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GCF Concept Note User's Guide
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Accelerating Direct Access
... week” aims to support country partners in accelerating the development of projects and programmes for ... 13 national and regional entities that the GCF Board has accredited for direct access and National Designated ... towards low-emission and climate-resilient development. #GCFCONNECTIONS Republic of Korea (the) Songdo, Incheon, ...
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GCF launches online submission system for SAP projects
... of the review process. Beginning 6 May, all GCF Accredited Entities and National Designated Authorities/Focal Points will be able to access the OSS and submit their SAP proposals online. ...
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Preventing sexual abuse in projects: Learnings from the World Bank
GCF further solidified its actions for zero-tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) ... in GCF projects. In "Preventing Sexual Abuse in Projects: Learnings from the World Bank," the Chair of the World Bank ... Panel Imrana Jalal shared her insights on gender-based violence at the project level and its far-reaching impacts on ...
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Barbados signs privileges and immunities agreement with GCF
... Barbados has signed an agreement with GCF granting it privileges and immunities in line with those of other ... the United Nations system. The agreement was signed in Bridgetown by Jerome Walcott, Minister of Foreign Affairs and ... Foreign Trade of Barbados, in the presence of Marsha Caddle, Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment. It was ...
Article > Press release Barbados 
GCF speeds up funding process to help meet urgent need for climate action
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has signed implementation agreements for three climate finance projects ... after they were approved by the GCF Board during its meeting on 12-14 November. The rapid move from Board approval to legal agreements represents a first for GCF in terms of ...
Article > Press release Multiple countries 
GCF wins innovation prize
... Green Climate Fund’s (GCF’s) cutting edge work in knowledge management has been recognised with a global innovation award. The concept for GCF’s Knowledge Management System has won one of the Business ... business awards identify organizations, products and people developing new ideas to improve people’s lives. GCF’s ...
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EBRD-GCF Green Cities Facility Takes a Major Step Forward
... Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will modernise the metro in Georgia's capital , kicking off an initiative to ... of the Green Cities Facility, which prioritises sustainable, green investment. Improving the resilience of vital ...
Article > News update Georgia 
Making the Green Climate Fund greener
GCF has joined the UN’s “Greening the Blue” as this initiative’s first non-UN agency. This means GCF will adopt rigorous measures taken by UN bodies to reduce their carbon footprints and other strains on the environment...
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Green Climate Fund strengthens ties with Italian partner for future climate action
... jointly supporting low-carbon, climate-resilient societies in developing countries with the signing of an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA). The agreement provides ... (AE), or project partner, in 2019. The AMA is a prerequisite for GCF to approve country-driven mitigation and ...
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Webinar on the updated Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme
... how to develop quality proposals for support; The new multiple-year cap request proposal approved by the Board, and; The ...
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New e-course on developing GCF SAP funding proposal now available
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) launched a new e-learning course providing detailed information on the key elements required to develop a ...
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Afghanistan advances GCF country programming
... Climate Fund (GCF) and the Government of Afghanistan completed two virtual technical discussions, making significant ... in the country's programming exercise. GCF provided valuable guidance to the country's National Designated Authority, ...
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Fourth Annual Dialogue with Climate Finance Delivery Channels
... Dialogue with Climate Finance Delivery channels brought together the heads of the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation ... meeting facilitated by GCF Executive Director, Yannick Glemarec. The heads of the climate finance funds discussed ... plans from the COVID-19 pandemic and create sustainable and quality jobs. The Dialogue highlighted the importance ...
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GCF Programming webinar for Asia advances interactive knowledge sharing despite COVID-19 limitations
... Entities from Asia. The interactive webinar featured plenary presentations, breakout sessions, peer to peer knowledge sharing and polling, and covered a range of topics ... . GCF Programming webinar for Asia advances interactive knowledge sharing despite COVID-19 limitations ...
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Testing phase launched for GCF’s Portfolio Performance Management System – a step forward in digitalising GCF
... Performance Management System (PPMS). A handful of Accredited Entities (AEs) from multiple regions are taking part in this testing phase, with an ...
