From climate plans to funded projects: practical support for developing countries

If your country is developing bankable climate projects or updating your Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) or National Adaptation Plan (NAP), this page connects you to technical assistance and capacity-building support programmes, guiding resources and replicable and/or scalable success stories and good practices.

The Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) was established under the Paris Agreement (COP 21) to help developing countries build the skills, knowledge, and systems needed to deliver on their climate commitments. Recognising that capacity gaps remain one of the biggest barriers to climate action, the PCCB works to identify needs, facilitate technical exchange, and connect countries with relevant support. Each year, the PCCB selects a specific focus area to guide its work, ensuring its activities remain practical, targeted, and responsive to what developing countries actually need. For 2025–2026, that focus is: Capacity-building for holistic investment strategies, bankable projects, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) in developing countries.

This page brings together support programmes, practical tools, country examples, and events from the 2025–2026 focus area cycle, all in one place.

Who is this page for? This resource is designed for developing country practitioners working to mobilize climate finance and implement national climate plans. It is especially relevant for professionals working in:

Ministries of Finance
Ministries of Environment / Climate Change
National planning and budgeting authorities
National climate finance units
National Implementing Entities (NIEs): national organisations accredited to directly access and manage funds from climate finance mechanisms such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Designated National Authorities (DNAs): the government bodies responsible for providing national approval and oversight for climate finance projects, including GCF and other multilateral fund applications
Public Development Banks (PDBs)

This resource is also relevant for any national institution involved in climate finance planning, project development, or NDC/NAP planning and implementation.

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Key Concepts

NDCs are each country's commitments under the Paris Agreement, outlining their targets and actions to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. Implementing NDCs requires not just policy, but financed on-the-ground projects.

NAPs are medium- and long-term planning processes that help countries identify and address their climate adaptation needs. Translating NAPs into action depends on securing investment and building the institutional capacity to manage and deliver projects.

Bankable Projects: In the context of climate action, a bankable project refers to a climate-related initiative that is financially viable and capable of attracting funding from investors, banks, or development institutions, while also contributing to environmental sustainability and climate goals. For climate-related projects to be considered bankable, they must meet both financial and sustainability criteria.

Investment Strategies: In the context of climate action, investment strategies commonly referred to as green investment, which is a sub-strategy under broader investment approaches like socially responsible investing (SRI) or impact investing, which seek both financial returns and positive social or environmental outcomes. While green investment is shaped by similar factors compared to other investment strategies, its primary goal is to support businesses, initiatives, and technologies that contribute to environmental sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and promote the transition to a low-carbon economy. This strategy is often aligned with broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and aimed to be in support of the country’s implementation of NDCs and NAPs.

More information on the definitions in both traditional and climate action contexts, highlights the differences in approaches to implementing NDCs and NAPs, and outlines how stakeholder engagement can effectively support the development of these strategies and projects can be found in the background paper.

The following table provides a consolidated overview of key organisations involved in climate‑related support, outlining their responsibilities, the types of assistance they offer, their current operational status, and relevant contact or access information. This summary is designed to help users quickly understand the landscape of available support mechanisms, compare the roles of different institutions, and identify the most appropriate channels for technical, financial, or capacity‑building assistance. By bringing this information together in one place, the table serves as a practical reference tool for governments, advisers, and stakeholders seeking to navigate and leverage climate finance and technical support more effectively.

