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2018
June 4 2018
Phase 2 Independent Evaluation validates Adaptation Fund’s project portfolio relevance, efficiency and effectiveness
Phase 2 Independent Evaluation validates Adaptation Fund’s project portfolio relevance, efficiency and effectiveness
April 4 2018
Adaptation Fund launches a pilot programme for new Readiness Support Package, which builds on Fund’s South-South grant programme
Adaptation Fund launches a pilot programme for new Readiness Support Package, which builds on Fund’s South-South grant programme
March 5 2018
Adaptation Fund releases a five-year Medium-Term Strategy based on pillars of Action, Innovation and Learning & Sharing
Adaptation Fund releases a five-year Medium-Term Strategy based on pillars of Action, Innovation and Learning & Sharing
January 25 2018
Bhutan Trust Fund for Environment Conservation (BTFEC) accredited as 28th National Implementing Entity under Direct Access
Bhutan landscape
2017
December 15 2017
Adaptation Fund breaks single-year resource mobilization record with US$ 95.5 million in new pledges in 2017
November 17 2017
COP23: Adaptation Fund ‘Shall Serve the Paris Agreement’, as CMP 13 parties formally recognize its concrete actions to most vulnerable
Welcoming Ceremony of the COP 23 conference. Photo: UNFCCC
November 16 2017
Adaptation Fund celebrates 10 years of pioneering climate innovation, action and learning at special anniversary event
Adaptation Fund celebrates 10 years of pioneering climate innovation, action and learning at special anniversary event
November 9 2017
Agricultural Bank of Niger (BAGRI) becomes 27th National Implementing Entity
October 25 2017
Adaptation Fund and Caribbean Development Bank convene 15 Caribbean countries to share knowledge and best practices in developing and implementing effective adaptation projects
Hurricane and storm damage is evident in the coastal zone, Bahamas. Photo by Angela Churie Kallhauge.
October 13 2017
Adaptation Fund Board adopts five-year strategy and approves US$ 23.8 million for new projects and programmes at its 30th meeting
Adaptation Fund Board adopts five-year strategy and approves US$ 23.8 million for new projects and programmes at its 30th meeting
July 24 2017
Annual NIE Seminar to Draw More Than 20 National Partners from Around Globe
Annual NIE Seminar to Draw More Than 20 National Partners from Around Globe
April 10 2017
Adaptation Fund launches campaign to commemorate its 10th anniversary
Adaptation Fund launches campaign to commemorate its 10th anniversary

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March 17 2017
Adaptation Fund Board approves a record $60.3 million in funding for projects and appoints Mikko Ollikainen as new manager at the 29th Board Meeting
Adaptation Fund Board approves a record $60.3 million in funding for projects and appoints Mikko Ollikainen as new manager at the 29th Board Meeting
2016
November 17 2016
COP22: AF surpasses its resource mobilization goal of US$80 million, the Paris Agreement language strengthened
COP22: AF surpasses its resource mobilization goal of US$80 million, the Paris Agreement language strengthened
October 7 2016
Ad Hoc Complaint Handling Mechanism approved to improve the accountability and transparency of the AF
October 2 2016
Longtime AF Manager Marcia Levaggi leaves the Fund after more than 7 years
Longtime AF Manager Marcia Levaggi leaves the Fund after more than 7 years
August 8 2016
Demand for funding from the Adaptation Fund reaches record high of US$ 208.6 million
July 13 2016
Third Climate Finance Readiness Seminar gathers climate-vulnerable countries in Washington, D.C.
Third Climate Finance Readiness Seminar gathers climate-vulnerable countries in Washington, D.C.
June 21 2016
AF photo contest draws 125+ impact photos showing climate change and efforts to adapt
AF photo contest draws 125+ impact photos showing climate change and efforts to adapt
March 18 2016
Adaptation Fund Board approves Gender Policy and Action Plan
Adaptation Fund Board approves Gender Policy and Action Plan
2015
December 12 2015
COP21: The Adaptation Fund is included in the language accompanying the landmark Paris Agreement, raises US$ 75 million in new pledges
COP21: The Adaptation Fund is included in the language accompanying the landmark Paris Agreement, raises US$ 75 million in new pledges

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November 19 2015
Readiness Webinar series launched to share best practices among National Implementing Entities
Readiness Webinar series launched to share best practices among National Implementing Entities
August 21 2015
The first stage of an Independent Evaluation shows the Adaptation Fund to be effective, efficient and relevant
August 14 2015
Record Number of Project Proposals Received
May 5 2015
Adaptation Fund launches a US$ 30 million pilot programme for regional projects
May 1 2015
Alternative streamlined accreditation process opens doors to climate finance for smaller implementing entities

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2014
December 12 2014
Germany contributes EUR 50 million to the Adaptation Fund at COP20
Germany contributes EUR 50 million to the Adaptation Fund at COP20
December 11 2014
Adaptation Fund and CDKN launch Climate Finance Ready, a new online platform for climate finance readiness
ClimateFinanceReady.org
October 10 2014
First Enhanced Direct Access project approved in South Africa
First Enhanced Direct Access project approved in South Africa

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May 1 2014
Readiness Programme for Climate Finance launched, first Readiness Grants approved
Readiness Programme for Climate Finance launched, first Readiness Grants approved