Our Work
AAI's added value is our niche capacity to leverage political systems at different levels. We empower Africans to manage climate impacts through action on the ground while we simultaneously strengthen knowledge, communication and advocacy to achieve transformational change. Our unique added-value is three-fold, translating into three Action Areas
AAI's added value is our niche capacity to leverage political systems at different levels. We empower Africans to manage climate impacts through action on the ground while we simultaneously strengthen knowledge, communication and advocacy to achieve transformational change. Our unique added-value is three-fold, translating into three Action Areas
The AAI Core Principles
Be stakeholder-driven
Encourage the participation of a range of stakeholders in African countries in the identification, prioritisation and implementation of approaches to enhance adaptation action and address loss and damage in Africa.
Promote regional cooperation
Work with existing national and regional initiatives to encourage regional collaboration and cooperation; and only support projects and activities agreed by concerned and impacted countries.
Enhance communication
Facilitate the flow of data and information, and share good practices and lessons learned.
Build and strengthen existing and new partnerships
Build and strengthen existing and new partnerships
Build on and partner with existing initiatives, institutions and systems on the continent.
Be needs-driven
Develop work packages in line with needs in the immediate-, short-, medium-, and long-term adaptation of African countries.
Employ a phased-approach
Prioritise support for the implementation of projects based on regional and country-specific needs assessments.
Be relevant to Africa
Be based on and respond to the needs of African countries.
Support African Countries to engage with processes under the UMFCCC
Support African Countries to engage with processes under the UMFCCC
Facilitate access to support for the development and implementation of a-NDCs and NAPs in African countries.
Promote transparency
Promote transparency
Be transparent and accountable in the disbursement of funds for projects and programmes.
AAI's added value is our niche capacity to leverage political systems at different levels. We empower Africans to manage climate impacts through action on the ground while we simultaneously strengthen knowledge, communication and advocacy to achieve transformational change. Our unique added-value is three-fold, translating into three Action Areas
The AAI Core Principles
Be stakeholder-driven
Encourage the participation of a range of stakeholders in African countries in the identification, prioritisation and implementation of approaches to enhance adaptation action and address loss and damage in Africa.
Promote regional cooperation
Work with existing national and regional initiatives to encourage regional collaboration and cooperation; and only support projects and activities agreed by concerned and impacted countries.
Enhance communication
Facilitate the flow of data and information, and share good practices and lessons learned.
Build and strengthen existing and new partnerships
Build on and partner with existing initiatives, institutions and systems on the continent.
Be needs-driven
Develop work packages in line with needs in the immediate-, short-, medium-, and long-term adaptation of African countries.
Employ a phased-approach
Prioritise support for the implementation of projects based on regional and country-specific needs assessments.
Be relevant to Africa
Be based on and respond to the needs of African countries.
Support African Countries to engage with processes under the UMFCCC
Facilitate access to support for the development and implementation of a-NDCs and NAPs in African countries.
Promote transparency
Be transparent and accountable in the disbursement of funds for projects and programmes.
AAI ACTION AREA 1
AAI ACTION AREA 1
Build Knowledge Capacity building & Ownership of All Types of African Stakeholders to Accelerate Adaptation Action
Build Knowledge Capacity building & Ownership of All Types of African Stakeholders to Accelerate Adaptation Action
AAI ACTION AREA 1
Build Knowledge Capacity building & Ownership of All Types of African Stakeholders to Accelerate Adaptation Action
I. THE STATE OF ADAPTATION IN AFRICA REPORT SERIES
Main objective: The latest, high quality scientific and evidenced based information on climate adaptation from an African lens will be used by the highest level policy makers, researchers and practitioners from Africa and beyond, to inform decision making on adaptation policy and implementation.
Most knowledge available on African adaptation needs and actions are not written by Africa. As other regions hold the pen and dominate the scientific debate, our needs, perspectives and contexts are not sufficiently understood and heard.
Analyse available scientific information, highlighting implementation gaps
Highlight success stories through evidence-based research
Identify opportunities for scaling up, especially on climate finance, technology, and capacity building
The SoAR series includes the development of a regular, comprehensive “State of Adaptation in Africa” report including commissioning and publishing of background papers.
The State of Adaptation in Africa Report (SoAR) series works to change this.
Our aim is to generate knowledge that is Africa-owned and is informed by African narratives, perspectives and needs on the urgency and nature of adaptation on the continent.
The SoAR is a document that can be used by African governments, the African Group of Negotiators and other regional stakeholders at the regional, national and subnational level to influence policy and action on adaptation, and identify the best adaptation actions to be taken.
SoAR’s approach and narrative is tangible, actionable and positive.
The reports highlight the role that different stakeholders place in financing adaptation in an actionable manner. We also move adaptation away from victimization to leadership, discussing the benefits of adaptation for climate action in general and for the achievement of Africa’s potential and its Sustainable Development Goals.
SoAR 2022
Synthesize existing evidence on the state of adaptation in the agriculture and coastal zone management Africa, with a focus on technology transfer and private sector engagement;
Highlight the drivers of successes and gaps in adaptation across the continent; and
Identify lessons learned in implementation of adaptation in Africa and provide recommendations for achieving adaptation targets.
SoAR 2023
Analyzing climate trends and adaptation strategies- on crucial sectors such as agriculture, water resources, health, cities and infrastructure;
Identified gaps and proposed means to amplify these efforts;
Anchored in the AAI’s four key pillars; and
Guide the AAI’s activities in ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for Africa.
SoAR 2025
Supporting Global Goal of Adaptation in Africa Discussions
Current state of science;
Current state of implementation in the 7 thematic targets;
Key adaptation gaps; and
Investments required for each thematic target.
I. THE STATE OF ADAPTATION IN AFRICA REPORT SERIES
Main objective: The latest, high quality scientific and evidenced based information on climate adaptation from an African lens will be used by the highest level policy makers, researchers and practitioners from Africa and beyond, to inform decision making on adaptation policy and implementation.
Most knowledge available on African adaptation needs and actions are not written by Africa. As other regions hold the pen and dominate the scientific debate, our needs, perspectives and contexts are not sufficiently understood and heard.
Analyse available scientific information, highlighting implementation gaps
Highlight success stories through evidence-based research
Identify opportunities for scaling up, especially on climate finance, technology, and capacity building
The SoAR series includes the development of a regular, comprehensive “State of Adaptation in Africa” report including commissioning and publishing of background papers.
