SOFF is a dedicated financing mechanism that will provide grants and technical assistance to support long-term generation and sharing of basic surface-based weather and climate observations as per the internationally agreed Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) requirements.
SOFF will prioritize its support to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in its initial five-year implementation period. SOFF grants are expected to be embedded in broader national and regional hydromet and climate projects, blending national and international resources, including from the major international development and climate finance partners. Limited “readiness” support will be provided to additional countries eligible to receive official development assistance (ODA), as classified by OECD DAC
