Ocean Resilience and Coastal Adaptation Trust Fund [C143]

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Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:07

The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) is the joint Nordic international ... climate change and to promote sustainable blue economy in Asia and the Pacific.

Source: https://www.ndf.int/what-we-finance/projects/project-database/ocean-resilience-and-coastal-adaptation-trust-fund-c143.html

Funding Details

Deadline: Unknown; multi-donor trust fund managed by ADB, not open to direct NGO applications (Unknown)
Contact: Siv Ahlberg (NDF Project Manager): siv.ahlberg@ndf.int | Nordic Development Fund, Fabianinkatu 34, 00100 Helsinki, Finland, Tel: +358 10 618 002
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Projects must be located in Asia and the Pacific region
Must align with ADB's operational pipeline and country partnership strategies
Target countries must be lower-income countries or small island developing states per OECD-DAC list

Project Scope

Projects must focus on climate adaptation in coastal zones or sustainable blue economy
Activities should include nature-based solutions, physical infrastructure, or capacity building for coastal resilience

Constraints

Funding is channeled through ADB — direct applications from NGOs are not the standard pathway

Historical Context

The ORCA TF was established in 2023 and runs through 2030. It is a multi-donor trust fund with contributions from NDF, the UK, and the Global Environment Facility, implemented by ADB.

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