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Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Economic and Social Development Agency (ADES) to become a GCF Direct Access Accredited Entity and support the implementation of Chad's climate change programs and strategies
... the institutional capacity of the Economic and Social Development Agency (ADES) to become a Direct Access Entity of the GCF. Chad faces various complex and multi-faceted climate risks, with physical impacts ... to ensure the efficiency of climate investments. ADES' accreditation will position the organization as a GCF ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Chad
Board decision on Compliance Review Report C-0006-Nicaragua (Bio-CLIMA, FP146)
... which will include the full text of the decision, is being cleared for publication and will be made available on the GCF website in the coming days. Pending the release of the final ... Secretariat under the relevant legal agreements with the accredited entity to address the instances in which the ...
Document > Operational document Nicaragua
GCF Group of Friends welcomes new Executive Director, Mafalda Duarte, garnering momentum for GCF’s second replenishment and global climate action
... 35 diplomatic representatives of GCF partner countries attended the meeting that was chaired by the Embassy of Pakistan. ... H.E. Ambassador Nabeel Munir, chair of the meeting, recalled the urgency to act collectively in the face of the ... She welcomed GCF’s new strategic plan that sends a strong message about the importance of GCF access for the most ...
Article > News update 
Improving the capacity of Turkmenistan to access climate finance through capacity building and strategic frameworks
Document > Approved readiness proposal Turkmenistan
Document > Approved readiness proposal Turkmenistan
National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy- Efficient and Climate Friendly Air Conditioners and Refrigerators in The Gambia
Despite the rising electricity demand, only 56% of The Gambian population has access to electricity as of 20171. The Gambia’s electricity ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Gambia
Strengthening access to climate finance and integration of climate change into the local development planning in Benin
... the increased drought, the strong disruption on water cycle with implications on floods, violent winds, smallholder ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Implementing the activities envisaged under this NDC ... communal development plan (CDP) and the guide developed for future generations of CDP in Benin. Output 2.2.2. An ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Benin
Re-Gain: Scaling solutions for food loss in Africa
... food could be used to feed approximately 1.6 billion people every year3 . In addition, food loss has a high carbon footprint as it leads to unnecessary deforestation, land conversion, and the wastage of water, ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Multiple countries
Strengthening Togo’s Institutional Capacity for a Low-Carbon Transport System (STILTS)
... by building the institutional capacity of the country to implement a Low-carbon Emission Transport System. Togo is among ... that release dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, ground-level ozone, NOx, etc. This ... shift to a low-emitting transport sector is a prerequisite to meet the country’s climate agenda. Although ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Togo
NDA Strengthening and Country Programming (Phase 3)
... Strengthening & Country Programming process. In 2018, Tonga developed its first Country Programme for engaging with the ... institutional and coordination mechanisms for effective implementation of climate actions in Tonga. It consists of four ... climate finance amongst key stakeholders (Output 1.1.3) Accreditation of MoF as DAE (Output 1.2.1) Increased knowledge ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Tonga
GCF at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings and UN: Climate finance and global financial reforms loom large
... Meetings in Washington, DC and engaged with UN stakeholders in New York, weighing in on discussions about global ... developing countries. As many developing countries struggle to address climate and development challenges amidst food insecurity, poverty, inflation, war, and ...
Article > News update 
Enabling Direct Access to GCF Climate Finance for Cabo Verde
... wishes to engage in a readiness process in order to enable a national entity to be approved as a direct access ... the country ownership by delivering the first national accreditation of a DAE. After a strong consultation process ... along with support for pipeline development for the future DAE’s staff, relevant government institutions, ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Cabo Verde
Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Water Security in South Africa (EbA-Water)
... on economic growth and human well-being. South Africa has identified 22 Strategic Water Source Areas (SWSAs, also known as Water Towers) which collectively cover 10% of the land but provide 50% of the water ... improve the security of the balance, through a suite of complementary measures, including ecological measures ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application South Africa
Tonga Coastal Resilience project launched in Nuku’alofa
... Tonga - Representatives from the Government of Tonga alongside the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the UN Development ... this project aims to build long-term resilience and implement transformative adaptation measures in vulnerable ... and communities to build a resilient and sustainable future by establishing a national multi-sectoral platform to ...
Article > Press release Tonga 
ADB Launches Major Initiative to Build Resilience to Melting Glaciers: GCF to support development of new programme
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a new regional programme, Glaciers to Farms, that will promote sustainable water use and food security in Central Asia, the South ... change. Together, we can build a resilient and sustainable future for all—especially for the vulnerable populations ...
