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Green Climate Fund says help is coming for Tonga
Green Climate Fund says help is coming for Tonga ...
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Ministry of Environment (formerly Ministry of Natural Resources of Rwanda)
... specifically a public sector ministry, which is responsible for environment, climate change and natural resources ... energy, infrastructure, land, water resources and forestry, in achieving national long-term sustainable ... measures. Accreditation to the GCF is an opportunity for MINIRENA to continue to drive sustainable development ...
Organisation > Accredited Entity (AE), Direct (National) Rwanda
Entity Support for Bangladesh through PwC
The request isto provide in‐kind support for accreditation gap assessment of Local Government ... (LGED) .With an annual turnover of $ 1.3 billion, LGED is one of the largest public sector organizations in ... of local level infrastructure development programs. LGED is one of the agency works under Local Government Division ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Bangladesh
Message from GCF on the COVID-19 pandemic
... joins the global community in expressing its deep concern for the wellbeing of individuals and their families who have ... has not been spared. To date, three GCF staff members and one colleague from a partner organisation have tested ... and welfare of the concerned individuals, their loved ones and the public at large. GCF/NOTIF/2020/3 Message from ...
Document > Notification
ED opening remarks
... and to express my deepest thanks to Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok for hosting this event in Incheon, Korea, the home of GCF. ... for GCF’s next funding period – and for setting the tone for an ambitious replenishment to provide the resources ... for around 2-3% of global climate finance flows under the UNFCCC; 0.5% of total climate finance flows; and less than ...
Article > Speech
Countries step up ambition: Landmark boost to coffers of the world’s largest climate fund
... urgency of addressing climate change took an historic step forward today with 27 countries pledging to replenish the ... the Green Climate Fund’s pledging conference, the One Planet Event gathered a unique set of partners, both ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established GCF in 2010 to direct climate finance to ...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund Board approves USD 500 million for new climate action, strengthens its Results Management Framework
... Board has allocated USD 501.1 million in GCF resources for new climate projects at its twenty-ninth meeting, and ... American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). CABEI is one of GCF’s ‘direct access entities’ (DAEs) – ... of smallholder farmers. This project is part of the USD 1.26 billion GCF is investing in adaptation action in Africa ...
Article > Press release 
Tipping point or turning point: global solidarity for an inclusive, resilient recovery
... Dear colleague and friend, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Patricia Espinosa; Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of ... Nations General Assemply. I would like to deeply thank you for joining us. Why is today’s Leadership Dialogue so ... OECD countries are undertaking expansionary fiscal and monetary measures at an unprecedented scale. However, much of ...
Article > Speech
GCF portfolio reaches USD 11.3 billion with new climate projects approved by the GCF Board
... 42.4 billion with co-financing. In line with GCF’s efforts to increase access to its resources, the Board adopted ... salary scales. Finally, the Board meeting was the last one for the Co-Chairs, Tlou Emmanuel Ramaru from South ... 82.5 million as GGC scales up) with MUFG Bank (FP197); USD 26.9 million for CATALI.5°T Initiative: Concerted Action to ...
Article > Press release 
What do gin and tonic, coffee and mountain climate risks have in common?
For many, mountains are remote sites of natural beauty to ... harvesting these trees to extract quinine has not been done sustainably in the past. It is proving difficult to ... may not be suitable for large-scale production. It is not a coincidence that mountain environments form the hubs that ...
Article > Insights 
ED lecture
... its vital link to economic progress, laying the groundwork for modern environmental policies. A woman considered ... To truly honor her, we need to build on the cornerstones she laid down. And that’s my personal calling and ... adaptation crisis is already upon is. Today, disasters push 26 million people into poverty each year . And today, low ...
Article > Speech
Funds flow in GCF’s first direct access project with Pacific Islands
... the Fund’s contribution of nearly US 23 million to a USD 26.6 million adaptation project in Vanuatu , which topped ... as the most vulnerable nation. FAAs set the legal framework for GCF Accredited Entities to carry out GCF-approved ...
