CISU CCAM The Climate Change Adaptation Modality (CCAM) is a grant mechanism which aims to support Danish CSOs in building resilience to climate change in poor and vulnerable communities. It will function as an integrated part of the CISU Civil Society Fund (CSF).  In addition to the general CSF guidelines, specific CCAM guidelines with relevant assessment criteria (reflecting the Rio Marker on climate change adaptation) has been developed. 

The CCAM shall strive to link poverty reduction and locally led climate change adaptation and help strengthen community participation in decision-making and evidence-based advocacy for pro-poor climate change adaptationsolutions. Funded interventions need to be effective in reaching poor and climate vulnerable groups and contribute to climate resilience, reduced inequality, economic development, and where relevant promote alternative green jobs. Through the CCAM, targeted adaptation funding can tangibly contribute to the removal of barriers on behalf of civil society partners and target groups in accessing resources (capacity development, investments) and promote sustainable local solutions as well as influence in decision-making processes at local and national levels (advocacy).

All Danish CSOs (excluding CSOs with a strategic partnership agreement with the MFA) can apply for funds from CCAM for climate change adaptation activities, as long as they fulfill the criteria set out by the MFA guidelines, e.g. that they are applying with a partner from the global South.