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Increasing the ambition of the Nationally Determined Contributions and climate financing in the Central America
... conditions and stakeholder engagement. The current ambition levels of national climate commitments are insufficient if ... Central America is one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change. The region is already exposed ... and instruments (e.g., MRV systems) for implementing measurable and financeable climate goals. Furthermore, the ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Multiple countries UNEP
Low Carbon Transport Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica is a SIDS vulnerable to climate change and heavily dependent on imported ... can be reverted. A wide array of low-carbon transport measures is available including electric vehicles, low-carbon ... low carbon options creates a sustainable impact also for future endeavors in this area. Deliverables include a ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Dominica
Development of Guyana’s National Climate Finance Strategy, MRV System and Project Pipeline to Support NDC Implementation
... for increased climate finance in order to develop and implement projects to meet their national and international commitments with credible impacts. At the same time, both documents also identify ... Change (OECC) to improve the quality of Guyana’s UNFCCC reporting obligations. the improvement of National GHGs ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Guyana GGGI
Institutionalizing a common framework for climate finance MRV to enhance complementarity and coherence for climate action in CARICOM States
... in low carbon-climate resilient sectors, is a challenge which the Caribbean region is working assiduously to ... is acute. This is in part due to high vulnerability and exposure to climate change impacts such as sea level rise, ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Biennial Transparency Reports will be required from ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Multiple countries CDB
Strengthening Lesotho’s capacity to advance the National Adaptation Planning process
The Kingdom of Lesotho is a small, land-locked country in southern Africa that is surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. Lesotho has ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Lesotho UNEP
National Adaptation Planning for Integrated Water Resources Management in Belize
... limited technical capacities, human resources, and knowledge to design, implement and maintain innovative adaptation technologies ... This impedes investments in water-related adaptation measures and is accompanied by limited outreach and awareness ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Belize CCCCC
NDA strengthening and direct access process support for Albania
... further strengthen capacities of the NDA to fulfil its role as the main communication point on Green Climate Fund ... matters in the country by developing an information disclosure strategy and online platform. Complemented by a ... process and capacitating it to fulfil its role as an accredited entity. Develop a roadmap for financial sector ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Albania GIZ
Improving technical and operational capacities of the NDA and its network to provide strategic support to stakeholders of the Green Climate Fund's activities in Burkina Faso
... and the nomination of two entities for Direct Access Accreditation. It was also possible to provide basic knowledge to stakeholders (NDA, ... knowledge and adequate skills to accomplish their roles. Yet, the staff of the Executive secretariat of the NDA ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Burkina Faso IUCN
Strengthening technical and institutional capacity of NDA and national stakeholders for climate finance and enhancing the Country Programming process in Guinea
... Programming process in Guinea In doing so, specific challenges and existing gaps that were identified during the ... to climate change and low capacity to collect and analyze future climate projection data at national and subnational ... both institutionally and technically, with the goal of ensuring effective engagement with the GCF. This will be ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Guinea ANAFIC
Enhanced actions to respond to climate change through sustainable waste management in Coastal Cities in Cambodia
As Cambodia is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, it is imperative to improve ... solid waste pollution augmenting. While access to on-site sanitation improved access increased to 73% in 2016, a ... and therefore support ongoing adaptation and mitigation measures in Cambodia. This proposal aligns with GCF Objective ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Cambodia
Scaling up green finance practices: A blueprint to break- through into a climate resilient Cook Islands as a catalyst to mobilize private sector investment
The Cook Islands is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, in particular coastal erosion ... because of their small geographical area, isolation and exposure. As well as the physical impact, there are flow-on ... for Readiness Support. The Cook Islands is seeking GCF accreditation for the Bank of the Cook Islands which would ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Cook Islands
Enhancing Lao PDR National Capacity and Coordination in Health and Climate Change
Lao PDR is highly vulnerable to climate change and the related health risks, including ... methods to provide health services. Recognizing these challenges, in consultation with stakeholders, this Readiness ... and regional levels The proposed Readiness project will ensure enhanced capacity of early intervention of the target ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Lao People's Democratic Republic (the) WHO
Climate Change Measurement, Reporting and Verification System of Albania: Emissions and Mitigation
Albania is party to the Paris Agreement within the UNFCCCwith the status of a Non-Annex 1 Party,and is candidate ... and action. A national system for climate change data measurement reporting and verification (MRV) needs to be established and implemented for the purpose ofimprovingthe quality of reporting ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Albania URI
Support for Formulation of Palau’s First National Adaptation Plan (NAP)
The goal of this NAP Readiness project is to advance a whole-of-society approach to climate change adaptation planning and implementation through a vertically and horizontally ... for a GCF country program to be developed in the near future. The direct beneficiaries of the project will be the ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Palau
Enhancing Indonesia's Access to International Climate Finance and Private Sector Investments for Climate Actions