ORGANISATION	DESCRIPTION	STATUS	WHO IS ELIGIBLE?	TYPE OF SUPPORT
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)	GGGI is an intergovernmental organisation (similar to a UN agency) that provides embedded technical assistance, policy support, and capacity building to national and subnational governments. Rather than operating from separate offices, GGGI staff sit within partner ministries — primarily Ministries of Environment and Finance, but also city-level government and sectoral agencies. Support spans a value chain from policy development through to climate finance leveraging, covering adaptation, mitigation, biodiversity, and circular economy themes. Key areas of support: National Adaptation Plan (NAP) development, climate finance unit establishment, green taxonomies, green bond frameworks, GCF accreditation, Article 6/carbon market readiness, and nature-based solutions. Who is it for: National and subnational governments in GGGI member and partner countries (approximately 50 member countries, primarily developing nations). How to Access: Primarily through country membership or partnership agreements with GGGI. Some programmes are delivered in partnership with donors including FCDO, KOICA, Norway, Singapore, and the UK. GGGI also collaborates with UNFCCC, the Adaptation Fund, and regional/university networks.	Ongoing	GGGI works with member countries to shift toward green growth through an approach to economic development that is both environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive.	Mix of global programmes; country-led programmes and knowledge sharing. Each programme is designed around the specific country needs, and capacity. Membership does not automatically guarantee a dedicated support programme.
Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme (the Readiness Programme)	The Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme supports country-driven initiatives to strengthen their institutional capacities, governance mechanisms, and planning and programming frameworks towards a transformational long-term climate action agenda. Key areas of support: The programme supports a range of activities that build country readiness for climate finance, including strengthening institutional capacities and governance to manage climate finance effectively, advancing strategic climate planning and programming, with up to USD 7 million available over four years through the country window, and enhancing the capabilities of Direct Access Entities by providing up to USD 1 million over four years for accreditation and capacity development. It also enables National Designated Authorities and focal points to request expert placements to support climate finance functions, and strengthens project pipelines and sectoral readiness to prepare countries for future GCF investments. Who is it for: Direct Access Entities (accredited or seeking accreditation); National ministries and agencies from developing countries. How to access: Engage through the National Designated Authority (NDA) or Focal Point.	4-year programming cycle	All developing country Parties to the UNFCCC.	NDAs, focal points, and DAEs can deliver readiness support either directly or by working with qualified delivery partners, individually or as a consortium, drawing on both national and international expertise and making use of the systems and support provided by the Secretariat.
NDC Partnership Readiness Support for Greening Central Banks	The NDC Partnership supports members through country engagement; knowledge and engagement and in mobilizing climate finance for NDC action. The Readiness Support for Greening Central Banks (GCB) initiative helps central banks and financial supervisors strengthen their capacity to manage climate‑related financial risks and accelerate the transition to low‑carbon, climate‑resilient economies. Who is it for: Central banks and financial supervisors. How to access: Countries seeking support submit a Request for Support Letter to NDC Partnership.	Ongoing	NDC Partnership member countries - central banks.	The technical assistance under the GCB initiative is delivered across three-tiers: 1) Embedded advisory support; 2) Technical expertise provided by Partnership members and 3) Peer exchange and skills sharing program
The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH)	The Commonwealth promotes responsible environmental management and strengthens climate resilience throughout its member nations. Their programmes focus on protecting ecosystems, cutting emissions, and enhancing the capacity of communities and institutions to adapt, advancing a sustainable future for everyone. The CCFAH helps small and other vulnerable states secure funding to tackle climate change related issues through in-country technical training. Key areas of support: The Hub operates using a 'Hub-and-Spoke' structure, where Commonwealth climate finance experts serve as advisers at both the national and regional levels. They exchange knowledge with the central hub and with one another across regions, forming an interconnected network. Who is it for: Government departments and officials; National climate finance focal points and policymakers; Institutional stakeholders. How to access: Contact the Hub for more information on how to access support.	Ongoing	Open to all Commonwealth member countries.	It places Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers and Commonwealth Regional Climate Finance Advisers in government departments to support with climate finance grant applications, capacity building, policy support, and knowledge generation and sharing. The Hub supports governments in developing and implementing climate policies needed to access global climate funds.
