Climate finance amoah (ghana)challenges in scaling up cf-ccxg gf-march2014OECD Environment
Ghana faces several institutional challenges to scaling up climate finance, including a lack of coordination between climate change organizations, fragmented donor support, and different reporting systems between donors and implementing agencies. Ghana's climate change governance framework includes many organizations but with unclear roles that has led to uncoordinated activities. International principles for effective climate finance like ownership, alignment, capacity building, and harmonization have only been partially realized according to assessments. Overcoming Ghana's institutional barriers will be important to attract more private sector investment and scale up climate actions.
IDRC has been a trailblazer in climate change adaptation research, supporting over $190 million in projects since 2006. Their current initiatives include four large research consortia totaling $70 million focused on adaptation in Africa and Asia. One example project used ICT to share climate and market data with over 120,000 farmers in Uganda, reducing crop losses by up to 67%. IDRC is also funding a $546,800 project in Angola assessing the impacts of climate variability on water resources and infrastructure in four coastal cities and developing governance recommendations.
The document outlines a three step "plan to project" process for coordinating climate-resilient development projects. Step 1 involves analyzing the context and collecting relevant data. Step 2 involves basic project design including defining objectives, components, costs and funding sources. Step 3 involves detailed project design such as defining beneficiaries, timelines, budgets, indicators and sustainability plans. Engaging stakeholders is emphasized throughout the process. The reflections note that this process aligns with guidance for National Adaptation Plans and takes years to complete due to due diligence and funding requirements.
This document provides an overview of Module 5 on climate change finance. The module has three sections that describe: 1) sources of climate finance including public, private, international and national streams, 2) elements of national climate finance planning including revenues, spending, leveraging private investment, and 3) the international architecture for climate finance including funds, carbon markets, and mechanisms for developing countries to access support. The module aims to help participants understand the landscape of climate change finance sources and how countries can mobilize finance for climate actions.
The document discusses prioritizing adaptation activities and options. It notes that prioritization is important given constraints like resources, capacities, and authority. Some options can be maladaptive if they foreclose other options. The document then provides examples of prioritization methods like ranking vulnerabilities, scoring consequences, and multi-criteria analysis. It emphasizes selecting an approach that suits available data and involving stakeholders in deciding criteria and rankings. Overall, the summary highlights that prioritization of climate adaptation requires considering constraints, potential unintended impacts, appropriate methods, and stakeholder participation.
Current Status of National Adaptation Plan Process in CambodiaNAP Global Network
Presentation by Dr. HENG Chan Thoeun, Deputy Director of Climate Change Department, General Secretariat of the National Council For Sustainable Development.
This presentation took place at at our Targeted Topics Forum (TTF) on the theme of “High-Level Political Support and Sectoral Integration of Adaptation” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 21-23, 2016.
Climate finance amoah (ghana)challenges in scaling up cf-ccxg gf-march2014OECD Environment
Ghana faces several institutional challenges to scaling up climate finance, including a lack of coordination between climate change organizations, fragmented donor support, and different reporting systems between donors and implementing agencies. Ghana's climate change governance framework includes many organizations but with unclear roles that has led to uncoordinated activities. International principles for effective climate finance like ownership, alignment, capacity building, and harmonization have only been partially realized according to assessments. Overcoming Ghana's institutional barriers will be important to attract more private sector investment and scale up climate actions.
IDRC has been a trailblazer in climate change adaptation research, supporting over $190 million in projects since 2006. Their current initiatives include four large research consortia totaling $70 million focused on adaptation in Africa and Asia. One example project used ICT to share climate and market data with over 120,000 farmers in Uganda, reducing crop losses by up to 67%. IDRC is also funding a $546,800 project in Angola assessing the impacts of climate variability on water resources and infrastructure in four coastal cities and developing governance recommendations.
The document outlines a three step "plan to project" process for coordinating climate-resilient development projects. Step 1 involves analyzing the context and collecting relevant data. Step 2 involves basic project design including defining objectives, components, costs and funding sources. Step 3 involves detailed project design such as defining beneficiaries, timelines, budgets, indicators and sustainability plans. Engaging stakeholders is emphasized throughout the process. The reflections note that this process aligns with guidance for National Adaptation Plans and takes years to complete due to due diligence and funding requirements.
