Climate Action and Resilience
Climate Action & Resilience
Strengthening climate resilience and environmental sustainability across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) supports its 79 Member States in addressing the climate emergency through coordinated policy action, access to climate finance, technical assistance, and climate diplomacy.
As a core pillar of the PACTE Initiative (2025–2030), Climate Action & Resilience advances adaptation, mitigation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development pathways aligned with the Paris Agreement, the Samoa Agreement, and the 2030 Agenda.
A PACTE Pillar for Climate Resilience
Under Pillar III of the PACTE Initiative, OACPS Climate Action & Resilience focuses on:
- Supporting national adaptation and mitigation strategies
- Facilitating access to international climate finance
- Strengthening South–South cooperation and peer learning
- Mainstreaming climate considerations across trade, governance, and development actions
Climate resilience is treated as a cross-cutting enabler that reinforces economic transformation, democratic governance, and institutional capacity.
Explore by Theme
Climate Adaptation & Resilience
- National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
- Climate risk management
- Disaster preparedness and early warning systems
- Community-based and ecosystem-based adaptation
Climate Finance & Investment
- Green Climate Fund (GCF)
- Adaptation Fund
- Climate Finance Accelerator Programme
- Bankable project development support
Mitigation & Green Transitions
- Renewable energy
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Low-carbon development pathways
- Sustainable value chains
Biodiversity & Environmental Sustainability
- Ecosystem protection
- Oceans and coastal resilience (SIDS focus)
- Nature-based solutions
Climate Diplomacy & Advocacy
- Coordinated OACPS positions at COPs
- Climate justice and Loss & Damage
- Advocacy for SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs
Explore by Region
Africa
- Climate resilience for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Drought, desertification and food security
- Renewable energy transitions
Caribbean
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
- Hurricane resilience and disaster recovery
- Blue economy and coastal protection
Pacific
- Sea-level rise and existential climate risks
- Climate migration and displacement
- Nature-based and indigenous solutions
Flagship Climate Programmes
Flagship Climate Programmes implemented under the former ECA Department support OACPS Member States in strengthening climate resilience and adaptation, improving access to climate finance, promoting knowledge sharing and peer learning, and advancing coordinated climate diplomacy and global advocacy. The programmes are designed to deliver practical, scalable solutions that address climate risks while promoting sustainable development across Member States.
Climate Resilience & Adaptation Support Programme (CRASP)
Supporting Member States to design, update, and implement:
- National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
- Climate risk strategies
- Resilience-building projects
Climate Finance Access & Readiness
- GCF and Adaptation Fund readiness support
- Development of bankable climate project pipelines
- Monitoring of climate finance commitments
Climate Knowledge & Peer Learning Platform
South–South exchange among climate authorities
Best practices in:
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Early warning systems
- Renewable energy deployment
Climate Diplomacy & Global Advocacy
Coordinated OACPS participation in:
- UNFCCC COPs
- Global climate negotiations
Advocacy for:
- Loss & Damage mechanisms
- Climate justice for vulnerable states
Affiliated & Partner Programmes
Our Partners & Networks
- Regional climate institutions
- UN agencies and multilateral climate funds
- Development banks and technical partners
- Civil society and research institutions
These partnerships enhance technical delivery, funding access, and global visibility for OACPS Member States.
Impact & Expected Results
By 2030, the Climate Action & Resilience pillar aims to achieve:
• Improved national climate planning and implementation
• Increased climate finance mobilisation for OACPS countries
• Stronger regional and South–South cooperation
• Enhanced global advocacy for vulnerable states
• Systematic mainstreaming of climate action across OACPS programmes
Governance & Institutional Linkages
Climate Action & Resilience is implemented in coordination with:
- Council of Ministers
- Member State climate authorities
- PACTE Steering and Coordination mechanisms
It is supported by OACPS digital transformation efforts, including:
- Programme monitoring systems
- Knowledge-sharing platforms
- Data-driven reporting and accountability tools
Working Together for a Climate-Resilient Future
Climate change is a defining challenge for OACPS Member States. Through PACTE, the OACPS is committed to delivering coordinated, impactful, and inclusive climate action.
