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New GCF manual puts gender at centre of climate response
... will launch a guide on Tuesday strengthening the central role of gender consideration in its allocation of climate ... girls, men and boys from socially excluded and vulnerable communities at all stages of the climate finance project ... generating a low-carbon energy sector in Mongolia which ensures over half of the loan support will go towards ...
Article > Press release 
Strengthening Climate Information Services and Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems for El Salvador
... social and economic conditions make the country vulnerable to the risks associated with climate variability and ... the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) along with the opposite side of the fluctuation, i.e. La Nina. In addition, the ... UN Environment Programme (UNEP) will serve as the Accredited Entity for the project. The AE will work with a ...
Document > Concept note El Salvador
Empowering resilience: Harnessing climate-smart practices in the Kyrgyz Republic
... brief and parched, and smallholder farmers face a formidable challenge. Prolonged winters and short, dry summers stunt ... the harsh climate and make informed decisions for a better future. “Previously we had no data, we could not make any ... 658 support equipment at 13 agro-meteorological observation sites. These tools monitor critical agro-meteorological ...
Article > Story 
Strengthening Adaptation Planning and Coordination in Namibia
... characteristics make it one of the most vulnerable developing countries to the impacts of climate change. ... in 90 years. Increased aridity is putting further pressure on water availability in Namibia, an already limited, ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as a Non-Annex I Party in 1995 and the Paris Agreement ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Namibia
FP025 - GCF-EBRD SEFF Co-financing Programme
... Financing Facility (GEFF), formerly known as the Sustainable Energy Financing Facilities (SEFF) ... climate finance to the private sector at scale through Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs) across 10 ... sectors. GEFF is an on-lending programme that will provide credit lines to PFIs to create self-sustaining markets in ...
Project > Private sector Multiple countries 
FP049 - Building the climate resilience of food insecure smallholder farmers through integrated management of climate risk (R4)
Increasing the resilience of vulnerable households in Senegal to climate-related risks through ... activities such as water and soil conservation measures, increased water availability, livelihood ... use of surplus production as collateral for loans to unlock credit for investment. The project has an estimated lifespan ...
Project > Public sector Senegal 
FP149 - Green Climate Financing Facility for Local Financial Institutions in Latin-America
The energy and land use sectors are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in many ... growing energy needs imply that without the adoption of clean energy technologies, the sector will continue to ... will provide LFIs with access to a green finance credit line. It will also implement four grant-funded ...
Project > Private sector Multiple countries 
FP060 - Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN S-Barbados)
Creating sustainable, resilient water supply for Barbados by implementing renewable energy solutions, increasing water ... implementing the renewable energy activities, will provide credit lines to implement water conservation actions, whilst ...
Project > Public sector Barbados 
FP063 - Promoting private sector investments in energy efficiency in the industrial sector and in Paraguay
... their energy efficiency and shifting energy use to renewable hydropower. Paraguay has a high hydropower capacity, yet ... by SMEs, including standardized performance contracts, insurance contracts, and monitoring and verification systems. Concessional credit lines will be provided to local financial ...
Project > Public sector Paraguay 
FP233 - Community-based Agriculture Support Programme ‘plus’ (CASP+)
Tajikistan is highly vulnerable to climate change, facing rising temperatures and ... Natural disasters are anticipated to worsen, affecting people, ecosystems, and the economy. Prevalent poverty levels ... initiatives, and facilitates access to green investment credit lines. FP233 Tajikistan 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 894 895 ...
Project > Public sector Tajikistan 
FP238 - Ecosystems-based Adaptation for resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM)
Climate change is intensifying Malawi’s challenges in agricultural productivity and food security. ... Over six years, the project will improve the management of 267,500 hectares of land. Additionally, it supports ... trusts, leveraging private sector experience on carbon credits through local partnerships. FP238 Malawi 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
Project > Public sector Malawi 
FP202 - Upscaling Ecosystem Based Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Rural Communities in the Valles Macro-region of the Plurinational State of Bolivia (RECEM-Valles)
The Los Valles Macro-region in the landlocked, South American state of ... Furthermore, frost intensity and hail events have put pressure on the delicate water systems in the valley. Climate ... sustainably and providing them with access to credit allowing them to invest in modernized on-farm ...
Project > Public sector Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 
FP213 - The Blue Green Bank (BGB)
Barbados is faced with critical challenges from climate change. Increasing temperatures, a ... public, private, and multilateral institutions to ensure that green financing for adaptation and mitigation ... to support the existing financial ecosystem of banks, credit unions, and insurance companies that facilitate the ...
