International Development Grant

Canada-African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF)

Project Number: CA-3-P006570001

Status: Operational

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

Africa 100%

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:

Energy generation renewable sources - multiple technologies 20%
Solar energy 20%
Wind energy 20%
Geothermal energy 20%
Biofuel-fired power plants 20%

Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Reimbursable grant

Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 2 Environmental sustainability (cross-cutting)
Level 2 Climate change mitigation
Level 1 Climate Change Adaptation
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 $122,900,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-P006570001