Finance in Common (FiCs)	Finance in Common is the global network of all Public Development Banks (PDBs), which aims to align financial flows on the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement for Climate Change. The network brings together 536+ public development banks worldwide, encompassing international, regional, national, and subnational institutions, and their partners. FiCS provides technical assistance, empowering PDBs with the capacity to achieve alignment with the Paris Agreement and the SDGs. It supports PDBs through regional capacity building, provided by founding members such as Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI),Latin American Association of Development Financing Insitutions (ALIDE), and Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), as well as sector-specific technical assistance. FiCS hosts a platform of 30+ Technical Assistance programmes available for connecting PDBs with technical assistance providers worldwide. It also features an intermediation service, powered by the FiCS Secretariat, to help match supply and demand for capacity building. Who is it for: It is specifically designed for Public Development Banks, particularly those operating in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).	Ongoing	Public Development Banks.	Use the Technical Assistance Catalogue; engage the intermediation service; participate in regional and sector‑specific capacity-building with partners (AADFI, ALIDE, and ADFIAP); through available resources on the knowledge platform.
European Union EU Global NDC Facility	The Facility, working through EU Delegations in partner countries and European Commission headquarters staff, delivers in-country technical assistance and policy advice to accelerate the design, update, and implementation of NDCs, LTSs, and NAPs, in line with the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction, and the 2030 Agenda. Key areas of support: NDC design and updating, climate adaptation and mitigation planning, nature-based solutions, climate loss and damage, disaster risk reduction, monitoring/reporting/verification (MRV) framework development, public economic policy advice, stakeholder training on international climate frameworks. Who is it for: EU partner countries, primarily developing and emerging economies, seeking support to strengthen their NDCs, long-term strategies, and national adaptation plans. How to Access: Support is channelled through EU Delegations in partner countries, which request technical assistance packages from the Facility. Countries do not apply directly; engagement is initiated through the EU Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA).	Ongoing (2021-2026)	Developing and emerging economy countries that are EU partner countries, primarily accessed through EU Delegations in-country. Priority is given to countries most in need of support for NDC design, update and implementation.	Country-level and regional technical assistance, policy advice, capacity building/trainings, knowledge products. Each package is tailored to the specific needs and context of the requesting country.
NAP Global Network Country Support Hub	The Country Support Hub offers free expert advice and short-term targeted technical support to NAP Global Network members from developing countries to advance the development and implementation of their NAP processes. It complements the Network's long-term in-country programs by addressing specific short-term gaps that are inhibiting momentum in a country's adaptation planning or implementation. Key areas of support: planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), institutional arrangements, information sharing. Who is it for: National governments and designated authorities in developing countries that are members of the NAP Global Network. How to Access: Countries submit a request form directly to the NAP Global Network Secretariat.	Ongoing	Developing country members of the NAP Global Network Country Support Hub requests can be made by: • A developing country’s NAP focal point • Anyone working for a developing country government (in any ministry and at any level), or for a key developing organization directly involved in the NAP process or its implementation. Note that you should ensure your NAP focal point is aware of the requests being made.	Expert advice about national adaptation planning and implementation (available from a member of the Network Secretariat or a roster of experts from around the world); Targeted in-country technical support (addressing a specific, short-term gap that is slowing down one country’s NAP process). This support should complement support for adaptation that may be available through bilateral development partners or other programs.
