The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is implemented in project mode and 30 projects are sanctioned in 27 states and Union Territories, Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey said in Rajya Sabha

What is NAFCC?

• The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was established in August 2015 to meet the cost of adaptation to climate change for states and Union Territories that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.

• The projects under NAFCC prioritise the needs that build climate resilience in the areas identified under the SAPCC (State Action Plan on Climate Change) and the relevant Missions under NAPCC (National Action Plan on Climate Change).

• NAFCC is a Central Sector Scheme that aims to support concrete adaptation activities to deal with the adverse effects of climate change. 

• The projects related to adaptation in sectors such as agriculture, water, forest, animal husbandry, etc are eligible for funding under NAFCC.

• Projects at a total cost of Rs 847.48 crore have been approved under NAFCC in 27 states/UTs.

• The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the National Implementing Entity (NIE) for NAFCC. 

• NABARD performs roles in facilitating identification of project ideas/concepts from State Action Plan for Climate Change (SAPCC), project formulation, appraisal, sanction, disbursement of funds, monitoring and evaluation and capacity building of stakeholders including state governments.

• The ministry of environment, forest and climate change has demarcated the Hazard Line for the entire mainland coast of India under its Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project. Further, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2019 has been notified to conserve and protect the unique environment of coastal stretches and marine areas to promote sustainable development.

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