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GCF convenes global forum to accelerate green recovery in developing countries
... “Developing countries – already the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change – are being hardest ... economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and face a double burden,” explained Yannick Glemarec, Executive Director ... Asia and the Commonwealth. “The UK is the host of COP26 in Glasgow next year and is committed to a sustainable ...
Article > Press release 
GCF Private Investment for Climate Conference 2020
... needed to create bold solutions to deal with the twin challenges of climate change and COVID-19. Bringing together ... and Beyond, and the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26). Investors at the third GCF Private Investment for ... climate targets: Matter of time? Speakers: WRI and GCF Accreditation Moderator: Jacob Waslander, Senior Associate, ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
Green Climate Fund Board approves USD 500 million for new climate action, strengthens its Results Management Framework
... the four new projects targeting support to the most vulnerable countries including Least Developed Countries, Small ... virtual Board meeting also approved entities for accreditation and re-accreditation, reviewed the performance ... of smallholder farmers. This project is part of the USD 1.26 billion GCF is investing in adaptation action in Africa ...
Article > Press release 
GCF portfolio reaches USD 11.3 billion with new climate projects approved by the GCF Board
... to increase access to its resources, the Board adopted an accreditation strategy, renewed its accreditation partnerships ... discussions. Germany expressed its interest in hosting the pledging conference next year for GCF’s second ... 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 
GCF leaves COP30 ready to ramp up climate finance
... on a record year in which the Fund programmed USD 3.26 billion in new climate finance. GCF’s portfolio now ... markets. The Fund also signed project agreements with the Accredited Entities, the Asian Development Bank, and the ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Its reforms have revamped the accreditation process, ...
Article > News update 
Accreditation Master Agreement between GCF and IEISPL
... Limited (formerly IL&FS Environmental Infrastructure and Services Limited) (IEISPL), sets out the terms and ... in carrying out GCF-approved projects appropriately. Accreditation Master Agreement between GCF and IEISPL ...
Document > Accreditation Master Agreement
GCF/B.01-12/07 - Arrangements for the Interim Trustee
... approach to the Interim Trustee engagement and the scope of services the World Bank would be providing in this capacity. The World Bank as the Interim Trustee would reflect this approach in its agreements with Fund contributors and, when applicable, implementing and other entities receiving transfers of ...
Board document > Action item
NDA Strengthening and Country Programming support for Kazakhstan through UNDP
... the GCF and the national and regional (at the provincial level) stakeholders at the national and local levels, civil society, private sector, international ... The support is expected to provide specialized consultancy services and training provided by local and external ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Kazakhstan
GCF/B.39/02/Add.04 - Consideration of funding proposals – Addendum IV Funding proposal package for SAP041
... contains the following six parts: a) A funding proposal titled "ALBAdapt – Climate Services for a Resilient Albania"; b) No-objection letter ... Advisory Panel’s assessment; e) Response from the accredited entity to the independent Technical Advisory ...
Board document > Action item
GCF in Brief: Simplified Approval Process
... project portfolio, with many projects already under implementation. To simplify and streamline the approval of certain small scale projects, GCF’s Board has approved a new approach: the ... (SAP). The simplifications in this new approach should lead to a reduction in time and effort required to go from ...
Document > GCF in Brief
SAP Technical Guidelines: Transport
... such as road, rail and maritime transport, and aviation. Please note that the English document is currently the most ... translations are being reviewed and will be soon available for download. SAP Technical Guidelines: Transport ...
Document > Publication, Guides
SAP Technical Guidelines: REDD+
This guidance has been developed to support GCF accredited entities (AEs) and national designated authorities ... the simplified approval process for REDD+ (REDD+ SAP). Please note that the English document is currently the most ... translations are being reviewed and will be soon available for download. SAP Technical Guidelines: REDD+ ...
Document > Publication, Guides
Inclusive Green Financing Initiative ( IGREENFIN) : Greening Agricultural Banks & financial sector to Foster Climate Resilient and Low Emission Smallholder in 5 West African Countries of the Green Great Wall Initiative (GGWI)
Access to credit has a significant role to play in increasing farm productivity and food security ... enterprises (MSMEs) in West African countries. This challenge is further aggravated by the predicted economic ...
