About
About us
The LDC University Leadership for Catalyzing Climate-Adaptation Finance (UNI-LEAD) project aims to strengthen capacities of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to achieve scaled up and effective climate change adaptation by fostering sustained in-country technical services for project development, policy mainstreaming, and the creation of an enabling environment for accessing climate finance. UNI-LEAD is working closely with the Least Developed Countries Group (LDC Group) and its subsidiary organization, the Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change (LUCCC) to strengthen capacities for accessing climate change.
The UNILEAD project is funded by the GEF Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) to support countries in their efforts to advance climate adaptation. UNI-LEAD is implemented by UNEP and executed by START International through collaboration with the LUCCC.
Project Architecture
The UNI-LEAD project brings together GEF, UNEP, START, Climate Analytics, LDC Climate Change, and LUCCC, each contributing their expertise to address global environmental challenges. Through strategic funding, policy development, research, and education, these organizations collaborate to drive impactful climate action and build resilience in vulnerable regions.
Partners
GEF
Supports global environmental projects addressing biodiversity, climate change, and pollution through strategic funding and partnerships.
UNEP
Leads international efforts to promote environmental sustainability and develop policies addressing global climate challenges.
START
Strengthens capacities for global environmental change science, particularly in Africa and Asia, by providing research, training, and leadership opportunities focused on sustainability challenges.
LDC Climate Change
The Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group supports LDCs to negotiate as a bloc at the intergovernmental negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change sessions, to effectively represent their collective needs.
Climate Analytics
Delivering cutting-edge science, analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep warming below 1.5°C.
LUCCC (Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change)
Focuses on enhancing climate education and research capacity in least developed countries, fostering collaboration and innovation for climate resilience.