This document provides an overview of Module 5 on climate change finance. The module has three sections that describe: 1) sources of climate finance including public, private, international and national streams, 2) elements of national climate finance planning including revenues, spending, leveraging private investment, and 3) the international architecture for climate finance including funds, carbon markets, and mechanisms for developing countries to access support. The module aims to help participants understand the landscape of climate change finance sources and how countries can mobilize finance for climate actions.
The document discusses prioritizing adaptation activities and options. It notes that prioritization is important given constraints like resources, capacities, and authority. Some options can be maladaptive if they foreclose other options. The document then provides examples of prioritization methods like ranking vulnerabilities, scoring consequences, and multi-criteria analysis. It emphasizes selecting an approach that suits available data and involving stakeholders in deciding criteria and rankings. Overall, the summary highlights that prioritization of climate adaptation requires considering constraints, potential unintended impacts, appropriate methods, and stakeholder participation.
Current Status of National Adaptation Plan Process in CambodiaNAP Global Network
Presentation by Dr. HENG Chan Thoeun, Deputy Director of Climate Change Department, General Secretariat of the National Council For Sustainable Development.
This presentation took place at at our Targeted Topics Forum (TTF) on the theme of “High-Level Political Support and Sectoral Integration of Adaptation” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 21-23, 2016.
International Waters Program: New Opportunities for the World BankIwl Pcu
A Long-Term Interest: World Bank Worked Extensively on the Management of International Waters Prior to Establishment of the GEF
Major pre-GEF programs included the Mediterranean Sea and Baltic Sea
Our Environment Network has Viewed Freshwater, Coastal and Marine Resources as a Management Continuum, but this Has Not Been Fully Translated into Bank Water Resources Management Operations
2014 cop20-ccxg-adaptation-side-event-m. mullan and j. corfee-morlotOECD Environment
This document discusses adaptation to climate change in OECD and developing countries. It finds that while adaptation planning has progressed in OECD countries since 2006, data and financing challenges remain. Mainstreaming adaptation financing domestically is increasing but data on needs, spending and impacts is still limited. Prioritizing adaptation strategies in developing countries focuses on stakeholder engagement and expert judgment due to limited cost-benefit analysis. The document calls for a pragmatic approach to measuring adaptation success and improving data on climate risks.
This document provides an overview of the international climate finance architecture and opportunities for accessing funds to build water security. It discusses the major climate funds including the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF), the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), the Adaptation Fund (AF), and the emerging Green Climate Fund (GCF). It outlines the objectives, funding amounts, access modalities, project cycles, and criteria for each fund. It concludes by discussing how the Global Water Partnership can maximize opportunities to access these climate finance sources to strengthen climate resilience in the water sector.
Lessons Learned from GIZ's Climate Finance Readiness Programme OECD Environment
GIZ has been implementing a Climate Finance Readiness Programme since 2013 to improve countries' access to climate financing, particularly from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The €15 million programme provides support to establish strategic frameworks, strengthen National Designated Authorities, and prepare national institutions for direct access to financing. In Tajikistan and Georgia, GIZ has helped integrate climate change into development plans and strategies. The programme has also developed tools to guide countries on GCF requirements and standards. While building local experience and coordination takes time, supporting national accreditation can increase country ownership over climate finance. Going forward, GIZ will continue assisting with implementing climate actions outlined in NDCs and developing coherent climate architectures.
IWRM in GEF-Supported International Waters and Their Transboundary BasinsIwl Pcu
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) supports projects in developing countries that address issues of international waters and transboundary basins through its International Waters (IW) focal area. The GEF uses a process called Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and Strategic Action Programme (TDA/SAP) to promote integrated water resources management (IWRM) across basins. This involves joint fact-finding to identify issues, develop a shared vision and priorities, and plan national actions. Recent examples include projects in river basins like the Danube, Niger, and Sao Francisco as well as aquifers like the Guaraní. The GEF also facilitates knowledge sharing between projects through its IW:LEARN program.
"Financing National Adaptation Plans: Options for Implementation" | Day 1 NAP Global Network
The document summarizes discussions from the first day of a three-day forum on financing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Several countries discussed their experiences developing NAPs and strategies to finance adaptation activities. Challenges included coordinating different sectors and ministries, developing plans that attract domestic funding, and making the economic case for adaptation investments.
The document discusses trends in international climate finance and frameworks for scaling up climate action. It summarizes statistics on growing climate-related overseas development assistance (ODA) from 2001-2012. Key points include: climate-related ODA reached $21 billion annually from 2010-2012 and mostly supports mitigation; over half of climate finance goes to Asia and a quarter to Africa; and funding is concentrated in sectors like energy, agriculture, and water. The document also outlines challenges around capacity, coordination, and financing integrated climate and development strategies.