... fourth most populous country. It will play a significant role in mitigating global climate change in the future. It is also among the countries most vulnerable to climate change. To achieve Indonesia's Nationally ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Indonesia GGGI
Blue Halo S – Blue Ecosystem Adaptation Mechanism (BEAM)
... change mitigation and adaptation benefits for vulnerable populations (the “Blue Halo S Initiative”). The Blue ... Blue Bond (or other financing instrument) issued by a GCF Accredited Entity to be defined during the PPF feasibility ... based mechanism that supports enabling conditions for future investment and direct climate change mitigation and ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Indonesia CI
Expert support to strengthen Niger’s operational capacity for accelerated and sustained access to climate financing
... a global threat, but its impact is not being felt equally. Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are the most impacted and ... country’s objectives in the area of climate change: accreditation of Banque Agricole du Niger (BAGRI) to the ... the NDA and its partners to effectively fulfil their roles and responsibilities regarding the Fund in a transparent ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Niger (the)
Strengthening Strategic Framework and Institutional Capacity to Enhance Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Implementation in Saint Kitts and Nevis
... Developing State (SIDS), Saint Kitts and Nevis is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as changes in ... change for Saint Kitts and Nevis includes increasing surface temperature, hurricanes, and sea level rise. Characteristics of the country such as the ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Saint Kitts and Nevis CCCCC
The Green Climate Fund’s Group of Friends convene to discuss climate action urgency and show support for GCF’s second replenishment
GCF leadership met with ambassadors and representatives of its ... to bid farewell to the GCF Executive Director, Yannick Glemarec who completed his term on 2 April 2023. Yannick Glemarec and Henry ...
Article > News update 
Mitigation and adaptation to climate change under agroforestry systems in cocoa production in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes
... to expand cocoa production to new areas and prevent a possible reduction in productivity in areas with greater aptitude, ... strengthen the general direction of this funding proposal ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the GCF ... the project components, it will be possible to specify the future focus and content of the project and the final output ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Brazil IICA
ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing climate change resilience of vulnerable smallholders in Central Jamaica
... by Jamaica’s National Designated Authority (NDA) as Accredited Entity (AE), is supporting the agricultural sector in the development and future implementation of the “ADAPT- Jamaica: Enhancing climate ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Jamaica FAO
Identify investment options for climate change adaptation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (within the framework of the National Adaptation Plan project)
... is positioned as Phase II of the GCF- funded proposal titled “Advance the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process ... process including compilation of a NAP document and implementation strategy to scaling-up adaptation in key ... risk transfer instruments such as climate disaster insurance, or similar financial instruments as well as a lack ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Bosnia and Herzegovina FAO
Improving capacities of the National Focal Point in Montenegro for the engagement with the GCF and strengthening of the country’s strategic project pipeline to support implementation of the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 2)
... a national framework for cooperation with the GCF in all relevant aspects. Some of the key results achieved through ... hierarchy; (ii) introduction of the GCF governing rules and procedures to be observed in all matters relevant to ... there is a need to finalise the development of the CP and ensure better alignment of the pipeline with the newly updated ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Montenegro
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
... a Direct Access Entity of the GCF. Chad faces various complex and multi-faceted climate risks, with physical impacts ... with entities that understand the country's context to ensure the efficiency of climate investments. ADES' accreditation will position the organization as a GCF ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Chad ADES
GCF Group of Friends welcomes new Executive Director, Mafalda Duarte, garnering momentum for GCF’s second replenishment and global climate action
... H.E. Ambassador Nabeel Munir, chair of the meeting, recalled the urgency to act collectively in the face of the climate crisis and to support ... She emphasised her dedication to streamlining access to ensure climate finance reaches those on the frontlines ...
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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 ... grid. Energy-efficient appliances de-escalate the pressure on the electricity grid through reduced blackouts and ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Gambia UNEP
Strengthening the climate resilience of Mauritania’s vulnerable WASH sector through enhanced capacity, collaboration and knowledge on climate change
... and sub-national institutional coordination and knowledge of climate risks and resilient solutions, especially for the vulnerable communities in Nouakchott. Monitoring, co-financed by ... The study underlined the current limited knowledge of surface and groundwater resources, indicating the urgent ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Mauritania
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 ... and associated market and health risks. Food losses lead to less food being available per unit per person. This is ...
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 ... to increase by 42% in 2030 if mitigation policies and measures are not implemented. The need for a paradigm shift to a low-emitting transport sector is a prerequisite to meet the country’s climate agenda. Although ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Togo GGGI
NDA Strengthening and Country Programming (Phase 3)
... institutional and coordination mechanisms for effective implementation of climate actions in Tonga. It consists of four ... Strategic Framework; (c) Pipeline Development and (d) Knowledge sharing and Learning. The multi-year approach is ... 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