What we learned in 2025
Early support strengthens implementation readiness
One of the clearest lessons from 2025 was the importance of providing targeted support early in the project cycle. Through enhanced technical assistance, financial advisory services, and closer engagement during project preparation, the Mitigation Action Facility is helping projects strengthen their implementation readiness and develop more robust approaches to delivering long-term climate impact.
Climate finance solutions require innovation
Experience across the portfolio continues to demonstrate that innovative financial mechanisms are critical for mobilising investment and scaling climate action. In 2025, the Mitigation Action Facility further strengthened its support for projects developing financial instruments and business models that can unlock additional public and private finance.
Knowledge sharing accelerate impact
Projects’ impact can be increased when they learn from one another. Throughout 2025, the Mitigation Action Facility increased opportunities for peer exchange, knowledge sharing and collaboration, enabling project teams to transfer lessons, replicate successful approaches and strengthen implementation across sectors and regions.
Strong partnership are essential for scaling climate action
Scaling climate solutions requires more than successful project implementation. It depends on strong partnerships between governments, implementing organisations, financial institutions and other stakeholders. Experience from the portfolio continues to highlight the value of collaborative approaches for sustaining and expanding impact beyond individual projects.
Risk management and adaptive learning improve resilience
Climate projects operate in complex and evolving environments. Strengthened risk management and regular learning processes have helped projects identify challenges early, adapt their approaches and maintain momentum in the face of changing circumstances.
“Looking ahead, these lessons will continue to inform how the Mitigation Action Facility supports countries in translating climate ambition into investment- and implementation-ready mitigation action. By strengthening project preparation, fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration and promoting continuous learning, the Mitigation Action Facility aims to maximise the long-term impact of its growing portfolio.”
