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Building Niger’s engagement with the GCF: Establishment and strengthening of the NDA, and elaboration of a country programme identifying strategic priorities
The requested Readiness Programme aims at strengthening the capacity of the recently nominated GCF Focal Point of Niger and the development of strategic ... programming priorities that are consistent with the GCF’s Initial Investment Framework, need to be defined in ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Niger (the) UNEP
Forests get a boost from new GCF policy on REDD+ results-based payments
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) recently adopted a landmark policy on REDD+ ... finance. The decision was made at the 40th meeting of the GCF Board . REDD+ (Reducing emissions from deforestation and ... States and Least Developed Countries, under the current GCF programming cycle alone (2024-2027). Mainstreaming ...
Article > News update 
GCF conference opens with calls from developing countries for increased finance for climate action
... global economic pressures and uncertainty. The Global Programming Conference (GPC) takes place shortly after GCF launched its second replenishment , which will provide GCF with funds for new climate action for the 2024-2027 ...
Article > Press release 
GCF to scale up access, impact, and private sector investment through “50by30” roadmap
As the Green Climate Fund (GCF) undergoes its second replenishment and prepares for its next four-year programming period (2024-2027), the Fund held Scaling Up ... where the future direction for the Fund was presented. At GCF’s COP28 flagship side event, GCF Executive Director ...
Article > News update 
Namibian Environmental Investment Fund is first Direct Access Entity to sign GCF readiness grant agreement
... today signed a grant agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), making it the first direct access entity to be supported by the Fund’s readiness programme. The grant demonstrates the support GCF is offering to direct access bodies to aid them in ...
Article > Press release Namibia 
GCF doubles climate finance output, Board Co-Chairs report at UN Climate Conference
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has doubled the amount of approved climate finance during the past year, the Co-Chairs to the GCF Board reported today to the 23rd Conference of the ... “The Green Climate Fund is picking up its speed to programme resources for the implementation of ambitious, ...
Article > Press release 
Record finance and increased impact: GCF delivers for ‘implementation COP’ as it marks 10 years of climate action
... - On the opening day of COP30, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) heralded a record programming year and greater climate impact as it marked the ... impact is equally important,” stressed Mafalda Duarte, GCF Executive Director, at the official side event , ...
Article > Press release 
Strengthening partnerships key to enhanced climate action, GCF leader tells largest gathering of developing country partners
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) will “refine and sharpen” its support for ... alarming signs of the increasing threats of climate change, GCF Executive Director Yannick Glemarec informed GCF’s ... during the opening session of the five-day GCF Global Programming Conference. “It was the latest sign that the ...
Article > Press release 
GCF Regional Dialogue with Latin America and Workshop for Direct Access Entities in Latin America and the Caribbean
The GCF Regional Dialogue with Latin America is scheduled to be held from 24-26 July. This will be followed by the GCF Workshop for Direct Access Entities (DAEs) in Latin ... proposals for climate investment planning, accreditation, programming a strong pipeline of projects and programmes ...
Event > Structured dialogue Uruguay 
Armenia national country programme consultation with GCF marks step towards stronger climate action
... conducts its first national consultation on its country programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) this week. Chaired by the Minister of Nature ... from the private sector, and a delegation from GCF. The development of the Armenia country programme has ...
Article > Press release Armenia 
Acumen and GCF sign agreement to implement its first approved project proposal, bringing household solar energy to East Africa
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Acumen Fund today signed a Funded Activity ... (a private sector accredited entity), making it the first GCF project to move to this stage. The signing of the FAA ... to provide USD 25 million of the Fund’s resources to this program as part of its initial investment decisions, taken ...
Article > Press release Multiple countries Acumen 
GCF support for adaptation planning helps developing countries build the case for increased action and investment
The first GCF Adaptation Rationale workshop took place in Cebu, ... planning processes. "This workshop is an opportunity for GCF Direct Access Entities and National Designated ... and how we access the GCF through its diverse support programs and funding modalities," said Mr Emanuel de Guzman, ...
Article > Press release Philippines (the) 
Strengthening the capacities of national and regional development banks, which are members of the International Development Finance Club (IDFC), to access GCF resources
... societies and environments. Facilitating direct access to GCF financial resources is of utmost importance, since, ... entities that do not necessarily share compatible country programming agendas and have to respond to their own ... internal IDFC climate finance assessments on DAE-GCF members have shown that constraints such as limited ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Multiple countries AFD
GCF appoints UN Climate Change high-level champion as facilitator for its second replenishment process
To support the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) second replenishment process (GCF-2), the Fund appointed Mahmoud Mohieldin as its ... over previous replenishments and in line with the programming capacity of the Fund ,’ said Dr. Mohieldin. ...
Article > News update 
GCF second replenishment meeting reaches agreement on key decisions; selects Paris for Pledging Conference
... of International Development and Global Affairs Canada, GCF’s second replenishment consultation meeting brought ... members to discuss key issues on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) replenishment in the context of urgent global climate ... now agreed, and the helpful input on the 2020-2023 programming directions, we are carrying a lot of positive ...
