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... deforestation and conserve forests since 2009, with the implementation of the Socio Bosque Program, which consists of ...

... 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 ...

A guide to GCF's support for climate change early warning systems

And helping it adjust to the growing pains of rapid urbanisation

... Songdo, GCF launched a new working paper, Adaptation: Accelerating Action Towards a Climate Resilient Future, to contribute to adaptation knowledge from the perspective of climate financing. The working ... and resilience challenges, as well as the distinction between them.  Read the Executive Director's opening remarks ...

... this GCF Board-approved USD 8.2 million project to begin implementation. Planned activities by CSE, a Senegalese environmental monitoring centre, include strengthening ...

... information about the Fund’s support for this financing method which reduces greenhouse gases while also protecting and restoring forests. Intended for both ... will be conducted in English, French and Spanish. Learn about GCF’s REDD+ support during June webinars ...

... from the business world with the recent signing of an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with Proparco, the ... sector arm of the development agency of France. The AMA sets the legal framework for Proparco to begin proposing and ...

... FP002 Lightning strikes: How installing a modern lightning detecting system in Malawi is saving lives and livelihoods ...

... action across the world. These NAPs also help countries meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Bosnia and Herzegovina Managing risk: ...

... with Tonga was held recent by GCF, including high-level government meetings, stakeholder workshops, meetings with Accredited Entities and field visits to potential projects. ...

... this mountainous country’s ability to expand its renewable power and improve energy efficiency. The signing of the Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) allows GCF to begin ... in Nepal, focusing on vulnerable communities. AEPC was accredited as a GCF climate action partner in February last ...

Wetlands are an important natural buffer in mitigating, ... to climate change. By absorbing and storing carbon, wetlands reduce floods, relieve droughts, minimise storm surges, and protect coastlines. Uganda FP034 Wetlands give life: Preserving Uganda's wetlands secures a ...

GCF and UN-Habitat, the global agency for human settlements, recently held a joint information session at the UN World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi, exploring how to scale up climate finance for cities. GCF is currently scoping ...

GCF has signed an implementation agreement with German development bank KfW for ... “blue economy” project in the Western Indian Ocean targeting four African countries. This ecosystem-based ...

... does this mean in practice? To find out, read this article about how GCF funds are helping Zambian women transform ...

... SAP concept notes and proposals. Designed to assist GCF Accredited Entities, National Designated Authorities/Focal ... the Compendium covers a range of areas that are applicable for GCF financing across both mitigation and adaptation ... including the French and Spanish versions, are available on  the GCF Publications webpage .  Simplified Approval ...

GCF’s climate finance is improving the climate resilience of Cambodian farmers by reducing the carbon footprint of each stage of the agricultural value chain. Through investments in climate-resilient agricultural...

#GCFB39 Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea Thirty-ninth meeting of the GCF Board (B.39) ...

#GCFB41 Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea Forty-first meeting of the GCF Board (B.41) ...

The Green Climate Fund has signed an Accreditation Master Agreement with Conservation ... Entity, is helping to protect nature and encourage sustainable development in over 30 countries across six continents. ... finance projects GCF approves. They are also a prerequisite for the disbursement of project funds. Conservation ...

The Green Climate Fund has achieved a major milestone in its relationship with China by signing its first Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with a Chinese entity. ... arm of the Ministry of Environmental Protection as an Accredited Entity. FECO Director General Chen Liang said the ...

... GCF Director of Country Programming, in the presence of Petrus Muteyauli from the Namibian National Designated ... areas of Namibia. This readiness grant from GCF will let us carry out local level consultations so that there is community ownership for ...

... a GCF Board member, climate action champion and beloved colleague. Daniel recently joined the GCF Board as the Head of ... his heart, he helped organise the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012, while working at the Ministry’s General-Coordination for ...

... Fund (GCF) recently signed bilateral agreements on privileges and immunities with the Government of the Republic of ... The signings took place on the margins of the 39th meeting of the GCF Board in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of ... agriculture project in Tajikistan and the first-time accreditation of the Center for Implementation of Investment ...

Nestled among mountain ranges and a chain of volcanoes, the ... America. 83.5% of its mostly indigenous population struggles from poverty and 33% suffer from extreme poverty. This ... are largely affecting their agricultural yields, and in return, their lives and livelihoods which depend on them.   ...

... room walls. A piano sits in the corner, beside a room filled with musical instruments. But Otgonkhuu’s house still ... central heating, hot water from tap, and a flush toilet. “I live here with my wife and my youngest son. My ...

At the edge of a forest clearing in Meuangkao Village, Khamla Nanthavong, a National Forestry Adviser, reviews data on his tablet. Not long ago, this area faced the threat of illegal ... problems like illegal encroachment without being on-site.  Later, Khamla works with provincial forestry ...

... Climate Fund Structured Dialogue with the Caribbean are returning home with better understanding of GCF and a sense of optimism of how to implement their climate action priorities. The four-day ... through intensive interactions with GCF, the Fund’s Accredited Entities and other partners. A catchphrase of the ...