B.31/13: Independent evaluation of the adaptation portfolio and approach of GCF

The Board, have considered the Independent Evaluation Units adaptation portfolio and approach of the Green Climate Fund undertaken, as well as relevant elements of the Independent Evaluations:

  1. Takes note of the Independent evaluation of the adaptation portfolio and approach of the Green Climate Fund undertaken by the Independent Evaluation Unit, completed in accordance withthe Board approved work plan of the IEU;
  2. Also notes the Secretariat’s management response to the Evaluation as presented in document GCF/B.30/13/Add.01;
  3. Requests the IEU to present a management action report to the Board no later than one-year following the adoption of this decision;
  4. Agrees to urgently clarify the GCF’s role in and vision for climate adaptation, inter alia, by requesting the Secretariat to update the draft paper on ‘Guidance on the approach and scope for providing support to adaptation activities’ for consideration by the Board at B.32, by incorporating the findings and recommendations of the evaluation and the views expressed by Board and alternate members at B.31.