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GCF scaling-up clean energy access through solar based mini-grids in Mali
... energy access problems, as the development of energy projects is hindered by a range of exacerbated financial and ... GCF board approved the Mali solar rural electrification project at its 22nd meeting in February 2019. The project is expected to provide funding to solar-based ...
Article > Story Mali BOAD 
FP019 - Priming Financial and Land Use Planning Instruments to Reduce Emissions from Deforestations
This Amazon conservation project was designed to co-finance the REDD+ Action Plan in ... enhancing financial instruments and land-use planning. The project commenced in May 2017 and was aimed at addressing ... production practices. In terms of achievement , the project demonstrated effective implementation through ...
Project > Public sector Ecuador UNDP 
PSAA questionnaire
... in seeking accreditation to the GCF for a one climate project/programme partnership should complete the PSAA questionnaire. PSAA overview The Project-specific Assessment Approach (PSAA) Pilot is one of ... accreditation standards to implement one innovative climate project/programme. The one project/programme is aligned with ...
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Bhutan’s King optimistic about climate solutions
... investment of USD 26.6 million in the “Bhutan for Life” project, which has just begun implementation. The Project is aimed at promoting nature and forest conservation ... and industry. In addition to the “Bhutan for Life” project, GCF is matching the priorities of the Royal ...
Article > Press release Bhutan 
Fostering Sustainable Urban Mobility with Efficient and Low Emission Transport in Tegucigalpa
... Urban Mobility with Efficient and Low Emission Transport project objective is to set a standard to reduce GHG ... can help in fighting climate change. For this purpose, the project will create an enabling environment for low-carbon ... that provides multiple co-benefits at the city level. The project will also favor public space improvement and ...
Document > Concept note Honduras CABEI
Shoring up early warning systems for Asia-Pacific SIDS
... and Vanuatu to develop a potential Green Climate Fund (GCF) project that aims to markedly improve the countries’ Early ... posing an existential threat. To ensure this regional project meets the unique needs of each country as well as ... WMO has received a grant of USD 535 000 to strengthen this project concept and advance its preparation into an ...
Article > Press release Multiple countries WMO 
Green Climate Fund to Support Development of Conservation International Initiative to Transform Water Security in Bogotá
... Fund (GCF) announced support for the development of a project to transform water security in the Bogotá region. The project aims to reduce climate risk for half a million ... and strengthening regional and local governance. GCF’s Project Preparation Facility will support the development of ...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund approves first 8 investments
Board gears up to larger scale projects in the near future The Green Climate Fund Board today approved USD 168 million of GCF funding for projects and programmes worth USD 624 million, marking the ... in Zambia this week, has approved an initial batch of projects, covering mitigation and adaptation measures. The ...
Article > Press release Zambia 
Strengthening Climate Information Services and Impact-Based Early Warning Systems in Uruguay
This Project Preparation Facility (PPF) request aims to support ... under the Simplified Approval Process (SAP) for the project "Strengthening Climate Information Services and Impact-Based Early Warning Systems in Uruguay." The project seeks to reduce the impact of extreme ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Uruguay CND
Cook Islands launches its first GCF country programme
... dealing with climate threats. It also includes climate projects and ideas the government intends to submit to the ... Programme requests NZD 203 million from GCF. This includes projects covering a wide range of areas such as energy ... programme, will enable the country to directly bring projects forward to GCF and access GCF financing. The GCF ...
Article > Press release Cook Islands 
GCF and IDB agreements to help SMEs in Latin America invest in energy efficiency
... which will enable GCF to channel climate finance to 4 projects in Latin America. The following projects are now ready to be implemented by the IDB: FP009 - ... help open a credit line to fund SMEs' energy efficiency projects in the country FP048 - In Guatemala and Mexico, GCF ...
Article > Press release Multiple countries IDB 
GCF hails Mongolia partnerships as model for mobilising private capital
... loan programme for GHG emission reduction in Mongolia. The project was developed in partnership with XacBank , one of ... leading banks. It was fast-tracked from accreditation, to project approval, signature, and disbursement in less than a ... year. While the Fund has many international private sector projects, this is its first local private commercial project ...
Article > Press release Mongolia 
GCF direct access week puts countries’ climate actions in the fast lane
... Week" to assist direct access entities in developing their project ideas. The week-long event brought together the 13 ... working sessions saw GCF’s partners present their project ideas and priorities to solicit feedback and inputs ... the gender-specific considerations that must be factored in project design and implementation. The south-south thematic ...
