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The project aims to reduce GHG emissions by 4.5 million tCO2eq over five years and 18.2 million tCO2eq over 20 years while benefiting 157,000 vulnerable people. It addresses barriers including poverty-induced dependence on natural resources, financial constraints, and weak institutional capacity in dryland areas. The initiative focuses on three components: forest protection and restoration, development of forest-based value chains (such as bamboo, honey, and resins), and capacity building for local government and community organizations.

The project aims to establish a climate-resilient water sector in Saint Lucia to address vulnerabilities caused by extreme weather, droughts, and aging infrastructure. It proposes a four-component approach: strengthening water governance and tariff structures, implementing integrated watershed management, upgrading physical water supply systems (including the John Compton Dam), and building capacity for vulnerable users through rainwater harvesting. The initiative is led by the Caribbean Development Bank and UNOPS, targeting 134,167 direct beneficiaries.

The PrAda II+ project is a proposed five-year initiative in Madagascar designed to transition the agricultural sector toward climate resilience. Focusing on five key value chains—coffee, clove, peanut, pepper, and vanilla—the project targets six regions (Androy, Anosy, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vatovavy, Fitovinany, and Atsinanana) where poverty is high and climate hazards like droughts and cyclones are frequent. The project employs a three-pronged approach: introducing climate-resilient agricultural (CRA) technologies, expanding financial services (including a public subsidy mechanism via the Agricultural Development Fund), and improving entrepreneurial and institutional environments. It aims to directly benefit 374,800 people and indirectly benefit over 2.5 million others, with a total indicative cost of EUR 54.7 million.

The ADAPT Jamaica project targets six parishes in Central Jamaica to protect the livelihoods of approximately 503,372 persons. It addresses vulnerabilities to drought, hurricanes, and flooding through a combination of technical training via Farmer Field Schools, the installation of rainwater harvesting and irrigation systems, and the creation of a data-driven agricultural services portal. The project also focuses on reducing food loss (estimated at 30-40%) and improving financial inclusion for smallholders through a partnership with the Development Bank of Jamaica to create customized credit products and risk-management tools.

The project aims to reduce GHG emissions in Brazil's municipal solid waste (MSW) sector by supporting up to 30 municipalities or consortia in implementing low-emission treatment infrastructure. With a total indicative cost of USD 50 million (USD 15 million requested from the GCF), the initiative focuses on biogas recovery, anaerobic digestion, and the formalization of waste pickers. It seeks to transition from uncontrolled landfills to sustainable systems, targeting a mitigation impact of 45,352,640 tCO2e over a 15-year lifespan. The project will provide technical assistance for public-private partnerships (PPPs), develop legal roadmaps, and implement awareness campaigns to promote a circular economy.

The project seeks USD 25 million in GCF grants to modernize Namibia's meteorological and hydrological infrastructure, which currently lacks the density recommended by the WMO. The initiative aims to transition from fragmented, project-based early warning services to a comprehensive national system that provides sector-specific advisories for agriculture, health, and water management. Key components include the establishment of a National Forecasting Centre, the deployment of automated weather stations, and the integration of private sector financial mechanisms such as weather-index insurance and forecast-based cash transfers. The project specifically targets the resilience of vulnerable rural communities, women-headed households, and small-scale farmers who are highly dependent on rain-fed agriculture and severely impacted by erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts.

The ZAMBEZI ADMIT project is a proposed USD 50 million initiative (requesting USD 30 million from the Green Climate Fund) to address high deforestation rates and climate vulnerability in Zambia's North-Western province. The project focuses on the 'forest-water-climate nexus,' targeting five districts: Mwinilunga, Ikelenge, Kapombo, Manyinga, and Kalumbila. It seeks to reduce GHG emissions by 10.4 million tCO2eq over 20 years by sustainably managing 100,000 ha of forests, restoring 10,000 ha, and establishing 2,000 ha of agroforestry. The project aims to benefit 225,000 people by diversifying livelihoods away from unsustainable charcoal production and rain-fed agriculture. Key components include the establishment of Community Forest Management Groups (CFMGs), the development of non-wood forest product value chains, and the mobilization of diverse finance sources, including payments for environmental services (PES) from ZESCO and the development of a jurisdictional REDD+ program.

The St. Kitts and Nevis Climate Smart Agriculture Project (SKN CSA-P) is a USD 21.645 million initiative aimed at addressing severe water scarcity and climate vulnerability in the federation's agriculture sector. The project focuses on four main outcomes: strengthening the enabling policy environment, enhancing decision support systems through agrometeorological data, mainstreaming low-carbon resilient practices (such as hurricane-resistant greenhouses and solar-powered irrigation), and improving knowledge management. It specifically targets smallholder farmers, women, youth, and disadvantaged groups, utilizing a CSA Matching Grant Fund to catalyze private investment. The project is implemented by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).

The 'Clean Cities for Clean Lake Victoria' project aims to mitigate climate change impacts in Uganda by reducing industrial and municipal emissions and restoring riparian ecosystems. With a requested grant of USD 10 million, the project targets a mitigation impact of 700,000 tCO2eq and intends to benefit 35,000 people. Key interventions include promoting cleaner production technologies in industries, restoring 400 hectares of wetlands and forests, and establishing national and regional water quality laboratories to support NDC reporting. The project focuses on the northern catchment of Lake Victoria, specifically targeting Kampala, Jinja, Entebbe, Busia, and Kyotera.

