Adaptation Fund

09/02/2026

The new UN Environment Programme Limiting Overshoot report highlights increasing climate risks as global temperatures are projected to exceed 1.5°C in the coming years.

One key message from the report: adaptation investments need to be designed for stronger climate impacts than previously projected.

For nearly 20 years, the Adaptation Fund has supported countries in building resilience through more than 225 projects and programmes benefiting over 120 million people worldwide. With its recently increased US$40 million country cap, the Fund is helping countries scale up locally led and country-driven adaptation solutions.

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C remains a cornerstone of the Paris Agreement, yet under current policies and alternative near-term trajectories, exceedance of 1.5°C is now widely assessed as unavoidable.

08/31/2026

🌊 At the Ocean Partnership Roundtable in Palau, the Adaptation Fund joined Pacific leaders and partners to discuss how finance and partnerships can support a sustainable .

Speaking at the roundtable, Head of the Adaptation Fund, Mikko Ollikainen highlighted an important message: Pacific Island Countries and other SIDS are not only stewards of the ocean, they are leaders and innovators in ocean-based adaptation.

The Adaptation Fund is proud to support Pacific countries through its grants for Direct Access, locally led adaptation, innovation and regional programmes, helping communities turn local knowledge and solutions into climate resilience at scale.

We were honoured to participate alongside speakers including Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, and many partners working to strengthen the future of the Pacific.

Learn about AF funding opportunities: https://www.adaptation-fund.org/apply-funding/

08/28/2026

The Adaptation Fund is proud to be participating in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau.

Over the coming days, we'll be meeting with Pacific leaders, governments, regional organisations and partners to discuss adaptation finance, climate resilience, ocean-based adaptation and innovation.

Thank you to the Government of Palau for hosting this important gathering. We look forward to strengthening partnerships across the Pacific as we work together to support communities adapting to climate change. 🌊

08/28/2026

We were pleased to meet with H.E. Gustav Aitaro, Minister of State of Palau, and H.E. Ilana V. Seid, Permanent Representative of Palau to the United Nations, to discuss opportunities to support Palau's climate adaptation priorities through accessible, grant-based finance.

The conversation highlighted the importance of locally led, community-based adaptation that strengthens the resilience of people, livelihoods and ecosystems. We look forward to continuing our engagement with Palau in support of its national priorities and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

Thank you for the constructive exchange and we look forward to more discussions as the week at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum progresses.

Minister Gustav Aitaro, Palau’s Minister of State, and Ambassador Ilana V. Seid, Permanent Representative of Palau to the United Nations, held a productive meeting with Mr. Mikko Ollikainen, Head of the Adaptation Fund, to explore opportunities for advancing Palau’s climate adaptation priorities through accessible, grant-based financing.

The discussions highlighted the importance of locally driven and community-based solutions that strengthen the resilience of Palau’s people, livelihoods and ecosystems. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment for continued engagement and cooperation in support of Palau’s national priorities and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

08/27/2026

Innovation plays a critical role in addressing climate change impacts and helping vulnerable communities adapt.

The Adaptation Fund's Innovation Small Grants Training e-course provides practical guidance on innovation, including its objectives, eligibility requirements and application process.

Whether you're exploring innovative adaptation solutions or considering applying for funding, this resource can help you better understand how the Adaptation Fund supports local innovation and learning.

🔗 Explore the e-course:

Welcome to the E-training Course on Innovation Small Grants of the Adaptation Fund! This Adaptation Fund E-training provides an overview of innovation and guidance on how to complete the application form for the Adaptation Fund innovation small grants. It is a self-paced course that is freely availa...

08/24/2026

✨ Adaptation Fund Side Event | Building Climate Resilience in the Water Sector: Lessons on Action, Innovation, and Learning

📆 Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00-14:00 CEST
📍 Location: Bar 5, Waterfront Congress Centre, 5th Floor, Stockholm, Sweden

Water is one of the most visible ways communities experience climate change, through droughts, floods, shifting rainfall patterns, and increasing pressure on water resources. To support adaptation, the Adaptation Fund has invested more than USD 430 million across 58 projects that strengthen climate resilience in water and sanitation systems worldwide.

This interactive side event will draw on lessons from the Fund’s water portfolio, perspectives from project partners, and findings from an upcoming water sector brief to explore practical approaches for building resilient water systems.

*This event is in-person only

World Water Week

08/20/2026

✨ Live Studio Talkshow: Locally-led Innovation for Adaptation – Lessons from AFCIA

📆 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 16:00-16:40 CEST
📍 Location: 5th Floor, Waterfront Congress Centre, Stockholm, Sweden

Join us for a dynamic live studio talkshow exploring lessons from the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA), a flagship initiative supporting local innovators in developing countries to test and scale climate adaptation solutions. The discussion will examine how targeted innovation financing can unlock transformative approaches to water and climate challenges, while attracting additional investment and partnerships for long-term impact.

🔗Livestream available - Register for free online participation at worldwaterweek.org/2026/tickets

08/19/2026

💧 Join the Adaptation Fund at World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, for two engaging discussions on climate resilience, water security and locally led innovation.

✨Locally-Led Innovation for Adaptation: Lessons from Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)
📍 Sunday, 23 August | 16:00-16:40 CEST
🎥 Live studio talkshow that will be in-person and livestreamed through the World Water Week platform, exploring how local innovators are developing and scaling solutions to address climate-related water challenges.
🔗 Register for the livestream: https://event.trippus.net/Home/Index/AEAKgIN3cHdSZbw4fBj2pCzgsEO4H2dklHiyBHHAAjgp08leHCVSOJTOSCkVIT-2RfYTB_ta0RI1/AEAKgIMQoOTjKwQ7bPzRtEb5xWt-Uzg-vLZW1tdy6DK3Xo6COSWjm-WFUNP6V9rceXoc5N1fqgUs/eng?page=123106&session=328254

✨ Building Climate Resilience in the Water Sector: Lessons on Action, Innovation, and Learning
📍 Tuesday, 25 August | 12:00-14:00 CEST
🤝 In-person side event at World Water Week, Stockholm, featuring practical lessons from the Adaptation Fund's water portfolio and perspectives from partners working on the front lines of climate adaptation.

We look forward to connecting with partners, practitioners, and innovators working to build resilient water systems and communities worldwide.

08/18/2026

Looking to expand the reach of successful climate adaptation initiatives?

The Adaptation Fund's Scale-Up Grants Training provides guidance on how to apply for scaling-up grants, helping implementing entities and partners understand how proven adaptation investments can be expanded to deliver greater resilience and impact.

Whether you're exploring additional funding opportunities or developing a scale-up proposal, this e-course offers practical insights into the application requirements and processes.

🔗 Explore the training:

Welcome to the E-training Course on Scale-Up Grants of the Adaptation Fund! This Adaptation Fund E-training provides an overview of scaling-up grants and guidance on how to complete the application form for the Adaptation Fund scale-up grants. It is a self-paced course that is freely available to al...