NAP Training Viet Nam - Vulnerability and Adapting to Climate ChangeUNDP Climate
This two-day workshop supported the Government of Viet Nam in building the necessary capacity to advance its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. The workshop closely focused on building National Adaptation Plans in the agricultural sector through multi-stakeholder collaboration, and increased knowledge and capacity on a number of topics including: prioritization of adaptation options, cost-benefit analysis, overview of the broad-based nature of climate change adaption impacts, analysis of challenges, and creation of an open discussion with key stakeholders on defining a road-map for the NAP process. The workshop was delivered using discussions and case studies to enhance interactive learning for participants, with supporting presentations by GiZ and SNV.
The document discusses OECD's work tracking adaptation-related development finance from 2010-2013. It found total bilateral and multilateral adaptation finance reached over $15.1 billion in 2013, with 75% from DAC members as ODA. Most funding targeted agriculture, forestry, water supply and sanitation. The document also reviewed national development plans of 15 countries, finding climate change and adaptation mentioned but integration varied. Adaptation was often linked to agriculture, forests and watersheds. Some countries established climate change committees and funds to coordinate responses and pool domestic and international financing.
Climate finance and cop26 - implications for Tanzania Janet Chapman
The document discusses climate finance and what COP26 means for Tanzania. It provides background on the Paris Agreement and climate finance. The Paris Agreement established a framework for developed countries to provide financial and technical support to developing countries. Climate finance is needed for mitigation and adaptation efforts. The Green Climate Fund is a key multilateral fund that provides climate finance. Tanzania's financial sector development plan aims to strengthen green financing and access to long-term credit for productive sectors. COP26 resulted in agreements to increase climate finance and support for adaptation, phase down coal, and finalize the Paris rulebook to fully implement the Paris Agreement.
This document summarizes several initiatives related to integrated drought and flood management from across the GWP network. It discusses the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) which aims to move from reactive to proactive drought management. Key components of IDMP include regional programmes in Central/Eastern Europe, the Horn of Africa, and West Africa. It also discusses the development of a Drought Management HelpDesk and National Drought Management Policy Guidelines. The document then summarizes the Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) and its focus on integrated flood management. It provides examples of APFM activities and publications. Finally, it discusses collaboration between APFM and the GWP network on various flood management projects and capacity building.
NAP Training Viet Nam - Mainstreaming Climate Change and Public Expenditures ...UNDP Climate
This two-day workshop supported the Government of Viet Nam in building the necessary capacity to advance its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. The workshop closely focused on building National Adaptation Plans in the agricultural sector through multi-stakeholder collaboration, and increased knowledge and capacity on a number of topics including: prioritization of adaptation options, cost-benefit analysis, overview of the broad-based nature of climate change adaption impacts, analysis of challenges, and creation of an open discussion with key stakeholders on defining a road-map for the NAP process. The workshop was delivered using discussions and case studies to enhance interactive learning for participants, with supporting presentations by GiZ and SNV.
Breakout E summary slides CCXG GF September 2016OECD Environment
This document discusses challenges and approaches to monitoring and reporting climate finance received. It notes that gathering information requires collecting data from multiple government ministries and agencies, as well as international partners and other stakeholders. There is diversity in how finance from loans, grants, and other instruments is tracked, and different countries have varying institutional arrangements. Key challenges include a lack of definitions and capacity, dispersed data across institutions, and difficulty obtaining information from non-state actors. To address these, the document recommends developing common concepts, enhancing domestic measurement and reporting systems, improving tools and understanding, and harmonizing reporting methods.
NAP Process in the Philippines: Enhancing the National Climate Change Action ...NAP Global Network
The Philippines has developed extensive climate change policies and plans over the past two decades to address adaptation and mitigation. The National Climate Change Action Plan 2011-2028 guides the country's efforts and allocates 89% of funding to adaptation and 11% to mitigation. The NAP process aims to enhance the action plan by reducing vulnerability through building resilience and integrating climate change adaptation into relevant policies and development planning. It involves 17 steps including monitoring and evaluation of adaptation efforts using sector-specific indicators to assess progress, effectiveness and gaps over time.
