What are you looking for?

New scoping paper: Defining Adaptation – and Distinguishing It From Other Development Investments

Workers in a tree nursery

Photo © GIZ / Martin Egbert

This scoping paper by IISD unpacks the latest debates and approaches to defining adaptation and distinguishing it from other development investments. It builds on an in-depth literature review of the ongoing dialogue regarding the distinction between adaptation and development, extensive desk-based research of publicly available frameworks and policies of international adaptation funds and bilateral donors, and interviews with representatives from the Adaptation Fund (AF), the Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It identifies common trends and good practices while also presenting any unanswered or lingering questions.

Finally, the paper concludes with recommendations to providers of support to adaptation, such as Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservations, and Nuclear Safety (BMU), in developing a strategic approach to funding adaptation action in developing countries.

Access the scoping paper here.

Recent News

Group photo for the Climate Economy Modelling-Report in Mongolia

Climate Economy Model Successfully Launched in Mongolia

Integrating economic analysis with climate adaptation is critical for sustainable development. We’re proud to announce the completion of Mongolia’s Climate Economy Model, implemented by GIZ with the Ministry of Economy and Development, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Central Bank, and other institutions. 

Read More »