The State of Adaptation in Africa Report (SoAR) series works to change this.
Our aim is to generate knowledge that is Africa-owned and is informed by African narratives, perspectives and needs on the urgency and nature of adaptation on the continent.
The SoAR is a document that can be used by African governments, the African Group of Negotiators and other regional stakeholders at the regional, national and subnational level to influence policy and action on adaptation, and identify the best adaptation actions to be taken.
SoAR’s approach and narrative is tangible, actionable and positive.
The reports highlight the role that different stakeholders place in financing adaptation in an actionable manner. We also move adaptation away from victimization to leadership, discussing the benefits of adaptation for climate action in general and for the achievement of Africa’s potential and its Sustainable Development Goals.
SoAR 2022
Synthesize existing evidence on the state of adaptation in the agriculture and coastal zone management Africa, with a focus on technology transfer and private sector engagement;
Highlight the drivers of successes and gaps in adaptation across the continent; and
Identify lessons learned in implementation of adaptation in Africa and provide recommendations for achieving adaptation targets.
SoAR 2023
Analyzing climate trends and adaptation strategies- on crucial sectors such as agriculture, water resources, health, cities and infrastructure;
Identified gaps and proposed means to amplify these efforts;
Anchored in the AAI’s four key pillars; and
Guide the AAI’s activities in ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for Africa.
SoAR 2025
Supporting Global Goal of Adaptation in Africa Discussions
Current state of science;
Current state of implementation in the 7 thematic targets;
Key adaptation gaps; and
Investments required for each thematic target.
I. THE STATE OF ADAPTATION IN AFRICA REPORT SERIES
Main objective: The latest, high quality scientific and evidenced based information on climate adaptation from an African lens will be used by the highest level policy makers, researchers and practitioners from Africa and beyond, to inform decision making on adaptation policy and implementation.
Most knowledge available on African adaptation needs and actions are not written by Africa. As other regions hold the pen and dominate the scientific debate, our needs, perspectives and contexts are not sufficiently understood and heard.
Analyse available scientific information, highlighting implementation gaps
Highlight success stories through evidence-based research
Identify opportunities for scaling up, especially on climate finance, technology, and capacity building
The SoAR series includes the development of a regular, comprehensive “State of Adaptation in Africa” report including commissioning and publishing of background papers.
The State of Adaptation in Africa Report (SoAR) series works to change this.
Our aim is to generate knowledge that is Africa-owned and is informed by African narratives, perspectives and needs on the urgency and nature of adaptation on the continent.
The SoAR is a document that can be used by African governments, the African Group of Negotiators and other regional stakeholders at the regional, national and subnational level to influence policy and action on adaptation, and identify the best adaptation actions to be taken.
SoAR’s approach and narrative is tangible, actionable and positive.
The reports highlight the role that different stakeholders place in financing adaptation in an actionable manner. We also move adaptation away from victimization to leadership, discussing the benefits of adaptation for climate action in general and for the achievement of Africa’s potential and its Sustainable Development Goals.
SoAR 2022
Synthesize existing evidence on the state of adaptation in the agriculture and coastal zone management Africa, with a focus on technology transfer and private sector engagement;
Highlight the drivers of successes and gaps in adaptation across the continent; and
Identify lessons learned in implementation of adaptation in Africa and provide recommendations for achieving adaptation targets.
SoAR 2023
Analyzing climate trends and adaptation strategies- on crucial sectors such as agriculture, water resources, health, cities and infrastructure;
Identified gaps and proposed means to amplify these efforts;
Anchored in the AAI’s four key pillars; and
Guide the AAI’s activities in ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for Africa.
SoAR 2025
Supporting Global Goal of Adaptation in Africa Discussions
Current state of science;
Current state of implementation in the 7 thematic targets;
Key adaptation gaps; and
Investments required for each thematic target.
II. The Africa Climate Change Adaptation Expert Group (ACXG)
Main objective: Strengthen the foundation of data and science-backed evidence for action on climate adaptation in Africa.
The Africa Climate Change Adaptation Expert Group (ACXG) was established in 2023 to bring together African climate scientists and experts. By initiating and engaging a highly skilled and experienced network of experts, ACXG will help increase the capacity of African countries to develop risk-informed policy and planning, mobilize climate finance and execute climate adaptation projects via grounding the need for adaptation in science.
The ACXG will enable a coordinated African voice and contribution to advancing international climate science, including via the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and other research efforts.
The group will convene scientific personnel to support and advise on risk and vulnerability data collection and analysis, scenario development, building of climate rationale, examination of co-benefits and tradeoffs of adaptation and other actions, and other functions.
Key experts will be consulted at key moments during the two-year cycles of the State of Adaptation in African Reports and have involvement in all Flagships.
II. The Africa Climate Change Adaptation Expert Group (ACXG)
Main objective: Strengthen the foundation of data and science-backed evidence for action on climate adaptation in Africa.
The Africa Climate Change Adaptation Expert Group (ACXG) was established in 2023 to bring together African climate scientists and experts. By initiating and engaging a highly skilled and experienced network of experts, ACXG will help increase the capacity of African countries to develop risk-informed policy and planning, mobilize climate finance and execute climate adaptation projects via grounding the need for adaptation in science.
The ACXG will enable a coordinated African voice and contribution to advancing international climate science, including via the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and other research efforts.
The group will convene scientific personnel to support and advise on risk and vulnerability data collection and analysis, scenario development, building of climate rationale, examination of co-benefits and tradeoffs of adaptation and other actions, and other functions.
Key experts will be consulted at key moments during the two-year cycles of the State of Adaptation in African Reports and have involvement in all Flagships.
II. The Africa Climate Change Adaptation Expert Group (ACXG)
Main objective: Strengthen the foundation of data and science-backed evidence for action on climate adaptation in Africa.
The Africa Climate Change Adaptation Expert Group (ACXG) was established in 2023 to bring together African climate scientists and experts. By initiating and engaging a highly skilled and experienced network of experts, ACXG will help increase the capacity of African countries to develop risk-informed policy and planning, mobilize climate finance and execute climate adaptation projects via grounding the need for adaptation in science.
The ACXG will enable a coordinated African voice and contribution to advancing international climate science, including via the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and other research efforts.
