Join the Green Revolution: Israeli NGO’s and research institutions Can Contribute to Global Land Restoration Efforts with the Global Evergreening Alliance
The Green Climate Fund (GCF), initiated by the UNFCCC in 2010, is the foremost fund aiding developing countries in climate change efforts, with USD 51.9 billion in co-financed projects globally. It aims for an equal focus on mitigation and adaptation, prioritizing aid to vulnerable regions. Started with a $10.3 billion pledge, GCF adopts a partnership approach to spur a global transition towards sustainable, low-emission development through international and local collaborations across sectors.
Israeli businesses can now participate in the MCC program to combat global poverty through investments in agriculture, energy, health, and infrastructure. MCC selects partners based on good governance, economic freedom, and citizen investment. Businesses can benefit from MCC's tools, such as Country Scorecards and Monitoring & Evaluation Plans, to measure and transparently report results. MCC develops programs with eligible countries, creating opportunities for Israeli businesses to engage with an established U.S. foreign assistance agency and contribute to poverty reduction efforts.
Africa Finance Corporation plans to spend $253 million on making Africa's infrastructure more resilient to climate change. This will involve using scientific methods to plan, design, build and operate infrastructure assets in a way that aligns with the Paris Agreement on climate change. The main areas of focus will be transport and logistics, energy systems, economic zones, and telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The money will be used to cover the extra costs involved in adapting infrastructure to make it more resilient to the effects of climate change.