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Strengthening Adaptation Planning processes and capacity for successful implementation of adaptation actions in the Agricultural and Water sectors of Trinidad and Tobago
... the southerly located twin-island state of Trinidad and Tobago is already experiencing the adverse effects of ... patterns, rising sea levels and more intense tropical storms. The agriculture and water sectors, vital to the ... in the water and agriculture sector. Precise data and information on the vulnerability of specific agricultural ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Trinidad and Tobago
Preparation of Strategic Framework to Reduce Deforestation and Forest Degradation and enhance adaptive capacity in the Bahamas
... by climate change during the last years, and it is expected to get worse in the future; for example, 80% of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is ... of The Bahamas. The Second National Communication to the UNFCCC states the urgent need to integrate different data and ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Bahamas
Enhancing Saint Lucia's National Adaptation Plan Process through the Elaboration of Sector Strategies and Action Plans, a Strengthened Evidence Base, and Improved Private Sector Engagement
The objective of this GCF readiness grant is to continue advancing the country’s NAP process. It will ... the capacity of critical institutions and line ministries to develop Sectoral Adaptation Strategies and Action Plans ... Each SASAP will include a portfolio of project ideas for the priority sector, to be financed during the NAP’s ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Saint Lucia
Enabling Activities for the Formulation and Implementation of a Multisectoral National Adaptation Plan for Belize
Belize is Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement. Article 7.9 of the latter ... plans, policies and/or contributions” including the formulation of national adaptation plans. National planning, ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Belize
Green and Resilient Debt Platform for Africa and LDCs
... most affected by climate change, they have the least access to climate finance, particularly for adaptation. In 2019/2020, off the total climate finance provided (estimated at USD 632 ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Multiple countries
Climate Resilient Systems for SADC Water Sector: SADC Hydrological Cycle Observation System (SADC-HYCOS IV Project)
This PPF request is being submitted to support the development of a Funding Proposal for the proposed project titled: Climate Resilient Sytems for SADC Water Sector: SADC Hydrological Information System. The project will ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Multiple countries
Green Climate Fund: New capital to accelerate investment in global climate action
Today twenty-five countries pledged support to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with USD 9.3 billion over ... Many pledges were made today, and more will follow before the UN Climate Summit in December. This will enable the ...
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Cook Islands: First and fastest Green Climate Fund country project
... – The first single-country project in the Cook Islands took 20 days from GCF Board approval to the first ... Climate Fund (GCF), focuses on improving health outcomes for all Cook Islanders and was developed by the government, ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and serves the 2015 Paris Agreement, supporting the ...
Article > Press release Cook Islands 
Strategic Plan
... Plans set out the Board’s long-term strategic vision for the Fund, as well as its objectives, strategic priorities and operational priorities for its current programming period. Strategic Plan ...
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Partners
Overview GCF relies on its expanding network of partners to deliver results across the spectrum of climate action to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient paths. These ... approach, which positions us uniquely to serve as a bridge for developing countries in navigating a complex climate ...
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Korea Global Adaptation Week
GCF joined the UNFCCC in the Korea Global Adaptation Week to build momentum in supporting countries' efforts in improving access to adaptation finance. This ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF Republic of Korea (the) 
The Green Climate Fund Board selects Yannick Glemarec as new Executive Director
... the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has selected Yannick Glemarec to be its new Executive Director. The Board made the ... Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director for Policy and Programme in UN Women from 2015 to 2018. ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and serves the Paris Agreement. The Executive ...
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GCF appoints global facilitator for the replenishment process
To support the first GCF formal replenishment, the Fund appointed Johannes F. Linn, a ... development economist and practitioner, as a global facilitator to help oversee and streamline the replenishment ... Development program at the Brookings Institution and is a former Executive Director of the Wolfensohn Center for ...
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GCF and IDB agreements to help SMEs in Latin America invest in energy efficiency
... recently signed funding agreements which will enable GCF to channel climate finance to 4 projects in Latin America. The following projects are ... facility that will unlock innovative financial instruments for micro, small and medium enterprises in the agricultural ...
Article > Press release Multiple countries 
GCF joins German development bank to make Tanzania more climate resilient
... agreement with Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) today to make communities in northern Tanzania more resilient to ... “One of these impacts is a lack of clean and safe water for domestic and agricultural uses. Therefore, adaptation ...
