Programming Adaptation under the Least Developed Countries Fund and Special Climate Change Fund 1 LDCF/SCCF Financing Meeting Paris, October

Adaptation Framework Two Convention Funds on adaptation managed by the GEF Why financing adaptation? Convention guidance GEF Trust Fund does not support adaptation under GEF-5 Purpose Bridge time between now and the launch of the new financial architecture under the Climate Convention Mobilize scaled up and predictable resources 2

The LDCF and SCCF: Main Features LDCF and SCCF are Voluntary Funds LDCF supports the special needs of the LDCs under the Convention: Preparation and implementation of National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) streamlined project cycle, sliding scale balanced access ongoing dialogue and training workshops with LDCs SCCF finances two programs: A. Adaptation B. Technology Transfer – 3

Climate Change Adaptation: Goals and Mandate in the Context of Each Fund Goal: Support developing countries to increase resilience to climate change through the implementation of adaptation measures in development policies, programs, projects and actions 4

Achievements – LDCF 48 NAPAs financed, 42 completed 33 concrete adaptation projects approved, 9 under implementation and at least 12 more by the end of 2009  from only 3 projects under implementation in January 2009, at least 21 under Implementation by December 2009 $369 million total ($113 LDCF and $256 co-financing ) 5

Achievements – SCCF (Adaptation) 22 concrete adaptation projects approved 13 under implementation $683 million total ($91 SCCF and $592 co- financing) 6

Achievements – LDCF and SCCF Groundbreaking work in implementing adaptation action Strong catalytic effect Concrete results in pioneering adaptation action in some of the poorest countries in the world dialog with LDCs, including active participation in the LEG 7

Pioneering Activities in Priority Sectors and Areas of Intervention: LDCF 8 Food Security and Agriculture  drought tolerant fodder systems, seed banks, drought resistant crop Water Resources Management  rainwater harvesting, micro surface and ground water treatment facilities, underground screens to prevent groundwater seepage Disaster Risk Management  Integrated disaster risk management strategies, glacial lake outburst floods hazard zonation Community Based Adaptation  forest management, mangrove restoration, alternative livelihoods, strengthened animal health delivery systems Natural Resources Management  efficient wood management, ecotourism, fishing around mangroves, renewable energy use Health  climate change challenges incorporated into HIV/AIDS programs, use of medicinal plants to treat diseases Infrastructure  critical infrastructure (e.g. rain harvesting reservoirs), heavy infrastructure (e.g. heavy walls)

Pioneering Activities in Priority Sectors and Areas of Intervention: SCCF Water Resources Management  drainage technologies, agromatic water- saving, catchments, increased reservoir capacity through energy efficiency of turbines Agriculture/Land Management  drip irrigation, drought and salinity resistant crop varieties Infrastructure Development  infrastructure for alternative water sources, climate proof roads Fragile Ecosystems  repopulation of coral reefs, buffer zones and biological corridors between vulnerable wetlands Integrated Coastal Zone Management  beach reinforcement and nourishment, protection structures (e.g. jetties, groins, seawalls, breakwaters) Health  heat-wave warning systems, surveillance and response for malaria epidemics Disaster Risk Management  early warning systems Cross Cutting Issues  information sharing systems to monitor crop choices and contingency crop plans, and pest and disease severity 9

LDCF SCCF Adaptation Strategy: Pillars Responsiveness to UNFCCC guidance and to vulnerable developing country needs Maximize the impact at the sectoral/national levels Move towards programmatic approaches Complement other adaptation-related funds 10

LDCF and SCCF Adaptation Strategy: Objectives 1.Reduce vulnerability to the adverse impacts of climate change – e.g. reduced risks to economic losses through implementation of adaptation measures 2.Increase adaptive capacity to respond to the impacts of climate change – e.g. within relevant development sectors and natural resources; diversified and strengthened livelihoods and sources of income 3.Promote transfer and adoption of adaptation technologies – e.g. successful demonstration, deployment and transfer of relevant adaptation technologies as defined under the Climate Convention 11

→ Increasing gap between demand and supply Financing Needs: LDCF Resources Pledged and finalized: $180 M Approved projects: $128 M Available: $27 M $800 million–$1.5 billion NAPA implementation estimated financial needs Need for predictability 12

→ Increasing gap between demand and supply Financing Needs: SCCF Resources (Adaptation) Pledged: $100 M Actual Contributions: $75 M Committed: $72 M Available: $3 M Yearly demand of at least $125 M Project waiting list $240 M Demand expected to be much higher Need for predictability 13

LDCF & SCCF Agriculture/Food security $275 M 28% Water Resources Management$250 M 25% Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management $100 M 10% Natural Resources Management and Fragile Ecosystems $100M 10% Climate Resilient Infrastructure $75M 8% Community Based Adaptation $75 M 8% Coastal Zone Management$50 M 5% Health$50 M 5% Cross Cutting Issues$25 M 3% Total$1 Billion100% $1 billion LDCF and SCCF Replenishment: Projected Sectoral Distribution of Funding 14

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