In a decisive move to secure funding for climate resilience, Chad has formally requested accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the leading global financial mechanism supporting developing nations in their efforts to address climate change.
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the Chadian Minister of the Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Hassan Bakhit Djamous, welcomed the GCF’s Africa Director, Catherine Kaufman, to N’Djamena during her official mission to the country.
The high-level meeting also included Ambassador Seyni Nafo, Chair of the GCF Board, and other key members of the Fund.
During the discussions, Minister Djamous pressed for the accreditation of several national institutions, including the Special Environment Fund, the Environment and Rural Sector Development Agency (ADES), and the National Water Fund.
Accreditation would enable these entities to access GCF financing directly, empowering Chad to implement critical projects without relying on external intermediaries.
“Chad is among the countries most exposed to the impacts of climate change, a situation aggravated by persistent security challenges. It is therefore crucial that we benefit from financial support adapted to our context,” Minister Djamous emphasized.
He also urged the GCF to reconsider its existing accreditation criteria, arguing that current requirements are too rigid and create barriers for the most climate-vulnerable nations. “We call for a review of accreditation criteria,” he said, highlighting the need for mechanisms that reflect the realities and constraints of nations like Chad.
This visit marks a crucial moment in the growing push by African nations to improve their access to global climate finance. With rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and environmental degradation threatening livelihoods across the Sahel region, securing funding for adaptation, resilience, and sustainable development is becoming increasingly urgent.
As Chad continues its efforts to build climate resilience amid mounting ecological and security pressures, its plea for direct financial access through the Green Climate Fund underscores a broader continental call: to ensure that no vulnerable nation is left behind in the global climate response.
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