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GCF and the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia celebrate signing an Accreditation Master Agreement
... ) organised a virtual ceremony to mark its signing of an Accreditation Masters Agreement (AMA) with the Green Climate ... and TDB’s Orkhon Onon welcomed the partnership and acknowledged the collaborative work that led to this milestone. ... that support national climate ambitions. The agreement sets the course for future collaboration between GCF and TDB ...
Article > News update Mongolia 
GCF kicks off Programming Dialogue with the Pacific
... Hussain, Acting CEO of Fiji Development Bank, who acknowledged the increase in GCF climate action investments in the ... sector, GCF National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and Accredited Entities (AEs), and civil society organisations are expected to participate in the ...
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Partner agreement after Board project approval to benefit Rwandan farmers
... International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to implement a project enhancing the climate resilience of Rwandan ... Eastern Province through Adaptation project at its 29th meeting, which concluded on 1 July. The USD 49.6million ...
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GCF Board meets to consider USD 1.2 billion of new climate projects
... to 1.2 billion in new climate financing during a four-day meeting which starts on Monday 4 October. The proposed funding ... Twelve of the proposals either wholly or partly target least developed countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing ...
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Quick funds for climate-resilient food security in Micronesia
... project has moved ahead rapidly and funds have now been released to start action on the ground. This is an example of how GCF is increasing its operational speed. With under 200 days passing between initial approval and the transfer of funds this is ...
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Wake up to the looming water crisis
GCF is one of the contributing partners to the World Meteorological Organization’s State of Climate Services: ... case for integrated water resources management and sustainable investments as vital components of adaptation ... outlines recommendations for policymakers to improve the implementation and effectiveness of climate services for water ...
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Protecting Malawi with climate information and early warning systems
The lives of many people in Malawi, where 85 percent live in the countryside, are increasingly buffeted by climate effects. The introduction of climate ... calamities, such as when the flooding of Lake Malawi killed hundreds. Malawi FP002 Protecting Malawi with climate ...
Article > Story Malawi 
Achieving water security through climate-resilient infrastructure
Blessed with fertile lands, the Saïss Plain in the Fès-Meknès region of ... m3 per year. “I wish I could continue to cultivate vegetables – potato, onion, zucchini, cauliflower, ... for me at night,” says Hamouna Boubka. “When I get up at 5 A.M., I go out and manage them. I work until five ...
Article > Story Morocco 
Annex II: Concept Note checklist
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GCF Appraisal Guidance: A comprehensive guide to the tools and due diligence processes used to review and assess concept notes and funding proposals
This document is no longer available The GCF Programming Manual, the Appraisal Guidance along ... currently under development and will be provided when complete. GCF Appraisal Guidance: A comprehensive guide to the ...
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GCF-2 first consultation meeting
The second replenishment (GCF-2) process was launched in July 2022 by ... consists of a series of organisational and consultation meetings and will be ending with a pledging conference in the second half of 2023. The initial ...
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Meet iTAP event: Demonstrating and assessing impact potential for climate change adaptation
Speakers: Caroline Petersen, Chair of iTAP Carmenza Robledo Abad, Member of iTAP ... engaging and interactive Q&A discussion, allowing both on-site and virtual participants to actively participate and ...
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Meet iTAP webinar: Ecosystem restoration as a strategy for adaptation and mitigation
Join iTAP Chair, Caroline Petersen, in this new session of Meet the iTAP, in which she ... Speakers: Caroline Petersen, Chair of iTAP Carmenza Robledo, Member of iTAP Alejandra Pena, iTAP Operations Consultant Recording Meet ...
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Meet iTAP webinar: Mitigation impact potential in transport
In this new session of Meet the iTAP, we are joined by Jürg Grütter, who has ... transit, rail, shipping, alternate fuels, and multibillion electric vehicle investment projects. Jurg has been member of iTAP panel ...
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