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Mitigation and adaptation to climate change under agroforestry systems in cocoa production in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes
Deforestation is the main source of greenhouse gases (GHG) ... of the project is to reduce and reverse the trend of deforestation and emissions of GHG by agriculture through the recovery of already deforested areas and strengthening the cocoa production ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Brazil IICA
Identify investment options for climate change adaptation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (within the framework of the National Adaptation Plan project)
... “Advance the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process for medium-term investment planning in climate sensitive ... and sectoral capacity to integrate and mainstream risk informed planning and budgeting. NAP I has created the base and directions for further necessary adaptation actions. It is intended to ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Bosnia and Herzegovina FAO
Improving capacities of the National Focal Point in Montenegro for the engagement with the GCF and strengthening of the country’s strategic project pipeline to support implementation of the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 2)
... support Montenegro has established a national framework for cooperation with the GCF in all relevant aspects. Some ... objection procedure); (iii) providing national assessment for mid-term climate finance and support needs through ... and it is currently in the submission process to the UNFCCC. In conjunction with these circumstances, there is a ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Montenegro
Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Economic and Social Development Agency (ADES) to become a GCF Direct Access Accredited Entity and support the implementation of Chad's climate change programs and strategies
... of 40% of the population living in poverty. This calls for partnerships with entities that understand the country's ... as a GCF strategic partner in Chad. Chad has nominated ADES for this purpose in consultation with relevant stakeholders. ... grant will support ADES to advance the country's efforts in tackling climate change impacts. Headquartered in ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Chad ADES
Board decision on Compliance Review Report C-0006-Nicaragua (Bio-CLIMA, FP146)
This webpage presents information regarding the “ Compliance Review Report : ... for publication and will be made available on the GCF website in the coming days. Pending the release of the final ... its decision . The Reasons are also available on the GCF website . The Independent Redress Mechanism has now published ...
Document > Operational document Nicaragua CABEI
GCF Group of Friends welcomes new Executive Director, Mafalda Duarte, garnering momentum for GCF’s second replenishment and global climate action
... Climate Fund (GCF) in the Republic of Korea (ROK) gathered for its fifth meeting on 24 August 2023 in the GCF Liaison ... sends a strong message about the importance of GCF access for the most vulnerable countries and the need to mobilise ... at scale. Mafalda Duarte thanked the representatives for the warm welcome and for their continuous support to the ...
Article > News update 
Improving the capacity of Turkmenistan to access climate finance through capacity building and strategic frameworks
Document > Approved readiness proposal Turkmenistan FAO
Document > Approved readiness proposal Turkmenistan FAO
National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy- Efficient and Climate Friendly Air Conditioners and Refrigerators in The Gambia
... Absence of regulatory frameworks and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for appliances in The Gambia has resulted in inefficient products accounting for a major market share and attributing to high energy ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Gambia UNEP
Strengthening access to climate finance and integration of climate change into the local development planning in Benin
... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Implementing the activities envisaged under this NDC ... limited technical expertise, poor quality of data and information, effective and timely mobilization of national and foreign resources to support the implementation, the ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Benin ICRAF
Strengthening the climate resilience of Mauritania’s vulnerable WASH sector through enhanced capacity, collaboration and knowledge on climate change
... of climate risks and resilient solutions, especially for the vulnerable communities in Nouakchott. Monitoring, ... was conducted to highlight the gaps impairing adaptation for the water sector1. The study underlined the current ... to address these gaps and create an enabling environment for the successful implementation of Mauritania’s NAP and ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Mauritania
Re-Gain: Scaling solutions for food loss in Africa
According to the FAO, 30%1 of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted along the supply ... has a high carbon footprint as it leads to unnecessary deforestation, land conversion, and the wastage of water, ... with climate change shocks. Reducing food loss will therefore reduce the need for the expansion of land, land use ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Multiple countries
Chadian private sector support for low carbon and climate-resilient development
... health, education, and energy, with nothing left over for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Therefore, as indicated in its Nationally Determined ... Despite the undertaken initiatives, including the proposal for accreditation of Agence de Développement Economique et ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Chad IFDD
Strengthening Togo’s Institutional Capacity for a Low-Carbon Transport System (STILTS)
... dioxide, ground-level ozone, NOx, etc. This reality calls for a strong and holistic action that comprehensively ... policies and measures are not implemented. The need for a paradigm shift to a low-emitting transport sector is a prerequisite to meet the country’s climate agenda. Although ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Togo GGGI
GCF at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings and UN: Climate finance and global financial reforms loom large
... in on discussions about global financial architecture reforms and providing updates on the Fund’s efforts to boost climate finance for developing countries. As many developing countries ...