The document summarizes key lessons from existing multilateral climate funds, particularly the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Adaptation Fund, that can inform the effectiveness of the newly established Green Climate Fund (GCF). It finds that funds have been more effective when they have transparent governance with balanced country representation, clear criteria for allocating resources equitably, and robust monitoring and evaluation of outcomes. Both the GEF and Adaptation Fund have had some success but could improve public participation, representation of vulnerable groups, and reporting on progress and results. The GCF is aiming to learn from these experiences as it works to become fully operational and achieve its goal of mobilizing $100 billion annually for climate finance.
Mexico: National Policy on Adaptation to Climate Change | Eduardo Robelo Gonz...NAP Global Network
Presentation by Eduardo Robelo González, SEMARNAT, as part of a Targeted Topics Forum on financing National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. This event was held in Mexico City in June 2017.
"Financing National Adaptation Plans: Options for Implementation" | Day 2NAP Global Network
The document discusses a forum on financing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It focused on international public funds for climate adaptation, the landscape of international adaptation finance and the role of NAPs. Country spotlights were provided on Grenada and Malawi that discussed defining priorities for NAP implementation through pipeline development.
The Green Climate Fund Board met in Indonesia to advance key operations and make progress on essential requirements. The Board agreed on parameters for allocating resources including aiming for a 50:50 balance between mitigation and adaptation over time and a floor of 50% of adaptation funds going to vulnerable countries. The Board also discussed frameworks for results, risks, investments, and accreditation. Speaking after, the Board co-chairs and an Indonesian official emphasized the Fund's role in helping developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
The document discusses the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) role in managing the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) to finance adaptation projects in developing countries. It provides an overview of the GEF's adaptation programming strategy and priorities for GEF-6, the status and distribution of funding through the LDCF and SCCF, and ways to strengthen gender integration, ecosystem-based adaptation, private sector engagement, and support for Small Island Developing States in future projects. Key statistics on funding amounts, number of projects, and beneficiary countries are also presented.
Liane Schalatek_Climate Financing in the MENA Region - How Gender-Responsive ...hbs_Palestine_Jordan
This document discusses climate financing and its gender responsiveness in the MENA region. It provides an overview of global climate financing sources and amounts pledged vs. deposited vs. approved vs. disbursed. It also summarizes dedicated adaptation finance instruments and how much funding has been approved and disbursed for adaptation projects in the MENA region from 2003-2012. Overall, it finds that climate financing has not systematically considered gender and women have generally not benefitted, though some funds now have some gender dimensions.
International Waters Program: New Opportunities for the World BankIwl Pcu
A Long-Term Interest: World Bank Worked Extensively on the Management of International Waters Prior to Establishment of the GEF
Major pre-GEF programs included the Mediterranean Sea and Baltic Sea
Our Environment Network has Viewed Freshwater, Coastal and Marine Resources as a Management Continuum, but this Has Not Been Fully Translated into Bank Water Resources Management Operations
2014 cop20-ccxg-adaptation-side-event-m. mullan and j. corfee-morlotOECD Environment
This document discusses adaptation to climate change in OECD and developing countries. It finds that while adaptation planning has progressed in OECD countries since 2006, data and financing challenges remain. Mainstreaming adaptation financing domestically is increasing but data on needs, spending and impacts is still limited. Prioritizing adaptation strategies in developing countries focuses on stakeholder engagement and expert judgment due to limited cost-benefit analysis. The document calls for a pragmatic approach to measuring adaptation success and improving data on climate risks.
This document provides an overview of the international climate finance architecture and opportunities for accessing funds to build water security. It discusses the major climate funds including the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF), the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), the Adaptation Fund (AF), and the emerging Green Climate Fund (GCF). It outlines the objectives, funding amounts, access modalities, project cycles, and criteria for each fund. It concludes by discussing how the Global Water Partnership can maximize opportunities to access these climate finance sources to strengthen climate resilience in the water sector.
Lessons Learned from GIZ's Climate Finance Readiness Programme OECD Environment
GIZ has been implementing a Climate Finance Readiness Programme since 2013 to improve countries' access to climate financing, particularly from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The €15 million programme provides support to establish strategic frameworks, strengthen National Designated Authorities, and prepare national institutions for direct access to financing. In Tajikistan and Georgia, GIZ has helped integrate climate change into development plans and strategies. The programme has also developed tools to guide countries on GCF requirements and standards. While building local experience and coordination takes time, supporting national accreditation can increase country ownership over climate finance. Going forward, GIZ will continue assisting with implementing climate actions outlined in NDCs and developing coherent climate architectures.
