Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP): FP015
Project Outline
This project seeks to reduce the vulnerability of key coastal infrastructure including homes, schools, hospitals, and other assets to wave-induced damages in Funafuti, Nanumea, and Nanumaga.
| Country(ies) | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| National Designated Authority (NDA) | Prime Minister |
| Accredited Entity (AE) | United Nations Development Programme: UNDP (International) |
| Executing Entity (EE) | UNDP (Public) |
| Date of Final FP Submission | May 2, 2016 |
| Estimated Project Duration | 2016-2023 |
| Target Sector | Coastal Management |
| GCF Financing | 36.010 million USD (Grant) Small |
| Co-financing | Department of Tuvalu: 2.86 million USD (Grant) |
Project Description
< Major Project Components>
- Strengthening of institutions, human resources, awareness, and knowledge for resilient coastal management.
- Site specific assessment/design and investments to minimize damages to high value assets in coastal areas in the three target islands (rock armor revetment complemented by pre-cast concrete, geo-textile container revetment complemented by soft measures including beach nourishment and dune restoration).
- A sustainable financing mechanism established for long-term adaptation efforts.
Ref: FP015 Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP)
Potential Indicators of Key Impacts
Expected total number of direct and indirect beneficiaries, disaggregated by gender (reduced vulnerability or increased resilience):
- Direct beneficiaries: 3,100 persons (51% of total beneficiaries will be female)
- Indirect beneficiaries: 3,499 persons
29% of the total population (62% including indirect beneficiaries)
