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... ‘climate ventures’, these enterprises are well placed to make a difference in delivering climate action by ... models. The objective of each regional CATALI.5°T is to trigger investments in start-ups and young businesses ... potential.  This programme will address the nascent sector’s limited technical capabilities and support networks, ...

... Furthermore, frost intensity and hail events have put pressure on the delicate water systems in the valley. Climate ... the vulnerability of water systems and the agricultural sector in the region, particularly smallholder farmers whose crop yields are already at a very low level compared to regional standards. Poor management and unsustainable ...

... of droughts, floods, landslides, and fires that contribute to the destruction of the country’s already threatened protected areas. Achieving water security is a top priority in Colombia where the agricultural sector and rural communities are heavily reliant on ecosystem ...

... par and often surpassing the return on investment compared to more traditional energy resources, the investment level towards RE resources in developing countries have remained ... about how the public and private sector can work together in challenging RE markets.  FP204 Ethiopia ...

... and flooding, is threatening existing, and crucial yet-to-be-built, infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa – a ... infrastructure (CRI) in sub-Saharan Africa amounts to a financial summit of investment barriers that too few private investors are currently willing to scale. To ...

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, ... combined with other climate hazards, the country expects to see major shifts in rainfall patterns, and an increased ... and cyclones. Pakistan requires immediate assistance to adapt to climate change, as evidenced by the 33 million ...

Haiti is highly vulnerable to climate hazards due to its exposed location in the Caribbean Ocean. The country ... with 24 per cent living in extreme poverty, at risk.  Targeting the Trois-Rivières (TR) region, this project will ...

South Africa is ranked as one of most vulnerable countries to climate change and, in particular, to water-related ... is projected to face a 17 per cent water deficit by 2030. The project aims to establish and operationalise a ... The funding from GCF will reduce the risk exposure of potential private financiers and municipalities by ...

... gas (GHG) emissions. However, the region is projected to experience more severe impacts from human-induced climate ... infrastructure, manufacturing capacity and economy to bolster overall adaptation and mitigation levels on the ... gap in three key areas where sub-Saharan countries struggle to find investors:  energy transition, productivity, and ...

... region live without electricity and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future without adequate ... and lack of supporting infrastructure keep traditional off-grid solar companies from investing in projects that ... in 17 countries in Africa. The programme will support off-grid solar companies to enter and grow in these ...

... while serving as massive carbon reservoirs. The restoration and preservation of these forests are a necessary part of the effort to curb climate change. Climate change can lead to ... tropical forest resources, thereby decreasing the pressure to clear forests for agricultural purposes. The fund ...

... intensity of hurricanes, and rising sea levels are leading to damaged infrastructure, an endangered water-supply, and ... itself to transition completely to renewable energy by 2030 while building resilience to the impacts of climate ... public, private, and multilateral institutions to ensure that green financing for adaptation and mitigation ...

... At the same time, many smallholder farmers struggle to cope with climate change-induced fluctuations in rainfall ... The Thai Rice project is the first GCF project to focus solely on transforming rice production systems with ... rice food systems account for GHG emissions equivalent to those of the aviation sector. This project will support ...

... are disproportionately affected by climate change due to their high levels of exposure and limited access to climate information and adaptive ... every USD 10 of climate finance commitments specifically target local climate action.  To address these challenges, the ...

... in the Imbo and Moso plains of Burundi are expected to cause an agricultural yield decline of 5-25% in the ... growth by 2.4% per year.  The project's main objective is to build farmers' resilience to climate change in the upper, middle, and ...

Pakistan’s growing energy sector is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which currently ... to green and reliable energy sources. Pakistan has set targets for emissions reduction and has highlighted the ... by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in which partner banks offer concessional loans to customers to acquire solar PV ...

... a coastal country in the Gulf of Guinea, is expected to be hit by rising temperatures, longer dry-spells and more ... Harvest loss in maize, rice and vegetables threaten to offset the local economy, endangering the livelihoods of ... many of them female-headed.   To cope with these pressures, Women-Adapt will adopt a gender-transformative ...

... and ecosystem-based adaptation approaches (EbA) needs to be scaled up to adequately prepare for the worsening effects of climate ... the Marshall Islands, and Palau, the project intends to finance and scale up locally-led EbA initiatives. This ...

High exposure of the Amazon delta and estuary to sea level rise due to climate anomalies, combined with limited socio-economic ...

Benin is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change with low levels of readiness and adaptive ... expected to be significant if appropriate adaptation measures are not taken. The narrow fiscal space in Benin ... to increase their capability of making adaptation measures and increase the share of climate-compatible ...

Rising sea level is expected to lead to a range of challenges for the 10 per cent of Freetown’s ... more stable living conditions. This, in turn, will put pressure on the forest resources and make the communities more ...

The Kingdom of Bhutan is highly vulnerable to climate-induced water scarcity, glacial lake outburst ... like schools, health facilities, and government offices, and harm crops and livestock. This threatens ... communities at the center of adaptation planning and budgeting, ensuring interventions meet the needs of local ...

... countries in Europe, with significant exposure to extreme weather and climate-related events. This ... to establish a National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) and develop a fully functional and well-resourced ...

Mozambique is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its reliance on climate-sensitive ... Mozambique’s Productive Social Action Programme to target and deliver support to communities. Key activities focus ... and monitoring of adaptation actions. The project offers multiple benefits for rural populations, including ...

Senegal is acutely exposed to climate risks, particularly in the agricultural sector which represents about 15 per cent of the country’s ... up to two-thirds of the arable lands in the country by 2030 leading to yield losses, declining incomes, and ...

... vulnerability. This increased risk is leading to water stress, heatwaves, extreme rainfall and increased ... of flood events, mudflows and landslides. Limited access to usable climate information and early warning systems ... water resources, coastal areas, and public health sectors. They also threaten the lives, livelihoods, ecosystems, ...

Pakistan is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly droughts and ... Nationally Determined Contribution outlines an ambitious target for renewable energy, while its National Adaptation Plan ... high indebtedness.  GCF will fund a venture accelerator to offer grants and expert guidance to up to 100 start-ups at ...

Climate change is expected to increase the risks and vulnerabilities faced by local communities in Togo. These hazards include exposure to extreme events, coastal storms, heatwaves, droughts, ...

... is an ecologically and socially vital region, home to critical ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, ... climate challenges, combined with human-driven threats like tourism expansion and unsustainable agriculture such as ... indigenous and vulnerable populations. The project aims to increase the climate resilience of vulnerable ...

... warning of climate events and supporting better preparation to reduce their impact. This project will contribute to ... on its work with UNDRR and WMO and helping reach the target of supporting at least 50 countries improve their early ... way. The support for TRACT includes provisions to ensure coherence and complementarity between TRACT and another ...