To access the GCF resources and fulfil its duties as an efficient, lean and effective NDA to the GCF, EQA is already seeking GCF Readiness and preparatory supports under four Thematic Areas: Area 1: Country capacity strengthened; Area 2: Stakeholders engaged in consultative processes; Area 4: Access to finance and Area 5: Private sector mobilization, for creating an enabling environment to enhance capacity of NDA and key partners to mainstream climate change into the national and local planning process.