The ALBAdapt project seeks to transform Albania's climate services value chain to address high disaster risks from floods, droughts, and heat waves. The project focuses on three components: establishing a National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) to improve hydrometeorological data and coordination; implementing a multi-hazard impact-based early warning system (MHIEWS) to enable early action; and fostering climate-informed investments, specifically through Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in the coastal zone. With a total indicative cost of EUR 49.95 million, the project targets the entire population of 2.8 million for early warning services and 400,000 people in the coastal zone for specific adaptation innovations.

The project aims to reduce the vulnerability of Indonesian populations to climate hazards by shifting from post-hoc disaster response to a proactive model of anticipatory action. It focuses on two primary outcomes: establishing a national Forecast-Based Financing (FbF) system and strengthening 'Last Mile Climate Services' (LMCS) to ensure climate information reaches local communities. The project will be implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) over four years, with a specific local roll-out and pilot in the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province. Total indicative costs are USD 8,704,500, with USD 7,140,000 requested as a grant from the GCF.

The document outlines a plan to transition the Economic and Social Development Agency (ADES) from a humanitarian organization to a GCF-accredited entity. It identifies critical gaps in ADES's fiduciary standards, environmental and social safeguards (ESS), and gender policies. The proposed 18-month intervention includes updating organizational manuals, training staff on climate finance and GCF investment criteria, and co-developing three project concept notes and one Project Preparation Facility (PPF) request. The goal is to increase Chad's country ownership of climate projects and enhance the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Country Programme.

La Banque Agricole (LBA) is seeking US$ 646,600 from the Green Climate Fund's Project Preparation Facility to design a large-scale programme aimed at fostering climate-smart agriculture in Senegal. The proposed programme intends to establish a dedicated Line of Credit (LoC) to provide concessional loans to smallholder farmers, MSMEs, and cooperatives for the adoption of CSA practices, such as drip irrigation and biodigesters. The PPF will fund critical preparatory activities, including baseline and market studies, a feasibility study for a digital lending platform (Agricash), a gender assessment, and the development of a climate rationale. The ultimate goal of the full programme is to increase farm productivity and resilience while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 3.42 million tCO2e over 20 years, benefiting approximately 307,000 direct beneficiaries.

The project aims to address the degradation of coastal marine ecosystems in the Archipelago of San Andrés, Old Providence, and Santa Catalina caused by unplanned mass tourism. It focuses on strengthening institutional capacities, generating reliable data on tourism impacts, and supporting small-scale local tourism businesses to adopt sustainable, biodiversity-friendly models. The intervention includes developing a Sustainable Tourism Plan, conducting carrying capacity assessments, and implementing monitoring programs for critical ecosystems and sensitive species.

The project aims to modernize Sierra Leone's hydrometeorological infrastructure and institutional capacity to reduce losses from climate-related disasters. It proposes a $11.3 million investment to establish automated decision management systems, rehabilitate observation networks with at least 50 new stations, and implement forecast-based financing (FbF). The initiative targets 7.9 million people, focusing on vulnerable populations and women, to improve disaster risk knowledge and response capabilities across the country, particularly in the Freetown peninsula.

The project aims to secure a contiguous area of approximately 1.88 million hectares in southern Guyana through four main components: strengthening the management and infrastructure of the Kanuku Mountains Protected Area (KMPA), developing a participatory integrated management strategy for the North Rupununi Wetlands (NRW), revising the national Protected Areas Act to address legislative gaps, and coordinating with the wider Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL) program. The initiative focuses on balancing productive activities like forestry and agriculture with biodiversity conservation and hydrological connectivity, while ensuring the rights and livelihoods of Indigenous Makushi and Wapishana communities.

The project aims to establish a comprehensive multi-risk early warning system in Togo, targeting 100% of the population (approximately 8.28 million direct beneficiaries). It addresses critical gaps in hydrometeorological monitoring, data processing, and dissemination. The initiative is structured around four components: institutional development, operational capacity improvement for monitoring agencies, infrastructure modernization (including low-cost automated weather stations), and the creation of a sustainable financial framework involving public-private partnerships. The project seeks $10 million in GCF grants with an equal amount in co-financing for a total cost of $20 million over four years.

The project aims to mitigate 6.7 million tCO2eq over 3.5 years by expanding sustainable forest and agricultural practices to six provinces in Northern Lao PDR. It focuses on reducing deforestation driven by shifting cultivation and agricultural expansion through participatory land-use planning, the promotion of 32 sustainable farming models (the 'White List'), and the integration of agri-micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into low-emission value chains. The project also emphasizes climate adaptation, targeting 153,700 direct beneficiaries through ecosystem-based adaptation and climate-resilient agriculture to combat risks from floods, droughts, and wildfires.

The document describes the ecological importance of South Africa's grasslands as critical water sources and carbon sinks, and details a 2022-2025 WWF project in the north Eastern Cape. This project aims to support communal and commercial sheep farmers through mapping, training, and the implementation of regenerative land-use practices to improve biodiversity and carbon storage.

The document describes a partnership between WWF South Africa, Conservation South Africa, and other partners to transition communal sheep farming in the north Eastern Cape to regenerative practices. The project aims to regenerate 11,000 hectares of land and support 380 people across nine grazing associations. By using conservation agreements, the project incentivizes farmers to adopt planned rotational grazing to prevent soil erosion and biodiversity loss in exchange for benefits such as vaccinations, training, and fair market access for wool. The initiative is supported by the Regenerative Fund for Nature, launched by Kering and Conservation International.