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The Multilateral Climate Funds (MCFs)—comprising the Adaptation Fund, Climate Investment Funds, Global Environment Facility, and Green Climate Fund—have developed a consultation draft action plan to coordinate their efforts. The plan focuses on five key areas: clarifying investment profiles and harmonizing processes, coordinating capacity building and programming, improving knowledge exchange and communications, engaging with the broader international financial architecture, and establishing a formal coordination mechanism. The MCFs aim to move from individual operations toward a system-wide approach, with specific milestones set for COP29, 2026, and beyond.

TESS argues that the success of a global plastic pollution treaty depends on a holistic financing pillar that secures resources from all domestic and international sources, ensures fair burden-sharing across the plastic value chain, and provides predictable support for developing countries. The statement notes that the draft revised treaty text already includes elements of this approach, such as the polluter pays principle, options for a dedicated multilateral fund, and mechanisms to align fiscal incentives and catalyze private sector investment.

The IAI and COIBA-AIP have agreed to a five-year partnership to strengthen regional capacities for addressing global change. The cooperation focuses on biodiversity, climate change, and the inclusion of indigenous and local communities, with a specific emphasis on the Coiba National Park World Natural Heritage Site. Key activities include sharing technical information, developing joint funding proposals, and facilitating COIBA-AIP's participation in the Belmont Forum.

The Cambodian Climate Financing Facility (CCFF) is a US$ 109 million initiative designed to accelerate Cambodia's transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. It consists of a US$ 100 million Lending Facility and a US$ 9 million Technical Assistance (TA) Facility. The program targets high-priority sectors including energy, transport, agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU), and water. The Lending Facility, hosted by the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB), provides wholesale and direct green loans to local financial institutions and private sector actors. The TA Facility, managed by Mekong Strategic Capital (MSC), focuses on institutional capacity building, project preparation, and the development of climate finance policy frameworks. The program expects to reduce 11.1 million tCO2e of greenhouse gas emissions and benefit 1.3 million people.

The Accelerating Solar Action Program (ASAP) is a USD 31.57 million initiative implemented by Ecobank Ghana Limited to expand access to distributed Solar PV systems for households and MSMEs in Ghana. The program combines a USD 15 million loan from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with USD 15 million from Ecobank to provide concessional term loans with tenors up to 7 years, addressing high upfront costs and restrictive commercial lending terms. ASAP aims to install 30.59 MW of capacity across 2,382 beneficiaries, including irrigation cooperatives, to reduce GHG emissions by 417,452 tCO2 eq over 25 years. Beyond financing, the program includes technical assistance for capacity building of bank officers, solar vendors, and Energy Commission staff, alongside advocacy to catalyze a national net-metering market.

The document outlines a 24-month readiness and preparatory support programme for Iran, implemented by the FAO. It aims to address barriers to climate finance by establishing a National Climate Change Knowledge Hub, updating Technology Need Assessments, and supporting the accreditation of national Direct Access Entities. The project focuses on creating a bankable project pipeline, improving inter-agency coordination through the National Climate Change Working Group, and developing a National Climate Change Mitigation Plan, with a specific emphasis on the energy sector and gender-responsive climate action.

The proposal seeks EUR 742,209 over 18 months to address four primary barriers to climate action in Guatemala: lack of integrated governance, an unfinished GCF Country Programme, the absence of an integrated monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for adaptation and finance, and a lack of a common sustainable finance taxonomy. Implemented by GIZ and led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MARN), the project will establish a national coordination mechanism, train public and private stakeholders, finalize a project pipeline aligned with the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and develop a sustainable finance taxonomy to attract private investment.

The proposal identifies critical gaps in Côte d'Ivoire's climate governance, including a lack of inter-ministerial coordination, insufficient local-level planning, and limited private sector capacity to engage with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). To address these, the project proposes training for the National Designated Authority (NDA), establishing a multi-stakeholder coordination committee, updating the national Country Programme to align with GCF USP-2 requirements, and developing 'green city' strategies in the Gbêkê region and Bocanda. The initiative also includes rural awareness campaigns and the production of educational materials to promote climate adaptation best practices.

The document outlines a 24-month readiness program (April 2024 to March 2026) implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) for Ethiopia. It focuses on four main areas: building the capacity of the Ministry of Planning and Development (the new NDA) and the Ministry of Finance; supporting the pre-accreditation of the Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) to access the GCF Private Sector Facility; establishing essential coordination mechanisms including a No-Objection procedure and an operational manual; and developing a GCF Country Programming Document and two high-quality project concept notes based on pre-feasibility studies. The program also includes the creation of a knowledge management portal and international learning visits to countries such as Rwanda, South Africa, or Tanzania.

