At its March 2013 meeting in Berlin, Germany, the Board considered a document on communication and external representation (GCF/B.01-13/06) and adopted decision B.01-13/05. This decision, in paragraph (f), makes reference to “the development of a broader Fund strategy on engagement with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and external bodies”. As a follow-up to this decision, the Co-Chairs requested the Interim Secretariat to prepare a document on the relationship of the Fund with UNFCCC and external bodies.

This document intends to provide a basis for developing an engagement strategy. It identifies categories of bodies with which the Fund may wish to establish a relationship. It concludes with suggested next steps towards an engagement strategy.