Overview
This presentation introduces the end-to-end process of designing climate-finance-ready projects, from problem identification to theory of change development and financial structuring. It explains the requirements of major climate funds and provides a practical methodology for turning climate risks and needs into fundable, evidence-based proposals.
Key Learning Areas
- Principles of climate finance and climate fund criteria
- Project preparation stages and best practices
- Identifying climate risks and conducting needs assessments
- Developing SMART goals and aligning with national policies (NDCs, NAPs)
- Conducting feasibility studies and risk analysis
- Designing financial structures, budgets, and co-financing plans
- Stakeholder engagement, gender integration, and safeguards
- Developing a robust Theory of Change and logical framework
- Understanding proposal formats for GCF, GEF, and Adaptation Fund
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