NAP Global Network In-country Support Programs	In-country NAP Support Programs provide long-term technical support that helps countries advance their NAP processes. Key areas of support: Technical inputs include strengthening institutions by embedding technical advisors, providing the foundation for action by developing adaptation plans for individual sectors, and fostering stakeholder collaboration through national assemblies and other forums. Who is it for: National governments in developing countries seeking to formulate, implement, or advance their NAP processes. How to Access: Contact is made via the NAP Global Network Secretariat.	Ongoing	Developing countries advancing their NAP processes, with a strong focus on LDCs and SIDS.	In-country technical assistance
OECD The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Mobilisation (CEFIM) programme	The OECD Clean Energy Finance and Investment Mobilisation (CEFIM) programme aims to strengthen domestic enabling conditions to attract finance and investments in renewables, energy efficiency and decarbonisation of industry in emerging economies. Programme activities are designed according to the specific needs of each partner country. The programme supports countries in the development of policies and instruments to help scale up a pipeline of bankable clean energy projects. Key areas of support: Clean Energy Finance and Investment Reviews and Roadmaps, implementation support activities, investor dialogues and best practice sharing. Who is it for: Emerging economy governments, ministries of energy, finance and environment, financial regulators, and private sector actors in clean energy. How to Access: Through direct engagement with the OECD CEFIM team.	Ongoing	Emerging economies seeking to scale up clean energy finance and investment, with activities also open to regional peer-learning participants beyond core partner countries.	CEFIM activities are designed to support the specific needs of each partner country. This includes Clean Energy Finance and Investment Policy Reviews and Roadmaps, implementation support activities, investor dialogues and regional peer learning activities.
UNCDF Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Facility	The Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Facility is a standard internationally recognised mechanism that helps local government authorities in developing and least developed countries access the climate finance, capacity building and technical support they need to respond and adapt to climate change. LoCAL serves as a mechanism to integrate climate change adaptation into local governments' planning and budgeting systems, increase awareness of and response to climate change at the local level, and increase the amount of finance available to local governments for climate change adaptation. Key areas of support: Participatory planning and mainstreaming, and implementation and oversight of adaptation measures and investments, capacity building through on-the-job learning, access to technical support and guidance for long-term institutional strengthening. Who is it for: Local government authorities in LDCs, SIDS and African States, as well as central ministries in charge of decentralisation, climate change, planning and finance. How to Access: Through engagement with UNCDF country offices or the LoCAL Facility Secretariat.	Ongoing	Local government authorities in LDCs and other developing countries, particularly those in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Priority is given to LDCs, SIDS and African nations.	Performance-based climate resilience grants (PBCRGs) combined with technical assistance and capacity-building support. Support also includes on-the-job learning, climate risk assessments, institutional strengthening, and private sector financial instruments including guarantees and loans for green economy SMEs.
UNDP/Italy Energy for Growth in Africa Initiative	The initiative supports partner countries in accelerating investments in clean energy to advance development priorities and inclusive energy transitions. This country-led and finance-driven platform helps to connect clean energy projects with capital to close the energy access gap. Key areas of support: Clean Energy Project Origination & Development, Technical Assistance & Project Enhancement, Investment Mobilization, Strategic Partnerships & Funding Access. Who is it for: African partner countries, domestic clean energy project developers, financial institutions & investors, and private Sector actors. How to Access: Through UNDP Country Offices.	Ongoing	African partner countries.	Technical, financial, and institutional support.
UNDP/G7 Adaptation Accelerator Hub	The Adaptation Accelerator Hub (AAH) supports countries in translating National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into concrete, investment-ready plans and bankable projects that respond to the world’s most pressing adaptation priorities. Instead of delivering standalone projects or replacing national institutions, the Hub strengthens existing national systems, aligns partners and finance, and accelerates the move from plans to implementation. Key areas of support: Strengthening national institutions and coordination mechanisms, Preparing pipelines of bankable adaptation projects, Providing targeted technical assistance (gap assessments, governance support, enabling tools). Who is it for: Developing countries, particularly those most vulnerable to climate change. How to Access: Works alongside the NAP Global Network, NDC Partnership, and multilateral development banks. Bilateral partnerships	Ongoing	Governments from climate-vulnerable developing countries, particularly LDCs and SIDS.	Technical expertise, knowledge mobilisation, capacity-building.