Document > Concept note Multiple countries
Green, Resilient Recovery in Energy and Agriculture sectors in Tajikistan
... sectors with a focus on opportunities for most vulnerable rural communities. The strategies will complement the currently elaborated NAP and will highlight ... and climate-smart technologies in both sectors. Carbon credit market and subsidy schemes at the national level will ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Tajikistan
GCF and Bancóldex meet to reinforce collaboration for climate action
... America. Both parties will work together to share knowledge and experience in climate financing, and to support ... Contributions (NDC). Bancóldex is a candidate for accreditation to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the two organisations discussed the accreditation process. ‘GCF is committed to supporting ...
Article > News update 
ED lecture
It is an honor to deliver the Barbara Ward Lecture this year. Barbara was a woman ahead of her time, a ... same number of people lack access to safe drinking water services , and more than 750 million people have no basic ... adaptation crisis is already upon is. Today, disasters push 26 million people into poverty each year . And today, low ...
Article > Speech
Green stimulus in the post COVID-19 era and beyond
Excellencies, Honourable guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, With H.E ... most important problem of our generation". Next year’s UNFCCC Conference of Parties will be critical for climate ... countries alone are estimated at between $11 to US$ 26 trillion between now and 2030, but barriers to investment ...
Article > Speech
Aligning financial flows of the financial sector in Costa Rica with the Paris Agreement climate change goals
... - commits to net-zero emissions by 2050 and provides a clear roadmap towards the decarbonization of the economy. ... exposed to climate risks (physical risks), especially via credit operations and increasing insurance claims. Also, ... financial flows from financial institutions in their credit operations, through the SICVECA platform. Also, the ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Costa Rica
Wake up to the looming water crisis
... World Meteorological Organization’s State of Climate Services: Water report . The report highlights the growing ... case for integrated water resources management and sustainable investments as vital components of adaptation ... outlines recommendations for policymakers to improve the implementation and effectiveness of climate services for water ...
Article > News update 
GCF hails Mongolia partnerships as model for mobilising private capital
... partnerships in Mongolia demonstrate how the Fund can leverage public funds to engage private investment. This was ... of Mongolia’s leading banks. It was fast-tracked from accreditation, to project approval, signature, and disbursement in less than a year. While the Fund has many international ...
Article > Press release Mongolia 
Work with us
... of our operations. Innovative We strive to be leaders in the field of climate finance, take risks where we ... constantly explore better ways to do things and build knowledge. Responsive We work in collaboration with all our ... and each other, to understand what is needed, build and implement solutions, and communicate what is happening. ...
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Operational framework for complementarity and coherence
... B.17/04 . Establishes a framework for strengthening complementarity and enhance coherence with the operations and ... finance institutions. Board Operational framework for complementarity and coherence ...
Document > Policies, strategies, and guidelines
Gender action plan for SAP032: Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility – LoCAL
This document outlines the gender action plan for project SAP032: Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility – LoCAL. Gender action plans seek to operationalise the constraints and opportunities for women and men identified...
Document > Gender action plan Benin
Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Thua Thien Hue Province Vietnam (CARe Hue)
This document presents funding proposal "SAP040: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Thua Thien Hue Province Vietnam (CARe Hue)" as approved by the Board of the Green Climate Fund at B.39.
Document > Approved funding proposal Viet Nam
Gender assessment for SAP040: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Thua Thien Hue Province ("CARe Hue")
... ("CARe Hue") seeks to present the issues, gaps and problems that should be addressed by gender-responsive project ...
Document > Gender assessment Viet Nam
Gender action plan for SAP040: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Thua Thien Hue Province ("CARe Hue")
This document outlines the gender action plan for project SAP040: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Thua Thien Hue Province ("CARe Hue"). Gender action plans seek to operationalise the constraints and opportunities...
Document > Gender action plan Viet Nam
Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and Dangbo) Zone
... Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and ... Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and ...
Document > Approved funding proposal Benin
Gender action plan for SAP055: Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and Dangbo) Zone
... Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and ... Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and ...
Document > Gender action plan Benin
Gender assessment for SAP055: Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and Dangbo) Zone
... Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and Dangbo) Zone seeks to present the issues, gaps and problems that should be addressed by gender-responsive project ... Strengthening the Health Resilience of Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Benin’s ABD (Adjohoun, Bonou and ...
Document > Gender assessment Benin
GCF at COP30
... 21 November 2025 Delivering impactful climate finance at scale The Green Climate Fund is the world's climate fund for ... adopting the Paris Agreement. Amidst these climate action milestones, this official side event will examine GCF's impact ... Fund achieves record-breaking year as Board channels USD 3.26 billion to developing countries in 2025 Press release ...
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