Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) with the support of the Government of Fiji’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, is conducting a Climate Finance Write-shop training from the 5th to the 7th of March, 2024, at Novotel in Suva, Fiji. This initiative is further strengthened by partnerships with the Pacific Community (SPC), Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), GIS project implemented by the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The primary objective of this training is to enhance climate finance expertise in the Pacific region.

The participation of key stakeholders from the Governments of Fiji, Tuvalu, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia underscores the collaborative and inclusive nature of the Climate Finance Write-shop. These nations, situated in the Pacific region, are actively contributing to and benefiting from this specialized training.

The involvement of these government representatives reflect a collective commitment to enhance climate finance capabilities within their respective nations. By actively engaging in this write-shop, representatives from these Pacific nations are not only seizing the opportunity to deepen their understanding of international climate finance mechanisms but are also demonstrating a proactive approach in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities associated with climate change in their respective countries.

This write-shop is designed with specific learning objectives, aiming to empower participants in various aspects of climate finance. These include:

1. To gain an understanding of the landscape of international climate finance mechanisms and process of accreditation;
2. To understand the elements of bankable investment proposals for climate finance including the logic of environmental and social safeguards;
3. To understand the application of Earth Observation and Geospatial Data in proposal development;
4. To develop project ideas and develop a roadmap to take forward the project Ideas to full proposals.

With active participation from key stakeholders, this training is poised to make a significant impact in strengthening climate finance skills, also reflecting a shared vision for a sustainable and resilient future in the Pacific region. The insights gained and strategies developed during the write-shop are expected to have a lasting impact, equipping participants with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of climate finance and contribute effectively to global efforts in addressing climate change.