The 2026 International Climate Adaptation Forum
19–21 January 2026 • Djibouti City
A milestone for regional cooperation on climate adaptation and the official launch of the ADAC scientific community.
About the Forum
A regional platform for climate adaptation
Held in Djibouti from 19 to 21 January 2026 under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic of Djibouti, the First International Forum on Climate Adaptation (ICAF) brought together researchers, policymakers, universities, international organisations and development partners around one shared objective: accelerating climate adaptation through science, innovation and cooperation.
At a glance
350+ Participants
23 Countries represented
11 High-level panels
11 Innovation exhibitions
14 Universities and research institutions committed to ADAC
Highlights
Opening Ceremony
Scientific Dialogue
Innovation Exhibition
Networking
Why ICAF matters for ADAC ?
A defining moment for ADAC
ICAF 2026 marked a decisive step in the implementation of the Doctoral Alliance for Climate Adaptation (ADAC). During the Forum, partner institutions signed the founding ADAC Charter, formalising a long-term scientific alliance dedicated to research, doctoral training, knowledge sharing and climate resilience across Eastern Africa and beyond.
- Doctoral cooperation
- Scientific mobility
- Joint research
- Open science
- Regional resilience
Main outcomes
Strengthened regional scientific cooperation
Launch of the ADAC Charter
Promotion of Priority Adaptation and Innovation Zones (ZAPIs)
Strong engagement from governments, universities and research centres
New partnerships supporting climate resilience in Eastern Africa
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