Africa Adaptation Initiative

🌍🎓 Day4 & Day 5: Celebrating Success, Sharing Wisdom, Building Legacy! 🤝✨ Following Day 4's intensive clinical sessions where participants refined their project proposals with expert guidance, today marks the grand finale of our groundbreaking APIA Forum in Togo! Day 5's Knowledge Exchange Highlights: 🔄 Morning Review: Participants shared insights from yesterday's hands-on project development workshops, highlighting key learnings from GCF and Adaptation Fund expert feedback 🗣️ Powerful Roundtable Discussions: 🚩National Stakeholder Engagement: Real stories of building effective partnerships 🚩Consultant Collaboration: Best practices in project development 🚩Project Management Excellence: Practical tips on financial management, transparency, and procurement 💡 Key Takeaways: 🚩Innovative monitoring and evaluation strategies 🚩Practical reporting frameworks 🚩Tried-and-tested procurement approaches 🚀 Looking Ahead: The Forum closed with exciting announcements about APIA's next steps and the Adaptation Finance Academy's future initiatives! This isn't just the end of a forum – it's the beginning of a powerful network of African climate finance experts ready to transform our continent! 💪🌍 Thank you to all participants who made this week extraordinary! Together, we're building Africa's climate-resilient future! 🌱 #ClimateFinance #AfricanInnovation #APIA #AFA2024 #ClimateAction Stay connected for more updates on APIA and AFA's journey! 🌟 Make sure to Share and Follow, it is a matter of effectively enhancing the African Voice USAID European Commission African Union Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH PACJACI YAF Africa Idriss Adoum Idriss Afanyu Yembe Eugene Nforngwa UNEP-WCMC AGNES Africa Abeng Lucky The African Climate Foundation

THE APIA SOUTH-SOUTH EXCHANGE FORUM AND LAUNCH OF THE ADAPTATION FINANCE ACADEMY (AFA) AT THE SITE OF THE ECOVERSE VILLAGE IN TOGO KÉVÉ 🌍 Day 3 🌍 Day 3 🌍 Day 3 🌍 Day 3 🌍 Day 3 🌍 Day 3 🌍 Day 3 Safeguarding Our Future, Mastering Project Excellence! 📈🌱 Another transformative day at the APIA Forum in Togo, where climate adaptation meets strategic innovation! 🔎 The third day's Deep Dive is on 🔒 Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS): 🚩 Knowing ESS policies and requirements, project development, and guidelines for optimal ESS integration 🚩 Exploration during the Interactive discussions Practical guidance on full project proposal submission, interaction with the project team, responses to comments, and preparation for project defense (e.g., GCF’s ITAP) 🚀 Project Proposal Mastery: project Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting. 💡 Key Focus Areas: 🚩 Project management best practices 🚩 Financial management techniques 🚩 Procurement strategies 🚩 Monitoring and evaluation frameworks Gaining skills to assess co-benefits, including: 👉 Climate mitigation impacts 👉 Sustainable development potential 👉 Gender considerations These experts aren't just writing proposals – they're crafting blueprints for Africa's climate-resilient future! 💪🌍 PACJACI USAID African Union GIZ African Union Idriss Adoum Idriss Abeng Lucky YAF Africa Celestin Harambe UNEP-WCMC UNFCCC UN European Commission UCLG Africa AFRICA CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNICATORS AGNES Africa African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group

THE APIA SOUTH-SOUTH EXCHANGE FORUM AND LAUNCH OF THE ADAPTATION FINANCE ACADEMY (AFA) AT THE SITE OF THE ECOVERSE VILLAGE IN TOGO KÉVÉ 🌍🔍 Day 2: Diving Deep into Climate Finance Strategies! 📝🌱 APIA Forum in Togo is all about transforming project ideas into powerful climate solutions! Day 2's Key highlights include: 💡 Thematic discussions: Collaboration approaches between the GCF and Adaptation Fund-accredited entities: institutional approaches and project-based approaches 🤝 Collaborative Approaches: Explore innovative ways Direct Access Entities can work together between the Green Climate Fund and Adaptation Fund 🚀 From Project Idea to Concept Note  🚩 Present approaches and tools useful in identifying project ideas (e.g., stakeholder engagement, selection and prioritization analysis). 🚩 Understand the process and information requirements for concept notes, focusing on climate rationale, theory of change, additionality, and sustainability (exit strategy). 🚩 Understand all parts of the concept notes and how to craft them to align with key investment or selection criteria, submission, and follow-up until endorsement. 👏 From Concept Note to Full Project Proposal  🚩 Focus on climate rationale, presenting robust scientific foundations for climate rationale, and practical illustrations from projects ❗ Financial Structuring of Projects  🚩 Understanding financial modeling objectives, developing assumptions, structuring financial models, and gaining practical experience in project financial modeling Participants are building the toolkit to turn climate challenges into sustainable development opportunities! Each concept note is a step towards Africa's climate resilience. 💪🌍 The knowledge exchange is electric – these experts are not just learning, they're revolutionizing climate adaptation financing! 🔋 #ClimateFinance #AfricanInnovation #APIA #AFA2024 #ClimateAdaptation USAID PACJACI YAF Africa Celestin Harambe Idriss Adoum Idriss Afanyu Yembe Louise Postema Augustine B Njamnshi Eugene Nforngwa Fatoumata Diallo AfricanUnion European Commission UCLG Africa AFRICA CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNICATORS UN Environment Programme UNFCCC UN

