Concerning the need to raise additional funds, the Board also  decided to request: 

(a) The Manager of the Adaptation Fund Board secretariat to undertake fundraising activities with donors in consultation with the Board Chair; 

(b) The secretariat to report to the Board at its 17th meeting on its fundraising activities and its negotiations with the United Nations Foundation to facilitate the collection of private donations, as well as options for a fundraising campaign and strategy, in collaboration with the Trustee; and

(c) The Trustee to provide advice at the Board’s 17th meeting on options for potential investments taking into account its mandate and the Adaptation Fund risk profile and liquidity needs.