Global EbA Fund Highlights Catalytic Grants for Sustained Ecosystem-based Climate Action at COP31
At UNFCCC COP31, the Global EbA Fund is bringing together partners from its global portfolio to demonstrate how catalytic grants can bridge the gap between local implementation and broader climate and biodiversity ambitions. The event, titled 'Bridging Finance and Implementation: From Catalytic Grants to Sustained Ecosystem-based Climate Action,' will showcase field-tested lessons on advancing Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) across diverse landscapes, including marine, coastal, agricultural, forest, and urban areas. The discussions will focus on strengthening community ownership, gender responsiveness, integrating EbA into policy and planning, and mobilizing sustainable finance for climate-resilient development. The fund emphasizes that while initial grant funding helps communities develop and test innovative EbA approaches, sustaining and scaling these solutions requires stronger institutions, enabling policies, long-term partnerships, and sustainable financing beyond individual project cycles.