THE APIA SOUTH-SOUTH EXCHANGE FORUM AND LAUNCH OF THE ADAPTATION FINANCE ACADEMY (AFA) Today marks the start of the Pan-African Forum on Mobilizing and Structuring Climate Adaptation Financing, on the site of The Ecoverse village, in Kévé, Zogbepime Togo. The Adaptation Project Incubator for Africa (APIA) is bringing together Africa's leading Direct Access Entities to help revolutionize how we approach climate finance. Key Highlights of Day 1: 📍 Official Forum Opening 📍 Status of the APIA Programme Implementation 📍 Presentation of CASA’s support mechanism, Adaptation Finance Academy 📍 Introduction to the GCF: Operational modalities 📍 Introduction to the Adaptation fund: Objectives and functioning Our mission? Empowering African institutions to: 🚩 Build robust climate finance skills 🚩 Develop bankable project proposals 🚩 Create a powerful network of climate adaptation experts The Adaptation Finance Academy (AFA) launches today, promising to transform how African entities access and manage climate funding. This isn't just a conference—it's a movement towards sustainable climate solutions made BY Africa, FOR Africa! 💪🌍 #ClimateAdaptation #AfricanInnovation #ClimateFinance #APIA #AFA2024 Stay tuned for daily updates as we journey through this groundbreaking forum! Sustainable Solutions for Africa (SSA) PACJACI YAF Africa European Commission USAID African Union Idriss Adoum Idriss Afanyu Yembe Eugene Nforngwa Roland Georges Amehou, COR, AFA, AMA UNFCCC UN WCS Climate Adaptation Fund

Loss and Damage: Turning Words Into Action ⛈️ "Loss and damage funding must prioritize the communities that suffer most, yet COP29's $700 million pledge is far from sufficient." 🌍 The African continent stands at the frontline of climate crisis, bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental devastation despite contributing least to global greenhouse gas emissions. COP29 in Azerbaijan marked a critical moment for climate justice, but the outcomes reveal the stark disparity between rhetoric and meaningful action. 🌍 Africa's climate vulnerability is profound. From the drought-stricken Horn of Africa to the flood-ravaged regions of West Africa, communities are experiencing unprecedented environmental challenges. The $700 million pledge represents a mere drop in the ocean compared to the estimated hundreds of billions needed to address the continent's climate-induced losses. 🌍 The Santiago Network's potential headquarters in Nairobi symbolizes more than a geographical choice—it's a strategic move towards centering African voices in global climate adaptation and resilience strategies. This initiative represents a crucial step in ensuring that loss and damage discussions are not just global conversations, but locally meaningful interventions. 🌍 African nations have consistently advocated for a more equitable approach to climate financing. COP29's outcomes, while showing incremental progress, still fall short of the transformative change required. The continent demands not just financial support, but a fundamental restructuring of how climate crisis responses are conceptualized and implemented. 🌍 Africa called for Nairobi to host the Santiago Network headquarters, ensuring equitable access to support. It's time the global community steps up to deliver meaningful results. 📢 Join the conversation—what's your take on the pace of global response to loss and damage? 📊 How can loss and damage financing be more effective? 1️⃣ Direct grants to affected communities 2️⃣ Faster fund disbursement mechanisms 3️⃣ Dedicated regional offices 4️⃣ Stronger accountability frameworks 5️⃣ In your own words #LossAndDamage #AfricaFirst #ClimateJustice GIZ African Union Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH African Union AGNES Africa UNEP-WCMC UNFCCC UN PACJACI YAF Africa Idriss Adoum Idriss Abeng Lucky Eugene Nforngwa Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD)

🌍 DAY 3 OF THE PAN-AFRICAN FORUM ON MOBILIZING AND STRUCTURING CLIMATE ADAPTATION FINANCE IS UPON US 🌍 🔎 FOCUS OF THE DAY WILL EXPLORE THE TOOLS FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION 🚩 INTRODUCTION TO THE CLIMATE ANALYSIS TOOL Practical session on using the Climate Analysis Tool, covering its features, data inputs, and how NDAs can apply it to strengthen climate rationales in project proposals. 🚩 COUNTRY STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP A facilitated workshop focused on developing country-specific strategies that align with GCF priorities. Activities include setting adaptation and mitigation goals, stakeholder mapping, and identifying priority projects to enhance national climate plans. 🚩 PAN-AFRICAN STRATEGY SESSION 1️⃣ Presentation and Strategic Dialogue: Exploration of integrating individual country strategies into a cohesive Pan-African approach to climate finance, unifying efforts across Africa for amplified impact. 2️⃣ Group Discussion: Brainstorming session to identify shared priorities, regional collaboration opportunities, and strategies for strengthening African NDAs’ influence within the GCF framework. PACJACI Sustainable Solutions for Africa (SSA) YAF Africa African Union USAID Adeyemi Sandra Freitas Idriss Adoum Idriss Afanyu Yembe UNEP-WCMC UNFCCC UN African Development Bank Group

