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Sixth meeting of the GCF Board (B.06)
... Climate Fund will be held from Wednesday, 19 February to Friday, 21 February, in Bali, Indonesia. #GCFB06 Opening ... Policies of the Fund Travel Policy Initial modalities for the operation of the Fund’s mitigation and adaptation ... Country ownership, including: No‐objection procedure; Best practices for the establishment and composition of ...
Event > Board meeting
Asian private sector ambition key to climate solution, Dialogue finds
Private sector ambitions driving the Asian economic powerhouse can be ... to tell GCF how the Fund should deploy its resources to best fit national needs. During the Dialogue, 19 Asian ... technology, ranging from energy, waste, agriculture and forest activities,” he said. The Minister pointed to the ...
Article > Press release Indonesia 
The International Development Finance Club and the Green Climate Fund join forces to support Public Development Banks in financing the green transition
... 2020 – The International Development Finance Club (IDFC), the international network of leading national and ... financer of climate action in developing countries, have today launched a joint publication examining how Public ... France. To learn more about IDFC please visit their website . About GCF The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the ...
Article > Press release 
Maya-K'iche' in Guatemalan highlands embrace nature-based solutions
Tomás Cuterez Lares grew up in the highlands of Guatemala, ... co-found Cooperativa Integral Agrícola Unión Chipaquense (COINACHI). Passionate about the organisation's mission, he ... for this project, Resilient Highlands, because it is the best project I have seen in my life. If it were not for the ...
Article > Story Guatemala 
Moving from planning to action: The NDC partnership and the Green Climate Fund launch the Climate Investment Planning and Mobilization Framework
... climate action – and this means accelerating work to translate countries’ Nationally Determined ... outputs under each stage, training videos, case studies, best practices, and more. Together the guide and the online ... input and insight. To see the Framework launch event please visit NDC Partnership’s YouTube channel. Moving from ...
Article > News update 
Global economic prospects and its impact on climate policies, with a special focus on carbon pricing
The latest IPCC warning that we are not on track to achieve the Paris Agreement goals calls for us to employ all possible economic tools to accelerate ...
Article > Speech
Delivering climate action –for people, planet & prosperity
Distinguished guests, Thank you for inviting me to this key event as we approach the COP26 ... of the key missing pieces is adequate climate finance. The latest OECD figures shows that climate finance for ...
Article > Speech
GCF launches climate finance report during Seoul P4G summit
... can be aligned with sustainable development in order to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and deliver a ... Climate Change (IPCC) and GCF experts, sets out a pathway for financial decision-makers to align finance with the ... special report on Global Warming of 1.5° C . Based on the latest scientific findings and policy developments, the ...
Article > Press release 
GCF publishes timelines for B.34 and B.35
At its thirty-third meeting, the GCF Board decided to hold its thirty-fourth meeting (B.34) from 17 to 20 ... 2023. Towards this end, the timelines and key time periods for B.34 and B.35 are presented below. Key milestones for ... The report/s shall be disclosed (i) on the AE’s website, (ii) in locations convenient to affected peoples, and ...
Article > News update 
GCF new accreditation framework: First window opens for accreditation applications
... 2025, GCF is now implementing a strengthened and more fit-for-purpose system for accreditation. As part of this new ... Panel, excluding applicant response time. In addition to Accreditation, there are many ways to partner with GCF. For more information, visit this page . GCF new accreditation framework: First ...
Article > News update 
How the Maldives are putting climate funds to work
Funadhoo is the site of one of the first projects to be financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the United Nations’ primary institution for supporting emission cutting investments, such as in ...
Article > Article about GCF Maldives 
Preparation of Bhutan’s NDC 3.0 and enhanced strategies, systems and in-country capacities to achieve its climate objectives and targets
Bhutan faces several challenges that may hinder its ability to achieve its climate ambitions and targets communicated to the UNFCCC. One key issue is that the existing key climate ... GHG emissions trends and the country's national priorities for climate change mitigation and adaptation (especially in ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Bhutan
Semi-Annual Financial Report (SAFR) Template
The Semi-Annual Financial Report (SAFR) supports the monitoring of GCF-funded activities and is submitted by ... (AMA) and the relevant Funded Activity Agreement(s) (FAA) for each approved project or programme. The SAFR supports ... Semi-Annual Financial Report – Loans and Guarantees 26 February Semi-Annual Financial Report – Investment ...
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Climate-smart farming boosts forests and food security in Madagascar
... intense cyclones , has pushed more than a million people into hunger. As extreme weather exacerbates poverty and ... in sustainable agriculture’s ability to prepare them for the effects of a warming planet.” Zo Lalaina Rakotobe, ... knowledge gained, she and her husband used the profits to buy rice seeds. When the rice was harvested, they purchased ...
