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Harnessing climate science to guide climate investments
... to inform their investment decisions in order to choose the best climate action approaches that maximises impact,” ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). One area that generated discussion was strengthening ... they will invest in low-emission and climate-resilient pathways,” said Ms. Cheikhrouhou. “GCF wants high impact ...
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ED opening remarks
... of the Gabonese Republic, Mr Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Action and Assistant ... 2019. Ultimately though, this climate finance under the UNFCC needs to be used in a highly catalytic way so that we can move from billions to trillions. To drive ...
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Investment decisions and the climate challenge
... is more acute than ever. There is little margin for delay to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. According to ... management, and finance are all needed if we are to get back on track. The past decade has seen the emergence ... transitioning to low emission, climate-resilient pathways will require a paradigm shift, overhauling the way ...
Article > Speech
GCF and partners sign project agreements for four transformative climate projects
... on the margins of GCF’s 34th Board meeting (17-20 October 2022) . They include climate resilience projects in ... its program without putting pressure on the existing budget. Certainly, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the fact that ... climate vulnerable countries, efforts like these go a long way.” This project was formally approved at the 34th ...
Article > News update 
GCF-1 Progress Report
... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement. From 2015 to 2019, during its initial resource mobilisation (IRM) ... Progress Report (2015-2019) . GCF has come a long way. We are the hub of the climate finance architecture, ...
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At Climate Ambition Summit, UN agencies and IFRC kickstart major initiative towards realising Early Warnings for All by 2027
At the UN Climate Ambition Summit today in New York, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) ... for All to bridge investment gaps that stand in the way of a more resilient future for vulnerable communities ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and serves the 2015 Paris Agreement, supporting the ...
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GCF convenes global forum to accelerate green recovery in developing countries
... organizations, research institutes and the private sector participated in a global forum to explore innovative ... carbon neutral and climate-resilient development” and away from unequal growth and a dependence on fossil fuels. ... world deals with the impact of coronavirus, we must not forget the threat of climate change,” emphasized Lord Ahmad ...
Article > Press release 
GCF/B.10/Inf.07 - Country Ownership
The purpose of this document is to enable the Board to take stock of ... and multi-stakeholder engagement in order to consider ways in which it can effectively monitor the implementation ...
Board document > Information
Developing Union of Comoros systems and processes on GCF country programming
This readiness proposal is aimed at increasing the capacity and autonomy of the NDA to coordinate stakeholders in the ... approve of GCF investments in an expedited and effective way, both for adaptation and greenhouse gas emissions ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Comoros (the)
Partner agreements after Board meeting sign of faster GCF financing
... Climate Fund (GCF) has signed agreements with is partners to implement four new climate initiatives only days after ... of implementation, reporting, disbursement and budgeting for each individual GCF climate initiative. As GCF ... opportunities to deliver urgent climate action in a way that is determined to leave no one behind,” he ...
Article > Press release 
Country outcome logframe
... identifying readiness needs and capacity gaps in relation to the objectives and outcomes of the Readiness Strategy 2024-2027 and in alignment with the Revised Readiness Results Management Framework . To assist in ... please note that all information must be entered and officially submitted through the online submission platform ...
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NDA Strengthening support for Bangladesh through GIZ
... of the Senior Secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD) as the NDA in Bangladesh in November 2014, selected senior officials in ERD are providing coordination and secretarial support to the NDA to fulfil the roles and responsibilities ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Bangladesh
Summary of outcomes of the 25th meeting of the GCF Board
... meeting of the Board (B.25) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) took place from 10 to 12 March 2020. Mr. Nauman Bhatti and Ms. Sue Szabo presided over the meeting as Co-Chairs. This meeting was held at Le Centre de Conférences Varembé, ... approved by the Board. This document does not represent the official report of the meeting Summary of outcomes of the ...
Document > Summary of outcomes of the meeting of the GCF Board
SAP017 - Climate proofing food production investments in Imbo and Moso basins in the Republic of Burundi
Burundi is one of the poorest countries facing severe climate change ... in the Imbo and Moso plains of Burundi are expected to cause an agricultural yield decline of 5-25% in the ... of soil and water management through the adoption of best practices in agroecosystem management by ...
