions covering nearly 600,000 hectares. This initiative aims to rectify past displacements, enhance conservation, and support local livelihoods by involving communities in forest management.

The Global Center on Adaptation is enhancing climate resilience worldwide as local leadership and youth engagement drive impactful solutions, fostering sustainable food systems and urban infrastructure.
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Uruguay has achieved a remarkable shift to renewable energy, with 98 percent of its electricity now sourced from renewables, leading to economic growth and reduced poverty rates.
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In India, community leaders are enhancing urban resilience by implementing nature-based strategies for water management, empowering vulnerable populations and reducing flood risks.
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In 2025, Texas led the way as solar installations reached record-breaking levels, significantly advancing clean energy adoption across the United States.
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In Southern Africa, conservation groups are fostering coexistence by implementing technology to monitor elephant movements, reducing conflicts and promoting sustainable farming practices in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia.
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Amea Power is advancing Egypt’s renewable energy goals by constructing Africa’s largest solar-plus-storage facility in the Aswan Governorate, enhancing energy security and creating local jobs.
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In Egypt, AMEA Power and Kyuden are enhancing energy security through a solar battery storage project with IFC, which will create over 4,000 jobs and reduce carbon emissions.
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Participants from 130 countries are now leading climate initiatives in their communities after gaining expertise through the En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp, driving impactful climate action worldwide.
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The Heat Is On campaign has successfully connected communities worldwide, demonstrating how proven adaptation solutions can save lives and protect livelihoods in the face of extreme heat challenges.
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In the DRC, local communities are enhancing biodiversity as they establish a 1-million-hectare biodiversity corridor, connecting Kahuzi-Biega National Park and Itombwe Nature Reserve while securing forest concessions.
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Places mentioned in this update: Arizona, Aswan Governorate, Botswana, California, Costa Rica, DRC, Egypt, India, Indiana, Itombwe Nature Reserve, Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Kenya, Maine, Myanmar, Namibia, Philippines, Texas, Uruguay, Zimbabwe, the United States