Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Finance Architecture

• Overview of international climate finance landscape.

• Key sources: GCF, Adaptation Fund, GEF, bilateral donors.

• Case Study: Evolution of global climate funds.

Module 2: Green Climate Fund (GCF) Access Modalities

• GCF structure, governance, and funding windows.

• Direct access entities vs. accredited entities.

• Practical Exercise: Mapping GCF access pathways.

Module 3: Adaptation Fund (AF) Access Modalities

• Eligibility and governance structure.

• National Implementing Entities (NIEs).

• Case Study: AF-funded projects in developing countries.

Module 4: Project Identification & Prioritization

• Aligning proposals with national climate strategies (NDCs, NAPs).

• Stakeholder mapping and needs assessment.

• Workshop: Identifying potential climate projects.

Module 5: Developing Theory of Change & Logical Frameworks

• Defining outcomes, outputs, and indicators.

• Linking project activities to climate resilience and mitigation impacts.

• Simulation: Building a logframe for an adaptation project.

Module 6: Proposal Development – Technical Components

• Baseline studies, risk analysis, and cost-benefit assessment.

• Financial structuring and co-financing requirements.

• Practical Exercise: Drafting the technical section of a proposal.

Module 7: Cross-Cutting Issues in Climate Proposals

• Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI).

• Environmental and social safeguards.

• Case Study: Mainstreaming safeguards in GCF proposals.

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Frameworks

• GCF and AF reporting requirements.

• Designing measurable indicators.

• Workshop: Building an M&E plan for a climate project.

Module 9: Stakeholder Engagement & Proposal Review

• Participatory approaches in proposal design.

• Peer review and compliance with fund requirements.

• Simulation: Reviewing and refining a draft proposal.

Module 10: Capstone Project – Developing a Fundable Proposal

• End-to-end proposal development for either GCF or AF.

• Integration of logframes, safeguards, and financing plan.

• Final Presentations: Participants pitch their proposals to a mock panel.