The Locally-led Adaptation Metrics for Africa (LAMA) project, implemented by the Africa  Research and Impact Network (ARIN), seeks to support measurement and reporting on the  relevance and effectiveness of Locally Led Adaptation (LLA). The project emphasizes the  inclusion of local adaptation priorities, especially those of vulnerable and marginalized  groups such as small-scale farmers and community associations. 

By addressing intersectional vulnerabilities, LAMA strengthens the integration of local  priorities and marginalized voices into broader adaptation interventions. This approach  ensures that lessons from local contexts inform county and national adaptation plans as  well as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). 

As part of this work, ARIN is developing a LAMA Digital Platform to consolidate and promote  learning on LLA indicators across Africa. The platform convenes diverse stakeholders,  enabling them to share experiences, tools, and metrics. Its ultimate goal is to build inclusive  frameworks and locally grounded data to inform both the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)  and the Global Stock take (GST). 

A key component of the platform, Stakeholder Engagement, focuses on facilitating dialogue  and collaboration on adaptation measurement. Through this process, stakeholders are able  to co-develop practical approaches and evidence that strengthen national planning  processes while also contributing to global frameworks such as the GGA and GST. 

In line with this objective, a webinar titled “The GGA Indicators in the Context of Africa: How  Can They Reflect the Realities and Experiences Around Locally Led Adaptation” was  convened on 8 August 2025. The session brought together over 100 participants, including  researchers, policymakers, and adaptation practitioners from across the globe. 

The webinar provided a platform to explore the evolving GGA process, discuss the  development of indicators relevant to Africa, and highlight how locally led adaptation  experiences can inform global adaptation metrics. While the GGA framework is still under development, adaptation action is already taking place on the ground. The session  underscored the importance of ensuring that global indicators remain responsive to local  realities.