Title:
SCCF 2023 - SPECIAL CLIMATE CHANGE FUND
Agreement Number:
7457064 P012737001
Agreement Value:
$34,195,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 22, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Special Climate Change Fund, one of the world’s first multilateral climate adaptation finance instruments, was created at the 2001 Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to help vulnerable nations in addressing these negative impacts of climate change.
The SCCF is managed by the GEF and operates in parallel with the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF). Both funds have a mandate to serve the Paris Agreement.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The programming Strategy for the SCCF for the GEF-8 period will focus on two priority areas: 1) Supporting on the adaptation needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) - urgent programming for FY2023-24; and 2) Strengthening technology transfer, innovation and private sector engagement in adaptation. During 2022-2026, the four science-based priority themes for the SCCF are: (i) agriculture, food security and health; (ii) water; (iii) nature-based solutions; and (iv) early warning and climate information.
Location:
NW Washington, US
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00143
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Special Climate Change Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Special Climate Change Fund
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.