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Overview
The GCF sectoral guides seek to provide an overview and understanding of country needs and of the potential to deliver the greatest impact in support of country priorities. They will also provide information on how targeted GCF investment aligned with country priorities could have the most impact for each sector, driving paradigm shifting pathways and demonstrating strong climate impact. The sectoral guides is intended to be made available as a consultation version 1 and it is expected that these will continue to be improved and updated as comments are received, new knowledge developed, and experience gained. Based on stakeholders’ feedback, more comprehensive guidelines that will apply for all types of GCF projects and programmes will be developed as part of the full sectoral guides keeping pace with GCF’s replenishment period.
Background
The Board, in decision B.17/08, requested the Secretariat to undertake additional analysis, taking into consideration the potential investment priority areas presented in document GCF/B.09/06, to identify specific results areas where targeted GCF investment would have the most impact. This work was also included in the Secretariat work programmes since 2018 which asked the Secretariat to advance the development of sectoral guides. As part of this mandate and in line with its Work Programme, the Secretariat has been working on the development of ten sectoral guides across GCF’s eight results areas. This sector-specific guidance is aimed to inform the development of funding proposals that are impactful and meet the GCF’s investment criteria.
Sectoral guides

Sectoral guide: Energy access and power generation
06 May 2022
The GCF sectoral guide seeks to provide an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the Energy access and Power generation sector. It aims to support proposal development for the GCF in line with its investment criteria during its first replenishment period 2020-2023. The objective of guide is to provide a set of ‘how to’ tools to National Designated Authorities and Accredited Entities to support the development of high quality and impactful funding proposals for consideration by the GCF Board.

Sectoral guide: Ecosystems and ecosystem services
28 Feb 2022
The GCF sectoral guide seeks to provide an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the Ecosystems and ecosystem services sector. It aims to support proposal development for the GCF in line with its investment criteria during its first replenishment period 2020-2023. The objective of guide is to provide a set of ‘how to’ tools to National Designated Authorities and Accredited Entities to support the development of high quality and impactful funding proposals for consideration by the GCF Board.

Sectoral guide: Forests and land use
28 Feb 2022
The GCF sectoral guide seeks to provide an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the Forests and land use sector. It aims to support proposal development for the GCF in line with its investment criteria during its first replenishment period 2020-2023. The objective of guide is to provide a set of ‘how to’ tools to National Designated Authorities and Accredited Entities to support the development of high quality and impactful funding proposals for consideration by the GCF Board.

Sectoral guide: Agriculture and food security
10 Sep 2021
This guide seeks to provide an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the agriculture and food security (agriculture) sector. It aims to guide proposal development in the sector for the GCF in line with its investment criteria during its first replenishment period 2020-2023.

Sectoral guide: Cities, buildings and urban systems
10 Sep 2021
This guide seeks to provide an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the cities, building and urban system (urban) sector. It aims to support proposal development for the GCF in line with its investment criteria during its first replenishment period 2020-2023. The objective of the guide is to provide a set of ‘how to’ tools to National Designated Authorities and Accredited Entities to support the development of high quality and impactful funding proposals for consideration by the GCF Board.
Webinars

Introductory webinar on the draft GCF Sectoral Guide: Climate Information & Early Warning Systems
June 2022
In connection with the GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 6 May 2022, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Climate Information & Early Warning Systems Draft and include a Q&A session. The GCF Sectoral Guide on Climate Information & Early Warning Systems provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each...

Introductory webinar on the draft GCF Sectoral Guide: Energy Efficiency
June 2022
In connection with the GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 6 May 2022, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Energy Efficiency Draft and include a Q&A session. The GCF Sectoral Guide on Energy Efficiency provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each sector to guide proposal development for the GCF in line with...

Introductory webinar on the draft GCF Sectoral Guide: Water Security
December 2021
In connection with the GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 15 November 2021, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Water Security Draft and include a Q&A session. The GCF Sectoral Guide on Water Security provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each sector to guide proposal development for the GCF in line with...

Introductory webinar on the draft GCF Sectoral Guide: Health & Well-being
December 2021
In connection with the GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 15 November 2021, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Health & Well-being Draft and include a Q&A session. The GCF Sectoral Guide on Health & Well-being provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each sector to guide proposal development for the...

Introductory webinar on the draft GCF Sectoral Guide: Low Emission Transport
December 2021
In connection with the GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 15 November 2021, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Low Emission Transport Draft and include a Q&A session. The GCF Sectoral Guide on Low Emission Transport provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each sector to guide proposal development for the...

Introductory Webinar on the draft GCF Sectoral Guide: Energy Generation & Access
April 2021
In connection with the Draft GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 30 March 2021 to 30 June 2021, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Energy Generation & Access, followed by a Q&A session. The Draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Energy Generation & Access provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each sector to...

Introductory Webinar on the Draft GCF Sectoral Guide: Forests & Land Use
April 2021
In connection with the Draft GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 30 March 2021 to 30 June 2021, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Forests & Land Use, followed by a Q&A session. The Draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Forests & Land Use provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each sector to guide proposal...

Introductory Webinar on the Draft GCF Sectoral Guide: Ecosystem & Ecosystem Services
April 2021
In connection with the Draft GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 30 March 2021 to 30 June 2021, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Ecosystem & Ecosystem Services, followed by a Q&A session. The Draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Ecosystem & Ecosystem Services provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each...

Workshop on the draft of the Water Sector Guidelines for DAEs
April 2021
Water is the primary medium through which climate change impacts the livelihoods and well-being of societies. Since 2015, GCF has appraised and financed a wide range of water projects spanning the full breadth of the water sector, with projects in water resources management, water supply, sanitation, urban drainage, irrigation, hydropower, flood control, drought management and coastal zone management. There is a substantial demand from developing countries for projects in the water sector, but...

Introductory Webinar on the GCF Sectoral Guide: Agriculture and Food Security
November 2020
In connection with the GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 9 November 2020, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Agriculture and Food Security and include a Q&A session. The GCF Sectoral Guide on Agriculture and Food Security provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each sector to guide proposal development for...

Introductory Webinar on the GCF Sectoral Guide: Cities, Buildings and Urban Systems
November 2020
In connection with the GCF Sectoral Guides Consultation launched on 9 November 2020, this webinar will present the draft GCF Sectoral Guide on Cities, Buildings and Urban Systems and include a Q&A session. The GCF Sectoral Guide on Cities, Buildings and Urban Systems provides an overview of country needs and evidence-based programming experiences in the relevant sector. It also aims to identify opportunities for high impact, paradigm-shifting investments in each sector to guide proposal...