As the second day of the Panafrican Forum on mobilizing and structuring Climate Adaptation Finance unfolds in Zogbepime Togo, we come back through this video, on another insightful intervention of @oumi_kay Kulthoum Omari Motsumi who, after giving an exhaustive update on the progress of AAI's activities and alignment with GCF objectives, expanded during the Q & A session on 🚩The importance of African countries in Identifying national priorities, 🚩The topic of the Expert Group 🚩The 4th Industrial Revolution initiative with an example given by Mrs Sandra Freitas of SSA 🚩 The link with AU Knowledge is key Worth the watch !! Follow and Share !! #ClimateAction #climatefinance #Africa #ClimateJustice Sustainable Solutions for Africa (SSA) Adeyemi Sandra Freitas PACJACI YAF Africa Eugene Nforngwa Idriss Adoum Idriss Fatoumata Diallo Afanyu Yembe African Union USAID

PANAFRICAN FORUM ON MOBILIZING & STRUCTURING CLIMATE ADAPTATION FINANCE - DAY 2 ⏲️ 10 - 12 December 2024 📍 Zogbepime Togo. After an engaging first day, the second will focus on Strengthening Accreditation Processes and Strategic Approaches. On the programme for the day 🚩 Revised Accreditation Process Presentation: Detailed overview of the updated accreditation process, covering key steps, requirements, and the NDA role in supporting direct access entities. 🚩 Strategic Approach: Practical guidance for streamlining the accreditation process, aligning with GCF investment criteria, and building strategic partnerships for co-financing and collaboration. 🚩 Case Studies and Q&A: Real-world examples and success stories, followed by a Q&A session to address challenges and identify actionable solutions. 🚩 Project-Specific Accreditation Approach (PSAA) Overview Presentation: Introduction to the PSAA, its purpose, eligibility, and how it differs from the standard accreditation process. 🚩 Strategic Approach: Guidance on leveraging the PSAA for high-priority projects, covering proposal preparation best practices and risk management strategies. 🚩 Interactive Discussion: Open exchange to share experiences and identify ways to integrate PSAA into NDA project pipelines effectively. #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Adaptation PACJACI YAF Africa Sustainable Solutions for Africa (SSA) Adeyemi Sandra Freitas African Development Bank Group USAID African Union Idriss Adoum Idriss Fatoumata Diallo

🌍 Highlight from The Pan-African Forum on Mobilizing and Structuring Climate Adaptation Finance taking place in Zogbepime Togo. ☘️ 🚩 10th - 12th of December 2024. Kulthoum Omari Motsumi AAI special Advisor, brings some light with regards to some of the challenges that we have as African countries within the GCF AAI Amplifying The African Voice in the relentless effort to enhance Climate #Adaptation on the contient. #ClimateAction #climatefinance #Africa

Pan-African Forum on Mobilizing and Structuring Climate Adaptation Finance is in full steam. Starting today the 10th until 12th of December 2024 in Zogbepime, Togo The fourth GCF NDA Forum provides African NDAs with practical insights and strategic guidance to enhance their capacity to mobilize climate finance and strengthen institutional resilience. Key topics include accreditation, readiness, strategic planning, and fostering PanAfrican collaboration. 🌍 Day 1: Setting the Stage and Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Climate Finance  🌱 On the programme - The participation of Togo's Minister of Environment and Forestry Resources offering opening the statement, along with representatives of the CASA program, SSA, and AAI, highlighting the forum's objectives and the importance of strengthening the capacities of DNAs (Designated National Authorities), emphasizing the forum’s objectives and the importance of building NDA capacity. - Followed by a review of the forum's goals, the expected outcomes, and the agenda to set a clear focus for participants. - Participants are invited to share individual expectations, and discuss country-specific challenges related to accessing GCF climate finance. - The Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI) after providing an overview of AAI’s recent initiatives and progress, will highlight alignment with GCF objectives to support NDAs in Africa. - Representatives of the CASA Program will dive into CASA’s capacity-building support for adaptation in Africa, including success stories and collaborative experiences. - THEME TALK on Institutional Strengthening of NDAs in a Changing GCF Context. - A focused discussion on strategies for resilient institutions, emphasizing adaptive management, inter-institutional collaboration, and alignment with evolving GCF priorities. - Revised Readiness Modality: Presentation on the updated GCF readiness approach, with guidance on accessing readiness support, planning best practices, and strategies for effective proposal development. #AfricanClimateResilience #ClimateFinance #AdaptationInnovation #Zogbepime2024 Sustainable Solutions for Africa (SSA) PACJACI AfricanUnion USAID YAF Africa Idriss Adoum Idriss