Green Climate Fund – Ecosystems‑based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM)

Green Climate Fund – Ecosystems‑based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) is sponsored by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with Green Climate Fund. A project rather than a grant application: large‑scale ecosystem restoration and adaptation funded by GCF in Malawi.

FP238: Ecosystems-based Adaptation for resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) | Green Climate Fund Ecosystems-based Adaptation for resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) Climate change is intensifying Malawi’s challenges in agricultural productivity and food security.

Extreme weather events, soil erosion, and watershed degradation exacerbate droughts and floods, further compromising food and nutritional security. To address these challenges, this project aims to target 11 vulnerable districts across Malawi to address increased temperatures and erratic rainfall, by enhancing the resilience of rural communities at the watershed level.

The project proposes to restore and sustainably manage watershed ecosystems using the ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) approach combined with integrated landscape management. The project will improve livelihoods and food security by stabilising productivity and incomes through resilient food systems. Over six years, the project will improve the management of 267,500 hectares of land.

Additionally, it supports resilient market chains and local enterprises through Public-Private Producers Partnerships (4P) and aligns with Malawi’s efforts to enhance access to finance for MSMEs. The project also aims to support Malawi’s National Climate Change Fund (NCCF) and strengthen local trusts, leveraging private sector experience on carbon credits through local partnerships.

Tonnes of emissions avoided Funding proposal received Cleared by GCF Secretariat Legal opinion on AE's Internal Approval 23 Jul 2024 • 598 days so far Disbursement - USD 4,881,263 23 Jul 2030 • 1,595 days to go Least Developed Countries GCF financing 11% disbursed Instrument Amount Grant USD 42,808,151 Total GCF Financing USD 42,808,151 Co-financing Co-financer Instrument Amount Co-Financing Grant USD 1,023,000 Co-Financing Grant USD 6,440,000 Co-Financing In-kind USD 2,953,675 Total Co-Financing USD 10,416,675 Press enquiries & interview requests GCF Information Disclosure Request information about this project Project complaints and grievances GCF Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) Phone +82 32 458 6186 (KST) GCF Independent Integrity Unity (IIU) Phone +82 32 458 6714 (KST) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Ms. Elizabeth A.

Bechdol Primary Mr. Kaveh Zahedi Secondary Director, Office for Climate Change, biodiversity and Environment viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy National Designated Authority Environmental Affairs Department Mrs. Tawonga Mbale-Luka Primary Environmental Affairs Department Lilongwe 3, Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi 2024 Annual Performance Report for FP238: Ecosystems-based Adaptation for resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) Annual Performance Report Ecosystems-based Adaptation for resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) Approved funding proposal Gender assessment for FP238: Ecosystems-based Adaptation for resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) Environmental and social safeguards (ESS) report for FP238: Ecosystems-based Adaptation for resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) Environmental and Social Safeguards report Annual Performance Report Approved funding proposal Environmental and Social Safeguards report Stay up-to-date with the Green Climate Fund's activities.

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