Climate Change Fund, 2008–2019

Institutional capacity development on climate change in ADB’s DMCs requires long-term engagement. Just over half of CCF resources went toward capacity development. The lack of basic climate data, technical expertise, and qualified local staff in many DMCs means that some processes, especially baseline studies, vulnerability assessments, and cost–benefit analysis of mitigation and adaptation measures, have to be adjusted to reflect realities on the ground. Countries need access to climate change data, especially future climate projections and satellite imagery, so they can formulate effective mitigation and adaptation measures. However, without well-established planning and decision-making processes, climate change information and adaptation will be of limited value. Local consultation and validation workshops are useful forums for climate change knowledge sharing and information dissemination. They provide venues for developing and/or fostering productive collaboration toward their application, replication, and scaling up. Climate change capacity development programs to be financed by CCF can be expanded and sustained to build effective institutions, but more effective use of participatory and multi-disciplinary approaches is critical for the success of capacity building efforts.