world bank/imf spring meetings april 14, 2011 world bank/imf spring meetings april 14, 2011
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Financing Adaptation – The Global Environment Facility
World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings
April 14, 2011
What is adaptation to climate change? The process by which humans and ecosystems
take urgent and concrete steps towards reducing absolute losses and vulnerability from negative effects of climate change (including variability).
The UNFCCC Secretariat defines adaptation as “practical steps that are vital to protect countries and communities from the likely disruption and damage that will result from effects of climate change”.
The Role of GEF on AdaptationIn 2001, the UNFCCC
requested the GEF to finance pilot or demonstration projects to show how adaptation planning and assessment can be practically translated into projects that will provide real benefits.
2 Funds were established for this purpose, to be managed by the GEF: Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF)
LDCF – Concrete Actions for the Most Vulnerable This Fund is designed to
meet the special needs of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) under the Climate Convention to finance the preparation and the implementation of the National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPAs)
33 out of the 48 LDC’s are located in Africa, which is the region that has received most LDCF funding.
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What are NAPAs?A NAPA is the process
under which an LDC can identify priority activities that respond to their urgent and immediate needs to adapt to climate change.
44 out of 48 LDCs have already submitted their NAPA documents with funding from LDCF.
LDCF- Resources In FY2010 alone, LDCF
project approvals amounted to $24 million in grants for 7 projects.
Historically, LDCF has approved US $112.6 million for 37 projects and mobilized more than US $212 million in co-financing.
Current pledges amount to $345 M, and there are approx. $10 M available per LDC under equitable access
2003 2008 2009 20100
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120,000,000$112,699,288
Cumulative LDCF Project Approvals
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SCCF- Mainstreaming Adaptation across the Globe The SCCF covers implementation
of adaptation activities in the areas of water resources management, land management, agriculture, health, infrastructure development, fragile ecosystems, including mountainous ecosystems, and integrated coastal zone management.
SCCF is available for all developing countries.
4 windows of financing including Adaptation (priority window) and Technology Transfer.
It finances longer term time horizons, rather than short-term activities.
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SCCF – ResourcesThe total number of
approved projects for SCCF is 22, totaling $92.23 million
As of today, the total pledges for SCCF are approximately US $179 M. Therefore, the total amount of resources still available are approx. US $87 M.
2006 2007 2008 2009 20100
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Cumulative SCCF Project Approvals
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Adaptation under GEF Trust Fund – the SPA The Strategic Priority on
Adaptation (SPA), a US $50 million allocation inside of the GEF Trust Fund, was established to support pilot and demonstration adaptation projects that provide real benefits and can be integrated into national policy and sustainable development planning.
The SPA portfolio is now completed. It consisted of 26 projects (17 FSP and 9 MSP) amounting to US $48.3 million. The SPA initiative helped leverage $649 million in co-financing.
Africa Asia ECA Global LAC MENA0
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4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
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SPA Grant distribution by Region
GEF Adaptation Actions in SIDSThe GEF has financed
adaptation projects in 26 SIDS, through 17 projects under the LDCF, SCCF and SPA.
The total grants for these projects amounts to US $59 M. These projects have leveraged $145.3 M in co-financing.
Main Activities in SIDSMain activities financed
by LDCF, SCCF and SPA on SIDS include:
1. Water management2. Strengthening institutional
capacity and raising awareness
3. Pilots on restoring natural coastal buffer zones and coastal erosion prevention
4. Reduce risk of sea-induced flooding and predicted sea level rise
5. Community-based pilots in water supply management and agricultural livelihood protection
6. Waste water management7. Pilots on climate resilient food
production: climate resilient small ruminant breeding, use of short cycle seeds, micro-reservoirs, improved grain storage.
8. Training of key national stakeholders on adaptation planning
9. Mainstream adaptation in development plans and policies
SIDS Resources Distribution
AFR Asia LAC$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
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Regional Distribution of SIDS projects
9 projects
4 projects
4 projects
LDCF SCCF SPA$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
$40,000,000
Distribution of Re-sources in SIDS, by Fund
Samoa:Integrated Climate Change Adaptation in SamoaCC Vulnerabilities: Sea Level Rise loss of land and salt
intrusion into freshwater loss of livelihood
Increased storm activity flooding, loss of life, crops and infrastructure
Increasing frequencies of climate related health problems
Increasing intensity of both rainfall and drought loss of crops and agricultural productivity
Adaptation Actions: Improvement of health sector capacity Pilot measures on agriculture and food
security Improving and disseminating seasonal
forecasts Improvement of Early Warning System
Outcomes: Decreased loss of life to tropical disease Increased food and water security Decreased loss of life and livelihood from
climate disaster events
Kiribati – Kiribati Adaptation Pilot Phase IICC Vulnerabilities: The islands’ atolls rise only 2 m above sea level,
vulnerable to climate variability and weather events.
Threats include increased temperatures, more frequent droughts and storms, frequent seawater flooding, alarming rising sea levels and erosion of the coasts.
Adaptation Actions: Communities engaged in the planting of 37,000
mangrove seedlings which act as seawall and provide a natural habitat for marine life
National Water Strategy has been adopted. Successful promotion of adaptation actions in all
Ministry Operational Plans. The Government has demonstrated solid
commitment to a long-term national response to climate change.
Outcomes: Participatory approach of key stakeholders
including national institutions, civil society and donor agencies.
Expected increase in food security. Best practices in application of risk
management, environmental assessment and options analysis, applied on pilots in public infrastructures and on operational planning programs for climate affected ministries.
Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC): Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Palau
CC Vulnerability Decreased water availability Decreased food production Loss of land and coastal infrastructure
Adaptation Actions Raising of awareness and capacity for
climate change risks at all levels. Locally relevant pilot measures
including: Innovative farming and water
management techniques Introduction of new crops better
suited to changed climate conditions
Installation of breakwater at important harbors
Climate proofing of existing roads
Outcomes: Negative effects of climate change on
local livelihoods and economy minimized.
How to access LDCF and SCCF Funds? ’Accessing resources under the Least
Developed Countries Fund’ GEF/LDCF.SCCF.9/5/Rev.1 available at the GEF website
’Accessing resources under the Special Climate Change Fund’ GEF/LDCF.SCCF.9/6/Rev.1 available at the GEF website
Thank you!Bonizella BiaginiHead Climate ChangeAdaptation
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 202. 458. 7506Website:
www.thegef.org