The group will convene scientific personnel to support and advise on risk and vulnerability data collection and analysis, scenario development, building of climate rationale, examination of co-benefits and tradeoffs of adaptation and other actions, and other functions.
Key experts will be consulted at key moments during the two-year cycles of the State of Adaptation in African Reports and have involvement in all Flagships.
III. Communication & Knowledge Management
Main objective: high-quality knowledge and information on adaptation needs and solutions is available and used to engage in adaptation discussions and develop and implement adaptation programs, while the visibility and reach of AAI is improved.
CORE MISSION
Reclaim, own, and promote Africa's climate adaptation narrative, establishing AAI as the premier authority and flag bearer of that narrative.
Strategic Climate Communication
Position AAI as the authoritative voice on climate adaptation in Africa and Develop compelling narratives that showcase AAI’s vision
Building Awareness and Engagement
Increase understanding of climate adaptation challenges and opportunities while Enhancing visibility by Creating engaging content that resonates with diverse stakeholders
Supporting AAI Flagship Programmes
Amplify the impact and the reach of AAI key initiatives, by documenting and communicating success stories. Along with Building and implementing programme-specific communication strategies
Fostering Partnerships and Collaborations
Develop new collaborative opportunities aiming to enhance the strategic communication strategy.
III. Communication & Knowledge Management
Main objective: high-quality knowledge and information on adaptation needs and solutions is available and used to engage in adaptation discussions and develop and implement adaptation programs, while the visibility and reach of AAI is improved.
CORE MISSION
Reclaim, own, and promote Africa's climate adaptation narrative, establishing AAI as the premier authority and flag bearer of that narrative.
Strategic Climate Communication
Position AAI as the authoritative voice on climate adaptation in Africa and Develop compelling narratives that showcase AAI’s vision
Building Awareness and Engagement
Increase understanding of climate adaptation challenges and opportunities while Enhancing visibility by Creating engaging content that resonates with diverse stakeholders
Supporting AAI Flagship Programmes
Amplify the impact and the reach of AAI key initiatives, by documenting and communicating success stories. Along with Building and implementing programme-specific communication strategies
Fostering Partnerships and Collaborations
Develop new collaborative opportunities aiming to enhance the strategic communication strategy.
III. Communication & Knowledge Management
Main objective: high-quality knowledge and information on adaptation needs and solutions is available and used to engage in adaptation discussions and develop and implement adaptation programs, while the visibility and reach of AAI is improved.
CORE MISSION
Reclaim, own, and promote Africa's climate adaptation narrative, establishing AAI as the premier authority and flag bearer of that narrative.
Strategic Climate Communication
Position AAI as the authoritative voice on climate adaptation in Africa and Develop compelling narratives that showcase AAI’s vision
Building Awareness and Engagement
Increase understanding of climate adaptation challenges and opportunities while Enhancing visibility by Creating engaging content that resonates with diverse stakeholders
Supporting AAI Flagship Programmes
Amplify the impact and the reach of AAI key initiatives, by documenting and communicating success stories. Along with Building and implementing programme-specific communication strategies
Fostering Partnerships and Collaborations
Develop new collaborative opportunities aiming to enhance the strategic communication strategy.
AAI ACTION AREA 2
AAI ACTION AREA 2
Enable Highest-level Political Advocacy to meet Adaptation Challenges
Enable Highest-level Political Advocacy to meet Adaptation Challenges
Advocacy & Negociations
Advocacy & Negociations
Advocacy & Negociations
Main objective: Africa’s position in international climate change discussions, negotiations and advocacy engagements is strengthened, while the voices and interests of different types of African stakeholders are included in high-level engagements.
Main objective: Africa’s position in international climate change discussions, negotiations and advocacy engagements is strengthened, while the voices and interests of different types of African stakeholders are included in high-level engagements.
Main objective: Africa’s position in international climate change discussions, negotiations and advocacy engagements is strengthened, while the voices and interests of different types of African stakeholders are included in high-level engagements.
Africa’s role in international climate change discussions and negotiations is not in line with the size of population it is representing as a continent and the amount of impact climate change has on the African continent.
This is mainly due to critical capacity and financial constraints. It causes underrepresentation and limited participation and influence in international debates.
Supporting Africa in Climate Negotiations
AAI has received the specific mandate from the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) to support the African Group of Negotiators in climate change negotiations. We provide support and guidance to the AGN in all its efforts and engagements.
To increase this support, a member of the AAI TSU, Kulthoum Omari-Motsumi, was appointed as African Group of Negotiators Coordinator.
AAI’s support enables AGN to properly engage in international negotiations. We also help AGN to improve its messaging and to bring in key concerns and interests of key African stakeholders represented by the AAI. These include for example the cities and local governments of Africa, united in the UCLGA, and Africa’s civil society organisations, united under PACJA.
Positioning Africa’s Adaptation High on the International Agenda
Through high-level engagements and dedicated advocacy and communication efforts, AAI has become a key actor and influencing voice in the climate change debate.
We support Africa’s voice to be heard in global forums and ensure African people and stakeholders are properly represented. This is critical to bring about responsive, effective, equitable and inclusive adaptation action.
AAI ACTION AREA 3
Catalysing Adaptation Action:
AAI's Large Scale Flagship Programs
Catalysing Adaptation Action:
AAI's Large Scale Flagship Programs
Catalysing Adaptation Action:
AAI's Large Scale Flagship Programs
AAI is implementing five large scale Flagship programs with the aim to change and catalyse African adaptation action
AAI is implementing five large scale Flagship programs with the aim to change and catalyse African adaptation action
The Pan-African AAI Adaptation Project Incubator for Africa
Main objective: support the governments of participating African countries’ efforts to undertake the transition towards low emission and climate resilient development.
Adaptation finance flows are nowhere near adaptation finance needs.
When climate finance is available, insufficient and inadequate project pipelines hamper the actual mobilisation and deployment of financial resources.
The development of bankable, high-value projects is hampered by insufficient capacity and knowledge in African institutions.
With financial support from the European Union, AAI is implementing a comprehensive capacity building program on climate finance. This program, called the Pan-African AAI Adaptation Project Incubator for Africa, or APIA, aims to support African countries’ efforts in transitioning towards low emission and climate resilient development.
