The AdaptFin training course on adaptation finance supports cities in incrementally progressing a project towards financing and implementation. Tailored based on needs identified by cities, the course will provide both a broad overview of the financial architecture, instruments and mechanisms, as well as a deeper dive into project financing. By learning terminology and available sources and tools regarding adaptation finance, and through a practical exercise, embedded in the course material, participants will have enhanced capacity to identify gaps in the resources required, such as data and information, and actors that can support local efforts. As an end result, attendees will be able to conceptualize bankable projects, hence getting more chances to mobilize capital and technical assistance.

To close this gap, the hands-on project will:

• Enhance knowledge on standard requirements to structure proposals and identify where the main challenges are;
• Use informative documents and examples to offer a better understanding of planning and financing, mechanisms, and tools to design and implement urban adaptation projects towards resilient development.