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GCF agreement with CABEI to unlock finance for climate adaptation in Central America
... (CABEI) signed an agreement that will kick off the implementation of the CAMBio II project, aimed at helping ... Central America become more resilient to climate change. While the agriculture, livestock, and forestry sectors are at ... American region raise climate ambition. “The partnership between GCF and CABEI proves that innovative financial ...
Article > Press release 
GCF coordinates talks on adaptation finance at Bonn Climate Conference
... discussions with partners to share experience and knowledge on how to bolster the climate resilience of developing ... private sector investment. The two-day Technical Expert Meeting on Adaptation (TEM-A) is organized jointly by the ... for adaptation today. During the two days, GCF NDAs, Accredited Entities, and technical staff will exchange with ...
Article > Press release Germany 
France doubles its contribution to the Green Climate Fund
... announcement to contribute EUR 1.548 billion to the replenishment of the Green Climate Fund made at the recently ... France will double its contribution to GCF. Later in a tweet the President said, "Protecting those most vulnerable to ... building activities (known as readiness support) helping 126 developing countries identify and address their most ...
Article > Press release France 
GCF second replenishment meeting reaches agreement on key decisions; selects Paris for Pledging Conference
... Development and Global Affairs Canada, GCF’s second replenishment consultation meeting brought together 27 potential contributors and eight ... to discuss key issues on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) replenishment in the context of urgent global climate action. ...
Article > Press release Canada 
GCF and AfDB partner to increase renewable power in Zambia
... and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are working together to support a USD 154.0 million renewable energy financing framework in Zambia. Historically, ... 90% of its energy needs. Since 2015, Zambia has faced challenges in meeting the country’s electricity demand – a ...
Article > Press release Zambia 
GCF publishes the tentative funding proposal schedule for B.28
... it is proposed that B.28 takes place on 16-19 March 2021 while a formal Board decision is yet to be taken on this ... Board decides on funding proposals brought forward by GCF Accredited Entities. Kindly note that funding proposals ... The report/s shall be disclosed (i) in the AE’s website, (ii) in locations convenient to affected peoples, and ...
Article > Press release 
GCF-EBRD agreement launches USD 1 billion initiative to curb industry emissions
... Development (EBRD). The agreement lays the groundwork to implement a high-impact programme to curtail industrial ... across seven countries. It marks GCF’s first large-scale investment to promote the use of low-carbon technologies ... It is a great example of how organisations can work together to address environmental challenges. Companies face a ...
Article > Press release 
GCF and Korea Development Bank help climate innovators traverse “valley of death”
... solutions. But too many great new ideas die in the so-called ‘valley of death’ – the gap between seed funding for entrepreneurs and the longer-term ... to further these goals through its collaboration with the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate ...
Article > Press release 
Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on the topic of the development of the GCF’s ESS - Stage 1: scoping
... needs of those developing countries particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. In fulfilling ... and climate-resilient development pathways in a sustainable manner that effectively and equitably manages ... The ESS will enable GCF to achieve the commitments set forth in its Environmental and Social Policy as well as ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
GCF introductory webinars on the Digital Accreditation Platform for Accreditation Applicants
... will soon be revised The GCF Board adopted the revised Accreditation Framework and associated policies at its 42nd meeting (B.42). Please find here more information including on where to find ...
Event > Webinar 
GCF partnership with Pegasus set to protect coral reefs across 17 countries
... the partnership agreement, GCF Executive Director Yannick Glemarec said: “Our first-loss equity investment will help ... of the UK, Germany, Canada, and France, as well as the GFCR Equity Fund advisors at SystemIQ. The Global Fund for ... which depend on them. FP180 GCF partnership with Pegasus set to protect coral reefs across 17 countries ...
Article > News update 
GCF and AfDB sign key agreement on transformative energy transition programme
... (AfDB) have signed a critical agreement to advance the implementation of a transformative programme, Desert to Power ... sustainability of the clean energy sector. AfDB is an Accredited Entity (AE) to GCF. AE’s range from private, ... Deputy Executive Director a.i. said, “The agreement between AfDB and GCF advances the implementation of this ...
Article > News update 
Consultation Sessions on the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Project Preparation Facility (PPF)
... preparation of GCF funding proposals, especially those targeting small-scale activities and Direct Access Entities (DAEs). A support ... 1.5 million for any single PPF request can be accessed by Accredited Entities (AEs) provided that the underlying project ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
New platform to boost environmental impact financing in Africa
... in the Green and Resilience Debt Platform, a vehicle that aims to boost climate finance in Africa. The ... European development finance institutions. It will be implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development ... large financial flows with each country’s Nationally Determined Contribution and National Adaptation Plan. A ...
Article > News update 
Green Climate Fund joins the Collaborative Partnership on Forests
... global efforts to end deforestation and ensure the sustainable management of forests and trees, the CPF announced today. ... of the CPF member organizations towards the sustainable management of the world’s forests and achieving global ... Plan for Forests 2030.” The Green Climate Fund was set up by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ...