Translating national climate commitments into funded, implementable projects requires technical knowledge, the right tools, and access to the latest thinking on climate finance and investment. This page brings together a curated selection of resources to support developing country practitioners in building the skills, systems, and strategies needed to access and mobilise finance for NDC and NAP implementation. Resources are organised into five categories: capacity building, training and learning platforms; searchable databases and knowledge repositories; tools and frameworks; city and subnational finance; and other supporting resources. Recognising that subnational governments and city authorities play an increasingly important role in climate investment and project delivery, city and subnational finance is included as a dedicated category, reflecting the reality that climate action is often planned nationally but implemented locally. Each entry includes a brief description, who it is most relevant for, and what challenge it helps address, so that you can quickly identify what is most useful for your context.

Capacity Building, Training & Learning Platforms

Resources designed to build the skills, knowledge, and institutional capacity needed to plan, access, and manage climate finance, including online courses, training platforms, and structured learning programmes.

Title	Description	Recommended for	Organization
What unlocks climate finance in EMDEs?	This paper outlines how high-impact, demand-driven capacity building can play a critical role in mobilizing finance in support of the Paris Agreement, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and other global and national development objectives. It also maps the existing landscape of capacity building and proposes a series of recommendations for voluntary action for funders, providers, and end-users.	Climate finance providers, funders and end-users in developing countries	Global Capacity-Building Coalition (GCBC)
Global Capacity-Building Coalition (GCBC)	The GCBC platform aims to help financial institutions seize opportunities of the transition to clean and resilient economies. More specifically, it works to streamline access, improve availability and enhance the effectiveness of capacity-building and technical assistance, with a particular focus on emerging markets and developing economies.	Financial Institutions, funders and providers of capacity-building and technical assistance that are members of the Coalition	Global Capacity-Building Coalition (GCBC)
GEF Academy	The GEF Academy is a learning platform offering both online and in-person training designed to build the skills and knowledge of partners and stakeholders who work with the Global Environment Facility and implement GEF-funded projects delivering environmental outcomes. Available around the clock, the Academy provides a range of self-paced online courses, facilitated webinars, and in-person training events. Content draws on current GEF policies, procedures, and guidelines, and covers global expertise, technical knowledge, practical lessons learned, and best practices relevant to GEF investment activities.	Governments, National Implementing Entities (NIEs), Designated National Authorities (DNAs) in GEF recipient countries, and broader GEF partners ans stakeholders	Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Toolkit to enhance access to climate finance	The Toolkit provides a clear overview of major international climate funding opportunities and explains the procedures, policies, and requirements needed to access them. It also shares practical insights, best practices, and lessons learned from the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH). Its guidance spans six key areas: Climate change project development; Climate finance readiness; Accreditation support; Capacity development —to mobilise climate finance; Climate policy support; Shares good practices and lessons learned.	Ministries of Environment/Climate Change, National Designated Authorities in Commonwealth Member Countries	Commowealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH)
UNDP Green Bonds Training	A free, self‑paced online course that introduces participants to the green finance landscape, the green bond market, and the full lifecycle of issuing a green bond—including pre‑issuance requirements, issuance steps, and post‑issuance reporting. It aims to build awareness of how green bonds can help countries meet SDG and NDC targets and equips learners with practical knowledge on taxonomies, regulatory frameworks, and impact reporting.	Anyone interested in learning more about green bonds	UNDP
Integrated National Financing Framework Knowledge Platform	A knowledge platform supporting governments in developing and implementing Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs). It provides a structured, country-led approach to aligning public and private finance with national development priorities and the SDGs. It also offers technical guidance, e-learning courses, country case studies, and diagnostic tools organised around four building blocks: assessment, financing strategy, monitoring, and governance.	Governments, ministries, national planning and budgeting authorities, national climate finance units in developing countries	Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF)

Searchable Databases & Knowledge Repositories

Curated databases and digital platforms that bring together funding opportunities, tools, good practices, and guidance in one place, thereby enabling users to search, explore, and identify relevant resources for their specific needs.

