The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has just approved the first-ever single-country project in Togo within the GCF portfolio. This milestone project, valued at USD 27 million, will enhance the country’s preparedness for climate change and disaster risks by establishing a fit-for-purpose Climate Information and Early Warning System (CIEWS).
By focusing on people-centered climate information services, impact-based multi-hazard early warning systems, and investments in disaster risk reduction and early action mechanisms, this initiative will directly and indirectly benefit 9.3 million people across Togo.
Aligned with key international frameworks—including the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, WMO’s Global Framework for Climate Services, and the UN’s Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) initiative—this project is a major step forward in strengthening climate resilience in the region.
The project was developed under the “GCF-SAP CREWS Scaling Up Framework for Early Warning”, reinforcing global efforts to enhance early warning capabilities worldwide. Looking ahead, we expect to see more projects approved under the scaling-up framework by GCF and CREWS initiative, further expanding access to life-saving climate information and early warning systems worldwide.
Congratulations to everyone involved in making this project a reality! Together, we are advancing climate resilience and safeguarding communities in Togo against future climate threats.
Partners: World Meteorological Organization, Green Climate Fund (GCF), and GCF Accredited Entity: Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement (Boad)