United Nations Capital Development Fund

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Mission

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) offers a unique combination of investment capital, capacity building and technical advisory services to promote microfinance and local development in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The organization has no registered commitments.

The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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Hazards

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News

19 September 2023

Pacific’s first anticipatory action pilot insurance scheme to provide Fijian farming groups with funds to better prepare for cyclones

The UN Capital Development Fund, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and Sun Insurance Company Limited are launching a new insurance product to help Fijian farmers prepare for cyclones, reduce loss of lives and damage to crops and livestock.

News

25 May 2023

In wake of Cyclone Freddy, locally led climate action saves lives in Mozambique

One month after Cyclone Freddy made landfall for a second time in Mozambique, creating severe disruption to critical services and destroying hard-won development gains, locally led climate action is delivering encouraging results.

Meetings and conferences

Online

22 June 2021 - 24 June 2021

UN Women & UNCDF: Invitation to a market dialogue - Digital solutions for rural women’s resilience to disasters (d4rwrd)

UN Women, in partnership with the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and with financial support from Innovation Norway, is implementing a Humanitarian Innovation Programme that aims at tackling the challenge of enhancing the Resilience to Disaste

Meetings and conferences

Online

22 June 2021 - 24 June 2021

Digital Solutions for Rural Women's Resilience to Disasters

UN Women, in partnership with UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and with financial support from Innovation Norway, is implementing a Humanitarian Innovation Programme that aims at tackling the challenge of enhancing the Resilience to Disasters o

News

18 May 2021

‘It’s A Game Changer’: Partners await launch of Pacific Region’s first-ever parametric insurance scheme

To address the challenge of cyclones and floods, the United Nations Capital Development Fund launched the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP).

Publication

12 March 2021

Global compendium of practices on local economic and financial recovery: Building urban economic resilience during and after COVID-19

The project focuses on strengthening the capacities of local governments globally—starting with 16 partner cities— to design, implement, and monitor sustainable, resilient, and inclusive COVID-19 economic responses, recovery, and rebuilding plans.

Publication

27 November 2020

Economic impacts of natural hazards on vulnerable populations in Tonga

This document aims to capture the impact and vulnerabilities of different groups and sectors, including agriculture and fisheries, tourism, housing and settlements, low-income and informal workers, women, and youth to natural hazards in Tonga.

Training event

Online

10 November 2020 - 12 November 2020

Local government financing for resilience

Date and Time 10 - 12 November 2020 7-8:30 AM New York City, Panama | 12-1:30 PM London | 1-2:30 PM Geneva, Cairo | 2-3:30 PM Johannesburg | 9-10:30 PM Incheon