Title	Description	Recommended for	Organization
Good Practice Database	This database provides a searchable repository of good practices and lessons learned from countries that have overcome obstacles and where climate action is being effectively designed and implemented. It offers support throughout every stage of planning and implementation, covering a wide range of sectors and themes, and addressing both adaptation and mitigation needs.	Ministries, national planning and budgeting authorities, national climate finance units in developing countries	NDC Partnership
The Climate Toolbox	The Climate Toolbox draws together tools, guidance, platforms, and advisory support from leading institutions in a searchable database to help countries plan and implement their NDCs. Support is provided based on the stage of the planning process and the type of activities involved.	Ministries, national planning and budgeting authorities, national climate finance units, National Implementing Entities (NIEs), Designated National Authorities (DNAs) in developing countries	NDC Partnership
The Climate Funds Explorer	The Climate Funds Explorer is a searchable database of open climate funding opportunities and related support for your climate-relevant activities. Specific resources are provided based on where funding is required, the purpose of the support, and the preferred financing options.	Ministries, national planning and budgeting authorities national climate finance units in developing countries	NDC Partnership
Project Preparation Support Database	The Project Preparation Support Database is a searchable database of international, regional, national, and sub-national Project Preparation Facilities (PPFs) focused on supporting the preparation of climate-aligned projects, as well as incubators and accelerators focused on supporting climate-aligned businesses.	Government agencies, project developers, donors and businesses in developing countries	NDC Partnership
Green Finance Platform	The Green Finance Platform (GFP) is a global network of organizations and experts that address major knowledge gaps in sustainable finance. It offers quick and easy access to the latest research, case studies, guidance, and tools to empower policy makers and advisors, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and banks, insurance, and investment firms to make evidence-based decisions about how to green their operations. Webinars, courses, and academic programmes are also featured on the platforms to facilitate ongoing learning and capacity building for green growth professionals.	Ministries of Finance, Ministries of Environment, financial institutions, development partners and private sector	Swiss Confederation, PAGE, German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety (BMUV), EU, GEF
International Development Finance Club Knowledge Library	The IDFC Knowledge Library is a resource centre gathering 165 operational and strategic publications, tools, guidance documents, and training materials produced by the Club's Working Groups, its partners, and the Climate Facility. It is a practical, freely accessible repository for anyone — but especially development bank staff and sustainable finance professionals — who needs evidence-based tools, methodologies, and research to support climate and development finance decision-making.	Public Development Banks, development partners, national climate finance units, climate & development finance professionals and researchers	International Development Finance Club (IDFC)

Tools & Frameworks

Methodologies, assessment tools, and structured frameworks designed to help governments, ministries, and practitioners analyse financing needs, select instruments, and translate climate priorities into actionable strategies.

Title	Description	Recommended for	Organization
The Capability Assessment Framework (CAF)	The CAF is an assessment tool that can be completed relatively fast and aims to provide a high-level assessment that can serve as a ‘conversation starter’ on how to further strengthen the MoF’s role in whole-of-government climate action.	Ministries of Finance in developing countries	Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA)
Climate Finance Instruments Toolkit	CPI’s Climate Finance Toolkit aims to help Ministries of Finance identify, compare, and select climate finance instruments that match their macroeconomic, risk and sectoral contexts. It supports countries in assessing how to unlock climate finance, while considering fiscal space and avoiding the deepening of debt vulnerability.	Ministries of Finance	Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)
Climate Adaptation Investment Framework	The Climate Adaptation Investment Framework has been developed to help governments unlock increased investment in adaptation by strengthening their domestic policies. It provides non-prescriptive guidance covering critical policy areas for climate adaptation, as well as useful questions, examples of good practice and links to relevant resources.	Line ministries in developing countries	OECD
Adaptation Finance Strategy Guideline	This guideline provides a practical, country-driven framework to translate adaptation priorities in countries’ National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into investable strategies and financial flows. The Guideline is structured around four phases: data collection and engagement, investment prioritization, mapping and matching financing needs and sources, and operational planning and coordination to formulate the guideline. The Guideline’s modular structure allows governments, development partners and the private sector to collaborate effectively to promote national, sub-national or sectoral interventions based on different capacities and contexts from both the demand for and supply of adaptation finance.	Governments, development partners and private sector in developing countries	UNDP
UNDP Investment and financial flows methodology	The UNDP Methodology for Assessing Investment and Financial Flows (I&FF) provides countries with a structured approach to identify the scale, timing, and sources of investments needed to implement climate mitigation and adaptation measures. It helps governments understand the magnitude of financial efforts required across key sectors, guiding long-term planning and sectoral strategies for addressing climate change.	Governments, ministries, national planning and budgeting authorities, national climate finance units in developing countries	UNDP
Climate Investment Planning and Mobilization Framework	An interactive online tool that guides countries through six stages of climate investment planning and finance mobilization — from mapping existing frameworks and identifying priorities to developing bankable projects and engaging financiers. Developed jointly by the NDC Partnership and the Green Climate Fund, it offers flexible entry points for countries at different stages, country examples, and thematic supplements covering areas such as adaptation and subnational investment.	Ministries, national planning and budgeting authorities in developing countries	NDC Partnership, GCF
Data-to-Deal (D2D) Framework	A seven-component open-access framework that guides countries from climate data and modelling through to securing investment. Components cover politics, capacity, vision, modelling, stakeholder engagement, policy, and finance, providing a end-to-end pathway from national climate planning to bankable project development. It addresses the gap between national climate ambitions and investment-ready projects, helping countries structure their climate transition plans in a way that attracts finance from MDBs, IFIs, and the private sector. Applied across multiple countries in the Global South, it has supported over USD 11 billion in climate finance secured.	National planning authorities, Ministries of Finance, climate finance units, and project developers	Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) / Loughborough University

