The Government of Denmark has committed 50 million Krone, or US$ 7.1 million, to the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility's operations across Africa. Some 24 nations across the continent are currently designing or implementing their adaptation actions with LoCAL, a reflection of the urgent need for action on the continent, which has many of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change.

LoCAL, which was designed by the UN Capital Development Fund over ten years ago, has mobilised over US$ 150 million to date for locally led adaptation, with more funding commitments in the pipeline. While most of the countries implementing or designing their adaptation actions with LoCAL are located in Africa, a further 10 LoCAL countries are spread across Asia, the Caribbean and Pacific.

“I am very pleased to be able to welcome Denmark to our growing community of LoCAL donor partners,” said Sophie De Coninck, Global Facility Manager for LoCAL at UNCDF. “Denmark is a leader in financing action on adaptation and the needs of the most vulnerable nations in tackling the climate crisis. That Denmark has chosen to finance LoCAL activities is, I believe, a reflection of the impacts LoCAL is delivering for the people who need it most.”

Denmark is increasingly establishing itself as a champion of nations on the front-line of the climate crisis, including as a first-mover with dedicated support to respond to climate induced loss and damage. Developing countries and the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres are among those calling for increased funds for adaptation in the world’s poorest nations, which are suffering some of the worst impacts of the climate crisis.

Across the world some 15.6 million people have, to date, benefited from resilience building actions with LoCAL. Typical investments include small scale infrastructure projects such as bridges, climate-proofed roads or water supply systems or risk reduction measures like flood defences, or cyclone shelters. Communities also benefit from climate change-awareness raising and skills development to cope with the impacts of climate change, such as climate resilient agriculture techniques and water and soil management.

For further information contact: sarah.harris.simpson@uncdf.org

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