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Samoan and Australian ministers welcome delegates to the GCF’s first Pacific Board meeting
Samoa’s Minister for Finance, the Hon Sili Epa Tuioti, and Australia’s ... Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, have welcomed ... Earlier in the day, the Government of Samoa facilitated a visit by GCF Board members to several sites on the island of ...
Article > Press release Samoa 
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 ... Sessions throughout the week Sub-theme 3: The Green Pathway to Growth and Sustainability Sessions throughout the ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
Careers
Overview 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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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 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 ...
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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
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
... set-up; presents an assessment of the required capacity to best position the Secretariat to deliver on its mandate ... and current business model with a projected staff hiring target of 250 by 2018; reviews organizational design principles ...
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 ... for the replenishment process that follows international best practice, including: preparatory meetings, financial targets, performance reviews, programming and strategic ...
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 FundacionAvina
Policies: Sustainability
... The Governing Instrument sets out that the GCF will adopt best practice environmental and social safeguards to be applied to all programmes and projects financed using the resources ...
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Scaling up climate finance in the context of COVID-19
... above pre-industrial levels. Financing a rapid transition to achieve the Paris Agreement goals requires significantly ... increases the imperative to scale up climate action before these goals are out of reach. In particular, it is ... to a net-zero, climate resilient economy, based on the latest scientific findings and policy developments. It ...
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GCF Board approves over USD 1 billion in funding for climate mitigation and adaptation
... Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board meeting of 2018 concluded today after approving 23 projects, valued together at USD 1,093.5 million of GCF funding. The new ... Mongolia with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) FP078 - USD 26 million for the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF) ...
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Countries step up ambition: Landmark boost to coffers of the world’s largest climate fund
The shared urgency of addressing climate change took an historic step forward today with 27 countries ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established GCF in 2010 to direct climate finance to ... Luxembourg** Monaco** Netherlands* New Zealand** Norway** Poland** Portugal Republic of Korea** Slovakia* ...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund Board approves USD 1 billion for climate action, sets out strategic vision
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has given a major boost to climate finance for developing countries with the approval of over USD 1 ... Climate Fund (SnCF Global) – Equity with PCA (FP152) USD 26.7 million for Mongolian Green Finance Corporation with ...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund Board approves USD 500 million for new climate action, strengthens its Results Management Framework
Funds will help SIDS and LDCs adapt to climate change, catalyse private investment, and increase ... and Latin America, with three of the four new projects targeting support to the most vulnerable countries including ... of smallholder farmers. This project is part of the USD 1.26 billion GCF is investing in adaptation action in Africa ...
Article > Press release 
Tipping point or turning point: global solidarity for an inclusive, resilient recovery
... Dear colleague and friend, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Patricia Espinosa; Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the Green Climate Fund, it is an honour to welcome you today to our Leadership Dialogue in the ... fuels or turn us towards low emission climate resilient pathways to achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable ...
Article > Speech
Financing low emissions, resilient development pathways
... On behalf of Green Climate Fund, it is an honour to welcome you today to the 2020 edition of GPIC, GCF ... financial institutions, and public policy leaders come together to exchange ideas and debate solutions to enhance the ... to low carbon climate resilient development pathways dominated by new technology systems and economic ...
Article > Speech
GCF portfolio reaches USD 11.3 billion with new climate projects approved by the GCF Board
... billion with co-financing. In line with GCF’s efforts to increase access to its resources, the Board adopted an ... funding decisions. In addition, the 2023 work plans and budgets of the Secretariat and the independent units were ... 82.5 million as GGC scales up) with MUFG Bank (FP197); USD 26.9 million for CATALI.5°T Initiative: Concerted Action to ...
Article > Press release 
What do gin and tonic, coffee and mountain climate risks have in common?
For many, mountains are remote sites of natural beauty to admire. But their distance means we should not be ... has approved at least 31 projects in mountainous areas in 26 countries, with a total GCF investment of USD 1.8 ... may not be suitable for large-scale production. It is not a coincidence that mountain environments form the hubs that ...
Article > Insights 
FP003 - Increasing the resilience of ecosystems and communities through the restoration of the productive bases of salinized lands
Restoring salinized lands through improved knowledge and ... and implementing measures such as hydraulic works, reforestation, anti-soil erosion systems, and use of adapted ... agriculture. Causes of land salinization in Senegal linked to climate change include persistent drought; low ...
Project > Public sector Senegal CSE 
FP004 - Climate Resilient Infrastructure Mainstreaming (CRIM)
... cyclone shelters and safeguarding critical road access to protect lives in a rural coastal region of Bangladesh. ... most vulnerable and poor coastal districts are targeted by the project: Bhola, Barguna, and Satkhira. The ... of city slums. FP004 Bangladesh 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 50 172 451 726 810 Climate Resilient Infrastructure Mainstreaming (CRIM) ...
Project > Public sector Bangladesh KfW 
FP017 - Climate action and solar energy development programme in the Tarapacá Region in Chile
... significant paradigm shift potential, contributing to Chile's renewable energy transition and exceeding the national 2025 target of 20% renewable electricity generation by 2020. Key ... even in stable climates, signing GCF agreements before loan agreements to ensure proper requirement flow-down, ...
Project > Private sector Chile CAF 
FP043 - The Saïss Water Conservation Project
... is threatened by declining and unpredictable rainfall due to climate change, coupled with unsustainable groundwater ... involvement in water governance will be promoted, together with improved awareness of climate resilience issues ... among end users of water services, and the promotion of best-practices, efficient irrigation techniques with a ...
Project > Public sector Morocco EBRD 
FP045 - Ground Water Recharge and Solar Micro Irrigation to Ensure Food Security and Enhance Resilience in Vulnerable Tribal Areas of Odisha
... irrigation. The Indian state of Odisha is highly vulnerable to climate change due to high monsoon variability. This has caused drought and ... with water scarcity as there is a lack of infrastructure for water conservation. These climate related challenges ...
Project > Public sector India NABARD 
FP048 - Low Emissions and Climate Resilient Agriculture Risk Sharing Facility
Supporting the transition to low emission, climate resilient agriculture in Guatemala ... The risk-sharing facility created by GCF and IDB will target agricultural MSMEs that demonstrate environmentally ... 15 years. FP048 Guatemala Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 79 204 293 326 798 Low Emissions and Climate Resilient Agriculture Risk ...
Project > Private sector Guatemala Mexico IDB 
FP076 - Climate-Friendly Agribusiness Value Chains Sector Project
... serious impacts on agriculture, which is highly sensitive to climate variability. Also, Cambodia's agricultural value ... of capacity and policy constraints. This initiative targets four agricultural value chains in Kampong Cham, Tbong ... 660 1012 1013 Climate-Friendly Agribusiness Value Chains Sector Project ...
Project > Public sector Cambodia ADB 
FP083 - Indonesia Geothermal Resource Risk Mitigation Project
Harnessing geothermal energy development to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while meeting ... needs in Indonesia. As an emerging economy with a goal to reach 99.7 percent national electrification by 2025, ... The country has the world’s largest estimated potential for geothermal energy resources, but its development has ...
Project > Public sector Indonesia WorldBank 