Adaptation Fund: Designated Authority Mr. Tine Leuelu Chair Person, NACCC Tuvalu Government, Funafuti (+688) 20815 Green Climate Fund: National Designated Authority His Excellency. Hon. Enele Sosene Sopoaga GCF website: www.greenclimate.fund/countries/-/Country-profile/tuvalu

The Climate Change Department (CCD), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, is inviting applications for the position of Program Finance Officer to support the implementation of the Strengthening the Tuvalu Survival Fund (S-TSF) project. This initiative aims to enhance Tuvalu’s capacity to manage climate-induced loss and damage through an innovative, country-driven finance mechanism aligned with the evolving Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) under the UNFCCC.

The Climate Change Department, with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the Least Developed Countries Fund and implemented by UNEP, is implementing a five-year project aimed at strengthening climate resilience and improving livelihoods through ecosystem-based adaptation.

🌿 Now Hiring: Project Manager – "Ecosystem-based adaptation for improved livelihoods in Tuvalu” Project
The Climate Change Department is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead a significant, five-year GEF-funded project focused on ecosystem-based adaptation and enhancing community livelihoods. The role includes managing the Project Management Unit, coordinating with national and international partners, and ensuring project goals are met.

Climate Hazard Assessment Report

Tuvalu has nine islands: five coral atolls, three table reef islands, and one atoll/reef island. The
landmass of only 25.3 km2is spread over an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 749,790 km2
. The population is about 11,500, of which 60 % live on the main (capital) island of Funafuti. The land mass
is entirely low lying with the latest reported, highest (natural) elevation level at 6.54 meters above
sea level. Communities are reliant on subsistence agriculture and fisheries which also underpin a
large part of the national economy.

Risk Assessment Report

SPREP is an intergovernmental organisation charged with promoting cooperation among Pacific Island
countries and territories to protect and improve their environment and ensure sustainable development, it
comprises 21 members and includes metropolitan members: Australia, New Zealand, France, United
Kingdom and United States of America.

SPREP is currently supporting Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu to undergo a
national adaptation planning process and the development of a National Adaptation Plan under the Green

Vulnerability Assessment Report

CSIRO (2024). Tuvalu National Adaptation Plan - Climate Impact, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment:
Vulnerability Assessment Final Report. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
(CSIRO), CSIRO Technical Report, Melbourne, Australia.

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This Readiness proposal will respond directly to Tuvalu’s policy and institutional context through the provision of support in building capacity in climate financing and project management, supporting private sector engagement, co-development of sectoral concept notes to meet adaptation needs, and improved coordination across sectors and stakeholders through strengthened engagement and information sharing.
IF Tuvalu strengthens the capacity of all stakeholders for climate finance, project and fiduciary functions, THEN it will enhance its access to climate financing and private sect
This Readiness proposal will respond directly to Tuvalu’s policy and institutional context through the provision of support in building capacity in climate financing and project management, supporting private sector engagement, co-development of sectoral concept notes to meet adaptation needs, and improved coordination across sectors and stakeholders through strengthened engagement and information sharing.
IF Tuvalu strengthens the capacity of all stakeholders for climate finance, project and fiduciary functions, THEN it will enhance its access to climate financing and private sect