APIA comes in to bridge these gaps in technical capacity and to build knowledge and skills in African institutions to mobilize climate finance. APIA also supports the actual mobilisation of climate finance through project development.
APIA has the following four objectives:
1. Provide individual assessment of each of the Participating countries level of preparedness to address climate change and inform short, medium and longer terms specific Readiness plan Preparation;
2. Constitute a pipeline of projects in the agriculture & energy for agriculture sectors;
3. Elaborate a funding strategy including target instrument to support the implementation of the pipeline of projects; and
4. Support resource mobilization efforts for the financing of transformational climate interventions at regional and pan African levels to demonstrate the viability of the approach (vertical integration of climate risks from science to policy and to investment) and inform a modelled approach to effectively attract climate finance at scale.
APIA is a highly cost-effective program:
With just EUR 5 million of financial support, it will achieve the following results:
1. Support 40 individual countries and 25 organisations on climate finance access;
2. Support 24 climate projects in their development; and with that
3. Mobilise $430 million of climate finance.
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The Pan-African AAI Adaptation Project Incubator for Africa
Main objective: support the governments of participating African countries’ efforts to undertake the transition towards low emission and climate resilient development.
Adaptation finance flows are nowhere near adaptation finance needs.
When climate finance is available, insufficient and inadequate project pipelines hamper the actual mobilisation and deployment of financial resources.
The development of bankable, high-value projects is hampered by insufficient capacity and knowledge in African institutions.
With financial support from the European Union, AAI is implementing a comprehensive capacity building program on climate finance. This program, called the Pan-African AAI Adaptation Project Incubator for Africa, or APIA, aims to support African countries’ efforts in transitioning towards low emission and climate resilient development.
APIA comes in to bridge these gaps in technical capacity and to build knowledge and skills in African institutions to mobilize climate finance. APIA also supports the actual mobilisation of climate finance through project development.
APIA has the following four objectives:
1. Provide individual assessment of each of the Participating countries level of preparedness to address climate change and inform short, medium and longer terms specific Readiness plan Preparation;
2. Constitute a pipeline of projects in the agriculture & energy for agriculture sectors;
3. Elaborate a funding strategy including target instrument to support the implementation of the pipeline of projects; and
4. Support resource mobilization efforts for the financing of transformational climate interventions at regional and pan African levels to demonstrate the viability of the approach (vertical integration of climate risks from science to policy and to investment) and inform a modelled approach to effectively attract climate finance at scale.
APIA is a highly cost-effective program:
With just EUR 5 million of financial support, it will achieve the following results:
1. Support 40 individual countries and 25 organisations on climate finance access;
2. Support 24 climate projects in their development; and with that
3. Mobilise $430 million of climate finance.
*SCROLL DOWN THE TEXT ABOVE TO READ
The Pan-African AAI Adaptation Project Incubator for Africa
Main objective: support the governments of participating African countries’ efforts to undertake the transition towards low emission and climate resilient development.
Adaptation finance flows are nowhere near adaptation finance needs.
When climate finance is available, insufficient and inadequate project pipelines hamper the actual mobilisation and deployment of financial resources.
The development of bankable, high-value projects is hampered by insufficient capacity and knowledge in African institutions.
With financial support from the European Union, AAI is implementing a comprehensive capacity building program on climate finance. This program, called the Pan-African AAI Adaptation Project Incubator for Africa, or APIA, aims to support African countries’ efforts in transitioning towards low emission and climate resilient development.
APIA comes in to bridge these gaps in technical capacity and to build knowledge and skills in African institutions to mobilize climate finance. APIA also supports the actual mobilisation of climate finance through project development.
APIA has the following four objectives:
1. Provide individual assessment of each of the Participating countries level of preparedness to address climate change and inform short, medium and longer terms specific Readiness plan Preparation;
2. Constitute a pipeline of projects in the agriculture & energy for agriculture sectors;
3. Elaborate a funding strategy including target instrument to support the implementation of the pipeline of projects; and
4. Support resource mobilization efforts for the financing of transformational climate interventions at regional and pan African levels to demonstrate the viability of the approach (vertical integration of climate risks from science to policy and to investment) and inform a modelled approach to effectively attract climate finance at scale.
APIA is a highly cost-effective program:
With just EUR 5 million of financial support, it will achieve the following results:
1. Support 40 individual countries and 25 organisations on climate finance access;
2. Support 24 climate projects in their development; and with that
3. Mobilise $430 million of climate finance.
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The Adaptation Finance Academy
Main objective: both increase adaptation action in the continent through the development and implementation support to specific programs, and vastly increase the capacity of institutions within the continent to take that work forward and generate bankable projects on their own.
The Adaptation Finance Academy (AFA) is a highly ambitious and comprehensive effort to increase capacity of African actors to develop and mobilize climate finance for adaptation projects.
AFA supports public African institutions, prioritizing Nationally Designated Authorities (NDA) and Direct Access Entities (DAEs) to the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund and other key climate funds. Also relevant private and civil society actors are supported through AFA. Moreover, AFA has a dedicated capacity building program for young professionals, the AFA Internship and Fellowship Program.
Activities of the Adaptation Finance Academy
The Adaptation Finance Academy has many components including both general services and activities, and support tailored to specific needs and interests of institutions, as further described below.
1. General Capacity Building and Technical Support Services and Activities: AFA will provide three types of services and activities that are developed for the benefit of many stakeholders, in order to increase project participation and impact.
1.1. Provision of a full curriculum of physical and virtual training sessions and easily accessible and usable learning and training material through the development of a virtual platform. These training sessions and materials will be developed to fit the needs of different actors and include all key aspects related to adaptation project and program development, financing and adaptation;
1.2. Organization of peer-to-peer learning and exchange opportunities such as the Pan-African Forum on Mobilizing & Structuring Climate Finance organized in Lomé from May 23 to 25, 2023; and
1.3. Implementation of an internship and/or fellowship program that will build the capacity of high-potential African young students and professionals to mobilize climate finance, including through the usage of financial modelling, cost benefit analysis and other financial tools that help make informed decisions about project/program development.
