Projects to Date

– NIE Small Grants for Innovation

 Total amount (US$): 

CountryTitleImplementing EntityApproved AmountApproved DateStatus
IndonesiaTowards Climate and Economic Resilience: Development Sustainable Adaptation-based of Coffee Village and Tourism Village through Co-production Social ForestryPartnership for Governance Reform (Kemitraan) of Indonesia250,00003/24/2023Grant submitted – NIE Small Grants for InnovationProposal Approved
IndonesiaDeveloping “Climate Smart Community” System to Increase Climate Resilience for Saddang Watershed CommunitiesPartnership for Governance Reform (Kemitraan) of Indonesia250,00003/24/2023Grant submitted – NIE Small Grants for InnovationProject Under Implementation
UgandaEnhancing Resilience to Climate-induced Flooding and Drought through the Deployment of a Water-filled BarrierMinistry of Water and Environment of Uganda250,00004/08/2022Project Under Implementation
BhutanBuilding Adaptive Capacity through Innovative Management of Pests/Disease and Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Bhutan to Enhance Sustainable Agro-Biodiversity and LivelihoodsBhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation250,00010/21/2021Project Under Implementation
Dominican RepublicStrengthening of a Replicable Micro Ecosystem of Accelerated Technological Innovation for Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change in Dominican Republic through the Development of a Pilot Thermo Solar Desalination Appropriate TechnologyDominican Institute of Integral Development of Dominican Republic249,92909/23/2020Project Completed
ArmeniaEngaging Future Leaders: Digital Education Module on Adaptation Challenges and Best Practices for YouthEnvironmental Project Implementation Unit231,25010/11/2019Project Under Implementation

– Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)

 Total amount (US$): 

CountryTitleImplementing EntityApproved AmountApproved DateStatus
RegionalSPC’s Climate Innovation Co:LabThe Pacific Community5,000,00010/10/2025Grant submitted – Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)Innovation grant submittedProposal Approved
RegionalCoordination Services for the Special Financing Window in Support of Innovation for Adaptation (AFCIA): Phase IIUN Environment Programme2,707,22210/11/2024Grant approved – Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)Proposal Approved
RegionalAdaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator IIUN Environment Programme10,000,00004/19/2024Grant submitted – Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)Project Under Implementation
RegionalThe Adaptation SMEs Innovation Facility (ASIF)United Nations Industrial Development Organization10,000,00010/13/2023Innovation grant submittedProposal Approved
RegionalClimate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme (CAIAP)UN World Food Programme10,000,00010/13/2023Grant approved – Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)Project Under Implementation
RegionalAdaptation Fund- UN Environment Special Financing Window in Support of Innovation for AdaptationUN Environment Programme5,000,00010/11/2019Project Under Implementation
RegionalAdaptation Fund-UNDP Innovation Small Grant Aggregator Platform (ISGAP)UN Development Programme5,000,00010/11/2019Project Under Implementation

– Large Innovation Projects

 Total amount (US$): 

CountryTitleImplementing EntityApproved AmountApproved DateStatus
RegionalBalkan Climate Adaptation Futures: A Regional Innovation Initiative for Resilience (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia)UN Development Programme5,000,00010/10/2025Proposal Approved
BelizeSecuring Water Resources through Solar Energy and Innovative Adaptive Management (SEAM)Protected Areas Conservation Trust5,000,00010/10/2025Proposal Approved
Viet NamInnovative Financial Incentives for Adaptation in Wetland Livelihoods (IFIA)International Fund Agricultural Dev5,000,00003/24/2023Project Under Implementation
BhutanInnovative Adaptation Financing to Build the Resilience and Adaptive Capacity of Smallholder Farmers in Bhutan (InAF-Bhutan)UN World Food Programme4,983,73604/19/2024Proposal Approved
RegionalEnhancing Hydromet Services through Regional Monitoring Innovation Hubs in Africa (Gambia, Tanzania)World Meteorological Organization4,998,00010/10/2025Proposal Approved
BangladeshAccess to Safe Drinking Water for the Climate Vulnerable People in Coastal Areas of BangladeshPalli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) of Bangladesh5,000,00010/11/2024Grant approved – Large Grants for InnovationProject Under Implementation
RegionalUnlocking Investments in Gender and Youth-Inclusive Early-Growth Stage Adaptation Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Kenya and UgandaUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization5,000,00010/10/2025Proposal Approved

– Innovation and learning bundled project

 Total amount (US$): 

CountryTitleImplementing EntityApproved AmountApproved DateStatus
Costa RicaRise Up Climate: Empowering Communities Through Learning and Innovation in Costa RicaFundecooperacion Para el Desarollo Sostenible750,00010/10/2025Proposal Approved