Article > Press release Tanzania 
GCF Brings Clean Energy to Off-Grid Areas of Burkina Faso
Due to Burkina Faso’s dependence on fossil fuels, the country ... million investment, GCF’s funding of EUR 24.3 million for the Yeleen Project will provide results-based capital ... Telep Senior Specialist, Renewable Energy +82 32 458 6326 Burkina Faso GCF Brings Clean Energy to Off-Grid Areas of ...
Article > Press release Burkina Faso 
GCF funding agreement with Namibia first under new simplified approach
... agreement opens up Green Climate Fund (GCF) finances to boost the climate resilience of Namibian farmers in ... area of sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement opens the door for GCF funds to help smallholder farmers, mostly women, to improve water ...
Article > Press release Namibia 
Postcard from Katowice: Wednesday, December 5
The GCF pavilion has been busy today, and the Fund also hosted its first official side ... guidance from the COP, which will shape its priorities for the coming year. So GCF is following the negotiations ... level, the gathering of all the parties to the UNFCCC in one place for two weeks gives a great opportunity to ...
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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, Philippines on 14-16 November 2018. The ... planning processes. "This workshop is an opportunity for GCF Direct Access Entities and National Designated Authorities to share and learn from each other about adaptation and how ...
Article > Press release Philippines (the) 
GCF affirms partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank
... Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) signed a legal agreement to open doors for more climate finance projects in the Caribbean region. ... for the use of GCF resources. The agreement is a prerequisite for all Accredited Entities to implement GCF-approved ...
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GCF signs off funding for Barbados water sector resilience project
... Centre (CCCCC) signed the Funded Activity Agreement (FAA) for the project Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN ... Authority from the investment in the PV systems will be deposited into a locally managed adaptation fund. Consumers will ...
Article > Press release Barbados 
Green Climate Fund announces ambitious plans for next Board meeting
The Green Climate Fund has today announced that its Board will consider projects to a value of USD 1,148.4M for approval at its meeting next month. Speaking in the ...
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Agreement bolsters Caribbean ability to weather climate disaster
... Green Climate Fund signed an Accreditation Master Agreement today with the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, as the final step in the accreditation process for the country’s Department of Environment. The milestone unlocks opportunities for the continued strengthening ...
Article > Press release Antigua and Barbuda 
GCF-IFAD agreement will help agricultural communities adapt to climate change
A key agreement signed today between the Green Climate Fund and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will help pioneer new ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) with the goal of supporting global efforts to respond ...
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GCF convenes Pacific nations for Structured Dialogue meeting in Pohnpei
The Green Climate Fund Structured Dialogue for the Pacific begins today in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. The ... takes place from 30 July – 2 August 2018, and will bring together around 150 participants from 14 Pacific countries, ...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund B.20 meeting press release
The 20th meeting of the GCF Board ended today in Songdo, following four days of challenging and ... were made on important issues, such as a financial plan to manage the Commitment Authority of the Fund as it ... has been a very difficult and disappointing Board meeting for all of us, but most importantly for those people who are ...
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GCF, African Development Bank and Africa50 signal support for Desert to Power programme
... Bank and Africa50 investment fund will collaborate to bring solar energy to the Sahel, in support of the priority set by countries in ... solar power available throughout the Sahel region, transforming African deserts into new sources of renewable ...
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GCF brings climate focus to African development bank meeting
... the African Development Bank’s annual meeting which opens today. The African Development Bank (AfDB) is holding its ... is holding its annual meeting in the Republic of Korea to coincide with the 2018 Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation ( ... higher value-added industrialisation. GCF will have an information booth in the exhibition centre, which is open from ...
Article > Press release Republic of Korea (the) 
GCF Structured Dialogue focus turns to Asia
... Fund's second Structured Dialogue in the region which opens tomorrow. More than 160 participants from the region will ... Entities , Readiness delivery partners, private sector representatives and civil society organisations. The Da ... strong regional growth, the Asian Development Bank forecasts in a report released this month that gross ...
Article > Press release Viet Nam 
Dialogue to Boost Climate Technology Innovation
... dialogue will take place on Wednesday, 14 March, in Bonn to discuss how to accelerate support for entrepreneurs in ... speakers and more information about the event at the UNFCCC website . Germany Songdo Dialogue to Boost Climate Technology ...
Article > Press release Germany 