2. Institution-Specific Support: Next to the general services and training sessions and materials developed and provided, AFA will also provide demand-led tailored specific support to institutions. Actions part of this tailored support include:
2.1. Development of country-specific assessments, including climate risk and vulnerability assessments, assessments of climate adaptation needs, and country capacity gap and needs assessments to understand level of preparedness of countries and inform further capacity development;
2.2. Strengthening climate risks management in country/institution programming through the development of targeted state-of-the art tools to enable in-depth policy and investment relevant climate risks analysis to support climate finance mobilization;
2.3. Development of high impact concept notes for climate change projects and programs in order to support the constitution of a pipeline of ambitious and transformational projects;
2.4. Deals structuration to mobilize private investments and capacity building and support for the mobilization of the Project Preparation Facility support from e.g. the GCF;
2.5. Development of a strategy of resource mobilization at scale; and
2.6. Piloting of innovative financial instruments, such as climate/ and resilience bonds and other instruments.
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The Adaptation Finance Academy
Main objective: both increase adaptation action in the continent through the development and implementation support to specific programs, and vastly increase the capacity of institutions within the continent to take that work forward and generate bankable projects on their own.
The Adaptation Finance Academy (AFA) is a highly ambitious and comprehensive effort to increase capacity of African actors to develop and mobilize climate finance for adaptation projects.
AFA supports public African institutions, prioritizing Nationally Designated Authorities (NDA) and Direct Access Entities (DAEs) to the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund and other key climate funds. Also relevant private and civil society actors are supported through AFA. Moreover, AFA has a dedicated capacity building program for young professionals, the AFA Internship and Fellowship Program.
Activities of the Adaptation Finance Academy
The Adaptation Finance Academy has many components including both general services and activities, and support tailored to specific needs and interests of institutions, as further described below.
1. General Capacity Building and Technical Support Services and Activities: AFA will provide three types of services and activities that are developed for the benefit of many stakeholders, in order to increase project participation and impact.
1.1. Provision of a full curriculum of physical and virtual training sessions and easily accessible and usable learning and training material through the development of a virtual platform. These training sessions and materials will be developed to fit the needs of different actors and include all key aspects related to adaptation project and program development, financing and adaptation;
1.2. Organization of peer-to-peer learning and exchange opportunities such as the Pan-African Forum on Mobilizing & Structuring Climate Finance organized in Lomé from May 23 to 25, 2023; and
1.3. Implementation of an internship and/or fellowship program that will build the capacity of high-potential African young students and professionals to mobilize climate finance, including through the usage of financial modelling, cost benefit analysis and other financial tools that help make informed decisions about project/program development.
2. Institution-Specific Support: Next to the general services and training sessions and materials developed and provided, AFA will also provide demand-led tailored specific support to institutions. Actions part of this tailored support include:
2.1. Development of country-specific assessments, including climate risk and vulnerability assessments, assessments of climate adaptation needs, and country capacity gap and needs assessments to understand level of preparedness of countries and inform further capacity development;
2.2. Strengthening climate risks management in country/institution programming through the development of targeted state-of-the art tools to enable in-depth policy and investment relevant climate risks analysis to support climate finance mobilization;
2.3. Development of high impact concept notes for climate change projects and programs in order to support the constitution of a pipeline of ambitious and transformational projects;
2.4. Deals structuration to mobilize private investments and capacity building and support for the mobilization of the Project Preparation Facility support from e.g. the GCF;
2.5. Development of a strategy of resource mobilization at scale; and
2.6. Piloting of innovative financial instruments, such as climate/ and resilience bonds and other instruments.
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The Adaptation Finance Academy
Main objective: both increase adaptation action in the continent through the development and implementation support to specific programs, and vastly increase the capacity of institutions within the continent to take that work forward and generate bankable projects on their own.
The Adaptation Finance Academy (AFA) is a highly ambitious and comprehensive effort to increase capacity of African actors to develop and mobilize climate finance for adaptation projects.
AFA supports public African institutions, prioritizing Nationally Designated Authorities (NDA) and Direct Access Entities (DAEs) to the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund and other key climate funds. Also relevant private and civil society actors are supported through AFA. Moreover, AFA has a dedicated capacity building program for young professionals, the AFA Internship and Fellowship Program.
Activities of the Adaptation Finance Academy
The Adaptation Finance Academy has many components including both general services and activities, and support tailored to specific needs and interests of institutions, as further described below.
1. General Capacity Building and Technical Support Services and Activities: AFA will provide three types of services and activities that are developed for the benefit of many stakeholders, in order to increase project participation and impact.
1.1. Provision of a full curriculum of physical and virtual training sessions and easily accessible and usable learning and training material through the development of a virtual platform. These training sessions and materials will be developed to fit the needs of different actors and include all key aspects related to adaptation project and program development, financing and adaptation;
1.2. Organization of peer-to-peer learning and exchange opportunities such as the Pan-African Forum on Mobilizing & Structuring Climate Finance organized in Lomé from May 23 to 25, 2023; and
1.3. Implementation of an internship and/or fellowship program that will build the capacity of high-potential African young students and professionals to mobilize climate finance, including through the usage of financial modelling, cost benefit analysis and other financial tools that help make informed decisions about project/program development.
2. Institution-Specific Support: Next to the general services and training sessions and materials developed and provided, AFA will also provide demand-led tailored specific support to institutions. Actions part of this tailored support include:
2.1. Development of country-specific assessments, including climate risk and vulnerability assessments, assessments of climate adaptation needs, and country capacity gap and needs assessments to understand level of preparedness of countries and inform further capacity development;
2.2. Strengthening climate risks management in country/institution programming through the development of targeted state-of-the art tools to enable in-depth policy and investment relevant climate risks analysis to support climate finance mobilization;
2.3. Development of high impact concept notes for climate change projects and programs in order to support the constitution of a pipeline of ambitious and transformational projects;
2.4. Deals structuration to mobilize private investments and capacity building and support for the mobilization of the Project Preparation Facility support from e.g. the GCF;
2.5. Development of a strategy of resource mobilization at scale; and
2.6. Piloting of innovative financial instruments, such as climate/ and resilience bonds and other instruments.
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The Food Security Accelerator Finance
Main objective: public and private investments in private sector-led adaptation solutions for the agri-food sector are highly increased, leading to strong upscaling of adaptation actions.
Three key challenges are undermining Africa's food system and its ability to respond to climate change:
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity across Africa;
The exacerbating effects of instability and conflict throughout the continent; and
Barriers in catalysing private investment for climate adaptation in Africa.
