This Readiness Proposal has been developed to define a strategic engagement framework with the Fund that helps strengthen the NDA and the country´s capacity to implement mitigation and adaptation actions.

The proposal includes activities that will allow the NDA to build up national capacities and processes, engage different stakeholders in consulting and policy development processes, support access to finance, develop a country work program, and involve the private sector in climate change related projects and activities. These will allow Ecuador to be well prepared to carry out its climate change strategy as well as work in collaboration with the GCF to achieve global climate goals.

This preparatory support will enhance communication and coordination processes between the NDA, the GCF, and other important stakeholders. It will also help strengthen the NDA´s internal processes to successfully fulfil country programs and Nationally Determined Contributions.