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Climate finance for sustaining peace and security
Your excellencies, distinguished guests, Floods, fire, famine, ... prepared to take risks. Many fragile countries have a low credit rating and find it difficult to attract investment. ... insurance and strengthening climate weather information services. Another is catalysing private sector investment in ...
Article > Speech
High-level dialogue on building a green, healthy and resilient future with forests
Many thanks to FAO and the Korean Forestry Service for the invitation to participate in this high-level dialogue. Deforestation and forest degradation are a ... with a GCF co-financing of USD 114 million will provide credit lines to local agricultural banks to support ...
Article > Speech
Biodiversity and climate change: Convention on Biological Diversity meets with GCF
... of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), visited the GCF headquarters this week to hold discussions ... Executive Director a.i., welcomed Dr Palmer, and the two delegations discussed how to strengthen the connections ... has a strong concern with biodiversity and the ecosystem services that it provides for addressing climate change. The ...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund exceeds USD 10 billion replenishment mark
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has achieved a milestone in its mission to progress climate action in developing countries with pledges to GCF’s first replenishment now reaching over USD ...
Article > Press release 
GCF and WMO agree to strengthen science in climate response
... the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have signed an agreement to leverage WMO expertise in weather, climate and water to ... of Understanding signed on Monday, WMO will help GCF Accredited Entities maximise the benefits of their investments ... meteorological systems and associated climate information services. The agreement seeks to provide pragmatic ways to ...
Article > Press release WMO 
Forecasting hope: climate action for a more resilient Cook Islands
... coastal hazards are increasing, including rising sea levels, tropical cyclones, and changing rainfall patterns, ... is funding a USD 49.9m climate information and knowledge services project implemented by the United Nations ... into their solutions. For example, insights about water holes—such as their locations and optimal usage times—have ...
Article > Story Cook Islands UNEP 
The voices of Datem del Marañón: Protecting one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world
... province is home to a diverse ecosystem with more than 261 species of birds, unique marine life, and aguaje, one of ... in South America. For hundreds of years, the Amazonian people have understood that to live in kinship with nature, they ... branches so that animals can feed. For me the fruit is a blessing, and we are also protecting the environment.” ...
Article > Story Peru 
Tipping point or turning point: global solidarity for an inclusive, resilient recovery
His Excellency, President of Colombia, Ivan Duque Marquez; Her ... Dear colleague and friend, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Patricia Espinosa; Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of ... of our financial systems. First, in preparation for COP 26, countries will be raising the ambition of their ...
Article > Speech
Financing low emissions, resilient development pathways
His Excellency, President of Senegal, Macky SalI; Her Excellency, Ms. ... Christina Figueres, Founder of Global Optimism and former UNFCCC Executive Secretary; Dear Participants and colleagues. ... fight against climate change. In preparation for the COP 26, countries will be raising the ambition of their NDCs to ...
Article > Speech
Improving Brazilian’s capacity to support the development of a national sustainable solid waste Management program in the coastal zone
... from the waste sector. More than 80% (2,655 of 3,256 sites) of the dumps that should have been closed in 2014 ... with the closure of dumps; however, they have a limited knowledge and technical and policy guidance for the adoption of ... This proposal will promote the development of knowledge of the status of MSW management in the coastal zone of ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Brazil IICA
Thirty-eighth meeting of the Board
... Time (UTC +2). Thursday, 7 March will be dedicated to a site visit. Constituency meetings and meetings of Board ... 3 March. Technical sessions on funding proposals and accreditation proposals open to active observers will take ... in due course. The logistics note for the meeting is available on the GCF website. The online registration system (ORS) ...
Document > Notification
FP124 - Strengthening Climate Resilience of Subsistence Farmers and Agricultural Plantation Communities residing in the vulnerable river basins, watershed areas and downstream of the Knuckles Mountain Range Catchment of Sri Lanka
... by climate proofing the underlying ecosystems in the Knuckles/Amban Ganga highlands and lowlands. The project covers ... of the Knuckles Mountain Range, which is a UNESCO heritage site that includes key biodiversity hotspots and forest ...
Project > Public sector Sri Lanka IUCN 
FP184 - Vanuatu community-based climate resilience project (VCCRP)
Vanuatu is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. The nation is ... including increases in air and sea temperatures, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events such as flooding and ... and restoring 11,600 hectares of agricultural and fisheries sites; and training smallholder farmers in climate-resilient ...
Project > Public sector Vanuatu SCA 
FP207 - Recharge Pakistan: Building Pakistan’s resilience to climate change through Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and Green Infrastructure for integrated flood risk management
... adapt to climate change, as evidenced by the 33 million people affected by devasting floods in 2023. The primary ... to flood and water resource management in local watershed sites in the Indus Basin river system. This will be ... the GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF) supported the Accredited Entity in the development of this project's funding ...
Project > Public sector Pakistan WWF 
FP071 - Scaling Up Energy Efficiency for Industrial Enterprises in Vietnam
... and capacity building activities, combined with a dedicated credit line. It will build on ongoing efforts by the Vietnamese Government to promote the efficient use of electricity and reduce consumption and emissions. The project ...
Project > Public sector Viet Nam WorldBank 
GCF at COP28: A wrap up of outcomes at COP28
... fossil fuels after two weeks of intense negotiations. While stopping short of a ‘phaseout’ of coal, oil and gas, ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes guidance from the Conference of Parties ... agreements (Funding Activity Agreements) were signed with Accredited Entities to launch new projects recently approved ...
