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Welcome! Learn how the Least Developed Countries University Consortium on Climate Change (LUCCC) is helping to advance LDC government access to finance for meeting climate adaptation and mitigation priorities in their countries. 

Our Purpose

Our impact

Working in 13 countries across Africa and South Asia, the LDC University Leadership for Catalyzing Climate-Adaptation Finance (UNI-LEAD) project is strengthening capacities of LDC universities within the LUCCC to provide technical advice and leadership to  their governments on accessing international climate finance.

The Why

LDC universities have significant potential to play a strong leadership role in mobilizing climate finance for their countries. Strengthening in-country capacity enables universities to engage their governments on climate finance rather than governments relying on external experts and multilateral intermediaries to develop fundable proposals. 

Resources for Change

Through the establishment of university think-tanks in Nepal, Senegal, Uganda, and Mozambique, and other LUCCC member activities, the UNI-LEAD project is unlocking university potential for providing technical advisement to governments on climate finance. UNI-LEAD has also developed short courses on key aspects of climate finance. 

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LUCCC Members

Addis Ababa University
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The Environment and Climate Research Center at Addis Ababa University conducts research on the economics of climate change…
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Daniel Ouezzin Coulibaly University
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science at the University of Dédougou specializes in ecological research, biodiversity conservation,…
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Eduardo Mondlane University
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The Centre for Agriculture Research and Natural Resources (CEAGRE) at the Eduardo Mondlane University is composed of specialists…
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Independent University of Bangladesh
The Department of Environmental Science and Management at the Independent University of Bangladesh has achieved a reputation as…
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Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources advance knowledge…
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Makerere University
The Centre for Climate Change Research and Innovation at the Makerere University (MUCCRI) focuses on raising climate change…
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Pokhara University
The School of Environmental Science and Management at Pokhara University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. In addition to…
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Royal University of Bhutan
The College of Natural Resources at the Royal University of Bhutan is one of the nine constituent colleges…
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University of Cheikh Anta Diop
The Siméon Fongang Atmospheric and Ocean Physics Laboratory (LPAO-SF) is one of the research units within the Ecole…
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University of Dar es Salaam
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The Centre for Climate Change Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam carries out climate change related…
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University of Liberia
The Department of Environmental Studies and Climate Change at the University of Liberia offers both undergraduate and graduate…
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University of Rwanda
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The Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management at the University of Rwanda supports stakeholders to…
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University of The Gambia
The School of Agriculture and Environmental Science at the University of The Gambia provides the human resource base…
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About LUCCC

Empowering Least Developed Countries through Climate Change Education and Research

What is LUCCC?

The Least Developed Countries University Consortium on Climate Change (LUCCC) is a network of universities in LDCs focused on climate change research and education. LUCCC aims to build resilience against climate challenges.

LUCCC’s mission is to advance climate resilience through collaboration and capacity-building. The consortium conducts research, offers training programs, and partners with global institutions. LUCCC’s partner universities work together to address the unique challenges faced by LDCs, promoting innovative solutions. If you want to contribute to their initiatives, there are opportunities to collaborate or participate in research.

Mission and Vision

LUCCC’s mission is to build resilience in Least Developed Countries by advancing education and research on climate change.

The consortium envisions empowering vulnerable nations to develop sustainable solutions to climate challenges through knowledge-sharing and partnerships. Its core goal is to enable these countries to be better prepared to address climate impacts and secure a more resilient future.

Key Activities

LUCCC engages in various initiatives, including research, capacity building, and global partnerships.

LUCCC conducts climate change research, organizes training programs, and collaborates with international institutions. These activities help build local capacities for climate resilience, particularly in the areas of adaptation strategies and policy development.