Article > Press release 
Strengthening the climate change resilience of the food system and social protection network of São Tomé and Príncipe
... and Príncipe’s (STP) economy and communities heavily depend on agriculture, fisheries, and local markets. ... exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. These challenges reduce agricultural productivity, disrupt food supply ... security in Central African region, will serve as the Accredited Entity (AE). National and regional stakeholders, ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Sao Tome and Principe
Green Climate Fund announces commitment to mobilise USD 100 million for Chad
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme of action in support of the government of ... climate priorities. GCF, the world's climate fund for developing countries, has committed to mobilise at least USD ... and International Cooperation (MFBEPCI) to become an Accredited Entity to GCF, and to develop a multi-annual ...
Article > Press release Chad 
Resource Mobilisation
Overview Responding to the climate challenge requires collective action from all countries, cities, ... to address the pressing mitigation and adaptation needs of developing countries. GCF's Governing Instrument enables the ... party to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as well as public, non-public, and alternative ...
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Armenia national country programme consultation with GCF marks step towards stronger climate action
... in the capital brought together 16 ministries, 7 development partners, 14 representatives from the private sector, and a delegation from GCF. The development of the Armenia country ... Environment Facility. Its development follows the GCF accreditation of the Environmental Project Implementation Unit ...
Article > Press release Armenia 
Yannick Glemarec begins tenure as GCF Executive Director
Yannick Glemarec takes up his post today as the new Executive ... appointment of Mr Glemarec as head of the GCF Secretariat comes at a crucial time. GCF has entered its first ... to finance low-emission and climate-resilient ambition in developing countries. This follows a successful initial ...
Article > Press release 
African Union calls for an ambitious and successful GCF replenishment
... of the Assembly of the African Union. The meeting provided an opportunity for the delegates to review Africa’s engagement at COP24 last year ... for the Green Climate Fund’s activities in Africa and called for an ambitious and successful GCF replenishment. The ...
Article > Press release 
GCF and ADB agreement to improve hydromet services in Tajikistan
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement to support ... The signing of the Funded Activity Agreement makes it possible to move the project towards implementation. Tajikistan experiences recurring extreme ...
Article > Press release Tajikistan 
GCF agreement with Rwandan government set to reduce climate risks
Rwandan farmers facing the increased likelihood of landslides, flooding and droughts from climate change will benefit ... Manzanares, Executive Director ad interim, concluded the implementation agreement on Thursday during COP24 in Katowice, ... climate change.” “We want to ensure that resilience becomes embedded within communities living in Rwanda’s Gicumbi ...
Article > Press release Rwanda 
GCF agreement set to spur Moroccan green growth
... water supply infrastructure, real estate, rail, highways, telecommunications, services and industry. Accreditation Master Agreements (AMAs), such as the one signed today, are a prerequisite for GCF Accredited Entities like CDG Capital to ...
Article > Press release Morocco 
Postcard from Katowice: Saturday, December 8
... throughout Saturday in Katowice. Progress is being made, but not quickly enough to achieve the Presidency's goal ... to the Board to address the remaining policy gaps, more clearly defining issues such as cofinancing, the calculation ... restructuring of projects, and reviewing the accreditation framework. The draft text also includes language ...
Article > Press release 
Postcard from Katowice: Tuesday, December 4
... on different areas for action. Agriculture is one sector identified as a priority for COP 24, via the Koronivia Joint ... This stream of work started on Monday and GCF's role was recognised in supporting resilient agriculture in ... - signatories including BNP Paribas, a newly Accredited Entity to GCF. Meanwhile the NGOs at the COP ...
Article > Press release 
GCF strengthens partnership with FMO to combat climate change
... voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO) that will enable FMO to implement GCF funded low-emission and ... countries, with a focus on the private sector. FMO, accredited with GCF in October 2016, is the development bank ... of Accreditation Master Agreements (AMAs) is a prerequisite for all GCF Accredited Entities, such as FMO, to ...
Article > Press release 
GCF Board to open Bahrain meeting
... Board meeting before COP24 will consider new funding and accreditation proposals, with policies, replenishment and evaluation of readiness programme also on ... of Board meetings are live-streamed on the GCF website . Bahrain Manama GCF Board to open Bahrain meeting ...
Article > Press release Bahrain 
IIU hosts Conference of International Investigators
The Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) of the Green Climate Fund ... Republic of Korea. This year's conference is set to be a milestone – marking the very first time the CII has been ... banks, and government agencies, many of whom are GCF accredited entities. As the CII is a closed community, ...
Article > Press release 
GCF helps Bhutan progress climate plans
A Green Climate Fund (GCF) delegation began a visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan today to ... agenda and planned activities with GCF, to help it implement the country’s 12th five-year plan. The five-year ...
Article > Press release Bhutan 
Second Structured Dialogue with the Pacific charts new ambition for climate action
... representatives of National Designated Authorities, Accredited Entities, delivery partners, civil society ... countries at the forefront of addressing climate change challenges.” Pacific island countries have been successful in ... submitted an additional 18 projects for consideration in future Board meetings. At the Dialogue, countries presented ...
Article > Press release Micronesia (Federated States of) 