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27th GCF Board meeting opens: over USD 1 billion in climate finance projects to be considered
... consider approving 16 project proposals which would collectively invest over USD 1 billion for climate action ... as well as making decisions on the accreditation of four new partners to propose and implement future climate initiatives funded by GCF. As with previous ...
Article > Press release 
Update on consultations on the GCF's revised Readiness Strategy 2024-2027
... Readiness Strategy for 2024-2027. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, 3 October, and Wednesday, 4 October ... and receive your feedback as the strategy is further developed. Kindly note the revised Readiness Strategy is ... in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe Session 1 recording Session 2 Wednesday, 4 October 2023 8:00 AM – ...
Event > Webinar 
International Conference on the Green New Deal: Green stimulus in the post-COVID-19 Era and beyond
... co-hosting the International Conference on the Green New Deal: Green stimulus in the post-COVID-19 Era and beyond. ... transformation to a green powerhouse of sustainable innovation. Korea’s Green New Deal aims to accelerate ... transition towards a low carbon and green economy. Full recording Virtual event, 1:30PM - 5:10PM KST ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
GCF Programming Webinar for Asia
GCF is hosting a webinar for national designated authorities (NDA) and direct access entities ... a technical discussion on programming and resources available through Readiness the Preparatory Support Programme ... also extending the support to countries and DAEs. Full recording Virtual 3:00 PM KST GCF Programming Webinar for ...
Event > Webinar 
Webinar on the Community of Practice of Direct Access Entities (CPDAE) readiness proposal
... AM KST Languages: English, French, Spanish Full recording Virtual, 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM KST Webinar on the ...
Event > Webinar 
GCF Regional Dialogue with Direct Access Entities in Asia: Leveraging Private Sector Resources
This Regional Dialogue will provide an opportunity for the GCF Direct Access Entities (DAEs) in Asia to share experiences and lessons learned from designing and implementing private ... GCF projects with diverse financial instruments. Full recording Virtual, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm KST GCF Regional ...
Event > Structured dialogue 
Introductory Webinar on the draft GCF Results Handbook
As per the Board decision on the Integrated Results Management Framework ... on how to apply the IRMF for GCF-funded projects/programmes through funding proposal development, planning, ... 6:00 pm KST in English and French By invitation only. Full recording Virtual Introductory Webinar on the draft GCF ...
Event > Webinar 
Introductory Webinar on the Update of the Simplified Approval Process (SAP) policy
... of the Simplified Approval Process (SAP) policy will provide an introduction to the changes approved in the SAP policy ... to the eligibility requirements for SAP projects/programmes, and the Secretariat simplification measures. The ... hrs. GMT/8:00-9:00 hrs. EST. By invitation only. Full recording Virtual, 21:00 – 22:00 KST Introductory Webinar ...
Event > Webinar 
GCF Board meeting opens with USD 1.2 billion in climate finance on agenda
... Ten of the 15 proposals wholly or partly target the least developed countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing ... include the results management framework, the updated accreditation framework, and evaluations by the Independent ... section to find out more or check out the live stream and recorded sessions. You can also follow us on Twitter for ...
Article > Press release 
Closing Webinar on the Online NDA training programme
To support the National Designated Authorities (NDAs) to undertake their roles more effectively, an online ... for DPs and NDAs based in Asia and the Pacific Session 1 recording Session 2 10:00PM– 11:00PM Korea Standard ...
Event > Webinar 
GCF's PPMS Webinar on APR submission for AEs for CY2022
... Management System (PPMS) as a central platform where Accredited Entities (AEs) submit various funded activities ... deadlines are approaching. All the AEs and any other colleagues who are involved in submitting the APRs are welcome ... is applicable for AEs based in Pacific, LAC Session 1 recording Session 2 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Korea Standard ...
Event > Webinar 
Training on GCF Readiness grant reporting in the Portfolio Performance Management System (PPMS)
... (PPMS) for the report submission and disbursement modules for the readiness grants in January 2023, a training ... held on 2 May 2023. This event aims to equip the National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and Delivery Partners (DPs) ... Programme in the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean; Recording Session 2 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (KST) Time is ...
Event > Webinar 
Consultations on the GCF's Revised Readiness Strategy
... stakeholders such as National Designated Authorities, Accredited Entities, Delivery Partners, and Civil Society ... Strategy with external stakeholders and receive their valuable feedback to improve it further. The feedback from these ... Pacific and Latin America and Caribbean regions Session 1 recording Session 2 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Korea Standard ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
Onboarding webinars for REDD+ results-based payments (RBP) workshop
... members, alternative Board members, active observes and accredited entity observers. The workshop will be held from ... and progress of the approved REDD+ RBP projects, as well as lessons learned. In addition, the draft document to be ... representatives based in Africa, Europe and Asia Session 1 recording Session 2 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm Korea Standard ...