The AAI Food Security Accelerator (FSA) is an initiative strategically designed to invest in climate-adaptive food system solutions, with a particular emphasis on nature-positive, adaptation-centric businesses in Africa's emerging and frontier markets. FSA addresses both internal and external constraints and to mitigate financial and non-financial risks in these traditionally perceived high-risk markets.
Leveraging the seed funding from the United States Department of State and Government of Canada, and the expertise of strategic partners, the AAI Food Security Accelerator works on the following activities:
Propel investments in research and technology, thereby fostering African-led, science-based, and climate-resilient agricultural innovations.
De-risk African investment funds to levels palatable to DFIs and investors, mobilizing resources necessary for achieving food system resilience.
Invest directly in proven, cost-efficient adaptation solutions.
Provide technical assistance and expand access to financial advisory services, adaptation expertise, and capacity-development support for African investment fund managers.
Develop standard investment models for new adaptation solutions for implementation across Africa.
Bridge international capital and knowledge with African talent and enterprise, facilitating the continent’s transition towards enhanced capacities for sustainable development.
Promote knowledge sharing and network-building across markets to improve access to information, local insights, and catalytic capital.
FSA provides an end-to-end model of support to private actors for investments in food security, agricultural resilience and adaptation programs:
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Steps included in thr implementation of the Food Security Accelerator
The Food Security Accelerator Finance
Main objective: public and private investments in private sector-led adaptation solutions for the agri-food sector are highly increased, leading to strong upscaling of adaptation actions.
Three key challenges are undermining Africa's food system and its ability to respond to climate change:
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity across Africa;
The exacerbating effects of instability and conflict throughout the continent; and
Barriers in catalysing private investment for climate adaptation in Africa.
The AAI Food Security Accelerator (FSA) is an initiative strategically designed to invest in climate-adaptive food system solutions, with a particular emphasis on nature-positive, adaptation-centric businesses in Africa's emerging and frontier markets. FSA addresses both internal and external constraints and to mitigate financial and non-financial risks in these traditionally perceived high-risk markets.
Leveraging the seed funding from the United States Department of State and Government of Canada, and the expertise of strategic partners, the AAI Food Security Accelerator works on the following activities:
Propel investments in research and technology, thereby fostering African-led, science-based, and climate-resilient agricultural innovations.
De-risk African investment funds to levels palatable to DFIs and investors, mobilizing resources necessary for achieving food system resilience.
Invest directly in proven, cost-efficient adaptation solutions.
Provide technical assistance and expand access to financial advisory services, adaptation expertise, and capacity-development support for African investment fund managers.
Develop standard investment models for new adaptation solutions for implementation across Africa.
Bridge international capital and knowledge with African talent and enterprise, facilitating the continent’s transition towards enhanced capacities for sustainable development.
Promote knowledge sharing and network-building across markets to improve access to information, local insights, and catalytic capital.
FSA provides an end-to-end model of support to private actors for investments in food security, agricultural resilience and adaptation programs:
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Steps included in thr implementation of the Food Security Accelerator
The Food Security Accelerator Finance
Main objective: public and private investments in private sector-led adaptation solutions for the agri-food sector are highly increased, leading to strong upscaling of adaptation actions.
Three key challenges are undermining Africa's food system and its ability to respond to climate change:
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity across Africa;
The exacerbating effects of instability and conflict throughout the continent; and
Barriers in catalysing private investment for climate adaptation in Africa.
The AAI Food Security Accelerator (FSA) is an initiative strategically designed to invest in climate-adaptive food system solutions, with a particular emphasis on nature-positive, adaptation-centric businesses in Africa's emerging and frontier markets. FSA addresses both internal and external constraints and to mitigate financial and non-financial risks in these traditionally perceived high-risk markets.
Leveraging the seed funding from the United States Department of State and Government of Canada, and the expertise of strategic partners, the AAI Food Security Accelerator works on the following activities:
Propel investments in research and technology, thereby fostering African-led, science-based, and climate-resilient agricultural innovations.
De-risk African investment funds to levels palatable to DFIs and investors, mobilizing resources necessary for achieving food system resilience.
Invest directly in proven, cost-efficient adaptation solutions.
Provide technical assistance and expand access to financial advisory services, adaptation expertise, and capacity-development support for African investment fund managers.
Develop standard investment models for new adaptation solutions for implementation across Africa.
Bridge international capital and knowledge with African talent and enterprise, facilitating the continent’s transition towards enhanced capacities for sustainable development.
Promote knowledge sharing and network-building across markets to improve access to information, local insights, and catalytic capital.
FSA provides an end-to-end model of support to private actors for investments in food security, agricultural resilience and adaptation programs:
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Steps included in thr implementation of the Food Security Accelerator
The 4IR Climate Solution Hub
Main objective: African countries and stakeholders leverage the many opportunities that the Fourth Industrial Revolution provides for improving and increasing adaptation action.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the emergence of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain have deeply changed the way we live and interact with each other.
This revolution constitutes an opportunity for the African continent to both bring substantial economic growth and solve key climate change adaptation challenges.
Currently, however, these opportunities are largely left unrealized. There is limited research and innovation, limited capacity to develop, implement and use tools, and an absence of data and data platforms. Investment funds that support the usage of 4IR technologies for adaptation efforts do not exist.
Our “AI for AAI” Program aims to leverage the 4IR for the benefit of adaptation action, by focusing on the following areas:
Climate Adaptation Research & Data Ecosystem, aimed to establish a comprehensive data-driven ecosystem that enhances Africa’s research capabilities in climate science, facilitating informed, evidence-based decision-making and governance at all levels.
Climate Adaptation 4IR Strategies, aimed to address inequalities in access to emerging technologies and enhance Africa’s capacity to utilize its resources strategically, ensuring equitable participation in the 4IR.
Climate Adaptation Innovation, designed to foster a dynamic innovation ecosystem that accelerates the development and scaling of climate adaptation innovations through collaboration and strategic use of technology.
Climate Adaptation Investment Fund, aimed to mobilize innovative financial resources to support the development, scaling, and sustainability of climate adaptation technologies and initiatives across Africa.
Capacity Development and Global Climate Diplomacy, designed to build the skills, knowledge, and leadership required to implement effective climate adaptation strategies and engage in global climate diplomacy, with a focus on leveraging data and technology.
