Appointment of a Designated Authority (DA)


Invitation


Board invites Parties to nominate a Designated Authority


Appointment


Parties appoint a Designated Authority


Countries must decide on and select an appropriate Designated Authority
NB: Country can appoint UNFCCC focal point or any other authority as DA


Endorsement


Parties are able to endorse projects and potential National Implementing Entity


Designated Authority is listed on the Adaptation Fund website at: www.adaptation-fund.org/node/253
At this stage, the country may start the accreditation process for a National Implementing Entity