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Funding for Adaptation as of November 2006

Explore various funding mechanisms for adaptation projects, including the Least Developed Countries Fund, Special Climate Change Fund, Adaptation Fund, and others. Learn about eligibility criteria, application procedures, and funding priorities.

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Funding for Adaptation as of November 2006

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  1. Funding for Adaptationas of November 2006 Saleemul Huq International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

  2. Adaptation Funds • Under UNFCCC • Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) • Special Climate Change fund (SCCF) • Under Kyoto Protocol • Adaptation Fund (AF) • Others • Special Pilot on Adaptation (SPA)

  3. Least Developed Countries Fund • Agreed at COP7 (Marrakech Accords) • Only LDCs are eligible • Based on voluntary contributions from rich countries • Managed by GEF • Initial funding to all LDCs to carry out National Adaptation Plans for Action (NAPAs) • Total funds pledged: approx 100 Million Dollars • Procedures for applying for project funding agreed • Countries can apply for funding priority projects (identified in their completed NAPAs)

  4. Special Climate Change Fund • Agreed at COP7 ( Marrakech Accords) • All eligible countries eligible • Based on voluntary contributions from rich countries • Funds pledged: Approx 400 Million Dollars • Activities eligible include: • Adaptation (top priority) • Mitigation • Technology Transfer • Economic Diversification

  5. Adaptation Fund • Under Kyoto Protocol • Based on “Adaptation Levy “ on CDM Projects (2% of CERs) • Discussed (but not resolved) at COP/MOP1 • On Agenda for COP/MOP2 (Nairobi)

  6. Special Pilot on Adaptation • From GEF Trust Fund • 50 Million Dollars over 3 years • All developing countries are eligible • GEF rules on “global benefits” apply • Already funding activities in a number of developing countries countries

  7. Bilateral funders • Canada (CIDA): Climate Change Fund • UK (DFID): Climate Change Adaptation in Africa • Sweden (Sida): Funding some activities on climate change in selected developing countries • Denmark (Danida):

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