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First annual report of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (2019-2020)

The African continent is disproportionately affected by climate change, while struggling to overcome multiple other development challenges.
Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Pilot Phase Strategic Plan 2020 –2023

The ABM Pilot Phase was launched in March 2019 by the African Development Bank with the aim of demonstrating the approach at a modest scale, showcasing results from pilot activities.
Report of the 8th meeting of the interim ABM Executive Committee 2021

The eighth meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) was conducted remotely. The ABM EC Co-Chair, Mr. Luc Gnacadja, opened and presided the meeting.
Guidelines on the ABM activity cycle 2021

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide ABM activity participants with comprehensive guidance on the steps to take for obtaining certified adaptation benefits.
Report of the 7th meeting of the interim ABM Executive Committee 2020

The seventh meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) was conducted remotely. The ABM EC Co-Chairs, Ms. Fatima Zahra Taibi and Mr. Luc Gnacadja, opened and presided the meeting.
Terms of Reference for an ABM Methodology Panel 2020

Terms of Reference for an interim Methodology Panel to support the work of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee.
Report of the 6th meeting of the interim adaptation benefits mechanism executive committee ABM

The sixth meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) was conducted remotely. The ABM EC Co-Chairs, Ms. Fatima Zahra Taibi and Mr. Luc Gnacadja, opened and presided the meeting.
Procedure ABM methodology ABM 2020

Procedure for approval of a new, revision of an existing, or request for clarification concerning an Adaptation Benefit Mechanism Methodology or a Methodological Tool.
Guidelines on ABM methodologies ABM 2020

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide Adaptation Benefits Mechanism (ABM) activity participants with comprehensive guidance for the preparation of an ABM Baseline and Monitoring Methodology (ABM methodology).
Report of the fifth meeting of the ABM executive committee ABM 2020

The fifth meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) was conducted remotely. The ABM EC Co-Chairs, Ms. Fatima Zahra Taibi and Mr. Luc Gnacadja, opened and presided the meeting.
Compilation of comments on the ABM methodology guidelines ABM 2020

Compilation of public comments on the draft Guidelines on the development of an Adaptation Benefits Mechanism methodology.
Draft guidelines on ABM methodologies ABM

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide ABM activity participants with comprehensive guidance for the preparation of an ABM Baseline and Monitoring Methodology (ABM methodology).
Annotated agenda for the third meeting of the ABM

The third meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) will be conducted remotely. The meeting will be opened and presided by the ABM EC Co-Chairs, Ms. Fatima Zahra Taibi and Mr. Luc Gnacadja.
Report of the third meeting of the ABM Executive Committee

The third meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) was conducted remotely. The ABM EC Co-Chairs, Ms. Fatima Zahra Taibi and Mr. Luc Gnacadja, opened and presided the meeting.
TOR for the ABM

Terms of Reference for the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee
Report of the second meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism executive committee

The second meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) was conducted remotely. The ABM EC Co-Chairs, Ms. Fatima Zahra Taibi and Mr. Luc Gnacadja, opened and presided the meeting.
Annotated agenda for the second meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism executive committee

The second meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) will be conducted remotely. The meeting will be opened and presided by the ABM EC Co-Chairs, Ms. Fatima Zahra Taibi and Mr. Luc Gnacadja.
Annotated agenda first meeting of the interim adaptation benefits mechanism executive committee

The first meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) will be opened on 21 November 2018 by the Coordinator of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism secretariat (ABM Secretariat).
Rules of procedure of the adaptation benefits mechanism executive committee

These rules of procedure shall apply to the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee.
Annual work plan adaptaiton benefits mechanism executive committee

At its first meeting, the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) agreed on its work plan for 2019/2020 and prioritized activities for 2019 and the first two quarters of 2020, subject to availability of resources.
Report of the first meeting of the adaptation benefits mechanism executive committee

The first meeting of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Executive Committee (ABM EC) was opened on 21 November 2019 by the Coordinator of the interim Adaptation Benefits Mechanism secretariat (ABM Secretariat), Mr. Gareth Phillips.
ABM Executive Board

The Adapatation Benefits Mechanism (ABM) Board consists of eight mostly African senior climate change experts with complementing expertise in various relevant areas and working experience with key stakeholder groups for ABM.
ABM - Giving resilience a value - Pilot phase information note

The Adaptation Benefits Mechanism (ABM) is an innovative mechanism for mobilizing new and additional public and private sector finance to enhance climate change adaptation action.
Enhancing Sustainable Development in Ethiopia through Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Opportunities, challenges, and requirements for Ethiopia’s
participation in mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement1
Policy Brief - Adaptation Benefit Mechanism-Ethiopia

Harnessing results-based finance mechanisms under the Paris
Agreement to promote adaptation1
ABM submission SBSTA 45

The African Development Bank congratulates the Parties on the creation of the Paris Agreement and reaffirms its commitment to work with African Parties to assist them in the achievement of the NDCs and Sustainable Development Goals.
Cote d'Ivoire ABM submission to SBSTA 47

Submission by the Government of Cote d’Ivoire to SBSTA 47 in response to the call for input on the Framework for Non-Market Approaches described in Articles 6.8 and 6.9 of the Paris Agreement
ABM Concept note

The purpose of the Adaptation Benefit Mechanism is to create a results-based finance business model to encourage private sector investment in adaptation.
ABM flyer

NEW AND INNOVATIVE INSTRUMENT FOR BLENDING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FINANCE TO SUPPORT
THE DEPLOYMENT OF ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ABM Q/A

Traditionally, multilateral development banks and donors have focused on adapting assets to withstand increasingly extreme climate events.
ABM at a glance

A business model to encourage private sector investment in adaptation
ABM presentation at SBSTA 46

The Adaptation Benefit Mechanism – FAQs

  • What is the ABM?
  • What is an ABU?
  • Why would an entity buy ABUs?
ABM 2017 presentation

AfDB with support from CIF is proposing an Adaptation Benefit Mechanism (ABM) which would create Adaptation Benefit Units (ABUs)
ABM Modalities and Procedures May 2018

The Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement,Recalling the provisions of Articles 6 the Paris Agreement,