Introduction
Nine out of ten of the world’s most vulnerable countries are in Africa (Climate Vulnerability Index 2022). Africa is not only the most climate-exposed region of the world, but also the least climate-resilient region, with the lowest climate readiness.[1] Fragile and Transition states are among the most vulnerable and have the weakest adaptation capacities – climate vulnerabilities are additional to other sources of vulnerability that qualify them as “fragile”/ “Transition states”. The widespread and accelerating effects of climate change are falling disproportionately on Africa’s poorest, particularly in low-income and fragile contexts. The impacts are most severe for those who are already vulnerable, including women, children, and the elderly.
Recognizing that climate change poses the single greatest threat to development in Africa and affects Africa’s low-income countries disproportionately, a dedicated Climate Action Window (CAW) with a strong focus on accelerating adaptation action was created during the Sixteenth (ADF-16) Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-16) for 37[2] least developed countries in Africa. Approximately, US$ 429 million has been committed under the CAW and further resource mobilization from State and Non-State Actors will continue throughout the ADF-16 cycle where the total envelope is expected to grow.
The CAW is structured around three sub-windows: adaptation, mitigation, and technical assistance (TA). The allocation of funding between these sub-windows is 75% for adaptation, 15% for mitigation, and 10% for TA.
The Adaptation Sub-window Call for Proposals
The focus of this first Call for Proposals under the CAW is the Adaptation Sub-Window. The CAW will launch subsequent calls focused on Mitigation and Technical Assistance at a later date.
Priority Sectors
Projects financed under the CFP should originate from one or a combination of six priority sectors, namely: 1) agriculture, food, and nutrition security; 2) water security and sanitation; 3) climate information services and early warning systems; 4) transport and infrastructure; 5) energy access and renewable energy; and 6) green finance.
Eligible Beneficiaries
(i) Governments and government entities of ADF countries (see below for a list of ADF countries) (ii) African Development Bank departments: Bank departments may submit proposals directly or may work with eligible external beneficiaries to support them in preparing high quality project concept notes. (iii) Regional or sub-regional intergovernmental bodies and other intergovernmental vehicles including climate centers, river basin organizations, economic communities. (iv) Non-sovereign entities (such as NGOs and UN Agencies) that fulfil the eligibility criteria. Proposals from consortia are allowed if all members of the consortium are eligible beneficiaries.
Eligible African Development Fund Countries
Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. (Note: Projects from or covering ineligible countries will not be funded).
Grant Amount/Funding envelope: For this adaptation call, the Climate Action Window will allocate approximately US$ 258 million. The funding is in the form of grants. Funding requested for a single project or programme may range between US$ 5 million to 15 million. In exceptional cases and on recommendation by the Independent Evaluation Panel, funding may be granted above or below these limits.
For more information
IMPORTANT: Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and the Guidance Note before beginning the application. You can contact the CAW Secretariat at climateactionwindow@AFDB.ORG at least 2 weeks before the closing date of the call for proposals.
[1] Africa Economic Outlook, AfDB, 2022
[2] Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
African Development Fund CAW Adaptation Sub-window
Introduction
Nine out of ten of the world’s most vulnerable countries are in Africa (Climate Vulnerability Index 2022). Africa is not only the most climate-exposed region of the world, but also the least climate-resilient region, with the lowest climate readiness.[1] Fragile and Transition states are among the most vulnerable and have the weakest adaptation capacities – climate vulnerabilities are additional to other sources of vulnerability that qualify them as “fragile”/ “Transition states”. The widespread and accelerating effects of climate change are falling disproportionately on Africa’s poorest, particularly in low-income and fragile contexts. The impacts are most severe for those who are already vulnerable, including women, children, and the elderly.
Recognizing that climate change poses the single greatest threat to development in Africa and affects Africa’s low-income countries disproportionately, a dedicated Climate Action Window (CAW) with a strong focus on accelerating adaptation action was created during the Sixteenth (ADF-16) Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-16) for 37[2] least developed countries in Africa. Approximately, US$ 429 million has been committed under the CAW and further resource mobilization from State and Non-State Actors will continue throughout the ADF-16 cycle where the total envelope is expected to grow.
The CAW is structured around three sub-windows: adaptation, mitigation, and technical assistance (TA). The allocation of funding between these sub-windows is 75% for adaptation, 15% for mitigation, and 10% for TA.
The Adaptation Sub-window Call for Proposals
The focus of this first Call for Proposals under the CAW is the Adaptation Sub-Window. The CAW will launch subsequent calls focused on Mitigation and Technical Assistance at a later date.
Priority Sectors
Projects financed under the CFP should originate from one or a combination of six priority sectors, namely: 1) agriculture, food, and nutrition security; 2) water security and sanitation; 3) climate information services and early warning systems; 4) transport and infrastructure; 5) energy access and renewable energy; and 6) green finance.
Eligible Beneficiaries
(i) Governments and government entities of ADF countries (see below for a list of ADF countries) (ii) African Development Bank departments: Bank departments may submit proposals directly or may work with eligible external beneficiaries to support them in preparing high quality project concept notes. (iii) Regional or sub-regional intergovernmental bodies and other intergovernmental vehicles including climate centers, river basin organizations, economic communities. (iv) Non-sovereign entities (such as NGOs and UN Agencies) that fulfil the eligibility criteria. Proposals from consortia are allowed if all members of the consortium are eligible beneficiaries.
Eligible African Development Fund Countries
Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. (Note: Projects from or covering ineligible countries will not be funded).
Grant Amount/Funding envelope: For this adaptation call, the Climate Action Window will allocate approximately US$ 258 million. The funding is in the form of grants. Funding requested for a single project or programme may range between US$ 5 million to 15 million. In exceptional cases and on recommendation by the Independent Evaluation Panel, funding may be granted above or below these limits.
For more information
IMPORTANT: Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and the Guidance Note before beginning the application. You can contact the CAW Secretariat at climateactionwindow@AFDB.ORG at least 2 weeks before the closing date of the call for proposals.
[1] Africa Economic Outlook, AfDB, 2022
[2] Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe