As climate change continues to affect development, livelihoods, ecosystems, and communities across Africa, universities and research institutions have an increasingly important role to play in generating knowledge, informing policy, and supporting effective climate adaptation responses.

As part of the collaborative effort to develop a tool for strengthening institutional capacity for climate adaptation research, representatives from participating institutions shared their experiences and reflections during the regional convening in Kenya. Their insights highlighted the importance of peer learning, collaboration, and co-creation in shaping a tool that reflects the realities and needs of African universities and research institutions.

The participants discuss:

• Their motivation for joining the CO-CAT initiative
• The knowledge and expertise they bring to the project
• Key insights gained through the Virtual Living Labs and regional engagements
• The importance of strengthening institutional capacity for climate adaptation research, and
• Their expectations for the CO-CAT tool and its potential contribution to climate adaptation efforts across Africa.

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