Designed for financiers, policymakers, local impact brokers, and national and subnational governments in Cameroon, this tool clarifies adaptation funding flows and gaps and facilitates inclusive local adaptation by increasing transparency and knowledge on these funding flows.
Check out this short explainer video and overview document for more information on how to use this tool and to understand how it was developed.
This tool was developed as part of the BRIDGE project, supported by the Step Change initiative, and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, or of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada.
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This is a participatory database providing a snapshot of the adaptation funding landscape in Cameroon. We invite you to contact us with any additions or adjustments.
Type of support: Project funding
Funding approach: Programmatic, project-based, procurement
Type of funding: Grants, in-kind contributions
Budget for adaptation: Sum of listed programmes budget: USD 49,406,000 (concessional loans: USD 44,718,000, grants: USD 178,000, in-kind (government): USD 4,510,000)
Resources referring to criteria & priorities:
Timeline: Unknown
Budget: USD 5,000,000 – 15,000,000
Programme brief:
The Climate Action Window (CAW) 2023 Adaptation Sub-Window by the African Development Fund (ADF) is a climate resilience initiative aimed at Africa’s most climate-vulnerable regions. Launched with a funding pool of $258 million during COP28, the window supports projects that enhance resilience in sectors like agriculture, water management, renewable energy, and infrastructure, primarily in 37 eligible low-income African countries. Projects receive grants ranging from $3 to $5 million, with a focus on adaptation co-financing, technical assistance, and mitigation. Applications for this funding round close in February 2024, with future calls dependent on additional contributions toward a $4 billion target by 2025.
Timeline: Aug 2014 – Aug 2018
Budget: Total Project Cost: USD 160,312,000
Co-financing: USD 156,280,000
GEF – grant: USD 4,032,000
AFD – soft loan: USD 109,000,000
AfDB – soft loan: USD 31,780,000
Yaounde City Council – in kind: USD 15,500,000
Programme brief:
This programme aims at enhancing the resilience of poor communities to urban flooding in Yaoundé, by:
– Strengthening institutional capacity to improve long term urban resilience to flood risk
– Improving the readiness and adaptive capacity of the local communities
– Implementing climate resilient interventions for flood control
Timeline: Apr 2019 – Dec 2024
Budget: USD 6,569,000 (concessional loan: USD 6,162,000, grant: USD 178,000, in-kind: USD 226,000)
Programme brief:
The Project for Studies and Preparation of a Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Programme aims to improve access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities in rural areas of Cameroon. This initiative will conduct feasibility studies and prepare the groundwork for a comprehensive rural water supply and sanitation programme. The project will focus on enhancing community participation and local governance to ensure sustainable management of water resources. By addressing the urgent need for reliable water supply and sanitation services, the project seeks to improve public health and overall quality of life in rural communities.
Timeline: Sep 2022 – Dec 2026
Budget: USD 42,840,000 (concessional loan: USD 38,556,000, in-kind: USD 4,284,000)
Programme brief:
The Yaoundé City Sustainable Enhanced Drainage and Sanitation Project (PCADY) aims to improve urban drainage systems and sanitation services in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the project focuses on reducing flooding risks, enhancing public health, and promoting sustainable urban development. Key components include upgrading drainage infrastructure, implementing sustainable practices, and increasing community awareness on hygiene and sanitation. By addressing these critical issues, PCADY seeks to create a more resilient urban environment for the city’s residents, particularly the most vulnerable populations.
This tool is designed to be a practical, user-friendly resource, enhancing the visibility of adaptation finance flows in Cameroon. It maps current and near-term local adaptation programmes and projects in Cameroon, as of end-2024, using publicly-accessible data.
This first iteration maps international public funding, laying the foundation for future layers and broader replication.
The tool follows a participatory and iterative approach. Built as a living resource, this tool will be updated over time and enriched with additional contributions. We invite collaborators to provide feedback and suggest adjustments and additions to the data.