Article > News update 
The Green Climate Fund welcomes Austria’s contribution for its second replenishment (GCF-2)
... EUR 160 million to GCF for the Fund’s second replenishment (GCF-2). Austria’s pledge is a 23 per cent increase on the amount pledged during ... future catastrophic consequences for humanity and the planet as a result of climate change. More global cooperation ...
Article > Press release Austria 
GCF Second Consultation Meeting drives momentum for the second replenishment
The Second Consultation Meeting (CM-2) for GCF’s second replenishment (GCF-2) was ... of GCF’s Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group (IPAG), and Accredited Entities - Jacqueline Novogratz of Acumen, Jyotsna ...
Article > News update 
Leveraging Readiness Support for Mobilizing Private Sector For Climate Action
... and financial institutions, to align with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), is crucial. National ... the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is organizing a webinar titled 'Leveraging Readiness Support for Mobilizing the Private ... representatives from National Designated Authorities, Accredited Entities of the GCF, and Delivery Partners from ...
Event > Webinar 
GCF Regional Dialogue with Latin America and Workshop for Direct Access Entities in Latin America and the Caribbean
The GCF Regional Dialogue with Latin America is scheduled to be held from 24-26 July. This will be followed by ... a series of technical discussions and workshops targeting specific topics such as pipeline development, ... Readiness proposals for climate investment planning, accreditation, programming a strong pipeline of projects and ...
Event > Structured dialogue Uruguay 
Green Climate Fund welcomes Denmark’s increase in support for climate action
... welcomes Denmark’s announcement of a USD 232 million pledge for GCF’s second replenishment (GCF-2). Denmark has contributed to GCF since the ... momentum toward the GCF's second replenishment, which sets the stage for our most ambitious programming yet.’ GCF ...
Article > Press release 
The Republic of Korea commits significant increase in support to GCF
... Republic of Korea’s announcement of a USD 300 million pledge for its second replenishment (GCF-2). The announcement was made by South ... a USD 12.8 billion fund, with USD 48.3 billion total assets under management, supporting developing nations respond ...
Article > Press release 
UK pledges record $2 billion climate action funding for GCF at G20
... announcement of a USD 2 billion (£1.62 billion) pledge for its second replenishment (GCF-2). The announcement was made by Prime ... climate change. “The scale of challenge we face demands yet more urgent action and that is why the UK will work ...
Article > Press release 
Executive Director unveils “50 by 30” blueprint for reform, targeting USD 50 billion by 2030
... Director of the Green Climate Fund, announced the tenets of her vision and reform programme to enable the Fund to efficiently manage USD 50 billion by 2030. ... investments Reinvent the partnership model including the accreditation process Expedite project review and approvals ...
Article > News update 
Executive Director's opening remarks at the High-level Pledging Conference for GCF's second replenishment (GCF-2)
Excellencies, colleagues, and friends, Welcome to GCF’s second replenishment Pledging Conference. Let me begin by congratulating Germany for demonstrating ... being here today in this remarkable/historical place is something I will certainly not forget and treasure. Vielen ...
Article > Speech 
Annual performance reporting on GCF funded activities through the updated PPMS
Since its inauguration in January 2021, the GCF Secretariat has employed the Portfolio Performance Management ... (PPMS) as an integral hub. This platform facilitates seamless interactions between GCF Secretariat and its partners such as Accredited Entities (AEs), Delivery Partners (DPs), and ...
Event > Webinar 
Guardians of the shore: GCF and UNEP partner to protect mangroves and coastal ecosystems in Dominica and Mozambique
... Coastal communities in Dominica and Mozambique are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly intense ... often overlooked and underappreciated, can play a crucial role as ‘green infrastructure’ and in integrated ... Restoration and Protection.” The event brought together major partnerships and initiatives behind the Mangrove ...
Article > News update Dominica Mozambique 
Update on FP146: Bio-CLIMA Integrated climate action to reduce deforestation and strengthen resilience in BOSAWÁS and Rio San Juan Biospheres
... safeguards (ESS). The decision was made by the GCF Secretariat following a thorough investigative and assessment ... address the instances on non-compliance, which constituted legal breaches to the relevant legal agreements between GCF and the Accredited Entity. No funds were disbursed by GCF to the ...
Article > Statement 
Newly launched platform to expand electric vehicle use across India
A new electric vehicle company focused on boosting large-scale use of electric ... Green Climate Fund (GCF) in partnership with Macquarie Asset Management. GCF and its partners are committed to ... Vertelo , will offer leasing and financing solutions; fleet management services; charging infrastructure and energy ...
Article > News update 
GCF rolls out new and improved Readiness Programme
... enhance sub-national, national and regional organisations accredited to GCF (Direct Access Entities). The revised ... on the new 2024-2027 Readiness Strategy , successes, and lessons learned over the past years and reflects feedback ... Countries can design specific terms of reference and competitively appoint the most qualified and best-suited ...
Article > News update 
USD 1 billion of climate investments to be considered at the last GCF Board meeting of the year
... approval at next week’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board Meeting. The bold and innovative projects will reach the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, with first-time single-country projects in ... Approach (PSAA) . The Board will also review the accreditation of five new proposed organisations, three of ...
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