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GCF triggers funding for Peruvian project, preventing Amazon emissions
... The signing of a Funded Activity Agreement (FAA) between GCF and the Peruvian Trust Fund for National Parks and ... this project. The announcement provides a further fillip to GCF’s 15th Board meeting, which winds up today in Samoa. ... expansion.” The Executive Director ad interim of the GCF Secretariat, Javier Manzanares highlighted the unique ...
Article > Press release Peru 
GCF stresses need to highlight climate connection at Asia-Pacific Forestry Week
... (IPCC) assessment last year. He noted the expansion of GCF’s portfolio of climate finance supporting forest and ... halt deforestation. “There is, of course, much more that GCF can do to support change mitigation and adaptation by ... in the session were Ben Gunneberg, secretary general of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, and ...
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GCF agreement with CABEI to unlock finance for climate adaptation in Central America
... for the successful implementation of adaptation activities. GCF Deputy Executive Director Javier Manzanares said the ... sector in funding climate adaption and reinforced the GCF’s commitment to helping the Central American region raise climate ambition. “The partnership between GCF and CABEI proves that innovative financial solutions are ...
Article > Press release 
GCF audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2019 and 2018
... of cash flows, and the notes to the financial statements of GCF. The 2019 financial statements were prepared by the ... with the international financial reporting framework. The GCF 2019 financial statements received an unqualified opinion from the independent auditor. GCF audited financial statements for the years ending ...
Document > Financial statement
GCF joins UN bodies to help entrepreneurs embrace climate technology
... climate change during a recent meeting in Bonn, Germany. GCF partnered with two UN bodies, the Technology Executive ... including help with training, guidance and networking. GCF's Carolina Fuentes, Secretary to the Board and Head of ... solar power firms. In addition to mitigation measures, GCF is also exploring how to use climate technology ...
Article > Press release Germany 
GCF heralds innovative ‘Bhutan for Life’ partnership at launch ceremony
... Fund’s first project with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). GCF’s contribution of USD 26.6 million was approved by its ... and preserve its biodiversity,” stated Javier Manzanares, GCF Deputy Executive Director a.i., who spoke at a ceremony ... recent decision to establish a USD 500 million REDD+ programme,’ concluded Manzanares. This initiative is the ...
Article > Press release Bhutan 
GCF approves 11 projects at its final Board meeting of the year
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) concluded its last Board meeting of 2017 by approving 11 new projects and programmes valued at USD 392.86 million to assist developing ... 54 projects and programmes amounting to USD 2.65 billion in GCF funding. The following projects and programmes were ...
Article > Press release 
GCF partners with FAO on two major climate-resilience projects in Benin and the Gambia
GCF and FAO have signed an agreement for $60 million in ... and adaptation projects were approved at the most recent GCF Board meeting in Incheon, South Korea. GCF will provide over USD 35 million in funding for both ...
Article > News update Benin Gambia 
GCF Board approves USD 745 million in funding proposals
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has reached a new milestone today with the approval of ... proposals at its fourteenth meeting. The 10 projects and programmes have a total value of USD 2.6 billion, and will ... accomplishment for the Fund,” said Mr. Zaheer Fakir, GCF Board’s developing country Co-Chair. “With these ...
Article > Press release 
GCF approves funding for regional water investment programme in Southern Africa
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved a grant to support preparations for a regional climate-resilient water investment programme in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Funding from the GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF) will support the ...
Article > News update 
Call for Public Inputs: Proposal for GCF REDD+ Results-Based Payments
The GCF Secretariat is pleased to invite all interested organizations and entities to provide inputs to GCF’s proposal on REDD+ results-based payments. Inputs are ... format should be sent via email as one document to REDD+@gcfund.org . The official submission should clearly indicate ...
Document > Call for input
GCF transfers funds to UN Environment for Ecosystem Based Adaptation project in the Gambia
... The first tranche of USD 6 million marks the start of GCF’s disbursements in a joint project with UN Environment , a GCF Accredited Entity. The USD 20.5 million project is set ... percent of its national exports and 26 percent of its GDP. GCF Executive Director Howard Bamsey said it was encouraging ...
Article > Press release Gambia 
Co-Chairs' expectations for the 15th meeting of the GCF Board
... first time the Board has met in the Pacific. According to GCF Board Co-Chairs, Zaheer Fakir (South Africa) and Ewen ... that 2016 will end on a high note for the Fund. “The GCF has made tremendous progress this year,” said Fakir. ... our partner base.” The incoming Executive Director of the GCF Secretariat, Howard Bamsey, will attend B.15 to observe ...