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The 4IR Climate Solution Hub
Main objective: African countries and stakeholders leverage the many opportunities that the Fourth Industrial Revolution provides for improving and increasing adaptation action.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the emergence of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain have deeply changed the way we live and interact with each other.
This revolution constitutes an opportunity for the African continent to both bring substantial economic growth and solve key climate change adaptation challenges.
Currently, however, these opportunities are largely left unrealized. There is limited research and innovation, limited capacity to develop, implement and use tools, and an absence of data and data platforms. Investment funds that support the usage of 4IR technologies for adaptation efforts do not exist.
Our “AI for AAI” Program aims to leverage the 4IR for the benefit of adaptation action, by focusing on the following areas:
Climate Adaptation Research & Data Ecosystem, aimed to establish a comprehensive data-driven ecosystem that enhances Africa’s research capabilities in climate science, facilitating informed, evidence-based decision-making and governance at all levels.
Climate Adaptation 4IR Strategies, aimed to address inequalities in access to emerging technologies and enhance Africa’s capacity to utilize its resources strategically, ensuring equitable participation in the 4IR.
Climate Adaptation Innovation, designed to foster a dynamic innovation ecosystem that accelerates the development and scaling of climate adaptation innovations through collaboration and strategic use of technology.
Climate Adaptation Investment Fund, aimed to mobilize innovative financial resources to support the development, scaling, and sustainability of climate adaptation technologies and initiatives across Africa.
Capacity Development and Global Climate Diplomacy, designed to build the skills, knowledge, and leadership required to implement effective climate adaptation strategies and engage in global climate diplomacy, with a focus on leveraging data and technology.
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The 4IR Climate Solution Hub
Main objective: African countries and stakeholders leverage the many opportunities that the Fourth Industrial Revolution provides for improving and increasing adaptation action.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the emergence of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain have deeply changed the way we live and interact with each other.
This revolution constitutes an opportunity for the African continent to both bring substantial economic growth and solve key climate change adaptation challenges.
Currently, however, these opportunities are largely left unrealized. There is limited research and innovation, limited capacity to develop, implement and use tools, and an absence of data and data platforms. Investment funds that support the usage of 4IR technologies for adaptation efforts do not exist.
Our “AI for AAI” Program aims to leverage the 4IR for the benefit of adaptation action, by focusing on the following areas:
Climate Adaptation Research & Data Ecosystem, aimed to establish a comprehensive data-driven ecosystem that enhances Africa’s research capabilities in climate science, facilitating informed, evidence-based decision-making and governance at all levels.
Climate Adaptation 4IR Strategies, aimed to address inequalities in access to emerging technologies and enhance Africa’s capacity to utilize its resources strategically, ensuring equitable participation in the 4IR.
Climate Adaptation Innovation, designed to foster a dynamic innovation ecosystem that accelerates the development and scaling of climate adaptation innovations through collaboration and strategic use of technology.
Climate Adaptation Investment Fund, aimed to mobilize innovative financial resources to support the development, scaling, and sustainability of climate adaptation technologies and initiatives across Africa.
Capacity Development and Global Climate Diplomacy, designed to build the skills, knowledge, and leadership required to implement effective climate adaptation strategies and engage in global climate diplomacy, with a focus on leveraging data and technology.
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The ECOVERSE Programme
Main objective: sustainable financing for gender-sensitive, low-emission, and climate-resilient development in rural Africa is provided, enabling developing hundreds of comprehensive climate resilient villages and communities across Africa.
The ECOVERSE (“Ecological Universe for Vulnerable people Resilience”) program is designed to drive adaptation to climate change in rural Africa. ECOVERSE encompasses a comprehensive and integrated concept to provide sustainable financing for gender-sensitive, low-emission, and climate-resilient development in rural Africa.
The ECOVERSE program is part of the Decent Life Initiative, launched at COP27 by the COP27 Presidency, Egypt Ministry of Planning & Economic Development. Five African countries joined in the launch: Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Togo. The Decent Life Initiative has the objective for Africa to accelerate the just transition and improve the quality of life in 30% of the most vulnerable and poorest villages and rural areas in the continent by 2030 in a climate sensitive manner. ECOVERSE is the program that brings the Decent Life Initiative to Africa.
The ECOVERSE Program consists of two main parts:
The ECOVERSE villages and communities that are being establishes;
The AAI Climate Resilience and Inclusion Fund that finances adaptation actions and enables the upscaling of the ECOVERSE program across Africa.
With five intervention areas, ECOVERSE will establish hundreds of holistically built climate smart villages across Africa and deliver key activities to support comprehensive livelihood adaptation and development:
Develop climate-resilient and equitable residential complex to be sold at affordable prices to the local population, using local building material and practices, and recruiting local workmen;
Development of socio-economic infrastructure for a sustainable community, including all essential amenities and services as well as commercial and leisure facilities;
Sustainable training and recreation centers that provide a myriad of opportunities for leisure, learning, and engagement, promoting social cohesion within the community and creating a culture of climate change awareness and adaptation action;
Green agriculture processing complex to develop the local agricultural system by providing essential post-harvest support to local farmers, including services such as storage and processing; and
The Inclusive Climate-Resilient Financial Empowerment Center, which is a savings and loans cooperative that provides essential financial services, enhances financial literacy and supports the stability and growth of local micro, small & medium enterprises, linked to the fund detailed below.
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The First ECOVERSE Village Zogbépimé, Togo
Implementation of ECOVERSE has started in Togo, West Africa. In 2024, the first climate-smart village was constructed in Zogbépimé, Togo. This phase marked a significant milestone in developing climate-resilient housing, designed to withstand the growing impacts of climate change such as heat and floods.
As part of the project, a large scala of workshops and support activities were undertaken with the local population, supporting climate resilient livelihood development. Examples include:
Consultation meetings with the local community to develop specific adaptation actions;
A workshop on adaptation business models with local companies;
The launcing of the Food Academy project, which works with the local community to increase food security and resilience through the development of high-quality agri-food processing products;
A training session to build knowledge on climate change and its impact in the local community, as well as to jointly develop strategies to adapt to these impacts;
A workshop on biogas production from waste; and
An agro-processing workshop focusing on use banana fibres to develop different products, such as ropes, baskets, wigs and extensions.
