Current Projects

To strengthen the climate monitoring capabilities, early warning systems and available information for responding to climate shocks and planning adaptation

The network of forested Parks and Reserves of Cote d'Ivoire is sustainably protected, financed, and managed with a landscape approach, and the participation of the concerned stakeholders.

Nine countries prepare and submit intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) to the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Agreement and have institutional arrangements in place that support the INDC process

To take stock of South Sudan’s existing capacities and specific capacity needs and priorities, as it moves to implement multilateral environmental Conventions to which it is a signatory.

To review and update the National Implementation Plan (NIP) in order to comply with reporting obligations (Article 15) and updating of National Implementation Plans (Artcile 7) under the Stockholm Convention.

Nine countries prepare and submit intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) to the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Agreement and have institutional arrangements in place that support the INDC process

To develop the South Sudan National Adaptation Plan of Action (NAPA), following a participatory process to address the most immediate and urgent climate related risks.

To integrate South Sudan’s obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) into its national development and sectoral planning frameworks through a participative ‘biodiversity planning’ and strategizing process, in a manner that is in line with the global guidance contained in the CBD’s Strategic Plan for 2011-2020.

To support Seychelles meets its obligations under the UNCCD through a) review and alignment of NAP with 10 – Year Strategy and b) Reporting and Review process.

To assist South Sudan in the preparation of its Initial National Communication (INC) for the
implementation of the obligations under the UNFCCC.

To create the enabling environment to effectively address poaching and illegal wildlife trade IWT through new and enhanced laws regulations, and policies.

To strengthen the capacity for implementation of the updated POPs Global Monitoring Plan (GMP) and to create the conditions for sustainable monitoring of POPs in the African Region

Ratification and early implementation of the Minamata Convention is facilitated by the use of scientific and technical knowledge and tools by national stakeholders in participating countries

Nine countries prepare and submit intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) to the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Agreement and have institutional arrangements in place that support the INDC process

Ratification of the Nagoya Protocol and the implementation of its basic provisions by the member countries of the Central African Forests Commission (COMIFAC)

To Enhance the Effectiveness of Conservation of Dugongs and their Seagrass Ecosystems Across the Indian and Pacific Ocean Basins

To prepare and submit Benin’s first biennial update report (BUR) to UNFCCC and in doing so enhance Benin’s capacity to meet its reporting obligations under the UNFCCC on continuous basis.

To reduce vulnerability of the coastal zone to climate variability and change through institutional capacity building, concrete coastal adaptation interventions and integration of climate change into policy and planning

To prepare the Third National Communication (TNC) and first Biennial Update Report (BUR) of South Africa to enable the country fulfill its obligations under the UNFCCC, in accordance with Articles 4.1 and 12.1 of the Convention while strengthening its capacity to integrate climate change concerns into national and sectoral development plans and priorities through the implementation of the national climate change response strategy (NCCRS)

To support 16 countries parties Countries in meeting its obligation to the UNCCD Convention through Alignment of NAP with the 10 – Year Strategy and reporting and review process for the UNCCD

To assist Tunisian Government to align the NAP with UNCCD 10-Year Strategy and to assist the country in UNCCD reporting and review process.

Within the overall objective of the Stockholm Convention, which is to protect human health and the environment from POPs, the purpose of the project is to prepare for implementation of the Stockholm Convention in Namibia by developing the National Implementation Plan.

To assist Botswana Government to align the NAP with UNCCD 10-Year Strategy and to assist the country in UNCCD reporting and review process

The utilization of microbial genetic resources within the protected Kenyan Soda lakes for research,development and commercialization of industrial enzymes and bio‐pesticides for improved resource management andlivelihoods in compliance with the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing

Implement climate change adaptation interventions that protect human populations, maintain productive assets and enhance ecosystem resilience in the regions of Hanlé and Tadjourah.