Article > Press release 
Readiness Support for the Implementation of the IRMF for SPC
... growing number of proposals under formulation as well as projects moving into implementation, it is critical that SPC ... SPC’s annual Results Report, assessing the performance of project and programs against SPC’s Key Focus Areas as well ... will achieve clearer visibility of results from project to divisional and organizational level as well as at ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal SPC
ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing climate change resilience of vulnerable smallholders in Central Jamaica
... resilience of vulnerable smallholders in Central Jamaica” project. The Concept Note (CN) for the ADAPT Jamaica project was endorsed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Climate ... 2023. This PPF application is being submitted to request Project Preparation Facility (PPF) resources to assist ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Jamaica FAO
GCF supporting energy transformation in SIDS
... by 2030, the GCF Board approved the Tonga Renewable Energy Project (TREP) in its 21st meeting held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain from 17-20 October 2018. The project, cofinanced with the Asian Development Bank and the ... requested for USD 29.9 million in GCF resources. The project will help install utility scale energy storage ...
Article > Press release Tonga ADB 
GCF heralds innovative ‘Bhutan for Life’ partnership at launch ceremony
... Bhutan for Life is the Green Climate Fund’s first project with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). GCF’s ... Royal Government of Bhutan to remain carbon neutral. The project will provide funding to prevent threats to ... launch, only one month after the GCF Board approved the project proposal, reflects how the Green Climate Fund is ...
Article > Press release Bhutan WWF 
GCF talks renewable energy with Alliance of Small Island States
... Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with GCF’s current project portfolio supporting the efforts of many AOSIS members. GCF has several renewable energy projects with AOSIS members, including the Tina River Hydropower Development Project in the Solomon Islands, the Pacific Islands ...
Article > Press release Multiple countries 
NDA Strengthening and Country Programming support for Turkmenistan and initiating a Regional Approach to Climate Action
... catalyze climate finance for innovation and investments in projects with transformational impact. The GCF can play an ... to access investments for mitigation or adaptation project in Turkmenistan. With the Regional Environmental ... as the NDA to the GCF. The proposed GCF Readiness project will support Turkmenistan in achieving its climate ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Turkmenistan CAREC
National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy- Efficient and Climate Friendly Air Conditioners and Refrigerators in The Gambia
... 2030 with no explicit targets for cooling products. This project aims to develop an integrated policy strategy that ... will ultimately reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The project will include development of a National Cooling ... Energy (MOE) and key stakeholders. In the long-term, the project will catalyse broader market transformation for ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Gambia UNEP
A sliver of hope from the middle of the Pacific Ocean
... government. The USD 38.9 million Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project has constructed 7.3 hectares of raised, ... is also a leading member of the UNDP team that oversaw the project's implementation. Remarkable as it may seem, Dr. Webb explained that before the project, it was not known that the average height of land in ...
Article > Insights 
FP051 - Scaling-up Investment in Low-Carbon Public Buildings
... significantly reduce emissions from public buildings. The project will impact 7-8% of stock, some 360 public ... support the transformations and encourage replication. The project has an estimated lifespan of 20 years. FP051 Bosnia ...
Project > Public sector Bosnia and Herzegovina UNDP 
FP127 - Building Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Agricultural Livelihoods in Southern Zimbabwe
... as higher number of drought-related livestock deaths. The project proposes to address these observed and projected climate impacts and build the resilience of ...
Project > Public sector Zimbabwe UNDP 
FP129 - Afghanistan Rural Energy Market Transformation Initiative – Strengthening Resilience of Livelihoods Through Sustainable Energy Access
... and leads to carbon emissions. This project is designed to kick-start a renewable energy ... building of similar mini-grids in the future. The project is targeted at encouraging private sector ...
Project > Public sector Afghanistan UNDP 
FP166 - Light Rail Transit for the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM)
... to 51 percent of the national total in 2015, is projected to increase by 44 percent by 2050 without ... in the country’s public transport system. This project aims to install an 85 km double-track, electric ...
Project > Public sector Costa Rica CABEI 
FP186 - India E-Mobility Financing Program
... the transport sector through electrification. This project will provide tailored financing solutions to ... to a level comparable to conventional vehicles. The project will also mobilise significant amounts of private ...
Project > Private sector India MAAML 
FP187 - Ouémé Basin Climate-Resilience Initiative (OCRI) Benin
... in poverty and food insecurity of the local population. The project aims to address these climate impacts, by bringing ... to the agricultural production system in the basin. The project will build resilience for poor and vulnerable ...
Project > Public sector Benin FAO 
FP070 - Global Clean Cooking Program – Bangladesh
... demand and help extend the existing supply chain. The project will provide technical assistance to support partner ... and carry out research and development of the stoves. The project has an estimated lifespan of 3.5 years. FP070 ...
Project > Public sector Bangladesh WorldBank 
FP081 - Line of Credit for Solar rooftop segment for commercial, industrial and residential housing sectors
... affordable finance for solar rooftop installation projects in commercial, industrial and residential housing ... a sustainable bankable model in India and beyond. The project has an estimated lifespan of 20 years. FP081 India 1 ...
Project > Private sector India NABARD 