This document responds to the Board’s mandate set out in decision B.41/10 to operationalize the Green Climate Fund (GCF) regional presence. It presents the results of the assessment of eligible proposals for hosting regional presence, proposed configuration scenarios for regional offices and an outpost, and an implementation plan to support effective operationalization.

In line with decision B.42/14 and the terms of reference adopted by the Board for the selection of the host countries/cities for GCF regional presence, a call for proposals was launched without prejudging the configuration decision. Eligible proposals were assessed using the Board-adopted criteria, with costs and host-country support presented as comparative considerations. This document presents scenarios for the configuration of GCF regional presence to support the Board’s deliberations.

Implementation will be contingent on the conclusion and entry into force of host-country agreements. Operationalization is expected to be budget-neutral over time within the approved administrative budget envelope and will be managed through the Fund’s multi-year budgeting process.