IWRM in GEF-Supported International Waters and Their Transboundary BasinsIwl Pcu
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) supports projects in developing countries that address issues of international waters and transboundary basins through its International Waters (IW) focal area. The GEF uses a process called Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and Strategic Action Programme (TDA/SAP) to promote integrated water resources management (IWRM) across basins. This involves joint fact-finding to identify issues, develop a shared vision and priorities, and plan national actions. Recent examples include projects in river basins like the Danube, Niger, and Sao Francisco as well as aquifers like the Guaraní. The GEF also facilitates knowledge sharing between projects through its IW:LEARN program.
"Financing National Adaptation Plans: Options for Implementation" | Day 1 NAP Global Network
The document summarizes discussions from the first day of a three-day forum on financing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Several countries discussed their experiences developing NAPs and strategies to finance adaptation activities. Challenges included coordinating different sectors and ministries, developing plans that attract domestic funding, and making the economic case for adaptation investments.
The document discusses trends in international climate finance and frameworks for scaling up climate action. It summarizes statistics on growing climate-related overseas development assistance (ODA) from 2001-2012. Key points include: climate-related ODA reached $21 billion annually from 2010-2012 and mostly supports mitigation; over half of climate finance goes to Asia and a quarter to Africa; and funding is concentrated in sectors like energy, agriculture, and water. The document also outlines challenges around capacity, coordination, and financing integrated climate and development strategies.
NAP Training Viet Nam - Vulnerability and Adapting to Climate ChangeUNDP Climate
This two-day workshop supported the Government of Viet Nam in building the necessary capacity to advance its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. The workshop closely focused on building National Adaptation Plans in the agricultural sector through multi-stakeholder collaboration, and increased knowledge and capacity on a number of topics including: prioritization of adaptation options, cost-benefit analysis, overview of the broad-based nature of climate change adaption impacts, analysis of challenges, and creation of an open discussion with key stakeholders on defining a road-map for the NAP process. The workshop was delivered using discussions and case studies to enhance interactive learning for participants, with supporting presentations by GiZ and SNV.
The document discusses OECD's work tracking adaptation-related development finance from 2010-2013. It found total bilateral and multilateral adaptation finance reached over $15.1 billion in 2013, with 75% from DAC members as ODA. Most funding targeted agriculture, forestry, water supply and sanitation. The document also reviewed national development plans of 15 countries, finding climate change and adaptation mentioned but integration varied. Adaptation was often linked to agriculture, forests and watersheds. Some countries established climate change committees and funds to coordinate responses and pool domestic and international financing.
Climate finance and cop26 - implications for Tanzania Janet Chapman
The document discusses climate finance and what COP26 means for Tanzania. It provides background on the Paris Agreement and climate finance. The Paris Agreement established a framework for developed countries to provide financial and technical support to developing countries. Climate finance is needed for mitigation and adaptation efforts. The Green Climate Fund is a key multilateral fund that provides climate finance. Tanzania's financial sector development plan aims to strengthen green financing and access to long-term credit for productive sectors. COP26 resulted in agreements to increase climate finance and support for adaptation, phase down coal, and finalize the Paris rulebook to fully implement the Paris Agreement.
This document summarizes several initiatives related to integrated drought and flood management from across the GWP network. It discusses the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) which aims to move from reactive to proactive drought management. Key components of IDMP include regional programmes in Central/Eastern Europe, the Horn of Africa, and West Africa. It also discusses the development of a Drought Management HelpDesk and National Drought Management Policy Guidelines. The document then summarizes the Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) and its focus on integrated flood management. It provides examples of APFM activities and publications. Finally, it discusses collaboration between APFM and the GWP network on various flood management projects and capacity building.
NAP Training Viet Nam - Mainstreaming Climate Change and Public Expenditures ...UNDP Climate
This two-day workshop supported the Government of Viet Nam in building the necessary capacity to advance its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. The workshop closely focused on building National Adaptation Plans in the agricultural sector through multi-stakeholder collaboration, and increased knowledge and capacity on a number of topics including: prioritization of adaptation options, cost-benefit analysis, overview of the broad-based nature of climate change adaption impacts, analysis of challenges, and creation of an open discussion with key stakeholders on defining a road-map for the NAP process. The workshop was delivered using discussions and case studies to enhance interactive learning for participants, with supporting presentations by GiZ and SNV.
