The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) is the only global fund dedicated to helping Least Developed Countries adapt to climate change. Managed by the Global Environment Facility, the LDCF supports locally led solutions across agriculture, water, health, infrastructure, and beyond – strengthening systems, scaling finance, and building resilience where it’s needed most. The LDCF has delivered more than $2.35 billion in grants to date – supporting the transition from incremental to transformational adaptation across 51 countries.
New pipeline of adaptation projects will help Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Tuvalu and Vanuatu strengthen resilience to escalating climate impacts.
Speakers explored how new partnerships and financing solutions could strengthen early warning systems and resilience investments.
CIEWS act as a critical enabler for several other global goals, including ending poverty (SDG 1), reaching zero hunger (SDG 2), supporting good health (SDG 3), protecting clean water (SDG 6) and creating sustainable cities (SDG 11).
Restored canals. Jujube trees. Solar-powered hospitals. How communities across Afghanistan are adapting to climate change.
New climate adaptation initiatives in Senegal and Guinea-Bissau will restore ecosystems and reduce climate risks for vulnerable communities.
A new river basin plan and stronger stakeholder coordination are helping build resilience to growing water and climate risks in Tajikistan.
Climate risks are growing, but stronger institutions, improved expertise and local leadership can help ensure adaptation solutions work long-term.
The COASTAL project has improved water access, introduced sustainable agricultural practices and raised local environmental awareness.
Seven counties in Liberia will benefit from a new initiative to strengthen resilience, livelihoods and food security.
