Timing and mode of disclosure
The GCF Information Disclosure Policy prescribes specific schedules and methods of disclosure for certain types of information. For a more detailed explanation of disclosure standards, please refer to the IDP.
| Type of Document | Time of Disclosure | Method of Disclosure | Exception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental and social safeguards reports from Accredited Entities (AE) | 120 days (Category A / I-1 projects) or 30 days (Category B / I-2 projects) before the GCF or AE Board meeting date, whichever is earlier. No advanced disclosure required for Category C / I-3 projects. | Posted on the AE website / Locations convenient to affected peoples / Posted on GCF website together with funding proposal | n/a |
| Board meeting documents | 21 days before Board action | Posted on website | Confidential information under paragraph 11 of the IDP |
| Project and programme funding proposals | 21 days before Board action | Posted on website | Confidential information under paragraph 11 of the IDP |
| Monitoring and Evaluation Reports | Simultaneous with submission to the Board | Posted on GCF and AE websites | n/a |
| Accreditation recommendations | Simultaneous with submission to Board | Posted on website | If entity requests confidentiality |
| Reports of Board meetings | Upon adoption by the Board | Posted on website | Executive session |
| Board oral proceedings | Oral proceedings livestreamed / On-demand videos available within 3 weeks | Posted on website | Executive session |
| Minutes and deliberative materials from Board executive sessions | 10 years | On request | Permanent confidential information |
| GCF project, programme, financial, strategy, general operations (historical) information | 20 years | On request | Permanent confidential information |
List of exceptions
The IDP requires GCF to presume the disclosure of information relating to GCF and its funding activities. However, in cases where the protection of such information is required for the effective functioning of GCF, certain types of information are not accessible because the potential harm caused by their disclosure outweighs the benefit to be derived from accessibility.
For an exhaustive explanation of the different exceptions, please refer to the IDP.
| Paragraph | Summary Description |
|---|---|
| 11 (a) (i) | Personal information, if disclosure would affect the person's legitimate privacy interest |
| 11 (a) (ii) | Staff appointment and selection processes |
| 11 (b) (i) | Legal professional privilege, legal disputes or negotiations, investigations |
| 11 (b) (ii) | Possible violation of applicable law or contractual obligations, or undue litigation risks |
| 11 (b) (iii) | Proceedings of internal grievance and appeals mechanisms |
| 11 (c) | Communications involving members and alternate members of the Board and advisers |
| 11 (d) | Safety and security |
| 11 (e) (i) | Information provided in confidence |
| 11 (e) (ii) | Financial, business or proprietary and nonpublic information from external party |
| 11 (e) (iii) | Allegations of fraud, corruption, violation of GCF policies or misconduct provided in confidence |
| 11 (f) (i) | Deliberative information with Accredited Entities, countries, or other entities |
| 11 (f) (ii) | Deliberative information used internally |
| 11 (f) (iii) | Deliberative information used in internal decision making and assessment that include sensitive information |
| 11 (g) | Certain financial information that would be prejudicial |
| 11 (h) | Distribution limited to Board members and alternate members |
| 11 (i) | Information relating to Committees, Panels and Groups; Accountability Units with prejudicial information |
| 11 (j) | Prejudicial information in Trust Fund reports |
| 11 (k) | Applicant entity's name and country prior to Board approval of accreditation, if confidentiality is requested |
| 24 | Information does not exist |