The document responds to the mandate set out in decision B.41/10, in which the Board decided to establish a GCF regional presence and requested the Secretariat to present a proposal by the forty-third meeting of the Board for operationalizing the regional presence, which should include proposed configuration(s), a selection process, and an implementation plan, taking into account the views of Board members at its forty-first meeting.

It presents a key element of the B.41/10 mandate, focusing on proposing criteria, a process and a timeline for selecting host countries/cities. It also proposes a sequenced phased process for operationalizing regional presence, with a call for proposals enabling the Board to assess configuration scenarios and the implementation plan in early December 2025 based on actual country submissions. This sequencing enhances flexibility and supports a more informed and evidence-based decision-making process.

Finally, the document outlines the operational approach for regional presence, including guiding principles, functions, and delegated authorities of regional offices and outposts.