Established in 2001 under the Kyoto Protocol of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Adaptation Fund finances adaptation projects and programmes in developing countries particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.
Earlier this year, WFP held workshops in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt to identify problem statements and develop future climate resilience strategies. These workshops were attended by humanitarian organizations, innovation ecosystem stakeholders and government representatives.
In Jordan, Laurene Goublet, WFP Deputy Country Director said, “Climate change is threatening Jordan’s natural resources, which poses a serious threat to the agriculture sector. Jordan possesses a strong entrepreneurial landscape, which can develop solutions to address these climate challenges, benefiting not only farmers but entire communities.”
The official call for applications is live on the Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme webpage. The webpage provides details on this year's priority themes, eligibility criteria and the sprint programme for selected innovations.
Last year alone, WFP supported almost 18 million people in 60 countries with specific solutions and services to build resilience and manage climate risks to food security, including through early warning systems, anticipatory actions, climate risk insurance, sustainable energy initiatives and the restoration of degraded ecosystems.