The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), established under the UNFCCC, addresses the special needs of the 51 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) that are especially vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change .
The LDCF reduces the vulnerability of sectors and resources that are central to development and livelihoods, such as water , agriculture and food security , health , disaster risk management and prevention, infrastructure , and fragile ecosystems. It is tasked with financing the preparation and implementation of National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPAs). NAPAs use existing information to identify a country’s priorities for adaptation actions. The LDCF is the only existing fund whose mandate is to finance the preparation and implementation of the NAPAs.
In most cases, the GEF provides funding to support government projects and programs. Governments decide on the executing agency (e.g. civil society organizations, private sector companies, and research institutions). There are many issues to consider when seeking GEF funding. Who should I contact? Is my country/organization eligible for funding? Who will implement the project? What type of project should I consider? To help with these and other questions, please see http://www.thegef.org/about/funding, which has information about Eligibility Criteria, Choice of GEF Agency, Types of Projects and Operational Focal Points.
