About Us
The UNDP-Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) programme sits under the multi-partner platform, the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM). Launched by the UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in 2021, this strategic initiative aims to promote scaled-up adaptation at the local level, focusing on civil society, non-government organizations, and women and youth innovators.
AFCIA is a $16 million programme funded by the Adaptation Fund and the European Union. It is designed to support the development of locally-led, innovative adaptation practices, tools, and technologies in communities from developing countries.
Over the past two years, the programme witnessed remarkable changes taking root at the grassroots level, driven by the dedication of community leaders. These groundbreaking solutions have been tailored to the unique circumstances and requirements of each community.
The AFCIA programme is part of a longstanding approach at the UNDP to foster locally-led climate action. UNDP has assisted civil society organizations, indigenous peoples, and local communities for over three decades.
The UNDP-AFCIA is strongly focused on supporting local partners to accelerate their work reached more than 910,000 beneficiaries. AFCIA programme grantees have achieved remarkable outcomes, including raising over $1 million through crowdfunding efforts.
This includes through specialized technical assistance, networking platforms, collaboration with top Master of Business (MBA) and Executive MBA university porgrammes, and engaging them with family investment offices, philanthropy and corporate foundations.
These methods of blended finance will empower organizations to expand their solutions reaching a larger audience and benefiting the entire community.
Core Partners
The Adaptation Fund finances projects and programmes that help vulnerable communities in developing countries adapt to climate change. Initiatives are based on country needs, views and priorities.Since 2010, the Adaptation Fund has committed US$ 833 million to projects and programmes to date, including 121 concrete projects. Know more ... 
The European Union is the largest trade block in the world. It is the world's biggest exporter of manufactured goods and services, and the biggest import market for over 100 countries. Free trade among its members was one of the EU's founding principles. This is possible thanks to the single market. Beyond its borders, the EU is also committed to liberalising world trade.Know more ... 
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Know more ...
Advisory Groups
EIT Climate-KIC is a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society. Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, we identify and support innovation that helps society mitigate and adapt to climate change. We believe that a decarbonised, sustainable economy is not only necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change, but presents a wealth of opportunities for business and society.Know more ... 
Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is an inclusive and diverse Partnership of organisations joining forces towards a world where vulnerable people and places are able to thrive in the face of shocks, uncertainty and change. GRP is comprised of more than 60 organisations, which bring together a broad range of skills, capacities, and perspectives, and provides powerful collaboration opportunities. Know more ... 
Youth Co:Lab positions young people front and center in order to solve the region’s most pressing challenges. Co-created in 2017 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Citi Foundation, Youth Co:Lab aims to establish a common agenda for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to empower and invest in youth, so that they can accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through leadership, social innovation and entrepreneurship. Youth Co:Lab has been implemented in 25 countries and territories across Asia Pacific.Know more ... 
UNDP established the SDG Finance Sector Hub (FSH) in April 2019, aggregating UNDP's existing work and expertise on financing the SDGs. The FSH currently offers four flagship initiatives, SDG Impact, Integrated National Frameworks (INNFs), Insurance and Risk Facility, and Digital Financing, to seize opportunities and address bottlenecks in scaling up finance for the SDGs. Know more ...