Article > Story Madagascar 
XV World Forestry Congress
The World Forestry Congress (WFC) is the world’s largest forest-related event held every ... and Resilient Future with Forests – gives prominence to climate change as the key driver of global environmental ... around the world. Participants of the Congress may visit the GCF exhibit booth at COEX Hall B, F12. A GCF ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
GCF/B.24/Inf.12 - Initial set of guidelines for the effective functioning of the Independent Evaluation Unit
This document outlines an initial set of guidelines for the effective functioning of the Independent Evaluation ... guidelines and procedures governing the work of the IEU to be approved by the Board.” In keeping with best practices, these guidelines will be finalized and ...
Board document > Information
GCF/B.28/03/Rev.01 - Revised Policy on the Prevention and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment
In decision B.25/05, the Board requested the Secretariat to present to the Board the proposed revisions of the Policy ... Abuse, and Sexual Harassment (SEAH Policy), in line with best practices among international financial institutions ... of the SEAH Policy, and to present to the Board for its consideration amendments to the relevant standards, ...
Board document > Action item
Internship programme
Internship programme Important We are pleased to announce the launch of the GCF’s new recruitment platform with Oracle, designed to enhance the candidate ... to Oracle, you can now check the status. We invite you to visit our new Careers Portal , explore new staff and ...
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GCF/B.25/Inf.12 - Independent Evaluation Unit’s initial assessment of the Secretariat’s review of the simplified approval process pilot scheme
... its 2019 Workplan (document GCF/B.24/12/Rev.01 attached to decision B.24/06). The overall IEU assessment of the SAP ... will be submitted at the twenty-sixth GCF Board meeting (B.26). GCF/B.25/Inf.12 12(a) Independent Evaluation Unit’s ...
Board document > Information
GCF/B.28/12 - Updated accreditation framework
In decision B.22/16, the Board decided to streamline the accreditation process in order to ... the review and consideration of entities applying for accreditation. In decision B.24/13, the Board decided to ... incorporates Board decisions taken at B.23, B.24 and B.26 regarding GCF policies that affect the accreditation and ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.29/06 - Updated accreditation framework
In decision B.22/16, the Board decided to streamline the accreditation process in order to ... the review and consideration of entities applying for accreditation. In decision B.24/13, the Board decided to ... incorporates Board decisions taken at B.23, B.24 and B.26 regarding GCF policies that affect the accreditation and ...
Board document > Action item
GCF leader says climate finance needs to consider risk and opportunity
... Ministerial dialogue on climate finance, GCF Executive Director a.i. Javier Manzanares said that effective climate ... requires close collaboration with developing countries to identify climate risks and opportunities. He stressed ... developing countries to come up with climate projects that best match national conditions. GCF leader says climate ...
Article > News update 
Empowering Direct Access to Climate Finance
... its first event in its pavilion, focusing on direct access to climate finance. The panel discussion, organised together ... Designated Authorities and GCF. Direct Access is crucial for developing countries to fully exercise country ownership ... Participants shared their experience in the field, exchange best practices and discussed the ways to further support ...
Article > News update 
GCF at COP30
... Investment Funds (CIF) are co-hosting The Climate Funds. Visit us or participate in daily sessions at the pavilion. ... Blue Zone, Zone B, Side Event Room 3 Who Anyone with access to the Blue Zone Learn more Since November 2015, GCF has ... and impact. The 10th anniversary of GCF’s operations coincides with the 10th anniversary of adopting the Paris ...
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GCF/B.19/34 - Incremental cost methodology: potential approaches for the Green Climate Fund
... the concept of incremental cost and its applications to climate change projects, in addition to current practices ... funds. Alternative methodology options are analysed to best meet the purpose of supporting project review and ... Incremental cost methodology: potential approaches for the Green Climate Fund ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.18/10 - Structure and staffing of the Secretariat
This document presents, for the Board’s consideration, a progress report on the ... set-up; presents an assessment of the required capacity to best position the Secretariat to deliver on its mandate ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.09/16 - Policy on Ethics and Conflicts of Interest for the Board
... and Audit Committee held eight (virtual) meetings in 2015 to discuss a policy on ethics and conflicts of interest, ... hereto as Annex II (the Policy). The Policy is based on best practices of international entities, including ... GCF/B.09/16 Policy on Ethics and Conflicts of Interest for the Board ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.11/08 - Arrangements for the first formal replenishment of the Green Climate Fund
... at its inception. This document presents the background to and initial provisions for implementing a replenishment model, as well as an ... for the replenishment process that follows international best practice, including: preparatory meetings, financial ...
Board document > Action item
Strategic Frameworks support for Paraguay through Fundación Avina
... and prioritize emerging municipalities with the potential to contribute to the enhancement of the implementation of ... concept notes to access climate finance from the GCF. Share best practices and lessons learned amongst local governments to serve as basis for the strengthening of regional and national climate ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Paraguay
Information requests and responses
... may be appealed before the Information Appeals Panel (IAP). To improve clarity and efficiency, the GCF has adjusted how ... to information already publicly available on the GCF website are no longer registered. This adjustment is intended ... Funded Activity Agreement for FP111, FP154, FP163, and IFC projects 26 Nov 11 Apr 2022 Partially granted IDP300 ...
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