21. Finance for adaptation
Expand financing for adaptation through debt swaps, resilience bonds, contingent instruments and mobilization of private capital to strengthen adaptive capacity at national, local and community levels.
Case Studies
How insurance is protecting millions from climate risks in the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Togo, and Morocco
Backed by InsuResilience, projects in the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Togo, and Morocco aim to protect 786K people by 2025 with climate insurance, boosting global resilience.
Strengthening the Financial Resilience of Small-Scale Fishers
ORRAA is supporting the expansion of a pilot led by Rare to give small-scale fishers in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Honduras access to insurance products – protecting their livelihoods and helping them, their families, and coastal communities recover from shocks and climate-related events.
Early warning and preparedness for climate-sensitive waterborne epidemics in Benin
In Benin, researchers and communities co-develop early-warning systems for climate-sensitive waterborne diseases, strengthening health resilience and offering scalable, community-driven adaptation solutions.
About Locally Led Adaptation Metrics for Africa (LAMA)
LAMA supports African communities in locally led climate adaptation, consolidating indicators, sharing lessons, and informing national and global frameworks for inclusive, resilience-focused action.
LDC Global and National Platforms: Lessons from LIFE‑AR in Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Malawi, and Uganda
LIFE‑AR develops national climate finance platforms in six Front Runner countries, promoting inclusive, country-led, long-term systems that transform governance and mobilize funds locally.
Marajó Resilient: Strengthening Climate Adaptation for Local Communities
Marajó Resilient strengthens climate resilience for smallholder farmers and traditional communities in Brazil’s Marajó archipelago through agroforestry, local knowledge, and participatory strategies.
Climate Bridge Fund: A funding mechanism enabling locally-led action on loss and damage for climate-vulnerable communities in Bangladesh
The Climate Bridge Fund in Bangladesh supports locally-led adaptation for climate-vulnerable communities, channeling finance via local CSOs to promote resilience and inclusion.
Narikeltola, Bangladesh, showcases locally-led adaptation to climate impacts, addressing water scarcity, salinity, and flooding while empowering the community to build resilience and improve living conditions.
Narikeltola, Bangladesh, showcases locally-led adaptation to climate impacts, addressing water scarcity, salinity, and flooding while empowering the community to build resilience and improve living conditions.