The proposal seeks USD 687,710 over 24 months to address five key barriers hindering Nicaragua's climate action: limited knowledge of GCF investment criteria, technical capacity gaps within the National Climate Change Management System (SNGCC), the absence of a long-term strategic roadmap, a lack of a scalable knowledge platform, and inadequate climate integration in educational curricula. The project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), will deliver training on project design, develop a National Climate Change Strategy Roadmap, update the NDC, and create an online educational platform for government officials, academia, and the private sector.

The proposal seeks USD 996,947 over 24 months to address critical capacity gaps in Kiribati's National Designated Authority (NDA) and broader stakeholder groups. Key objectives include operationalizing the Climate Finance Division, establishing 'No Objection' procedures, and updating the country's Strategic Framework and Country Programme. The project also aims to support the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED) in achieving GCF FMCA re-accreditation and to enhance national coordination through the Kiribati National Experts Group (KNEG).

Colombia's 2020 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) include an ambitious target to reduce black carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 relative to 2014 levels. This was achieved by developing a National SLCP Strategy prior to the NDC, involving a four-year collaborative process between the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and stakeholders across various emitting sectors to build consensus and identify capacity-building needs.

The report argues that the effectiveness of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes depends on embedding deliberate learning—defined as the collective process of acquiring and applying knowledge to change attitudes and behaviors—rather than assuming learning happens automatically through monitoring and evaluation (M&E). It proposes a framework for fostering learning by integrating it across the planning, implementation, and MEL phases, strengthening enabling environments (such as leadership and institutional arrangements), and linking activities to concrete outcomes. A review of 45 NAP documents reveals that while 89% mention 'learning', most references are generic and high-level, with M&E being the primary identified source of learning. The report concludes with eight considerations for countries, emphasizing the need for clear learning directions, inclusion of marginalized groups, and dedicated resources from knowledge brokers.

The document outlines a USD 585,704 readiness proposal for Ecuador to bridge the gap between high-level climate objectives and actionable implementation. The initiative focuses on five priority sectors: energy, industrial processes, agriculture, LULUCF, and waste. Key deliverables include a PLANMICC Action Plan and a corresponding Investment Plan to create a pipeline of bankable projects. The project aims to address institutional capacity gaps and poor stakeholder coordination through tailored training and the establishment of sectoral working groups, with a strong emphasis on gender equality and social inclusion.

The proposal seeks USD 446,345 over 24 months to address the gap between national-level climate finance and grassroots implementation in Cambodia. It aims to create a single-source sub-national climate fund (SCF) to replace fragmented financing pathways, providing a formalised structure for public and private investment. Key activities include a scoping study on institutional environments, the development of an operating manual, and a National Roadmap for fund management. The project also focuses on capacity building, targeting the training of 55 fund managers and 35 stakeholders, with a minimum 20% female participation rate. The initiative is led by the National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development Secretariat (NCDD-S) with technical support from the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and oversight from the Ministry of Environment.

The document outlines a 30-month Readiness and Preparatory Support project for Saint Kitts and Nevis, implemented by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC). It aims to address critical gaps in institutional governance, policy frameworks, and data availability that hinder the country's ability to access international climate finance and implement adaptation measures. Key activities include supporting the GCF accreditation of the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis and the St. Kitts Co-operative Credit Union (SKCCU), digitizing land resource management, and developing strategic plans for waste management, coastal zones, and urban resilience in Charlestown, Nevis. The project also intends to produce at least one bankable project concept note supported by a pre-feasibility study on nature-based solutions for coastal protection.

The proposal seeks USD 553,230 over 24 months to address Cambodia's lack of national accredited entities with on-lending and blending fiduciary functions. It focuses on supporting the accreditation of three private banks—Foreign Trade Bank Plc. (FTB), ACLEDA Bank Plc., and Advanced Bank of Asia Ltd (ABA)—and the NCSD. The project includes institutional gap assessments, capacity-building workshops, a national readiness needs assessment, and a learning exchange with other Asian countries to develop a strategic accreditation framework.

The proposal requests USD 613,699.15 over 18 months to address critical capacity gaps in Nigeria's National Designated Authority (NDA). Key objectives include establishing a coordination mechanism, developing a GCF country program, creating a monitoring and evaluation framework, and drafting two project concept notes for mitigation and adaptation. The project will be implemented by the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk-sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) in collaboration with the NCCC.

The document outlines a readiness support proposal for Belize to address gaps in human resources, technical expertise, and financial management within key climate-related institutions. The project focuses on capacity building for the National Designated Authority (NDA), the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), the Belize National Protected Areas System (BNPAS), the Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA), and Galen University. Key activities include developing training on Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF), conducting a climate impact assessment on the livestock value chain, creating two project concept notes for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and establishing a climate adaptive education program at Galen University. The initiative aims to reduce Belize's vulnerability to climate change by improving the quality of project pipelines and institutionalizing climate-resilient investment strategies.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and DiploCientifica have signed a Letter of Understanding to collaborate on projects involving research, innovation, and capacity building to strengthen scientific diplomacy and address regional challenges in the Americas.