All components and project activities are guided by 8 guiding principles, shaping specific interventions and approaches:
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The ECOVERSE Programme
Main objective: sustainable financing for gender-sensitive, low-emission, and climate-resilient development in rural Africa is provided, enabling developing hundreds of comprehensive climate resilient villages and communities across Africa.
The ECOVERSE (“Ecological Universe for Vulnerable people Resilience”) program is designed to drive adaptation to climate change in rural Africa. ECOVERSE encompasses a comprehensive and integrated concept to provide sustainable financing for gender-sensitive, low-emission, and climate-resilient development in rural Africa.
The ECOVERSE program is part of the Decent Life Initiative, launched at COP27 by the COP27 Presidency, Egypt Ministry of Planning & Economic Development. Five African countries joined in the launch: Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Togo. The Decent Life Initiative has the objective for Africa to accelerate the just transition and improve the quality of life in 30% of the most vulnerable and poorest villages and rural areas in the continent by 2030 in a climate sensitive manner. ECOVERSE is the program that brings the Decent Life Initiative to Africa.
The ECOVERSE Program consists of two main parts:
The ECOVERSE villages and communities that are being establishes;
The AAI Climate Resilience and Inclusion Fund that finances adaptation actions and enables the upscaling of the ECOVERSE program across Africa.
With five intervention areas, ECOVERSE will establish hundreds of holistically built climate smart villages across Africa and deliver key activities to support comprehensive livelihood adaptation and development:
Develop climate-resilient and equitable residential complex to be sold at affordable prices to the local population, using local building material and practices, and recruiting local workmen;
Development of socio-economic infrastructure for a sustainable community, including all essential amenities and services as well as commercial and leisure facilities;
Sustainable training and recreation centers that provide a myriad of opportunities for leisure, learning, and engagement, promoting social cohesion within the community and creating a culture of climate change awareness and adaptation action;
Green agriculture processing complex to develop the local agricultural system by providing essential post-harvest support to local farmers, including services such as storage and processing; and
The Inclusive Climate-Resilient Financial Empowerment Center, which is a savings and loans cooperative that provides essential financial services, enhances financial literacy and supports the stability and growth of local micro, small & medium enterprises, linked to the fund detailed below.
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The First ECOVERSE Village Zogbépimé, Togo
Implementation of ECOVERSE has started in Togo, West Africa. In 2024, the first climate-smart village was constructed in Zogbépimé, Togo. This phase marked a significant milestone in developing climate-resilient housing, designed to withstand the growing impacts of climate change such as heat and floods.
As part of the project, a large scala of workshops and support activities were undertaken with the local population, supporting climate resilient livelihood development. Examples include:
Consultation meetings with the local community to develop specific adaptation actions;
A workshop on adaptation business models with local companies;
The launcing of the Food Academy project, which works with the local community to increase food security and resilience through the development of high-quality agri-food processing products;
A training session to build knowledge on climate change and its impact in the local community, as well as to jointly develop strategies to adapt to these impacts;
A workshop on biogas production from waste; and
An agro-processing workshop focusing on use banana fibres to develop different products, such as ropes, baskets, wigs and extensions.
All components and project activities are guided by 8 guiding principles, shaping specific interventions and approaches:
*SCROLL DOWN THE TEXT ABOVE TO READ
The ECOVERSE Programme
Main objective: sustainable financing for gender-sensitive, low-emission, and climate-resilient development in rural Africa is provided, enabling developing hundreds of comprehensive climate resilient villages and communities across Africa.
The ECOVERSE (“Ecological Universe for Vulnerable people Resilience”) program is designed to drive adaptation to climate change in rural Africa. ECOVERSE encompasses a comprehensive and integrated concept to provide sustainable financing for gender-sensitive, low-emission, and climate-resilient development in rural Africa.
The ECOVERSE program is part of the Decent Life Initiative, launched at COP27 by the COP27 Presidency, Egypt Ministry of Planning & Economic Development. Five African countries joined in the launch: Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Togo. The Decent Life Initiative has the objective for Africa to accelerate the just transition and improve the quality of life in 30% of the most vulnerable and poorest villages and rural areas in the continent by 2030 in a climate sensitive manner. ECOVERSE is the program that brings the Decent Life Initiative to Africa.
The ECOVERSE Program consists of two main parts:
The ECOVERSE villages and communities that are being establishes;
The AAI Climate Resilience and Inclusion Fund that finances adaptation actions and enables the upscaling of the ECOVERSE program across Africa.
With five intervention areas, ECOVERSE will establish hundreds of holistically built climate smart villages across Africa and deliver key activities to support comprehensive livelihood adaptation and development:
Develop climate-resilient and equitable residential complex to be sold at affordable prices to the local population, using local building material and practices, and recruiting local workmen;
Development of socio-economic infrastructure for a sustainable community, including all essential amenities and services as well as commercial and leisure facilities;
Sustainable training and recreation centers that provide a myriad of opportunities for leisure, learning, and engagement, promoting social cohesion within the community and creating a culture of climate change awareness and adaptation action;
Green agriculture processing complex to develop the local agricultural system by providing essential post-harvest support to local farmers, including services such as storage and processing; and
The Inclusive Climate-Resilient Financial Empowerment Center, which is a savings and loans cooperative that provides essential financial services, enhances financial literacy and supports the stability and growth of local micro, small & medium enterprises, linked to the fund detailed below.
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The First ECOVERSE Village Zogbépimé, Togo
Implementation of ECOVERSE has started in Togo, West Africa. In 2024, the first climate-smart village was constructed in Zogbépimé, Togo. This phase marked a significant milestone in developing climate-resilient housing, designed to withstand the growing impacts of climate change such as heat and floods.
As part of the project, a large scala of workshops and support activities were undertaken with the local population, supporting climate resilient livelihood development. Examples include:
Consultation meetings with the local community to develop specific adaptation actions;
A workshop on adaptation business models with local companies;
The launcing of the Food Academy project, which works with the local community to increase food security and resilience through the development of high-quality agri-food processing products;
A training session to build knowledge on climate change and its impact in the local community, as well as to jointly develop strategies to adapt to these impacts;
A workshop on biogas production from waste; and
An agro-processing workshop focusing on use banana fibres to develop different products, such as ropes, baskets, wigs and extensions.
All components and project activities are guided by 8 guiding principles, shaping specific interventions and approaches:
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