The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) is a financial mechanism formed to develop the special needs of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).[1] It helps to finance the preparation and implementation of NAPAs, to address immediate and urgent adaptation needs in LDCs.[1]
NAPAs are National Adaptation Programmes of Action and they use known information to identify a country’s priorities in taking actions for adaptation to climate change impacts.
The LDCF plays a role in vulnerability reduction in the areas that are crucial to development and livelihoods.[1] This includes:
- Agriculture and food security
- Water
- Health
- Disaster risk management (DRM) and prevention
- Infrastructure
- Fragile ecosystems.
The NAPA implementation projects designed under the LDCF conform to each country’s priorities. They are implemented by national stakeholders and vulnerable communities.[1]
External links
See further:
- https://www.thegef.org/gef/project_highlights/LDCF – LDCF project highlights
- https://www.thegef.org/gef/node/4433 - Accessing resources under the LDCF