Breakout E summary slides CCXG GF September 2016OECD Environment
This document discusses challenges and approaches to monitoring and reporting climate finance received. It notes that gathering information requires collecting data from multiple government ministries and agencies, as well as international partners and other stakeholders. There is diversity in how finance from loans, grants, and other instruments is tracked, and different countries have varying institutional arrangements. Key challenges include a lack of definitions and capacity, dispersed data across institutions, and difficulty obtaining information from non-state actors. To address these, the document recommends developing common concepts, enhancing domestic measurement and reporting systems, improving tools and understanding, and harmonizing reporting methods.
NAP Process in the Philippines: Enhancing the National Climate Change Action ...NAP Global Network
The Philippines has developed extensive climate change policies and plans over the past two decades to address adaptation and mitigation. The National Climate Change Action Plan 2011-2028 guides the country's efforts and allocates 89% of funding to adaptation and 11% to mitigation. The NAP process aims to enhance the action plan by reducing vulnerability through building resilience and integrating climate change adaptation into relevant policies and development planning. It involves 17 steps including monitoring and evaluation of adaptation efforts using sector-specific indicators to assess progress, effectiveness and gaps over time.
The document summarizes key lessons from existing multilateral climate funds, particularly the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Adaptation Fund, that can inform the effectiveness of the newly established Green Climate Fund (GCF). It finds that funds have been more effective when they have transparent governance with balanced country representation, clear criteria for allocating resources equitably, and robust monitoring and evaluation of outcomes. Both the GEF and Adaptation Fund have had some success but could improve public participation, representation of vulnerable groups, and reporting on progress and results. The GCF is aiming to learn from these experiences as it works to become fully operational and achieve its goal of mobilizing $100 billion annually for climate finance.
Mexico: National Policy on Adaptation to Climate Change | Eduardo Robelo Gonz...NAP Global Network
Presentation by Eduardo Robelo González, SEMARNAT, as part of a Targeted Topics Forum on financing National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. This event was held in Mexico City in June 2017.
"Financing National Adaptation Plans: Options for Implementation" | Day 2NAP Global Network
The document discusses a forum on financing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It focused on international public funds for climate adaptation, the landscape of international adaptation finance and the role of NAPs. Country spotlights were provided on Grenada and Malawi that discussed defining priorities for NAP implementation through pipeline development.
The Green Climate Fund Board met in Indonesia to advance key operations and make progress on essential requirements. The Board agreed on parameters for allocating resources including aiming for a 50:50 balance between mitigation and adaptation over time and a floor of 50% of adaptation funds going to vulnerable countries. The Board also discussed frameworks for results, risks, investments, and accreditation. Speaking after, the Board co-chairs and an Indonesian official emphasized the Fund's role in helping developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
The document discusses the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) role in managing the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) to finance adaptation projects in developing countries. It provides an overview of the GEF's adaptation programming strategy and priorities for GEF-6, the status and distribution of funding through the LDCF and SCCF, and ways to strengthen gender integration, ecosystem-based adaptation, private sector engagement, and support for Small Island Developing States in future projects. Key statistics on funding amounts, number of projects, and beneficiary countries are also presented.
Liane Schalatek_Climate Financing in the MENA Region - How Gender-Responsive ...hbs_Palestine_Jordan
This document discusses climate financing and its gender responsiveness in the MENA region. It provides an overview of global climate financing sources and amounts pledged vs. deposited vs. approved vs. disbursed. It also summarizes dedicated adaptation finance instruments and how much funding has been approved and disbursed for adaptation projects in the MENA region from 2003-2012. Overall, it finds that climate financing has not systematically considered gender and women have generally not benefitted, though some funds now have some gender dimensions.
Gcf adaptation planning and programming 2_march2017NAP Events
This document discusses the Global Climate Fund's (GCF) approach to adaptation planning and programming. It outlines the relationships between country strategies and plans like National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), GCF country programmes, and GCF entity work programmes. It emphasizes that GCF country programmes should be aligned with country priorities as defined in strategies and plans like NAPs and NDCs. The document also provides examples of outputs and indicators of progress from GCF readiness support provided to Liberia to develop its NAP.
This document discusses adaptation planning support provided by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Programme. It provides information on:
1) Progress of GCF Readiness support provided to date, with over $29 million approved for 75 countries across regions.
2) Key elements of the adaptation planning process, including country strategies/plans, GCF country programmes, entity work programmes, and project/programme pipelines.
3) Examples of outcomes supported through GCF adaptation planning funding, such as establishing effective adaptation governance coordination, strengthening climate impact analysis and information sharing, and developing financing action plans.
