Catalytic capital for high-impact climate adaptation and resilience in Africa
The Urgent Need for Adaptation Finance in Africa
Africa is on the frontlines of climate change. Rising heat, prolonged droughts, devastating floods, tropical cyclones, and coastal erosion are putting mounting pressure on communities, infrastructure, and economies. Despite these challenges, Africa also represents one of the world’s most significant opportunities for climate-resilient investment. Yet private investment in adaptation and resilience remains limited due to real and perceived risks, and gaps and damage continue to grow.
The Adaptation Finance Window for Africa (AFWA)
By providing catalytic capital to support and scale investment vehicles, AFWA aims not only to help fill a critical financing gap but also to send a strong market signal about what credible adaptation investment in Africa looks like.
Provide catalytic support to new and existing investment vehicles targeting adaptation and resilience in Africa.
Mobilize at least USD 100 million of private capital by using catalytic funding to de-risk investments.
Showcase credible, scalable models of adaptation finance that can attract future private sector participation.