Article > Press release Canada 
GCF launches Green Champions Awards to recognise outstanding climate change efforts in developing countries
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has launched the GCF Green Champions Awards to recognise and promote the most ... launched the awards on 19 August at GCF’s Global Programming Conference. “We want to recognise the ...
Article > Press release 
GCF/B.24/11 - GCF First Replenishment (GCF-1): Replenishment Summary Report
The Replenishment Summary Report presents a summary of the GCF-1 replenishment process and sets out its outcomes, including the Pledging Table for GCF-1, recommendations of contributors to the GCF Board and an updated Policies for Contributions. The ...
Board document > Action item
GCF Board approves new strategic plan and USD 756 million in new climate projects
The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) concluded its thirty-sixth meeting in Incheon, Republic ... With the new strategic plan approved, I am confident that GCF is moving in the right direction to deliver enhanced ... contribution to global climate action during its next programming period.” GCF Executive Director a.i. Henry ...
Article > Press release 
GCF welcomes Monaco’s pledge for its second replenishment (GCF-2)
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) welcomes the Principality of Monaco’s announcement that it will pledge EUR 3.3 million to GCF for the Fund’s second replenishment (GCF-2). A supporter since GCF’s inception, Monaco’s ...
Article > News update 
GCF launches Simplified Approvals Process for faster, simpler approval of small-scale projects
... of local climate action, enacting a decision made by the GCF Board last month. The new process streamlines and ... for certain small-scale projects of up to USD 10 million in GCF funding, and is particularly aimed at supporting project ... (Samoa), as well as of Gustavo Alberto Fonseca, Director of Programs, Global Environment Facility, Mikko Ollikainen, ...
Article > Press release 
GCF Readiness Programme marks milestone, hitting USD 10m in funds disbursed to 59 countries
... been disbursed through the Green Climate Fund’s Readiness Programme, a flagship funding programme that provides ... to enhance country ownership and access to the Fund. The GCF Readiness Programme portfolio currently consists of 119 ... effects of climate change. Through the Readiness Programme, GCF provides resources for strengthening the institutional ...
Article > Press release CABEI 
GCF speeds up funding flow with 4 partner agreements signed hours after Board approval
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has signed detailed agreements with its partners to ... just hours after funding approval was granted by the GCF Board. The signing of the Funded Activity Agreements ... GCF finances) Working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for REDD+ results based payments in Costa ...
Article > Press release 
The Green Climate Fund’s Group of Friends convene to discuss climate action urgency and show support for GCF’s second replenishment
GCF leadership met with ambassadors and representatives of ... as part of the 4th meeting of the ‘Group of Friends of GCF’. Representatives of 36 countries engaged in ... gave remarks and presented updates on the Fund’s programming and operations as GCF winds down its first ...
Article > News update 
Strengthening Côte d’Ivoire’s Capacity and Ownership to Access Climate Finance for GCF Country Programme Implementation
... d’Ivoire (CIV) has initiated a strong engagement with the GCF. Four multi-country projects (FP151, FP152, FP095 and FP092) have been approved by the GCF covering CIV, as well as a Simplified Approval Process ... readiness project. A NDC Partnership Plan and a Country Programme have been prepared but not yet ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Côte d'Ivoire FIRCA
GCF Regional Dialogue with Latin America sets to further accelerate climate action in the region
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Dialogue with Latin America successfully ... 120 participants attended, comprising of representatives of GCF National Designated Authorities (NDAs) of 18 governments ... IEU also highlighted the importance of the GCF Readiness Programme for climate finance access and offered ...
Article > News update 
Global Fund for Coral Reefs brings together grant and investment windows at GCF COP26 event
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) brought together a unique ecosystem of climate action ... reefs combined. Full event recording During the GCF event, international private capital advisers joined ... and Shenique Albury-Smith, The Bahamas Program Director, Nature Conservancy, provided examples of ...
Article > News update FP180 
GCF Board accelerates climate finance ahead of COP26 meeting, approving USD 1.2 billion for new adaptation and mitigation action
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved 13 new projects for mitigation and adaptation action, allocating USD 1.2 billion in GCF resources for climate action – a record amount for a ... newly approved funding proposals also include innovative programmes to catalyse private sector climate finance, ...
Article > Press release 
Fourteen new Country Platforms announced in collaboration with GCF to drive country-led climate solutions
... planned to be supported through the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Readiness Programme . At a moment when climate impacts are ... Country Platforms are being announced in coordination with GCF, with the intention that they will be supported under ...
Article > Press release Brazil 
NDA strengthening, country programming, strategic frameworks and entity support for Mongolia through XacBank
This readiness program aims to align periodic participatory review and revision of climate finance country program with the development of Mongolia’s nationally ... dissemination. Mongolia NDA strengthening, country programming, strategic frameworks and entity support for ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Mongolia XacBank
Gender assessment for FP154: Mongolia: Aimags and Soums Green Regional Development Investment Program (ASDIP)
... Aimags and Soums Green Regional Development Investment Program (ASDIP) seeks to present the issues, gaps and ... Aimags and Soums Green Regional Development Investment Program (ASDIP) ...
Document > Gender assessment Mongolia ADB FP154