The Pandemic Fund

Climate Fund
iSustain score 55

The Pandemic Fund is a multilateral financing mechanism established to strengthen global capacities for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR), with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Here's a comprehensive overview of its purpose, structure, and impact. The Fund was created in response to the devastating impacts of COVID-19, which highlighted severe gaps in global health systems and pandemic preparedness. It was officially launched in November 2022 following a proposal by the G20 Finance Ministers and approval by the World Bank Board of Directors. Its mission is to provide long-term, additional financing for critical PPR functions, such as: Disease surveillance Laboratory systems Health workforce strengthening Multisectoral coordination

Geographic focus

Global

Sector appetite

Climate Adaptation
Climate Mitigation
Health

Fund size

As of August 2025, the Fund's portfolio reached nearly US$7 billion, spanning 75 countries.

Eligible recipients

Non-profit or civil society organization
Public entity at the national level
Public entity at the regional level

Co-financing requirement

No formal co-financing requirement

Instruments & open calls

What a client can actually approach this organisation for, and how access works.

No instruments or open calls profiled yet for this organisation.

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