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... 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 ...

Armenia today signed a Privileges and Immunities agreement with GCF. Erik Gregoryan, ... of other international organisations, will protect GCF's assets and ensure the effective performance of the Fund's ... recommended in a decision of the COP for parties to the UNFCCC. Armenia Armenia grants P&Is to GCF ...

... can help developing countries translate their Nationally 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 ...

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 ...

... Jo Puri, Head of the IEU, provided an overview of the key elements and processes of the upcoming review, which was ...

Getting accredited is the first step for an organisation to ... 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 ...

... (IIU) of GCF spearheaded the inaugural Integrity Forum in celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day. Panel members from both IIU and the GCF Secretariat, specifically from Human Resources and the Ombudsperson, shared their respective roles and mandates in upholding GCF integrity standards and ...

... to climate finance. The panel discussion, organised together with the Adaptation Fund, included speakers from ...

On 14-17 November, GCF will host its first Adaptation Rationale workshop in Cebu, Philippines. The workshop will provide ... and countries preparing adaptation project pipeline and enable them to explore potential partnerships for implementation. During the 4 days event, GCF partners will ...

... 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. Learn more and register for the webinar. Sign up for the ...

... The AI, which comes into effect today, will be complemented by ongoing data protection training and other ... stakeholders with the right tools and practices to handle personal information. Efforts stepped up to protect data ...

UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa addressed Board ... of the meeting. She further emphasised the critical role of the Fund, saying that “replenishing the GCF will allow it to continue playing a ...

At a high-level ministerial event hosted by UN Women, GCF Deputy ... Director Javier Manzanares underscored the important role that women play in addressing climate change. GCF worked ... Fund Projects" manual to help project designers and implementors in integrating gender equality in climate projects ...

At the Investor Agenda roundtable held yesterday on the sidelines of the Global Climate ... from the private sector to demonstrate and accelerate investor-led action critical to achieving the goals of the Paris ...

... 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 ... systems in Georgia; Enhance the climate resilience of people living in coastal Bangladesh; and improve the ability of ...

... financing provided by GCF helps countries achieve NDC targets. This session on “Aligning Financial Markets for Climate Action in Asia-Pacific” focused on summarising the results of the UNFCCC Green Investment Catalyst Process, as well as ...

Around 50 CSO observers met with Executive Director Howard Bamsey and members of the GCF Secretariat ahead of Sunday’s B.20 Board meeting. The meeting ... agenda items. Issues covered included project proposals, replenishment, the integrated approach to policy and GCF’s ...

GCF took part in the "Resourcing Adaptation" plenary in Adaptation Futures 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa ... and adaptation at GCF, said that there is a need to leverage knowledge and learning, build the business case for ... the announcement of the Burtoni Award, recognising a lifetime contribution to adaptation research, policy and ...

... the Fund. Readiness Grant Approvals cross USD100 million milestone ...

... climate change, including increased variability in rainfall levels, and consequent increased drought, flooding, and ...

... locally driven climate actions, a pioneering collaboration between the Government of Germany, the United Nations ...

... 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 ...