International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)

CIAT demonstrates robust expertise in climate finance and capacity-building through initiatives closely aligned with the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) adaptation and mitigation priorities. Its efforts are grounded in interdisciplinary research, extensive partnerships, and innovative finance mechanisms, developed and implemented across diverse regions to support country-specific climate resilience needs. Through the Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Plan (CSAIP) Development Guide, it has supported countries including Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Mali in developing tailored CSA frameworks that enhance climate adaptation and attract financing. These plans provide scalable, investment-ready solutions to drive sustainable agricultural productivity and resilience in the face of climate change. For instance, the Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Plan for Côte d'Ivoire includes in-depth climate risk and vulnerability assessments and prioritizes resilience strategies for major crops and value chains like cocoa and rice. CIAT's CSA Country Profiles cover over 30 countries, including Cabo Verde, Seychelles, Ethiopia, Honduras, Vietnam, and Pakistan. These profiles offer a structured assessment of CSA practices, adaptation needs, and investment opportunities, influencing national policy and multilateral financing strategies.