At COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) will join governments, development partners and financial institutions to advance climate finance that reaches the local level. Through discussions on locally led adaptation, catalytic investment, disaster risk financing and resilient infrastructure, UNCDF will highlight approaches to mobilizing public and private capital for climate action in least developed countries, small island developing states and other underserved markets.
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Nov
10
Tue
Unlocking adaptation finance for mountain regions: from climate commitments to investment and action
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM UTC+1
Side Event Room 7 – HASANKEYF
Held within the framework of the Mountain Partnership, this official COP31 side event will explore ways to advance adaptation finance for mountain regions. Discussions will focus on strengthening the integration of mountain priorities into climate planning and reporting processes, while identifying pathways to mobilize investment and support for adaptation action.
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Nov
11
Wed
Innovative and private sector finance for adaptation and DRR in mountain and coastal Regions
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A new funding model for investing in adaptation and DRR, launched at COP31, offers a fresh take on unlocking private sector capital and driving resources to communities for locally led adaptation, using a standard and proven delivery mechanism. LoCAL+ is the next generation tool for financing adaptation in LDCs, SIDS and fragile countries, developed and honed over decades by UN Capital Development Fund. Public and private sectors come together with country partners in this forward-looking event.
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Nov
12
Thu
From risk to resilience: cooperatives, insurance and climate finance for sustainable agrifood systems
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM UTC+1
Food & Agriculture Pavilion
Climate change is increasing risks to agricultural production, farmers' livelihoods and food security. This joint event will explore how cooperatives, insurers, subnational governments and development finance institutions can combine climate finance, insurance and multilevel governance to reduce risks, strengthen adaptation and build more resilient food systems.
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Nov
12
Thu
Trade, de-risking investment & partnerships for green industrialization & adaptation at scale
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTC+1
Side Event Room 9 – SAFRANBOLU
This official COP31 side event will explore the role of trade, investment de-risking and partnerships in advancing green industrialization and climate adaptation at scale, with a focus on mobilizing investment and strengthening public-private collaboration.
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Nov
12
Thu
Official launch LoCAL+
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
UNCDF, together with LoCAL participating countries and donors, will convene the official launch of LoCAL+, marking a new chapter in locally led adaptation finance.
Nov
16
Mon
Investment in health starts at the local level, and requires new private sector partnerships
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC+1
Health Pavilion
This event will bring together UNCDF and government partners to discuss investment in health at the local level and the role of new private sector partnerships in supporting local health priorities.
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Nov
18
Wed
Beyond the missing middle: Structuring and bankable private adaptation pipeline
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM UTC+1