Article > Press release 
Enhancing Vanuatu’s Ability to Seek Accreditation and Direct Access to the GCF – Phase 2
... Ability to Seek Accreditation and Direct Access to the GCF”, approved in December 2019, focused on supporting the ... the submission of MFEM accreditation application to the GCF by improving MFEM’s capacity, policy and procedures. ... improving two prioritized concept notes for submission to GCF and a pre-feasibility study for one prioritized or more ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Vanuatu
GCF targets private investment shift at inaugural climate conference
... from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching 'net zero' around 2050. GCF is hosting the Private Investment for Climate Conference ... action by the large margins needed. A unique aspect of GCF is its ability to engage with both the private and public spheres. GCF helps private companies invest in climate action by ...
Article > Press release 
Caribbean GCF stakeholders gather in Belize for first regional workshop
... region with first-hand support and guidance on working with GCF. The three-day workshop being held in Belize City from 6 to 8 October will help increase understanding of GCF processes among the National Designated Authorities ... As part of the Fund’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme, an initial USD 15 million has been allocated to ...
Article > Press release 
GCF’s first private sector conference boosts business role in climate finance
... the trillions of dollars needed for climate finance. GCF’s Private Investment for Climate Conference wound up ... into funding low-emission and climate-resistant pathways. GCF Deputy Executive Javier Manzanares said the IPCC’s ... sources of new climate finance. Paul Oquist, one of GCF’s two co-chairs, highlighted the great strides already ...
Article > Press release 
GCF boosts SIDS early warning systems to avert climate-related disasters
A GCF event at COP26 brought together a panel of international ... action that protects people’s lives. Carolina Fuentes, GCF’s Secretary to the Board, told the COP26 event ... at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). Full event recording This sentiment was ...
Article > News update 
Developing country entrepreneurs cause for hope, GCF deputy tells meeting
... the two-day conference, held in Incheon, the host city of GCF. China continues to lead a global surge of renewable ... in developing countries,” said the acting deputy head of GCF. “But neither we, nor anyone wishing to progress ... sector, to drive positive change is so fundamental to GCF’s goals,” he concluded. The International Conference ...
Article > Press release Multiple countries 
FP254 - GCF-IFC Scaling Resilient Water Infrastructure (RWI) Facility
... eligible projects with concessional co-investments. GCF funding will support technical assistance for project ... skills to manage climate-resilient infrastructure. GCF’s USD 250-million loan commitment will help bridge the ... d'Ivoire Tunisia Chile Peru Azerbaijan 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1085 GCF-IFC Scaling Resilient Water Infrastructure (RWI) Facility ...
Project > Private sector Multiple countries 
GCF slates future climate cooperation with China Development Bank
... climate action. While the agreement – signed recently by GCF Executive Director Howard Bamsey and CDB Vice President ... loans to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. China Songdo GCF slates future climate cooperation with China Development ...
Article > Press release China 
GCF Board begins its final meeting for 2016 in Samoa
... Board proceedings, highlighting the crucial role of GCF in supporting developing countries to respond to climate ... the risks in the best ways we can and afford.” Samoa Apia GCF Board begins its final meeting for 2016 in Samoa ...
Article > Press release Samoa 
Participation of the GCF Executive Director in the Climate Finance Ministerial meeting, Lima
... is scaled up substantially and on an ongoing basis. GCF’s Executive Director underscored the need for funding ... francophone African Ministers. Songdo Participation of the GCF Executive Director in the Climate Finance Ministerial ...
Article > Press release 
GCF audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2018 and 2017
... of cashflows and the notes to the financial statements of GCF. The 2018 financial statements were prepared by the ... with the international financial reporting framework. GCF audited financial statements for the years ending ...
Document > Financial statement
Call for public input: Review of GCF's Information Disclosure Policy
... is now seeking inputs from various stakeholders. The GCF Secretariat welcomes any views on IDP implementation ... paragraph 41 of the IDP. Call for public input: Review of GCF's Information Disclosure Policy ...
Document > Call for input
GCF audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019
... of cash flows, and the notes to the financial statements of GCF. The 2020 financial statements were prepared by the ... the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). GCF audited financial statements for the years ending ...
Document > Financial statement
GCF audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2021 and 2020
... of cash flows, and the notes to the financial statements of GCF. The 2021 financial statements were prepared by the ... the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). GCF audited financial statements for the years ending ...
Document > Financial statement
GCF audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2022
... of cash flows, and the notes to the financial statements of GCF. The 2023 financial statements were prepared by the ... for issue by the Fund's Board by decision B.39/01. GCF audited financial statements for the years ending ...
Document > Financial statement
GCF audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2024 and 2023
... of cash flows, and the notes to the financial statements of GCF. The 2024 financial statements were prepared by the ... for issue by the Fund's Board by decision B.42/01 . GCF audited financial statements for the years ending ...
Document > Financial statement
GCF side event asks ‘what makes a good project?’
... early experiences of putting together project proposals for GCF’s consideration. He called upon developing countries ... implementing entity that enjoys direct access modality to GCF, explained how their recently approved project can help ... Minister of Natural Resources, introduced the KawiSafi programme which will initially operate in Rwanda and Kenya. ...
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