Article > News update 
GCF/B.08/30 - Travel Policy
The Secretariat recognizes that travellers on official business act in the best interest of the Fund. However, in doing so, travellers should be prudent and cost‐conscious with respect to ... arrangements with one or more airlines to provide services to the Fund, if such arrangements respond to the ...
Board document > Action item
Strengthening the resilience of small and medium-sized fruit and vegetable producers to climate change induced water insecurity in Central Serbia
... and intensity of droughts in Central Serbia, which is leading to significant losses in fruit and vegetable production for small farms relying on rainfed ... and: (i) establish the enabling environment and information services benefiting over 340,000 farmers in the region and ...
Document > Concept note Serbia UNDP
Cross border programme to enhance resilience of oases ecosystems and livelihoods in the North African region
... is being impacted by Climate change and natural climate cycles which contribute to its expansion. Moreover, this vast ... Africa. This programme will build capacity to deliver services for 6 north African Countries. The AE (OSS) will ...
Document > Concept note Multiple countries OSS
Dominica - Climate Elucidation for Adaptive Resilience in the Water Sector (D-ClEAR-Water)
... of water in Dominica, particularly in the dry season. Less water will be available to support water supply to ... is to reduce the impact of climate change on water services provision through adaptation and mitigation ...
Document > Concept note Dominica CCCCC
Capacity building to support Accreditation, Planning, Programming and Implementation of GCF-funded activities in St. Kitts and Nevis
... the adverse impacts of climate change through the implementation of ambitious policies and actions enshrined in ... be filled, and needs to be met, to increase likelihood of accreditation to the GCF. The Readiness is also important for ... to support the establishment of a National Meteorological Service. Further, this readiness will enable the NDA to ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Saint Kitts and Nevis CCCCC
Mainstreaming the impacts of COVID-19 and health co-benefits in climate change mitigation and adaptation actions in the State of Palestine to accelerate access to climate finance
The pandemic led to disruptions in the SoP’s efforts to combat climate ... donors in terms of digital infrastructure (equipment and services) and capacity; A climate change portfolio of ... with enhanced resilience and inclusiveness. State of Palestine Mainstreaming the impacts of COVID-19 and health ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal State of Palestine
Climate Change Adaptation: Ecosystem- based adaptation (EbA) in semi-arid ecosystems to increase rural resilience in Moldova
... has endorsed the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) as the Accredited Entity (AE) to support the development of the ... water scarcity, floods and droughts affecting vulnerable ecosystems and rural communities. Focused on nine ... are rural communities highly dependent on Ecosystem Services and focus lies on their direct and indirect ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Moldova ADA_Austria
Enhancing the climate resilience of the Palestinian energy sector through enhanced capacity of the Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority (PENRA)
... access to food, water, sanitation, health, and education services, especially for children, women, and other vulnerable groups. To achieve this, the readiness support will ... 18% of the projected energy consumption by 2030. State of Palestine Enhancing the climate resilience of the Palestinian ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal State of Palestine UNICEF
Enhancing resilience and adaptive capacity of urban and peri-urban communities to the impact of climate change through urban and peri-urban food systems in Namibia
... Funding Proposal for submission to GCF for its project titled “Enhancing the resilience and adaptive capacity of ... grant will support the development of the following: Detailed Feasibility Study that includes: Stakeholder analysis ... Funding Proposal for submission to GCF Pre-contract services, including the revision of tender documents Namibia ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Namibia EIF
Investing in climate action with GCF
... climate change. …But this is easier said than done. Multiple barriers exist to scaling up investments in climate ... amongst investors and limited access to long-term, affordable financing for climate innovators and entrepreneurs. This ... Initiative for the Great Green Wall is promoting access to credit and technical assistance to local farmers and banks ...
Article > Insights 
Initial Resource Mobilisation
... (IRM) in 2014 quickly raised USD 9.3 billion in pledges. Of this, USD 9.3 billion was confirmed. Amount ... the GCF Board launched the process for the Fund's first replenishment (GCF-1). Initial Resource Mobilisation ...
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Boosting the Implementation of Best Practices in Rice Farming on the North Coast of Peru, including the Alternate Wetting and Drying Method
... and guarantee food, health, and water security. With the implementation of the Alternate Wetting and Drying method (AWD) ... backgrounds, low financial inclusion, and low-income levels, the PPF resources, particularly through baseline ... literacy levels, income sources, access to financial services, and adaptive capacity. This will allow for a more ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Peru IICA
Enhancing climate finance and investment in LAC banking sector
The Financial Sector plays a fundamental role in mobilizing the resources necessary to finance a low ... (operational risk) and indirectly, through their portfolio (credit and market risk), depending on the location of their ... to assess their portfolio on climate change and meet GCF accreditation process standards, while mobilizing interest of ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Multiple countries
GCF approves Project Preparation Facility grant to establish Barbados green bank
... PPF provides financial and technical assistance to GCF Accredited Entities for the preparation of high potential ... approval by GCF. Pegasus Capital Advisors will be GCF’s Accredited Entity for the BGIC PPF and Funding Proposal. ... conceptualised by the Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley to help Caribbean countries to meet their targets for ...
Article > Press release Barbados PCA 