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... 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 ...

... with high elevations and natural forests that are crucial to both local wildlife and communities. This area plays a ... water regulation. The Congo-Nile Divide also contributes to key sectors in Rwanda’s economy through eco-tourism and ... for fuelwood and thereby alleviating deforestation pressures. The project will also be instrumental in safeguarding ...

... an increase of flood events. Dry spells are also expected to increase in frequency and severity. Coupled with the rise in average temperatures, this puts immense pressure on Kigoma’s already limited surface water resources. ... ecosystems to mainstreaming climate change adaptation measures into the region’s developmental plans and policies. ...

... of heavy rainfall events. This places significant pressure on the region's farmers, as they will grapple with worsening conditions for crop production and livestock keeping. However, progress in developing more ... as proof-of-concept to be replicated in other regions, offering potential to make a significant impact on private ...

Rwanda is considered highly vulnerable to climate change in both mitigation and adaption aspects. ... Rwanda has set ambitious climate and development goals to achieve a low-carbon emission, climate resilient economy. ... climate change mitigation and adaptation. One facility will offer grants and reimbursable grants to enhance the ...

Despite being among the lowest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), countries in ... energy is still dominated by fossil fuels, especially in off-grid rural areas where energy production relies heavily ...

... middle-income economies bear the heaviest burden related to these events. Yet climate adaptation investments in the ... countries, public and private financiers have to work together in investment partnerships. This is the driving force ... Project GAIA will establish a blended finance platform that offers long-term loans for climate adaptation and mitigation ...

... This dependence not only makes the country vulnerable to oil price fluctuations, but also contributes to nearly ... The Government of Barbados has set an ambitious target of 44 per cent reduction of GHG emissions against its business-as-usual scenario by 2030 as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions. It ...

... growing urban transport systems, countries are driven to adopt and promote sustainable urban mobility models to ... cities. In addition, it integrates climate-proofing measures to help safeguard transport infrastructure and enhance ... complemented with non-motorized transport solutions and measures for modal shifts. In addition, the programme seeks to ...

Cambodia is particularly vulnerable to climate change with high exposure to climate hazards such as floods, landslide, cyclone, ...

As one of the top ten countries most vulnerable to climate change, Pakistan faces considerable ... 10 million Technical Assistance envelope will provide targeted support to improve the viability of business models of ...

... farmers, women, and poor households in general is linked to their economic dependence on activities affected most by ... well as innovative companies (ICs) that use technology to offer solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation. ... their transition to become greener and more inclusive.  FP230 Brazil Colombia Panama Honduras Guatemala El Salvador ...

... Contributions (NDC) priorities. Current mitigation efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are being impeded ... is Ghana's primary source of renewable energy, is being offset by a growing dependency on fossil fuels. Despite the potential of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to prevent a fossil-fuel lock-in, ...

... reduced rainfall and increased evaporation rates leading to extended droughts and a shorter rainy season. This ... and threatens agricultural production and food security.  To address these challenges, this project supports ... resources management interventions. This approach seeks to transform landscape and water resources management in ...

Tajikistan is highly vulnerable to climate change, facing rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns posing serious threats to agriculture and livestock. Predicted decreases in crop yields, particularly for ...

... regions are experiencing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme El ... variability, and hotter temperatures. These conditions lead to frequent and severe coastal flooding, which threatens ... farming. This increases coastal communities' vulnerability to climate risks.  To address these challenges, the project ...

Throughout Latin America, the transport sector is the largest and fastest-growing source of greenhouse ... large-scale market adoption remains difficult. This is due to the higher capital requirements for EVs, risk perceptions by the private sector regarding public EV business models, and policies that ...

... floods, further compromising food and nutritional security. To address these challenges, this project aims to target 11 vulnerable districts across Malawi to address ... Over six years, the project will improve the management of 267,500 hectares of land.  Additionally, it supports ...

... countries in Southeast Asia are among the most vulnerable to climate change. And yet, some of the countries in the region also have the most carbon-intensive growth. To achieve low emission, climate-resilient growth, these ... investment is nascent. The Collaborative R&DB programme targets five countries in Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, ...

... Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are a major contributor to GDP and employment in India. The MSME sector is also a ... finance into their lending practices. The MSME loans target mitigation investments in energy-intensive clusters and ...

... States (SIDS) in the Caribbean are highly vulnerable to climate change, which affects crucial economic sectors such as tourism, agriculture, and fishing. Rising sea levels and ...

... Valley and the Borena Zone, face mounting challenges due to climate change. Increasing temperatures, unpredictable ... vulnerable. Dependent on rain-fed agriculture and livestock, these areas are experiencing severe food and water ... scale the deployment of clean energy solutions. This will ensure long-lasting, transformative benefits for some of ...

... the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, exposed to increasing temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and ... including malaria, diarrheal diseases, illnesses related to extreme heat, food and nutrition insecurity, mental ... water and sanitation infrastructure. The project’s six target districts are classified as very highly vulnerable to ...

... staple crops. The population also depends on the livestock subsector, which relies on natural pastures in the country’s ... low investment in agriculture, and inadequate access to climate information among communities on the ground. The ...

... d'Ivoire, Mali, and Niger face growing vulnerability due to increasing variability in rainfall patterns, which lead to extreme weather events, resulting in intensifying food ... resilience into local governments’ annual planning and budgetary cycles; build the capacity of local governments, ...

... affect the province’s peatland ecosystems, which store large amounts of carbon but are highly vulnerable to fire and degradation. Local communities, reliant on ... management and agricultural practices. The project aims to empower local communities through sustainable forest ...

... Karbala, and Muthanna are particularly vulnerable due to their dependence on irrigation and limited adaptive capacity. The project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable ... water management and agricultural practice, contributing to the country’s long-term food security and economic ...