Project > Public sector Burundi 
Scaling the role of climate finance after COP27
... a Climate Change Working Group session on 3 February 2023 to assess the outcomes of COP27, particularly the role of ... ideas but [they are] not scalable enough to meet the target that we have to get to,’ said former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Vera Songwe as she opened the workshop by ...
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The role of the Green Climate Fund in scaling up finance for climate action and resilience
... remarks, and Lauren for the kind introduction. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Wilson Center for ... of emissions have adopted or are considering net zero targets. These net-zero targets have put the Paris ... climate finance. We leverage these capabilities in four ways: First, – we work with developing countries to help ...
Article > Speech
Semi-Annual Financial Report (SAFR) Template
The Semi-Annual Financial Report (SAFR) supports the monitoring of GCF-funded activities and is submitted by Accredited Entities (AEs) in accordance with ... Semi-Annual Financial Report – Loans and Guarantees 26 February Semi-Annual Financial Report – Investment ...
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Enhancing access and increasing impact: the role of the multilateral climate funds
... than ever before. As the results of the first global stocktake make clear, the world is not on track to meet the ... together and better in a more synergized and harmonious way is needed. With our unique mandates and comparative ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and serves the 2015 Paris Agreement, supporting the ...
Article > Statement 
GCF leader says climate finance needs to consider risk and opportunity
Speaking at the Ministerial dialogue on climate finance, GCF Executive Director a.i. Javier Manzanares said that effective climate ... developing countries to come up with climate projects that best match national conditions. GCF leader says climate ...
Article > News update 
GCF/B.24/Inf.12 - Initial set of guidelines for the effective functioning of the Independent Evaluation Unit
This document outlines an initial set of guidelines for the ... guidelines and procedures governing the work of the IEU to be approved by the Board.” In keeping with best practices, these guidelines will be finalized and ...
Board document > Information
GCF/B.28/03/Rev.01 - Revised Policy on the Prevention and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment
In decision B.25/05, the Board requested the Secretariat to ... Abuse, and Sexual Harassment (SEAH Policy), in line with best practices among international financial institutions ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.19/34 - Incremental cost methodology: potential approaches for the Green Climate Fund
This document identifies potential incremental cost ... the concept of incremental cost and its applications to climate change projects, in addition to current practices ... funds. Alternative methodology options are analysed to best meet the purpose of supporting project review and ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.18/10 - Structure and staffing of the Secretariat
... set-up; presents an assessment of the required capacity to best position the Secretariat to deliver on its mandate ... and current business model with a projected staff hiring target of 250 by 2018; reviews organizational design principles ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.09/16 - Policy on Ethics and Conflicts of Interest for the Board
... and Audit Committee held eight (virtual) meetings in 2015 to discuss a policy on ethics and conflicts of interest, which ... hereto as Annex II (the Policy). The Policy is based on best practices of international entities, including ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.11/08 - Arrangements for the first formal replenishment of the Green Climate Fund
... at its inception. This document presents the background to and initial provisions for implementing a replenishment ... for the replenishment process that follows international best practice, including: preparatory meetings, financial targets, performance reviews, programming and strategic ...
Board document > Action item
Strategic Frameworks support for Paraguay through Fundación Avina
This readiness proposal has four specific objectives: Assess, ... and prioritize emerging municipalities with the potential to contribute to the enhancement of the implementation of ... concept notes to access climate finance from the GCF. Share best practices and lessons learned amongst local governments ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Paraguay
Policies: Sustainability
... The Governing Instrument sets out that the GCF will adopt best practice environmental and social safeguards to be applied to all programmes and projects financed using ... social and indigenous peoples’ considerations into its decision making and operations to effectively manage related ...
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Barbados launches the world's first debt-for-climate-resilience conversion
... (EIB), the latter under the European Union's Global Gateway Initiative . With the support of the guarantees, ... They found that the Framework aligns with international best practices, assessing the Key Performance Indicator ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and serves the 2015 Paris Agreement, supporting the ...
Article > Press release Barbados 
Call for public input: Information Disclosure Policy
The Green Climate Fund is pleased to invite public input for the development of its ... Contributions may be submitted until 6 PM KST on 26 September 2015. GCF/NOTIF/2015/05 Call for public input: ...
Document > Call for input