Somalia advances climate finance readiness following GCF Accreditation Training in Nairobi
Date: 2026-04-12
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
A
three-day Green Climate Fund (GCF) Direct Access Accreditation Training
Programme aimed at strengthening Somalia’s institutional capacity to access
climate finance has concluded in Nairobi, Kenya.
The
training, held under the leadership of Somalia’s National Climate Fund (NCF)
Office with support from the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa, brought
together key government institutions and stakeholders to enhance readiness for
GCF Direct Access Accreditation.
Participants engaged in detailed sessions covering fiduciary standards, environmental and social safeguards, gender requirements, accreditation pathways, and institutional systems. The programme also focused on practical steps required to meet accreditation criteria and improve institutional preparedness.
A
key outcome of the training was progress made by Somalia’s Ministry of Finance
and the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB), alongside other
potential national entities, in advancing their readiness. These institutions
developed action plans and roadmaps aimed at meeting the requirements for
direct access to climate finance.
The
training is seen as a significant milestone in strengthening Somalia’s climate
finance architecture, with an emphasis on enabling national institutions to
directly access and manage funds to support priority climate initiatives.
Organisers
noted that the programme reinforces the role of local institutions in driving
climate action and aligns with broader efforts to enhance national ownership of
climate finance mechanisms.
The
initiative is expected to contribute to Somalia’s long-term capacity to
mobilise and effectively deploy climate finance, supporting resilience-building
and sustainable development efforts across the country.
