The Capability Assessment Framework (CAF) provides Ministries of Finance with a tool to rapidly assess their climate capabilities.
Building the capabilities needed to successfully integrate climate into their core functions is a relatively new and ongoing challenge for MoFs. In this context, the CAF aims to provide a high-level assessment that can serve as a “conversation starter” on how to further strengthen the role of the MoF in government-wide climate action.
- The CAF is designed to help MoFs gain clarity over the extent to which climate action is integrated into their core responsibilities and capabilities; take stock of and connect climate-related activities, policies, and initiatives, including identifying gaps and barriers to action; and define priorities and determine the need for follow-up assessments, capacity-building, or technical assistance.
- The CAF consists of 30 questions divided into five parts: internal governance and leadership; functions for driving climate action; overall operating environment and cross-governmental coordination; human capabilities; and wrap-up and next steps. The questions can be completed relatively quickly, by a single responder or small team.
The CAF 1.0 was launched in January 2026 and is available for download here.
This summary was updated on 4 February 2026 to provide the link to the published CAF 1.0.
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