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... Nevertheless, global investment remains below the targets needed to meet the Paris Agreement. Achieving universal access to electricity will require rapid growth in the share of ...

... of the Republic of Maldives makes them highly vulnerable to severe weather events, while retreating inland or to higher ground is impossible. Accelerated sea level rise due to climate change will have devastating effects on the ...

Emissions from Costa Rica’s transport sector, contributing to 51 percent of the national total in ... to increase by 44 percent by 2050 without mitigation measures. While Costa Ricans’ use of private cars and ride ... electric light rail transit system in San José’s Greater Metropolitan Area which will be powered by more than ...

About 570 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity, and instead have to rely on kerosene and diesel generators for lighting. Meanwhile, 85 percent of the population ...

... change is already harming Colombia’s agricultural sector. Its effects are reducing crop yields, increasing soil erosion, decreasing livestock, and resulting in shorter growing cycles. At the same time, livestock production and deforestation are increasing the ...

... the carbon footprint in its agriculture, fisheries, and tourism sectors. To help establish a sustainable and self-sufficient ... diesel. To maintain climate resilience and low emission measures, the project will also mainstream climate change in ...

... is India’s third-highest greenhouse gas (GHG)-emitting sector, contributing about 13 per cent of India’s total CO2 emissions and is forecasted to increase due to the high population growth rate and ...

... the main food basket of the country, is highly vulnerable to climate change due to intense and frequent extreme ... practices, build waterworks to reduce soil erosion and run-off, and overall improve land and water management in the target areas.   FP187 Benin 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 479 921 Ouémé ...

The fishery sector in Gambia is facing numerous challenges from climate ... and rural poor communities. The artisanal fishery sector provides jobs and gives access to nutrient and protein rich diets. However, because of ...

... islands in the Western Pacific and is extremely vulnerable to climate change and disaster risks such as air and sea ... These changes compound existing challenges related to water sanitation services and water resource management ... and increase the incidence of flooding which leads to significant damages to water infrastructure.  The ...

... the Mediterranean, humid subtropical, tropical, equatorial, arid, mountain, and continental. These countries ... heat-related health risks.  Climate change will lead to an increase in these risks including more regular and ... The PEEB Cool project will transform the construction sector by advancing more energy-efficient building design, ...

Indonesia requires urgent action to address its increasing emissions, especially in the rapidly growing industrial energy sector. The market penetration of energy efficient technologies ... have been hampered by a range of barriers, including access to finance, regulatory challenges, and a lack of capacity ...

... fourth on the Long-term Climate Risk Index (2000-2019) due to its exposure to increasingly frequent extreme weather events such as ...

Tonga is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including increases in ... the need for immediate and comprehensive climate action.  To overcome these challenges, this project will drive a transformational shift in coastal adaptation in Tonga, empowering local stakeholders and communities to ...

... in the region. The region faces increased vulnerability due to increasing variability in rainfall patterns leading to extreme weather events such as floods and droughts, which ... emergencies, food insecurity, and infrastructure damage. To tackle these challenges, the project aims to improve the ...

... among a community with very low adaptive capacity. To address these challenges, the project aims to enhance smallholder farmers' adaptive capacity. It will ... and livelihood diversification, which will allow farmers to graduate from subsistence agriculture and diversify their ...

The 22nd meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board ended today, with a raft of decisions to strengthen GCF for its ... climate-resilient development. With decisions to ensure better governance, new project approvals, and a ... USD 100 million for Nigeria Solar IPP Support Program with AFC FP105 – USD 69.6 million for BOAD Climate Finance ...

The Green Climate Fund will strive to drive momentum from its first conference focusing on the ... can be replicated in helping to fund adaptation measures, but only by stressing the soundness of long-term ... many parts of the world. Sachindra Rudra, chief investment officer of Acumen, said it is necessary to be innovative in ...

As the urgency to address the impacts of climate change grows, the need for ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) commented on the critical role of multilateral climate ... capable of managing a capitalisation of USD 50 billion by 2030. On complementarity and coherence, she commented that ...

Yannick Glemarec takes up his post today as the new Executive Director of the Green Climate ... action in 97 countries. Mr Glemarec comes to GCF with 30 years of international experience in climate change, ... spring meetings in Washington which are designed to bring together leading experts to find solutions to global ...

... shortlisted a number of exciting Concept Notes responding to the recent Request for Proposals for Mobilising Funds at ... criteria set out in the RFP, we have now shortlisted around 30 proposals. The proposals include some really exciting ... and climate-resilient development. These concept notes target investments in 50 developing countries, and are proposed ...

... International, broadening the Fund’s global reach to support climate action. Conservation International, an ... organization and GCF Accredited Entity, is helping to protect nature and encourage sustainable development in over 30 countries across six continents. Accreditation Master ...

... its first regional workshop for Latin American countries to advance the region’s push to be a leader in promoting ... held in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa from 28 to 30 November, focused on accelerating countries’ engagement ... entities in Latin America. The gathering promoted greater collaboration between the Fund’s NDAs and the CTCN ...

... National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and focal points to discuss strengthening support for country ownership and ... of the project application process, and the provision of targeted communications tools. Board Co-Chair Zaheer Fakir ... the Latin American region and will take place from 28 to 30 November in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Closing the meeting, ...

... grant agreement with the Green Climate Fund, providing USD 300,000 for capacity building in the African State. The ... the Paris COP talks. The funding will help DR Congo prepare to access investment funding from GCF for mitigation and ... A minimum of 50 per cent of readiness support is targeted at Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island ...

... please come and join ‘GCF Talk at Six’ at COP 21 to find out more about the Green Climate Fund! The Green ... approved its first projects; so this is the perfect time to come and find out more about how to work with us and ... next session titled "Looking Beyond Paris" on 9 Dec. at 18.30h in Hall 4, Room 10. Details will be published shortly. ...

Efforts to enhance Latin American farmers’ climate resilience has ... the way for the transfer of USD 25.1 million in GCF funds to the Poverty, Reforestation, Energy and Climate Change ... as land sector activities currently account for about 30 percent of global emissions. Rome GCF agreement with FAO ...