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... of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), visited the GCF headquarters this week to hold discussions ... Executive Director a.i., welcomed Dr Palmer, and the two delegations discussed how to strengthen the connections ... are the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing ...

... (GCF) and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam have signed letters of agreement approving nearly USD 300,000 in GCF ... and other stakeholders in GCF-related initiatives. The letters were signed by Pham Hoang Mai, Director General, ... the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – a GCF Accredited Entity – is already home to a GCF project to ...

... Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) today signed an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The agreement will enable the multiplying of financing sources for resilient and ... arrangement, CABEI has completed an important step in its accreditation to the GCF, which empowers it to channel ...

XacBank, a Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accredited Entity, is helping Mongolia forge a new sustainable phase in its economic growth by holding the bank’s ... greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency, while also making Mongolian businesses more competitive. The ...

... agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to grant privileges and immunities to GCF. The agreement was signed in ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Parties recommended to enter into bilateral ... is necessary to protect the Fund’s assets and ensure the effective performance of its activities. “I ...

... act as the main national conduits to the Fund, as well as Accredited Entities and other Partners that assist in ... the GCF Board at its 16th meeting in April to focus on implementation. To further this goal, the start of the Board ... represent timely signposts to GCF’s recent progress and future direction. During the past quarter of the year, GCF ...

... help strengthen the island nation of Tuvalu against the double climate threats of rising sea levels and destructive ... tranche of its USD 36 million contribution to UNDP, a GCF Accredited Entity, to reduce the vulnerability of one of the ... in Paris in 2015. “For if we save Tuvalu, we will surely save the world,” he added. Tuvalu Songdo GCF ...

... start a national, low-carbon energy sector with its completion of a USD 20 million funds transfer to a Mongolian ... of last year, GCF designated XacBank as a direct access Accredited Entity, which propose and implement GCF-financed ... that low-carbon investment is the business of the future.” Ms Adam added the growth of a low-carbon energy ...

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is pleased to announce the arrival of Raul Herrera who will act ... transactions, Mr. Herrera will act as GCF’s chief legal adviser for a six-month period, providing internal ... partner at the law firm Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, has a wealth of global legal practice. For more than 25 ...

... of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) direct access Accredited Entities will convene at the Fund’s headquarters ... will see GCF’s Direct Access Entities work alongside relevant National Designated Authorities (NDAs), GCF Readiness ... monitoring and reporting policies. GCF’s direct access Accredited Entities are sub-national, national and regional ...

Signs of growing ambition in Asian countries to tackle climate change have laid the groundwork for the second ... how 19 countries plan to deal with this global challenge. While the geographical diversity of Asia means countries such ...

... – a new web-based guide that provides Partners with detailed information on how to access the Fund’s resources. The ... aims to help GCF stakeholders better navigate the many elements of engaging with the Fund. GCF 101 is simple. Four ... to climate change: (1) Empowering countries; (2) Getting Accredited; (3) Funding projects; and (4) Implementing ...

... based payments. The webinars offer organisations and relevant stakeholders an opportunity to guide the GCF ... from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon ...

... “This is an exciting time to become the GCF’s leader. I am confident Howard’s appointment will help the ... consults its growing array of climate finance partners to ensure we match the needs of developing countries.” Mr. ... Details about Mr. Bamsey’s leading international roles, including his stint as Australia’s Special Envoy on ...

... start flowing to help poor farmers in northern Namibia tackle climate change following the signing today of a Funded ... Namibian Environmental Investment Fund, one of GCF’s Accredited Entities, signed a readiness grant during the UN ... to help it reach out to Namibian stakeholders and ensure disbursed finance reaches climate-affected communities. ...

Mongolia’s XacBank today signed an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with the Green Climate ... introducing new economically and environmentally sustainable ways of doing things,” said Mr. Amartuvshin Hanibal, ... of GCF’s 15th Board meeting. “This marks an important milestone for the development of the Eco Banking line of ...

... American countries to advance the region’s push to be a leader in promoting low-emission and climate-resilient sustainable development. The three-day workshop, held in the Honduran ... including representatives of 17 countries, 10 accredited entities, 6 civil society organizations and other ...

During COP 22, Luxembourg’s Environment Minister, Ms. Carole Dieschbourg, and the Green Climate Fund Executive ... Fund’s progress over the past year, as well as GCF’s role in unlocking international climate finance flows. ... million, representing almost 100 USD per capita. “I am pleased to hear that the Green Climate Fund managed to ...

... (GCF) have signed a Readiness Framework Agreement to enable developing countries to partner with FAO on activities ... decision making and the implementation of adaptive measures. "This partnership will allow us to move forward and ... National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and GCF’s Accredited Entities to develop requests under the Readiness ...

... first annual meeting with the thematic bodies of the UNFCCC during the 22nd session of the Conference of the ... thematic bodies, including the Adaptation Committee, the Least Developed Countries Expert Group, the Technology ... including through the sharing of information and lessons learned, participation in meetings, joint workshops, ...

... Agreement (FAA) enabling the disbursement of funds to implement the first approved project proposal from Acumen (a private sector accredited entity), making it the first GCF project to move to ... at a later stage, not only meeting the objectives of the UNFCCC but also serving SE4ALL (Sustainable Energy For All) ...

... of USD 200 million for around 10 pilots, including at least four to be implemented in small island developing ... and selection of specific pilot activities to be made by accredited entities, with mechanisms set up to increase ... National Designated Authorities (NDA) or focal points and accredited entities, will be required to initiate ...

... National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and focal points, to learn about the Fund. Discussion focused on assessing the ... of engaging with entities that have already been accredited to the Fund, while, in parallel, identifying ... touched upon the importance of exchanging experiences and lessons learned among the NDAs and focal points in the ...

... with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). By signing its accreditation master agreement with GCF, the WMO can now ... and projects. This development represents an important milestone for both GCF and the UN system, signaling the role ...

... the Green Climate Fund, Héla Cheikhrouhou, today presented leaders from the Asia-Pacific region with the work of GCF to ... of central banks of the region. Speaking at the UN High-Level Follow-Up Dialogue on Financing for Development, Ms. ... Cheikhrouhou emphasized the interconnections between the collective effort to respond to climate change and the UN's ...

... Minister of Environment, Nature Conservation, and Sustainable Development, at the GCF stand during the Paris COP talks. ... Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, and Sustainable Development of DR Congo. The delivery partner for the ... minimum of 50 per cent of readiness support is targeted at Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing ...

... to access GCF funding for its priority projects in the future. The grant agreement was signed at the GCF stand at ... Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC or 5C), Dr. Kenrick Leslie, also attended the ceremony. 5C is an Accredited Entity (AE) to the Fund, meaning that it can ...

... Prime Minister Erna Solberg has announced plans to scale up Norway’s commitments to the Green Climate Fund. Norway already pledged USD 258 million to the Fund last year as part of the ... initial resource mobilization and has now promised to double that figure by 2020, provided that GCF can finance ...

Viet Nam has pledged a contribution to the Green Climate Fund at the Paris ... the Paris agreement successfully. Viet Nam would nevertheless step up its efforts as well, he said. “Greater ... to climate change in various areas with concrete measures.” He recalled that Viet Nam’s Intended Nationally ...

Dear Partners, please come and join ‘GCF Talk at Six’ at COP 21 to find ... speakers from National Designated Authorities (NDAs), Accredited Entities (AEs), and other partners working with us. ... how to work with us and realize your country plans for the future. The Fund has already convened one side event and ...