Event > Webinar 
Increasing the capacity of Iran’s NDA and key partners
... will have a country specific webinar to strengthen the understanding of Iran Government and national partners in developing bankable project proposals - as they are currently preparing ... Language: English with Persian interpretation Day 1 recording Day 2 – Wednesday, 19 July 2023 09:30 AM – ...
Event > Webinar Iran (Islamic Republic of) 
Decision on appeal no IDP/2024/C004
Decision on appeal no IDP/2024/C004 ...
Document > Information disclosure decision
GCF invests USD 270 million to catalyse African climate investment with AFD
Earlier this week, the Green Climate Fund and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed the agreement which will kick-off the implementation of the “Transforming Financial Systems for ... and boost the private sector’s investments into renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience ...
Article > Press release 
Consultation Sessions on the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Project Preparation Facility (PPF)
... GCF funding proposals, especially those targeting small-scale activities and Direct Access Entities (DAEs). A support ... 1.5 million for any single PPF request can be accessed by Accredited Entities (AEs) provided that the underlying project ... in Africa and Eastern Europe & Central Asia Session 1 recording Session 2 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Korea Standard ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
SAP Technical Guidelines: Cities and climate change
Traditionally, cities are defined as large human settlements, with no one standardized ... which considers the extent of an urban area, or sometimes, that of a built-up area, to identify a city’s ...
Document > Publication, Guides
The positives of preparing for disaster
... support for climate change early warning systems Knowledge is power. In terms of climate change, this translates ... to provide communities with scientific estimations of future climate impacts. These systems are becoming ... Pacific Regional Environment Programme ( SPREP ), a GCF Accredited Entity , is carrying out this five-year, USD 21.8 ...
Article > Story Multiple countries 
Accreditation Framework of the Green Climate Fund
Adopted by decision B.42/13 , paragraph (a). Defines the process for ... access climate finance by partnering with the GCF as an accredited entity (AE). This accreditation framework replaces the accreditation framework ...
Document > Policies, strategies, and guidelines
GCF/B.10/12 - Template for the Bilateral Agreement on Privileges and Immunities
At its meeting in Songdo from 24 to 26 March 2015, the Board considered a proposed “Template for the Bilateral Agreement on Privileges and Immunities” prepared by the Secretariat. In this ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.34/Inf.16 - Diversification of financial instruments for addressing climate risk
... urged the GCF Board “to explore diversifying its selection of financial instruments for addressing climate ... including parametric insurance for climatic events” (decision 6/CP.26, para. 11). Through its decision B.32/08, the Board ...
Board document > Information
Invitation for the Thirty-first Round of Application for Accreditation as an Observer Organization to the Green Climate Fund
... Instrument for the Green Climate Fund (the GCF) and the Rules of Procedures of the Board, the Co-Chairs, in consultation with the Board, invite accredited observer organizations to the thirty-seventh ... Board, which encourage accredited observer organizations to designate representatives to attend meetings of the Board, ...
Document > Notification
GCF/B.39/Inf.02 - Report on the execution of the 2024 administrative budget of GCF
This document provides information on the execution of the GCF 2024 ... expenditure relates to costs for Board activities, the independent units, the Secretariat and the Trustee. The ... million against the annual budget of USD 125.4 million (26 per cent of the approved budget); USD 0. 8 million ...
Board document > Information
Strengthening NDA Capacity for greater leadership on Climate Change Adaptation
... is ranked as the 19th country on the United Nations list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) due to various and serious challenges faced by the government and the population alike. ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Haiti
ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility (ACGF)
Economic growth in developing countries in Southeast Asia must be de- coupled from carbon emissions to support the climate transition. ... of between 0.14°C–0.20°C per decade, rising sea levels and erosions of coastline, and more extreme weather ...
Document > Case study Multiple countries
GCF 38th Board meeting to commence on 5 March with memorial to Daniel Machado da Fonseca
... 2024. On behalf of the GCF Board, the Co-Chairs, Milagros De Camps German and Sarah Metcalf extend their deepest condolences to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After consultation with Daniel’s colleagues in Brazil, their wishes are that the GCF ...
Article > News update 
A tribute to Leo Paat Jr.
Three months ago the Green Climate Fund mourned the loss of Leonardo Paat, our dear friend and colleague. Leo died from ... (B.24) in 2019. Always humble and modest, Leo refused credit for himself, but preferred to keep in the background. ... by the Board in 2019. The process of moving beyond the IFC’s Performance Standards and developing GCF’s own ESS ...
Article > Story 
Rapid climate action: Eight newly approved projects set for implementation
... the AE. The FAA contains a set of conditions to be fulfilled by the AE, which can be a lengthy process. As part of ... for eight were immediately signed between GCF and its Accredited Entity partners at a signing ceremony on 24 ... and decentralised low-carbon basic services. On-site vocational training will enable the community to ...
Article > News update 