With a focus on smallholder farmers, this report explores the microfinance options for the promotion of ecosystem-based, climate change adaptation options.

It selects 40 principles which may be implemented independently or in conjunction to support small-holder producers in adapting to climate change effects. The ultimate goal is to integrate ecosystem-based adaptation options within the microfinance context.

The Microfinance for Ecosystem-based-Adaptation to Climate Change project, which runs until 2017 and is led by the FS-UNEP Centre, aims to provide customised technical assistance and funding to microfinance institutions to spur innovative financial products and services tailored to rural populations that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change.