Our Story
Since its launch in 2012 as the NAMA Facility, the Mitigation Action Facility has evolved into a leading multi-donor climate finance programme supporting transformational mitigation action across key sectors. From pioneering funding modalities to scaling innovative financial mechanisms, our journey reflects continuous learning, growth, and impact.
The Mitigation Action Facility has continuously evolved to respond to the changing global climate landscape. Originally established to pilot Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), it has grown into a strategic instrument supporting the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Rather than funding isolated projects, the Mitigation Action Facility focuses on systemic and transformational change with strong country ownership. All supported initiatives are nationally endorsed and designed to unlock long-term mitigation impact across entire sectors.
Operating in an environment shaped by political shifts, economic crises, and global disruptions, the Mitigation Action Facility has demonstrated resilience and long-term commitment, enabling projects to withstand volatility while continuing to deliver climate impact.
2025
- Third Interim Evaluation of the Mitigation Action Facility
- Strengthened strategic partnerships with the NDC Partnership, UNIDO and the Climate Club
- Transport Sector Workshop in Kenya
- Launch of the Call for Projects 2026
- Completion of the Cabo Verde – Electric Vehicles project

2024
- Launch of the Call for Projects 2025 (EUR 110 million)
- Industry Sector Workshop in Berlin
- Multiple projects completed across renewable energy, refrigeration, and sustainable agriculture, delivering substantial mitigation results

2023
- From NAMA Facility to the Mitigation Action Facility
- Launch of the Call for Projects 2024 (EUR 100 million)
- Introduction of the Concept Phase, significantly expanding the applicant pool
- Global Project Workshop hosted in Germany
- Major mitigation projects completed, including large-scale waste management and urban development initiatives

2022
- Launch of the Call for Projects 2023 (EUR 100 million)
- Priority sectors energy, transport, industry introduced
- Gender Vision adopted
- M&E Framework updated
- Multiple flagship projects completed delivering measurable mitigation impact

2021
- Theory of Change refined based on evaluation findings
- CIFF joins as a donor
- Major mitigation projects completed across housing and refrigeration

2020
- Launch of the Ambition Initiative and Amibition Initiative Round Two (EUR 174 million)
- Second Interim Evaluation of the NAMA Facility
- New modality introduced to support pilot technologies

2019
- Launch of the 7th Call (EUR 60 million)
- Risk Framework established
- Expanded upstream support for project development
- Climate finance workshop and second global project workshop hosted

2018
- Launch of 6th Call (EUR 80 million)
- Key operational processes systematically strengthened

2017
- Launch of 5th Call (EUR 85 million)
- Governance instrument introduced
- Upstream support for selected Project Outlines
- Biannual project exchange meetings launched

2016
- Launch of the 4th Call (EUR 58 million)
- First Interim Evaluation of the NAMA Facility
- Introduction of the Detailed Preparation Phase (DPP)
- GIZ GmbH becomes Grant Agent

2014 – 2015
- Launch of the 2nd and 3rd Calls (EUR 48 and 59 million)
- Denmark and the European Union join as donors
- Application process refined to increase accessibility

2013
- Founded by Germany and the United Kingdom
- Launch of the 1st Call (EUR 68 million)
- Governance framework and Technical Support Unit (TSU) established
