About

Opportunities for Accessing Loss and Damage Financing through Enhanced Understanding of Economic and Non-Economic Loss and Damage in the Cook Islands

About

This call for proposals is issued by the Santiago Network Secretariat, hosted jointly by UNDRR and UNOPS, in response to a request from the Government of the Cook Islands.

The objective is to provide technical assistance to:

Improve understanding of climate-related loss and damage (both economic and non-economic)

Strengthen national systems and knowledge to support policy planning

Facilitate access to appropriate loss and damage financing mechanisms

The Santiago Network operates under the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage and aims to connect vulnerable countries with relevant technical expertise and support.

The exact grant amount is not specified on the public webpage

The grant supports technical assistance activities, not large-scale infrastructure projects

Focus Area(s) of Interest

Enhanced understanding of economic and non-economic loss and damage related to climate change

Loss and damage data collection, analysis, and tracking

Strengthening national capacity and institutional frameworks

Improving access to loss and damage financing

Evidence-based decision-making that reflects local and community priorities

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be members of the Santiago Network, or have submitted an application for membership before the proposal deadline (membership must be confirmed prior to selection)

Demonstrate relevant technical expertise in loss and damage, climate change, or related fields

Have experience delivering technical assistance, preferably in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Applications from consortia or partnerships are encouraged, particularly those involving local or regional experts

Post Date

14 November 2025