About us

Our vision is to accelerate decarbonisation to keep temperature rises to below 1.5 degrees Celsius by financing and supporting projects that shift priority sectors in ODA-eligible countries towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral pathway.

The Mitigation Action Facility, evolved from the NAMA Facility in 2023, is a multi-donor programme providing technical support and climate finance for ambitious mitigation projects that drive decarbonisation in key sectors of the economy and society.

The Mitigation Action Facility acts as a catalyst for sectoral decarbonisation in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), combining technical assistance with innovative financial instruments to overcome market barriers.

To maximise mitigation potential and leverage enabling frameworks and private investment, the Mitigation Action Facility strategically focuses on three high-emitting sectors: energy, transport, and industry, which together account for 73% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions (ICCP). The Mitigation Action Facility remains open to cross-sectoral projects linked to one of the priority sectors.

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ENERGY

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TRANSPORT

INDUSTRY

By supporting innovative projects with the potential to catalyse sector-wide transformational change, the Mitigation Action Facility helps close critical gaps in climate finance and accelerates the adoption of clean technologies and sustainable practices through targeted technical and financial support, which are essential for improving their affordability, accessibility, and attractiveness (Breakthrough Agenda Report 2024).

We support the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the context of NDCs 3.0, as well as long-term strategies (LTS) and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) processes.

The Mitigation Action Facility launches annual competitive Call for Projects, enabling partner countries, or organisations acting on their behalf, to apply for funding. Projects are selected through a comprehensive assessment process that prioritises ambition and feasibility.

Annual Call for Projects

providing grant-based funding to ambitious and feasible projects that aim for GHG mitigation through

Financial Cooperation (FC)

Developing and deploying market-based, sustainable, and scalable financial mechanisms that unlock investments in low-emission technologies and practices.

Examples

Investment grants
Concessional loans
Guarantee funds
Development of bankable project pipeline
Advisory services (e. g. banking training, design of financial support mechanisms)

Technical Cooperation (TC)

Addressing policy, regulatory, institutional, and capacity-related barriers that constrain investment and carbon-neutral development.

Examples

Training and capacity development
Pre-feasibility studies
Policy support
Knowledge exchange
Advisory services (e.g MRV development)

The Mitigation Action Facility provides grant-based that enables innovative projects to combine Financial Cooperation (FC) and Technical Cooperation (TC) in a complementary approach. Together, FC and TC catalyse investment, strengthen capacities, and trigger behavioural change, resulting in sector-wide transformation and environmental, social, and economic co-benefits.

The Mitigation Action Facility acts as a climate fund and serves as a Knowledge and Learning Hub, disseminating lessons learnt through advanced monitoring and evaluation throughout project and portfolio levels.

The Mitigation Action Facility promotes alignment with the latest climate research and fosters collaboration across the climate finance landscape.

Driving transformational change towards carbon-neutral development

Since its launch in 2012, the Mitigation Action Facility (formerly the NAMA Facility) has been a pioneer in advancing the concept of transformational change in climate mitigation. This approach – now widely reflected in international climate finance and embedded in the Paris Agreement – focuses on catalysing systemic shifts towards sustainable, carbon-neutral development pathways.

Transformational change is a catalytic change in systems and behaviours resulting from disruptive climate actions that enable actors to shift to carbon-neutral pathways.

Central to our work is the strategic combination of financial and regulatory interventions to trigger lasting changes in behaviour, production, and consumption patterns. By addressing financial barriers and strengthening enabling environments, we empower public and private actors in emerging markets and developing economies to adopt and scale carbon-neutral technologies. Our diverse project portfolio demonstrates that climate-friendly solutions can become economically viable, unlocking further investment and accelerating sector-wide decarbonisation.

Our Theory of Change illustrates how targeted project interventions contribute to broader transformational impacts. Projects focus primarily on innovative financial support mechanisms that mobilise capital for low-carbon investments and operations, complemented by technical assistance and capacity development to strengthen institutional and regulatory frameworks. Together, these elements drive sustainable change across priority sectors, turning climate ambition into tangible action and long-term impact.

Impact

Large-scale, long-term reductions in GHG emissions and the structural transformation of economies and societies towards carbon neutrality contribute to the global goal of limiting the temperature rise to 1.5°C

Outcome

The Mitigation Action Facility demonstrates that climate finance can effectively drive transformational change in partner countries by advancing NDC implementation, reducing GHG emissions, and promoting carbon-neutral development pathways

Intermediate Outcomes

Intermediate Outcome 1

Broadened political
commitment
to carbon-neutral
development
pathway

Intermediate Outcome 2

Market
transformation

Intermediate Outcome 3

Increased finance
accessibility

Intermediate Outcome 4

Improved policy,
legislative,
and regulatory
frameworks

Intermediate Outcome 5

Increased
institutional
capacity
to implement
mitigation action

Intermediate Outcome 6

Carbon-neutral,
sustainable
approaches
and instruments
are scaled

Outputs

Output 1

Transformational mitigation to support the achievement of targets outlined in NDCs

Output 2

Public and private finance leveraged to drive carbon-neutral development

Output 3

Lessons learnt inform and enhance the Mitigation Action Facility’s overall performance

Output 4

National and local stakeholders apply strengthened capacities and policy frameworks to implement mitigation actions

Output 5

Projects deliver measurable, sustainable, and inclusive development co-benefits

Activities

Programme activities

Pipeline development and project selection
Portfolio coordination and donor engagement
Project support and oversight
Strategic partnerships and outreach

Project activities

Project activities implemented by selected IOs constitute the primary delivery mechanism for mitigation solutions
Projects are tailored to national contexts and designed to demonstrate scalable solutions

Cross-cutting activities

Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)
Knowledge management
Communication and dissemination
Replication and systemic learning

Inputs

Operational Inputs

Mitigation Action Facility-funded projects
Technical Support Unit (TSU)
Advisory Committee

Contextual Inputs

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
National policies and long-term strategies
Existing mitigation initiatives and sectoral experience

Foundational Assumptions

Donor support is sustained
TSU functions effectively and efficiently
Projects are designed and implemented in line with national priorities
Knowledge and learning are systematically integrated

Join us

The Mitigation Action Facility is more than a funding mechanism: it is a platform for collaboration, innovation and learning. We invite governments, Implementation Organisations, financial institutions and partners to work with us in driving ambitious, scalable and lasting climate action.