4) The adaptation planning proposal, review, and funding process managed through the GCF Readiness Programme.
The document summarizes work by the OECD on climate change adaptation. It discusses the DAC-EPOC Task Team on climate change and development cooperation, which supports policy dialogue and guidance on integrating adaptation. It also reviews trends in development financing for adaptation activities and sectors. Key points covered include progress in developing countries establishing adaptation plans under the UNFCCC and tools for monitoring and evaluating adaptation efforts.
Presented at the Clean Energy Conference 2018 (June 7 to 8, 2018) hosted by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago has recently ratified the Paris Agreement and Cabinet has recently approved the Implementation Plan for our Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. This NDC Implementation Plan is the road map for meeting our NDC targets, financing the NDC is estimated to be $2 billion USD.
Climate finance that is adequate, sustainable, predictable and accessible is required to successful achieve our NDC and is expected from a mix of sources.
T&T’s NDC offers numerous investment opportunities for financing renewable energy projects in T&T but we need to address how to effectively access and mobilize climate finance.
Global Opportunities for Financing Climate ChangeACDI/VOCA
The IDB is assisting countries with climate change actions through technical support, expertise, and identifying climate change funding sources. It currently works with several climate funds including the Climate Investment Funds' Pilot Program for Climate Resilience, which provides $777 million for 44 adaptation projects in 9 countries. Jamaica receives funding from the PPCR for mainstreaming adaptation, creating financial mechanisms to support resilience, and knowledge management. The Green Climate Fund also provides climate financing and the IDB can access it as an accredited entity.
Transparency of support: Tracking financial resources received, by Sara MoarifOECD Environment
This document discusses transparency of financial support received for climate change activities. It outlines how information on support received is currently requested under the UNFCCC to track climate finance flows and ensure funds are used effectively. However, reporting remains challenging due to limited guidance, difficulties setting up domestic tracking systems, and limited connections to existing systems. While most relevant for domestic policymaking, tracking climate finance inflows can help with coordination, accountability, and planning. Main challenges include lack of donor coordination, funds not channeled through central governments, and limited use of national tracking systems. Countries are working to improve systems using tools like climate budget tagging and special climate funds.
Climate Finance - National Adaptation Plans under the UNFCCC Process - WebinarUNDP Climate
SLYCAN Trust hosted a webinar on December 18 to engage in a discussion on matters pertaining to National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and the processes under the UNFCCC that mandate the provision of technical and financial support for developing countries for the implementation of NAPs. The discussion also entailed decisions and outcomes of COP23, and how it impacts future processes on adaptation activities under various working groups of the UNFCCC process.
Youba Sokona: Adaptation is development:Linking policy to practiceAfricaAdapt
This document summarizes the work of the African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) in supporting Africa's response to climate change and development challenges. The ACPC aims to:
1) Generate and share knowledge on climate finance, adaptation, mitigation and technology transfer in Africa.
2) Advocate for African priorities in international climate negotiations and build awareness of climate issues.
3) Provide advisory services and technical support to strengthen African climate information systems and capacity.
Financial Innovations and Market Mechanisms for Coping with Climate ChangePrabhakar SVRK
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Update on the ldcf leg regional workshop malawiNAP Events
The document summarizes information about the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), including that it has received $1.22 billion in pledges and funded 231 projects in 51 countries. It also lists recently approved projects between COP21 and COP22 that received $87 million in LDCF funding and $332.6 million in co-financing. Additional projects approved since COP22 and support for National Adaptation Plans are also mentioned.
7. gcf at leg nap workshop manila june 2017NAP Events
This document discusses adaptation planning support provided through the Green Climate Fund's Readiness Programme. It provides an overview of the relationships between national adaptation plans, country strategies and plans, and GCF country programmes. It also provides statistics on funding approved and disbursed for readiness support as of May 2017, broken down by region. The document outlines the scope and modalities of adaptation planning support through the Readiness Programme, including a cap of up to $3 million per country. It describes the process for developing and approving readiness proposals and disbursing funds. Examples of activities and outcomes of Liberia's adaptation planning process are also provided.
