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GCF/B.44/17/Rev.01 - Operationalizing GCF regional presence: assessment results, proposed configurations and implementation plan
This document responds to the Board’s mandate set out in decision B.41/10 to operationalize the Green Climate Fund ... It presents the results of the assessment of eligible proposals for hosting regional presence, proposed ... scenarios for regional offices and an outpost, and an implementation plan to support effective operationalization. In ...
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GCF projects under implementation hit the USD 2 billion mark
With Funded Activity Agreements for FP066 and FP058 coming into effect, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) marks another milestone – it now has USD 2 billion worth of projects under implementation. These projects help developing countries take ...
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SAP guidelines in French and Spanish
... funding proposal preparation guidelines are now available in French and Spanish on our website. The new documents will make it easier for GCF Accredited Entities (AEs), National Designated Authorities ...
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Protecting indigenous communities through GCF projects
GCF's support for Indigenous Peoples was a topic examined at the Fourth Global Forum on Indigenous Peoples, hosted by IFAD from 12-13 February 2019. Leonardo Paat, ... in adapting to the impacts of climate change, and provided practical examples through projects that are currently ...
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Innovative finance
... how the private sector can mobilise capital to help developing countries deal with climate change. "We need innovation both in finance, technology and thinking to accelerate our response to climate change," Ayaan Adam, Director ...
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GCF accelerates project implementation at COP
... corporate and investment bank CDG Capital to enable this Direct Access Entity to begin proposing projects to ... receive GCF financing. In the evening, it set in place the legal framework to begin passing funds to Rwanda's Ministry ... will increase the climate resilience of farmers. GCF accelerates project implementation at COP ...
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Armenia grants P&Is to GCF
Armenia today signed a Privileges and Immunities agreement with GCF. Erik Gregoryan, ... the Fund's activities. Signing such agreements was recommended in a decision of the COP for parties to the UNFCCC. Armenia Armenia grants P&Is to GCF ...
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GCF leader says climate finance needs to consider risk and opportunity
... effective climate finance requires close collaboration with developing countries to identify climate risks and ... Determined Contributions into investment plans and bankable projects, and that the GCF Readiness programme helps ... climate projects that best match national conditions. GCF leader says climate finance needs to consider risk and ...
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GCF 101 series provides introduction to the Fund
The GCF 101 briefing series, aimed at introducing the core elements of GCF programmes and activities is gaining popularity at COP24. This, as more people express eagerness in gaining a better understanding of how the Fund operates and how to engage with ...
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IEU holds event on performance review of GCF
The Independent Evaluation Unit of GCF today hosted a panel discussion ... on its review of GCF. Jo Puri, Head of the IEU, provided an overview of the key elements and processes of the upcoming review, which was ...
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Introduction to GCF Accreditation
Getting accredited is the first step for an organisation to access GCF ... to great interest from various entities about the accreditation process, GCF held a briefing session on "Accreditation 101" in its COP24 pavilion today. Anupa Rimal ...
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Independent Integrity Unit hosts 2018 Integrity Forum
The Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) of GCF spearheaded the inaugural Integrity Forum in celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day. Panel ... Resources and the Ombudsperson, shared their respective roles and mandates in upholding GCF integrity standards and ...
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Empowering Direct Access to Climate Finance
... organised together with the Adaptation Fund, included speakers from Direct Access Entities, National Designated Authorities and GCF. Direct Access is crucial for developing countries to fully exercise country ownership of ...
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First GCF Adaptation Rationale workshop starts this week in the Philippines
On 14-17 November, GCF will host its first Adaptation Rationale workshop in Cebu, Philippines. The workshop will provide support for GCF Direct Access Entities (DAEs) and countries preparing adaptation project pipeline and enable them to explore potential partnerships for ...
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Sign up for the final 2018 webinar on GCF's Simplified Approval Process
... Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), will deliver a final webinar for all GCF stakeholders, including Accredited Entities and National Designated Authorities/Focal ... Points, on the status of Simplified Approval Process’ implementation one year on from the launch of the pilot scheme. ...
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Efforts stepped up to protect data privacy and protection
... and privacy of personal information. The AI, which comes into effect today, will be complemented by ongoing data protection training and other ... activities to help equip GCF staff and other stakeholders with the right tools and practices to handle personal ...
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UNFCCC Executive Secretary highlights importance of GCF, success of Board Meeting
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa addressed Board ... 21st meeting of the GCF Board held in Manama, Bahrain, underscoring the importance of the success of the meeting. She further emphasised the critical role of the Fund, saying that “replenishing the GCF will ...
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GCF emphasises role of women in addressing climate change at UN Women event
At a high-level ministerial event hosted by UN Women, GCF Deputy Executive Director Javier Manzanares underscored the important role that women play in addressing climate change. GCF worked ...
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GCF supports strong investor action to combat climate change
At the Investor Agenda roundtable held yesterday on the sidelines of the Global Climate Action Summit in San ... from the private sector to demonstrate and accelerate investor-led action critical to achieving the goals ...
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GCF-UNDP agreements lay ground for start of 3 projects
GCF has signed agreements with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a GCF Accredited Entity, to prepare three approved projects worth USD 84 million in GCF financing, to begin implementation by the end of November. The three Funded ...
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GCF at the Asia Pacific Climate Week
... Country Programming discussed how long-term financing provided by GCF helps countries achieve NDC targets. This session ... Asia-Pacific” focused on summarising the results of the UNFCCC Green Investment Catalyst Process, as well as discussing details of emerging initiatives and regional financing ...
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Civil Society Organisations meet Exec Director ahead of B.20
... with GCF staff on B.20 agenda items. Issues covered included project proposals, replenishment, the integrated approach to policy and GCF’s ...
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GCF at Adaptation Futures
GCF took part in the "Resourcing Adaptation" plenary in Adaptation Futures 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa from 18-21 June. ... adaptation research, policy and practice. GCF at Adaptation Futures ...
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Readiness Grant Approvals cross USD100 million milestone
Grant approvals under GCF's Readiness programme has exceeded USD 100 million. With 196 readiness requests approved, ... the Fund. Readiness Grant Approvals cross USD100 million milestone ...
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Comoros: The tiny islands spearheading the fight against climate change
... climate change, including increased variability in rainfall levels, and consequent increased drought, flooding, and ...
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Reframing development goals to catalyze climate finance
... between the Government of Germany, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Environment and the World ... supported nine countries to put systems in place to understand and engage effectively with the Green Climate Fund ... Ghana Kenya Nepal Philippines (the) Uzbekistan Reframing development goals to catalyze climate finance ...
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UNDP welcomes commitments of a coalition of non-state and state actors to reduce deforestation in Ecuador
Ecuador has been promoting efforts to reduce deforestation and conserve forests since 2009, with the implementation of the Socio Bosque Program, which consists of ... Climate Fund’s (GCF) pilot program. Ecuador UNDP welcomes commitments of a coalition of non-state and state actors ...
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Brussels Capital Region pledges €500,000 to GCF
... Minister of Environment of the Brussels Capital Region, pledged EUR 500,000 to the Green Climate Fund today. "Climate financing is a fundamental element for reaching an ambitious agreement,” stated Ms. Fremault. "Therefore, the Brussels Capital Region is pleased to contribute to the Green Climate Fund in 2015 with ...
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The positives of preparing for disaster
A guide to GCF's support for climate change early warning systems ...
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GCF is supporting Mongolia’s ambition to pursue a low-emission future
... supporting Mongolia’s ambition to pursue a low-emission future ...
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