Article > News update 
Enabling Direct Access to GCF Climate Finance for Cabo Verde
... entity (DAE). The present request is thus to seek support for capacity building and pipeline development in order to ... low greenhouse gas emissions development – by preparing for transformational impact in a small island development state ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Cabo Verde LuxDev
Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Water Security in South Africa (EbA-Water)
... as prolonged multi-year droughts. Climate projections are for a significant drying in the west and south-west, but projections for the eastern escarpment have lower consensus. Water ... to water resource availability, reducing precipitation for most areas, increased evapotranspiration, and increasing ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application South Africa SANBI
Tonga Coastal Resilience project launched in Nuku’alofa
... UN Development Programme (UNDP) signed the project document for the Tonga Coastal Resilience Project on 29 August 2024. ... total budget of USD 23.9 million – is a significant step forward in addressing climate change impacts across the ... Climate Change under the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Climate Change and ...
Article > Press release Tonga UNDP 
ADB Launches Major Initiative to Build Resilience to Melting Glaciers: GCF to support development of new programme
... the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan—forming the scientific and technical basis for the Glacier to Farms program. With temperatures in the ... fragile balance of ecosystems, jeopardizing water supply for agriculture and hydropower, and risking the livelihoods ...
Article > Press release ADB 
Strengthening the climate change resilience of the food system and social protection network of São Tomé and Príncipe
... food supply chains, and threaten livelihoods, particularly for smallholder farmers and fishermen. Limited access to climate information, resilient agricultural practices, and equitable financial services further hinders adaptation efforts. Additionally, the country’s heavy reliance on food ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Sao Tome and Principe WFP
Green Climate Fund announces commitment to mobilise USD 100 million for Chad
... of Chad's climate priorities. GCF, the world's climate fund for developing countries, has committed to mobilise at least USD 100 million for Chad, subject to GCF Board approval. The mobilisation of finance will provide urgently needed support for climate action, strengthening Chad’s efforts to adapt ...
Article > Press release Chad 
Resource Mobilisation
... businesses, and private citizens. Among these concerted efforts, advanced economies have formally agreed to jointly ... party to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as well as public, non-public, and alternative ... sources include, among others, countries not party to the UNFCCC, entities, and foundations. Contributions from parties ...
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... accountable to the Board, and it is responsible for executing the daily operations of the Fund. Today, the ... in the Republic of Korea, with some support provided offsite in other countries. With close to a 50:50 balance ...
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Armenia national country programme consultation with GCF marks step towards stronger climate action
... its first national consultation on its country programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) this week. ... addressed and mitigated. "Engagement with GCF is pivotal for achieving Armenia's climate change targets and reducing ... It delivers a clear signal to GCF that there is a demand for climate finance and a potential to support paradigm ...
Article > Press release Armenia 
Yannick Glemarec begins tenure as GCF Executive Director
... GCF has so far built a portfolio committing USD 5 billion for climate action in 97 countries. Mr Glemarec comes to GCF ... experience in climate change, development and finance. Before joining GCF, Mr Glemarec focused his efforts on promoting gender equality and empowering women as ...
Article > Press release 
African Union calls for an ambitious and successful GCF replenishment
... of the African Union. The meeting provided an opportunity for the delegates to review Africa’s engagement at COP24 ... to discuss a number of other topics of critical importance for Africa’s climate action, such as climate financing, ... building. Members of CAHOSCC expressed strong support for the Green Climate Fund’s activities in Africa and ...
Article > Press release 
GCF and ADB agreement to improve hydromet services in Tajikistan
... of effective hydrological and meteorological data and information in Tajikistan. The signing of the Funded Activity ... vulnerable inhabitants. “By modernizing the State Agency for Hydrometeorology of Tajikistan (Hydromet), we expect the ... hydromet services to provide better climate data for development planning,” says Jerry Velasquez, Director ...
Article > Press release Tajikistan 
GCF agreement with Rwandan government set to reduce climate risks
... The project will develop climate-resilient settlements for families living in northern Rwandan areas prone to ... capacity to deal with climate change. We hope these efforts will result in a project that can be replicated across ... are at the heart of Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation.” Mr Manzales lauded the project as it is ...
Article > Press release Rwanda 
GCF agreement set to spur Moroccan green growth
... (AMAs), such as the one signed today, are a prerequisite for GCF Accredited Entities like CDG Capital to implement ... sign this agreement with GCF, as it will “catalyse our efforts to mobilise funding towards climate projects in ...
Article > Press release Morocco CDG_Capital 
Postcard from Katowice: Tuesday, December 4
... the climate conference is focusing on different areas for action. Agriculture is one sector identified as a priority for COP 24, via the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture. ... would welcome. The first edition was given to Poland for its 'love of coal,' after an eye-catching Polish homage ...
Article > Press release 
GCF strengthens partnership with FMO to combat climate change
... of Accreditation Master Agreements (AMAs) is a prerequisite for all GCF Accredited Entities, such as FMO, to implement ...
Article > Press release FMO 