The 2016 Annual Performance Report of the UNDP Global Environmental Finance (UNDP-GEF) Unit highlights how UNDP's partnership with environmental vertical funds has helped to transform markets, empower and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities, and build the capacity of countries to safeguard their natural capital as the foundation of sustainable development. 2016 marked UNDP’s 50th year as a leader in international development, and the 25th year of the outstanding partnership with the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
The ‘Demonstrating Impact’ section of this report provides a snapshot of progress made in delivering impact in 143 countries through 810 active projects. The ‘Gender in Action’ section features areas of impact including: supporting women’s economic empowerment, closing gender gaps in natural resource management, and building gender responsive national policies. Infographics highlighting global and regional results and alignment of UNDP-GEF’s work with the SDGs are present throughout the report. Also, included for the first time, is a corporate scorecard that tracks the efficiency and effectiveness of the portfolio of GEF-financed projects, demonstrating UNDP’s commitment to deliver value for money to those who support UNDP’s mission.
This document provides an overview and update on support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for readiness and adaptation planning activities. It discusses:
- The GCF's $10.3 billion in pledges and business model of allocating 50% each to mitigation and adaptation, with at least half of adaptation funds for vulnerable countries.
- The GCF's support for readiness activities through its $1 million per country cap, including strengthening NDAs, supporting direct access entities, and developing strategic frameworks. It has received over 100 readiness proposals from 84 countries totaling $107 million.
- The GCF's processes for supporting adaptation planning like National Adaptation Plans through up to $3 million per country
Samoa Agritourism Policy Setting Worskhop 2016
Linking Agriculture and Tourism through Policy setting:
Strengthening the local agrifood sector and promoting agritourism
Workshop organised by the Government of Samoa and CTA
in collaboration with PIPSO
Apia, Samoa, 13-16 December 2016
Presentation by: Fred Kossam
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Similar to NAP Expo 2015 Session VII, I Financing programmatic approaches, GEF (20)
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Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
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Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
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Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
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Good practices:
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CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
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The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
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NAP Expo 2015 Session VII, I Financing programmatic approaches, GEF
1. Financing programmatic
approaches to adaptation:
promoting sustained adaptation action across
multiple sectors and scales
April 15, 2015
Roland Sundstrom
Climate Change Specialist
2. “an overarching vision for change that
generates a series of interconnected
projects under a common objective,
and whose anticipated results are
more than the sum of its
components” (GEF/C.47/07)
often aims for larger-scale impact,
over longer timeframes
potential for enhanced partnerships,
catalytic effects, and learning
Characteristics of programmatic approaches
3. Regional (13 PICs): Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change
(PACC) (UNDP; SCCF grant: $14.82M; $44.70M from other
sources)
4. Regional (12 countries): Sahel and West Africa Program in support
of the Great Green Wall Initiative (World Bank; total GEF
contribution: $100.8M, including $16M from the LDCF and $5M
from the SCCF; $1.8bn from other sources)
5. Regional: Climate
Information for Resilient
Development and
Adaptation to Climate
Change in Africa (UNDP;
LDCF grant: $60M; $300M
from other sources)
Regional (Bolivia, Ecuador
and Peru): Adaptation to
the Impact of Rapid Glacier
Retreat in the Tropical
Andes (World Bank; SCCF
grant: $9.30M; $25.54M
from others)
Glacier monitoring in the Andes
6. Taking the
programmatic
approach to the next
level:
Integrated Approach
Pilot Program on
Enhancing
Sustainability and
Resilience for Food
Security in Sub-
Saharan Africa (IFAD +
six GEF Agencies; GEF
grant: $116M; $805M
from other sources)
7. Thank you
GEF Programming Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change for the
LDCF and the SCCF
(http://www.thegef.org/gef/sites/thegef.org/files/documents/GEF.LDCF_.SCCF_.16.03%2C%20Program
ming%20Strategy%20on%20Adaptation%20to%20Climate%20Change%20for%20the%20LDCF%20and%
20the%20SCCF%2C%205-20-14.pdf)
FY13 Annual Monitoring Review for the Least Developed Countries
Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund
(http://www.thegef.org/gef/sites/thegef.org/files/documents/GEF.LDCF_.SCCF_.16.05%2C%20FY13%20
AMR%20of%20the%20LDCF%20and%20the%20SCCF%2C%2004-30-14.pdf)
Progress Report for the Least Developed Countries Fund and the
Special Climate Change Fund
(http://www.thegef.org/gef/sites/thegef.org/files/documents/GEF-LDCF.SCCF_.17-
03%2C%20Progress%20Report%20on%20the%20LDCF%20and%20the%20SCCF%2C%20201
4-10-08.pdf)
ksundstrom@thegef.org
www.thegef.org