The NEPAD Climate Change Fund aims to strengthen the resilience of African countries to climate change by building national, sub-regional and continental capacity. Established in 2014 by the NEPAD Agency with support from the Government of Germany, the Fund offers technical and financial assistance to AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities and institutions that meet the eligibility criteria and clearly defined targeted areas of support of the fund.
The Fund also supports projects on knowledge and capacity development for better planning, coordination and implementation of climate change activities. Target areas of the fund include adaptation of agriculture to climate change, biodiversity, access and benefit sharing, development and implementation support to National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and mainstreaming of climate change into the National Agricultural Investment Plans (NAIPs).
Germany, African Union (AU)
At an institutional level, the APR Secretariat is being strengthened through its integration into the AU and through the development of stronger collaboration and synergy with the NEPAD Agency and other relevant organisations. In this regard, the APRM is being repositioned to effectively serve as the monitoring tool for AU Agenda 2063.
- Assembly of the African Union
- NEPAD Heads of State and Government
- NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC)
- 20-member committee
- Chairperson of the AU Commission
- Personal representatives of African Heads of States
Applicants must be:
- AU Member States
- Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
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African institutions (governmental, non-governmental, or research-based) that meet the eligibility criteria.
The Fund does not accept rolling applications. Instead, it issues targeted calls based on strategic priorities.
Applicants must submit a detailed proposal including:
- Project objectives and expected outcomes
- Implementation plan and timeline
- Budget and co-financing details
- Monitoring and evaluation framework
Access the Guidelines documents here for more information
Worth noting that the Fund offers two different application modes:
• Fast Access Mode (up to EUR 100,000): The Fund provides funding through the Fast Access Mode for human resource development activities such as workshops, training, and capacity building.
• Medium Term Mode (up to EUR 200,000): The Fund also provides support to activities with a medium-term focus which include commissioning an expert team for a series of training activities or a set of comprehensive activities aimed at strengthening the role of national or civil society organizations in climate change and environmental issues
African Union member states.
To access funding information, contact your specific Country Office.