PROJECT PREPARATION FOR INCREASING RESILIENCE TO THE HEALTH RISKS OF CLIM CHANGECX CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

The document outlines a project preparation phase to transition the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) toward a climate-resilient health system. It focuses on mitigating the risks of vector-borne, water-borne, and food-borne diseases exacerbated by climate change. The proposed project consists of three components: creating an enabling policy environment, harmonizing climate and health information systems (including an early warning system), and implementing community-level adaptation interventions such as rainwater tanks and vector control. The PPF request seeks to fund the necessary pre-feasibility studies, risk assessments, and budget planning required to move from a concept note to a full GCF funding proposal.

• Climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) increases human exposure to vector-, water- and food-borne diseases through more severe weather events.
• The project aims to benefit approximately 21,000 direct beneficiaries, representing 20.4% of the total population, primarily in high-risk communities in outer islands and remote rural areas.
• Vector-borne diseases, including Dengue fever, Zika, and Chikungunya, are particularly prevalent in Yap State due to its hotter and drier climate.
• Water-borne disease risks in Pohnpei, specifically gastroenteritis, have been linked to prolonged periods of low rainfall followed by heavy rainfall events.
• The proposed project is structured into three components: an enabling environment for policies and capacities, harmonized climate and health information systems, and community-level adaptation interventions.
• A key technical objective is the creation of a national harmonized health-climate surveillance and early warning system (HIEWS) to standardize information sharing and predict outbreaks.
• Community-level interventions will include the installation of climate-resilient rainwater tanks at the household level and the distribution of water sanitizing tablets.
• The total indicative project cost is USD 9,975,000, with USD 9,475,000 requested from the GCF as grants and USD 500,000 in co-financing.
• The project identifies women as a particularly vulnerable group and as central actors in managing water, food, and health issues within communities.
• The project is categorized as Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Category C, as it focuses on capacity development and small-scale facilities with no additional footprint.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2021). PROJECT PREPARATION FOR INCREASING RESILIENCE TO THE HEALTH RISKS OF CLIM CHANGECX CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ppf043-spc-fsm.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. PROJECT PREPARATION FOR INCREASING RESILIENCE TO THE HEALTH RISKS OF CLIM CHANGECX CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA. 2021. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ppf043-spc-fsm.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2021project, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{PROJECT PREPARATION FOR INCREASING RESILIENCE TO THE HEALTH RISKS OF CLIM CHANGECX CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2021}, month = jul, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ppf043-spc-fsm.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }