The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF): Exploring Opportunities for ADB

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) established at COP26 in Glasgow, aims to mobilize $200 million in grant funds to support LDCs and SIDS improve their weather observation infrastructure. The support includes (i) TA resources to undertake initial assessments; (ii) grant resources to establish observation infrastructure, and (iii) results-based financing to support the maintenance of observation infrastructure.

2021 Resilience Learning Month

In celebration of Resilience Learning Month, ADB has organized a series of online events and capacity building workshops that will highlight regional and global innovation and lessons learned on tackling climate change and building climate and disaster resilience, delivered in partnership with ADB operations departments and sector and thematic groups.