President Uhuru Kenyatta has been appointed to chair Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) , an organization seeking to support adaptation solutions. Global Center on Adaptation CEO Patrick Verkooijen welcomed Uhuru to his new role at a high-level bilateral meeting in Nairobi on Monday. In this role, President Kenyatta will carry forward his bold leadership on climate adaptation in Kenya to mobilize the global community to honor their commitment of doubling global climate finance. In his acceptance speech president Uhuru Kenyatta said Africa – indeed the world – is confronting multiple global shocks that are reverberating through economies. Investing in climate adaptation is good for our health.

Source: The Star May 17, 2022 23:40 UTC