Climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in Africa - MSMEs

Climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in Africa - MSMEs

In the context of a rapidly changing climate and growing international climate finance (ICF) commitment, FCDO requires a better understanding of the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation in the African context, and guidance on identifying relevant MSMEs. To develop such an understanding, FCDO contracted the Climate Mainstreaming Facility (CMF) to deliver an Overview of climate mitigation and adaptation solutions for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa and developed the guidance note Identifying climate solutions for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa. The current brief was developed to support the communication and reach of the above two outputs, and to highlight the key role that MSMEs play in addressing Africa’s climate mitigation and adaptation challenges. The brief also discusses how these MSMEs may be identified. The brief concludes that MSMEs are key drivers of employment creation and inclusive growth, are well placed to diversify in response to local demands, and have a pivotal contribution to make to climate change mitigation and adaptation. It highlights the overview of climate adaptation and mitigation solutions in Africa and the guidance to assess these solutions that can be delivered by MSMEs.