City & Subnational Finance

Resources specifically tailored to urban and subnational actors, providing practical guidance on accessing finance, developing business cases, and learning from peer city experiences to fund local climate action.

Title	Description	Recommended for	Organization
City Academy on Finance and Equity workbook	This resource enables city officials in the Global South to independently explore finance and equity & inclusion considerations for preparing urban infrastructure projects.	City officials in developing countries	C40 Cities Finance Facility
How to develop a business case: a guide from Durban	This guide provides an account of the city of Durban’s approach to developing its business case. Durban’s example provides a scalable and replicable model for how cities across the world can manage and maintain their waterways while maximising socio-economic benefits. Durban’s business case development process can be adapted for specific local conditions and contexts and replicated across cities implementing similar climate projects.	City officials in developing countries	C40 Cities Finance Facility
Banking on a Just and Green Recovery	This report provides nine diverse case studies of cities which are leading the way, with the aim of sharing actionable lessons for city officials and other stakeholders about how to access finance.	City officials in developing countries	C40 Cities Finance Facility

Other supporting resources

A collection of analytical reports, inventories, and reference materials that, while not explicitly capacity-building in nature, offer valuable evidence, context, and insight to support Parties in understanding the climate finance landscape, identifying instruments, and informing decision-making.

Title	Description	Recommended for	Organization
Inventory of Innovative Financial Instruments for Climate Change Adaptation	This inventory provides information on a range of innovative financial instruments that have been used, or potentially could be used, to finance the implementation of climate change adaptation measures, including the national priorities identified in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It includes mature instruments – instruments that have been used for many years for other purposes and that could be adjusted to finance climate change adaptation; emerging instruments – newer instruments that may or may not have been developed specifically to finance climate adaptation; and pilot instruments – instruments that are currently being developed to finance climate adaptation and that may be applied in the near future.	Governments, project developers, financiers in developing countries	NAP Global Network
NAP pipeline initiative	This compilation presents a series of project ideas intended for further development into concept notes and proposals to be submitted by Least Developed Countries (LDCs) for funding consideration. The project profiles have been developed with the support of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group and relevant organizations, as part of the NAP implementation pipeline development initiative. The compilation is directed at stakeholders who are either in a position to assist LDCs in advancing these ideas into fully developed project proposals, or who can offer funding to support the implementation of the identified measures. This is a living document and will be updated on an ongoing basis as new project ideas are developed.	Technical partners, development agencies, climate finance providers and donors in LDCs	LDC-LEG
IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards Kwoledge Hub	This knowledge hub provides guidance to preparers of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, with videos explainers to help you understand and apply the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.	Financial institutions, businesses	International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Finance for National Adaptation Plan Processes What can we learn from countries’ national adaptation plans?	This review of 59 multi-sector NAP documents sheds light on how countries are addressing adaptation finance issues. The report also highlights good practices and identifies areas for improvement to better support countries in identifying, prioritizing, and mobilizing adaptation finance.	Ministries and NAP teams in developing countries	NAP Global Network

Learning from the experiences of others is one of the most effective forms of capacity-building. This page brings together good practices from developing countries that have made progress in accessing climate finance, designing bankable projects, and advancing NDC and NAP implementation. The examples were surfaced through the events and activities held during the 2025–2026 PCCB focus area, reflecting real approaches that practitioners have applied in their own national contexts. They are presented here to inspire, inform, and support others facing similar challenges.

Disclaimer: The table highlights a range of approaches that developing countries have used to address challenges in accessing climate finance and implementing NDCs and NAPs. It is intended as a practical reference, not an exhaustive or prescriptive list. Context matters, and what has worked in one country may need to be adapted to apply in other national circumstances.

