In the Caribbean, direct access AEs seek support to enhance their capacity to identify, develop and implement projects for the GCF. It was during the GCF Structured Dialogue with the Caribbean in June 2017 in Placencia, Belize that the countries of the region emphasised the urgency of providing dedicated technical support to direct access AEs for developing high quality funding proposals. The NDAs of Jamaica and St. Lucia stepped forward with bold leadership and commitment to support this regional initiative, inviting other countries to join and support their regional DAEs. Since that time, Belize, Commonwealth of Dominica, Republic of Haiti and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have expressed their commitment to this effort.

The objective of this proposal, therefore, is specifically aimed at accessing readiness funding to enhance the capacity of the Centre, to facilitate and increase the origination of high-quality funding proposalsfor GCF consideration. This Readiness proposal outlines the current key challenges encountered and capacity building support needs for advancing GCF funding proposals for CARICOM Member States. This readiness funding is expected to, inter alia, enhance the Regional Framework and its accompanying Implementation Plan both aimed at articulating clear actions to combat climate change in the Caribbean.