This technical session introduces National Designated Authorities (NDAs) to the Green Climate Fund’s proposal to operationalize regional presence, submitted for Board consideration at B.44. The sessions explained how Board mandates have been translated into an evidence-based package covering host country assessments, configuration scenarios, and an implementation approach.

Participant gained a clear overview of the proposed regional office and outpost model, the principles guiding location selection, and the respective roles of headquarters, regional offices, and outposts. The session also highlighted key implementation milestones and indicative budget considerations, supporting informed engagement with upcoming Board decisions on GCF’s regional presence.

• Session 1: 10 March 2026 16:00-17:00 KST (East, Southeast, and South Asia NDAs)
• Session 2: 10 March 2026 19:00 - 20:00 KST (Africa NDAs)
• Session 3: 11 March 2026 09:00 - 10:00 KST (Pacific Islands NDAs)
• Session 4: 11 March 2026 16:00 - 17:00 KST (Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Middle East NDAs)
• Session 5: 11 March 2026 21:00 - 22:00 KST (Latin America and The Caribbean NDAs)