Innovation Proposals
Proposals Under Review
Please note that for innovation projects, proposals are now being submitted on a rolling basis. Therefore, the following list may change as new proposals are received and new resubmissions replace the old versions. Please check this section frequently.
The innovation project proposals listed below have been received for review and consideration for the 46th Adaptation Fund Board meeting (AFB46). Public comments on proposals are welcomed as early as possible and no later than February 16, 2026 following the Review Pause on February 9, 2026. Comments should be sent to afbsec@adaptation-fund.org with copy to agomes3@adaptation-fund.org. When submitting comments, please include your full name and any relevant professional affiliation.
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- Small Grants for InnovationTotal amount (US$):
| Country | Title | Implementing Entity | Requested Amount | Submitted Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
- Large Innovation ProjectsTotal amount (US$):
| Country | Title | Implementing Entity | Requested Amount | Submitted Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Microclimate–Energy Nexus Platform for Climate Adaptation in Remote Areas in Thailand | United Nations Industrial Development Organization | 5,000,000 | 02/09/2026 | Concept SubmittedInnovation grant submitted |
| Cuba | Innovative blue-carbon finance for coastal and aquaculture resilience in Cuba | United Nations Industrial Development Organization | 4,943,992 | 12/22/2025 | Concept SubmittedGrant submitted - Large Grants for Innovation |
| Uruguay | Strengthening Urban Resilience in the Río Negro Basin through Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation | Corporacion Nacional para el Desarrollo | 5,000,000 | 01/12/2026 | Concept SubmittedGrant submitted - Large Grants for Innovation |
| Libyan Arab Jamahiriya | Innovation Ecosystems for Climate Adaptation in Libya | UN Development Programme | 5,000,000 | 08/18/2025 | Concept Submitted |
| Costa Rica | Harvesting Resilience and Innovation: Youth and Women Leading Climate Adaptation in Costa Rica | Fundecooperacion Para el Desarollo Sostenible | 5,000,000 | 12/19/2025 | Concept Submitted |
| Honduras | Resilience and Ancestry: Community Adaptation in the Honduran Trifinio Biosphere | Comisión Acción Social Menonita (CASM) of Honduras | 4,000,000 | 02/06/2026 | Innovation grant submittedProposal Submitted |
| Somalia | Enhancing Adaptation and Resilience through Nature-based Solutions (EARNSS) in Somalia | UN Environment Programme | 5,000,000 | 03/03/2026 | Grant submitted - Large Grants for InnovationInnovation grant submittedProposal Submitted |
| Togo | Ecological Universe for Vulnerable People Resilience (ECOVERSE) | Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement | 5,000,000 | 01/19/2024 | Concept Submitted |
| 38,943,992 |
- Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)Total amount (US$):
| Country | Title | Implementing Entity | Requested Amount | Submitted Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional | Agroclimatic Innovation Accelerator for Adaptation through Science-Community Partnerships in LAC | Development Bank of Latin America | 8,000,000 | 01/13/2026 | Grant submitted - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)Proposal Submitted |
| UNDP- Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator Phase 2 | UN Development Programme | 15,000,000 | 02/11/2026 | Grant submitted - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)Proposal Submitted | |
| 23,000,000 |
- Innovation and learning bundled projectTotal amount (US$):
| Country | Title | Implementing Entity | Requested Amount | Submitted Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |