UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji’s Post

Women leaders of local organizations in #SolomonIslands, #Fiji and #Samoa outline the barriers community and faith-based organizations face accessing #ClimateFinance.    Dr Kristina Fidali, Ofusina Toamua, and Sereima Lomaloma co-authored research: 'Can civil society organizations and faith- based organizations in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands access climate finance?' Locally led research can support knowledge and awareness for international negotiations and better understanding local challenges. During #COP28, women emphasised the need for finance that communities can access to support localised climate solutions for #RiskInformed #ClimateResilient communities.    Five key barriers to accessing #ClimateFinance: 1. Information platforms used are not accessible by vulnerable communities. 2. Strong concerns and frustrations over complex donor processes and requirements that disadvantage CSO/FBOs. 3. Low capacity on grant writing and management for CBOs/FBOs. 4. Donors do not recognize role of CBOs/FBOs in development. 5. Weak relationship with National Government and donors. Two organizations involved in this research, the Coalition of Youth for Environmental Sustainability in Solomon Islands and House of Sarah, Fiji are recipients of the UNDP Governance for Resilient Development in the Pacific, Small Grants Initiative supported by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Sida, KOICA and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The research was funded by ACIAR. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47XrLA3