Tripoli, January 28, 2026
A high-level debriefing session was held with His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Al-Arabi Munir, Minister of Environment of Libya, formally concluding the national stakeholder consultations conducted under the READINESS Libya II project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
The meeting brought together Dr. Mustafa Abdulhadi, National Designated Authority (NDA) to the GCF, and Mr. Haithem Rejeb, Project Manager from the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS), who presented to the Minister the key results and expected outcomes of the second phase of the project.
A comprehensive presentation outlined the findings of the consultations carried out with a wide range of national stakeholders, including ministries and institutions responsible for environment, water, agriculture, energy, finance, and planning that aimed to strengthen cross-sectoral coherence and ensure alignment between national climate priorities and the GCF investment criteria.
Discussions focused on identifying high-impact strategic interventions, enhancing institutional coordination, and strengthening Libya’s positioning to effectively access international climate finance. The consolidated outcomes highlighted several national priority areas, mainly the transition to renewable energy, integrated and sustainable water resources management, and the promotion of climate-resilient agricultural systems.
The session also examined opportunities for the accreditation of national entities to the GCF, with the aim of reinforcing Libya’s direct access to climate finance and strengthening national ownership of climate action.
In his remarks, the Minister of Environment reaffirmed his strong commitment to ensuring close follow-up of the project’s outcomes and stressed the importance of accelerating the development of a National Climate Finance Roadmap and a GCF Country Programme, key strategic instruments for structuring, prioritizing, and mobilizing sustainable climate investments.
A national validation workshop will soon be organized to secure stakeholder endorsement and finalize these strategic documents, paving the way for enhanced engagement with the Green Climate Fund.