Approach	Description	Country	Region	Support organisation
Establishing an embedded Climate Finance Unit within the Ministry of Finance	Rather than a time-limited project, the climate finance unit creates a permanent in-house institutional mechanism that embeds climate into core planning and budgeting processes. Operating across both public and private sectors, it builds capacity to develop bankable projects and mobilise climate finance through targeted interventions focused on resource accessibility, strategic allocation, collaboration, and accountability.	Uganda	African States; LDC	GGGI
Developing an Inclusive Green Finance Policy and establishing an embedded Green Finance Centre	A participatory policy development process, involving technical working groups, desktop research, and stakeholder consultations, led to the creation of a national green finance framework. An embedded Green Finance Centre was established within government to implement the policy roadmap on a long-term basis, working directly with banks and financial institutions to develop green loan products and a Green Refinancing Facility.	Papua New Guinea	Asia-Pacific; SIDS	GGGI
Establishing a national Climate Finance Broker Facility to connect NDC-aligned projects with funding sources	Colombia's National Planning Department created an institutional mechanism operating across three pillars namely, identifying viable project portfolios, mapping funding sources, and strengthening project developers' capacity through incubators and accelerators. A standardised Project Checklist streamlines matchmaking between project developers and investors, enhancing investor confidence and project readiness.	Columbia	Latin America and the Caribbean	NDC Partnership
Establishing a whole-of-government climate finance network integrating climate-responsive budgeting, gender mainstreaming, and access to innovative financing instruments at national and subnational levels	UNDP's Climate Finance Network in Indonesia works with the Ministry of Finance, technical ministries, regulators, and local governments to mobilise, manage, and evaluate climate finance. A key innovation is the introduction of Climate Budget Tagging, that is a system that tracks and identifies climate-related spending across government budgets, and has been implemented across seven ministries and piloted in two provinces, identifying USD 11.8 billion in green-aligned project values between 2022 and 2025. The programme also supported Green Sukuk and Blue Bond issuances, mobilising USD 5.8 billion and USD 333 million respectively, while ensuring gender mainstreaming is embedded throughout climate budgeting processes. Capacity building has reached over 580 national and 630 subnational officials, with South-South exchange activities engaging 15 countries.	Indonesia	Asia-Pacific	UNDP
Issuing a Sovereign Sustainability-Linked Bond with performance targets tied directly to NDC commitments	Uruguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance linked its sovereign bond financing strategy to two climate KPIs including, greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction and maintenance of native forest area, with targets drawn directly from its NDC. An inter-ministerial governance structure ensures accountability, with annual reporting and external verification building investor confidence.	Uruguay	Latin America and the Caribbean	UNDP
Embedding climate risk into the national regulatory framework through a central bank-led climate finance partnership	The Central Bank of Kenya and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched a technical assistance initiative to strengthen engagement by Kenyan financial institutions in financing climate-related investment. The programme embeds climate risk into the Kenyan regulatory framework, develops a green finance taxonomy aligned with Paris Agreement goals, and builds capacity across commercial banks to mobilise finance for a net zero economy. It addresses key barriers, including lack of long-term funding, perceived risks, and limited experience in climate finance, and serves as a replicable model for East Africa for how central banks can lead the greening of national financial systems	Kenya	African States	EIB / IKI Greening Financial Systems Programme / NDC Partnership
Partnering a national commercial bank with an international development finance institution to unlock climate finance for agriculture	The EIB and Bank of Kigali signed a EUR 100 million sustainable agriculture financing initiative to help farmers and agricultural businesses across Rwanda withstand the impacts of climate change. The initiative tackles long-standing credit constraints by facilitating access to dedicated long-term loans for smallholders and climate-vulnerable enterprises. Alongside the financing agreement, the EIB is providing technical assistance to strengthen Bank of Kigali's climate risk management capacity and its ability to develop and finance green projects, as part of a broader effort to green Rwanda's financial system.	Rwanda	African States	EIB / IKI Greening Financial Systems Programme