International Development Grant
Canada-African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF)
Project Number: CA-3-P006570001
Status: Operational
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $122,900,000.00
Start Date: March 30, 2021
End Date: March 31, 2046
Duration: 25.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to catalyze public and private sector investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation across Africa while promoting gender-responsive sustainable economic development. The Canada-African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF) seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by scaling up renewable energy supporting energy efficient projects and developing green infrastructure and sustainable cities (e.g. waste management urban transport green infrastructure and digital solutions). Additionally the CACF intends to support climate change adaptation and build climate resilience.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) reduced greenhouse gas emissions; (2) enhanced resilience of local communities in Africa to cope with climate change; and (3) enhanced participation by women in climate mitigation and adaptation-relevant sector or activities.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
African Development Bank Group
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Reimbursable grant
Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated