In 2018, The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) celebrated its 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion the CIF@10 campaign was launched to honor the achievements and lessons learned from the first ten years. CIF reflects on its journey by sharing stories by those who have benefited from climate finance.The yearlong campaign highlighted that a shift towards a lower-carbon world is not only possible but already underway through the lens of select CIF-supported projects worldwide.
The Climate Investment Funds shows the impact of its programmatic approach to projects and climate finance over the past 10 years.
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the Climate Investment Funds reflects on its journey by sharing stories by those who have benefited from climate finance.
Ghana's cocoa production contributes to its high rate of deforestation. But new methods are helping farmers grow cocoa sustainably. The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), through its Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) and with help from the World Bank, is funding Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Barotse Sub-Basin, a US$36 million project designed to enhance capacity building and improve institutional structures.
The Noor Ouarzazate Concentrated Solar Plant in Morocco is the largest solar complex in the world. Located in the southern city of Ouarzazate, the more-than-6,000-acre facility is a stunning display of Morocco’s renewable energy ambitions.
Large scale biogas production is helping Nepal address the inconsistent access to electricity. With the Biogas Extended Program, CIF is investing $7.9 million in cooperation with the World Bank, through CIF’s Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program in Low Income Countries (SREP).
India is turning to rooftops to provide energy to people in its cities. India's drive for clean energy is forging ahead with the support of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF). Through its Clean Technology Fund, CIF is helping to kick-start the solar rooftop market. In partnership with the World Bank, CIF is investing 125 million in the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Program.
Better access to data and weather services is helping the people of Jamaica better prepare for weather events. With support from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the World Bank under the Improving Climate Data and Information Management Project, Jamaica is working to improve capacity for weather and water monitoring and data collection so that decisionmakers can improve preparedness and obtain accurate information in times of crisis.
In Jamaica, the White River Sanctuary is mobilizing the community to restore coral life and provide sustainable habits for fish.
The Farmer’s House—known in French as la Maison du Paysan—is a community center managed by the community for the community. Serving an area spanning 80 square kilometers, the Maison helps train men, women, and children to adopt climate-smart trades and practices, diversify their livelihoods, sell their wares on the local market, and access vital resources for confronting climate change.
Running entirely on renewable energy, solar-powered drip irrigation technology slowly channels water to the base of a plant—as the name suggests, drip by drip—as a way of reducing water waste. Solar-powered drip irrigation systems are up to 95% more efficient than traditional irrigation methods, and estimated to improve crop yields by as much as 40%.
In Colombia, the first fleet of hybrid buses was introduced, reducing air pollution and improving the health of Colombians.
Mozambique is highly vulnerable to floods, droughts and coastal cyclones. But with improved seeds and farming techniques, Mozambicans are building resilient livelihoods.
In Mozambique, climate proofed roads and better infrastructure are improving resilience.
Cerro Pabellon is South America's first geothermal power plant and the world's highest geothermal power plant.
In Ollagüe, Chile, residents used to only have access to electricity for a few hours a day. But since solar panels have been installed, access has increased to 24/7 and small businesses can now operate.
In Melipilla, Chile, street lights improved through the use of LED lighting, making the city more energy efficient.
In Zambia, climate change is taking a toll on farmers. But by diversifying livelihoods, the CIF and World Bank are building resilience.
South Africa is facing serious energy constraints and has turned to the sun to help produce clean energy.