Project > Private sector Barbados 
Support for National Low Emission and Climate Resilient Development in Myanmar
... the new planting season as well as progress on construction sites and factories around the country. A recent survey conducted by UN-Habitat in Yangon highlights that at least one person per household among urban-poor households ... regional governments and cities. The potential derailing of future subnational low carbon and climate resilient growth ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Myanmar
Project Preparation Funding for Securing Permanent Forests to Combat Climate Change and Enhance Sustainable National and Local Economies in Cameroon
... the elaboration of the full proposal of the project titled “Securing Permanent Forests to Combat Climate Change ... notably data on climate change analysis in the target sites of the Project and at the national level. One of the ... at 702,684 USD, with 555,684 USD requested from GCF. As Accredited Agency, IUCN is responsible and accountable for the ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Cameroon
Reducing GHG emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and enhancing rural livelihoods in the Headwaters of the Zambezi river (Zambia’s North-Western province), in support to NDC implementation and RBPs
... for REDD+, the submission of its Forest Reference Emission Level (FREL) and Safeguards Information System (SIS) to ... and access REDD+ Results-Based Payments (RBPs) in a near future. Among others, the FREL needs to be improved notably, ... Land-Use assessment phase II https://prais.unccd.int/sites/default/files/2018-08/ILUA%20II_Final%20Re... [2] ...
Document > Concept note Zambia
Climate Resilient Enduring Earth for Bolivia and Namibia (CREE-BN)
... flagship climate-biodiversity nexus program, entitled Climate Resilient Enduring Earth (CREE) led by WWF and ... priorities of the three participating countries. Potential sites have been identified with stakeholders in each ... to ensure equitable and effective implementation. WWF US (Accredited Entity and Executing Entity) will lead the ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Namibia
Cook Islands launches its first GCF country programme
... adopted by the Cabinet on 5 March, was announced at a high-level donor round table on climate change, a first of its ... and Economic Management (MFEM) has been successfully accredited to GCF, and together with their country programme, ... The team also met high-level government officials and visited potential project sites in Rarotonga. "The Cook ...
Article > Press release Cook Islands 
FP023 - Climate Resilient Agriculture in three of the Vulnerable Extreme northern crop growing regions (CRAVE)
... Zambezi regions. The project targeted 3,000 direct small-scale farmers (SSF) over 5,000 hectares, focusing on ... and various stakeholders has laid a strong foundation for future initiatives in climate-resilient agriculture. ... from the Project Completion Report (PCR) submitted by Accredited Entities at the end of a project’s implementation ...
Project > Public sector Namibia 
Eighth meeting of the GCF Board (B.08)
... panels and groups Guiding framework and procedures for accrediting national, regional and international implementing entities and intermediaries, including the ... of the Fund Mitigation and adaptation performance measurement frameworks of the Fund Logic model and performance ...
Event > Board meeting
Summary of outcomes of the 24th meeting of the GCF Board
... Nagmeldin Goutbi Elhassan Mahmoud and Mr. Josceline Wheatley presided over the meeting as Co-Chairs. Representatives ... Board’s independent Technical Advisory Panel and its Accreditation Panel were present, as were over 200 ... video recordings of the meeting are available on the GCF website. This document provides a broad overview of the key ...
Document > Summary of outcomes of the meeting of the GCF Board
Towards a comprehensive national adaptation planning process in Jamaica (Ja-NAP)
... Jamaica – National Development Plan, a long-term sustainable development plan. This was further enhanced when the ... promulgated in 2015, with the goal of creating a sustainable mechanism for integrating climate change considerations ... ambition in its updated NDC to an economy-wide scope and reflecting adaptation co-benefits. In an effort to enhance ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Jamaica
GCF/B.37/05 - Project Preparation Facility: revised operating modalities, activities and funding
... proposition of the proposed revised PPF modalities for accredited entities, especially direct access entities, and ... countries, in particular small island developing States, least developed countries and African States. It also seeks ... and alternate members, national designated authorities, accredited entities and active observers, as well as comments ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.38/10 - Board work plan for 2024 – 2027
... plan for 2024-2027. The proposed work plan sets out principles for shifting toward a steadier and more predictable pace ... the multi-cycle planning and consultation of decisions to ensure their readiness for consideration by the Board. For ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.24/08 - Dates and venues of upcoming meetings of the Board
In accordance with paragraph 17 of the Rules of Procedure, at each meeting the Board will confirm the ...
Board document > Action item
Terms of reference for a pilot phase enhancing direct access to the Green Climate Fund
Adopted by decision B.10/04. The objective of the pilot phase for enhancing direct access is to allow for an effective operationalisation of modalities with the potential to enhance access by sub-national, national and...
Document > Policies, strategies, and guidelines
Fast-track accreditation programme
Adopted by decision B.08/03 . Establishes the fast-track accreditation process to expedite the accreditation of certain institutions accredited by other relevant funds and defines the related assessment process, ...
Document > Policies, strategies, and guidelines
GCF/B.33/Inf.08 - Overall review of Green Climate Fund policy frameworks
Board document > Information
Board document > Information
GCF country dialogue focuses on strengthening country support
... support to NDAs in country programming, as well as ensuring early consultation in the development of concept ... project proposals. The need for capacity building for smaller countries was also raised, as a means to enhance their ... Mr. Fakir also highlighted the opportunity provided by peer learning to help empower countries. Several countries ...
Article > Press release 
GCF kicks off its first Board meeting of 2025
... on adaptation in some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, three are private-sector projects, and two ... access to GCF funding. The Board will also consider the accreditation of six new organisations as GCF project ... organisations, National Designated Authorities (NDAs), Accredited Entities, and other partners who assist in ...
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