Article > Press release Vanuatu 
GCF/B.10/12 - Template for the Bilateral Agreement on Privileges and Immunities
At its meeting in Songdo from 24 to 26 March 2015, the Board considered a proposed “Template for the Bilateral Agreement on Privileges and Immunities” ... restructured. In this context, the Secretariat made every effort to engage with members of the Board and address their ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.34/Inf.16 - Diversification of financial instruments for addressing climate risk
... explore diversifying its selection of financial instruments for addressing climate risk, including parametric insurance for climatic events” (decision 6/CP.26, para. 11). Through its decision B.32/08, the Board ...
Board document > Information
Invitation for the Thirty-first Round of Application for Accreditation as an Observer Organization to the Green Climate Fund
In line with the Governing Instrument for the Green Climate Fund (the GCF) and the Rules of ... the GCF, which is planned to take place from 23 October to 26 October 2023. Following the GCF’s Governing Instrument ... entities (IEs), wishing to obtain observer status, to apply for accreditation. Applications for accreditation as an ...
Document > Notification
GCF/B.39/Inf.02 - Report on the execution of the 2024 administrative budget of GCF
This document provides information on the execution of the GCF 2024 administrative ... the Board. The administrative expenditure relates to costs for Board activities, the independent units, the Secretariat ... million against the annual budget of USD 125.4 million (26 per cent of the approved budget); USD 0. 8 million ...
Board document > Information
FP107 - Supporting Climate Resilience and Transformational Change in the Agriculture Sector in Bhutan
Supporting Climate Resilience and Transformational Change in the Agriculture Sector in Bhutan ... executing entity. This project has an estimated lifespan of 26 years. FP107 Bhutan 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 124 284 384 493 654 756 Supporting Climate Resilience and Transformational Change in the Agriculture Sector in Bhutan ...
Project > Public sector Bhutan 
GCF welcomes Monaco’s pledge for its second replenishment (GCF-2)
... announcement that it will pledge EUR 3.3 million to GCF for the Fund’s second replenishment (GCF-2). A supporter ... become the fourth contributor to pledge financial support for GCF-2, following previous pledge announcements by ... 2023 in Bonn, Germany. For more information about GCF-2, visit here . GCF welcomes Monaco’s pledge for its second ...
Article > News update 
Canada to increase its support to the Green Climate Fund
... Canada’s announcement of a pledge of CAD 450 million for GCF’s second replenishment (GCF-2) . A contributor ... pledge represents a 50 per cent increase from its pledge for GCF’s first replenishment (GCF-1) . Canada is the ... 2023 in Bonn, Germany. For more information about GCF-2, visit here . Canada to increase its support to the Green ...
Article > Press release 
Matanataki Pacific Fund 1
... US$50 million climate adaptation, gender equity impact fund for the Pacific, which will provide investors with access to ... businesses which will deliver climate resilience for Pacific Island communities. To realise this vision, ... will provide the financial resources for team members to visit the target countries and meet with stakeholders, ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Fiji Vanuatu
Green Climate Fund welcomes Denmark’s increase in support for climate action
... Denmark’s announcement of a USD 232 million pledge for GCF’s second replenishment (GCF-2). Denmark has ... this pledge represents a 100 per cent increase (in Danish Krone) on their commitment from the first replenishment. ... and adaptation projects. For more information about GCF-2, visit here . Green Climate Fund welcomes Denmark’s ...
Article > Press release 
The Republic of Korea commits significant increase in support to GCF
... of Korea’s announcement of a USD 300 million pledge for its second replenishment (GCF-2). The announcement was ... a significant increase of 50 per cent from its commitment for GCF’s first replenishment (GCF-1). South Korea’s ... and adaptation projects. For more information about GCF-2, visit here . The Republic of Korea commits significant ...
Article > Press release 
IIU hosts Conference of International Investigators
... of Korea. This year's conference is set to be a milestone – marking the very first time the CII has been ... these investigative offices, facilitate the exchange of information, provide a platform for hands-on training, and socialise latest developments in the field. The 19th CII will be ...
Article > Press release 
17th GCF Board meeting to refine climate finance flow
... to strengthen the policies underpinning GCF’s support for projects that reduce emissions and boost the resilience ... at the Fund’s headquarters in Songdo, South Korea, for the two-day meeting. They include observers from civil ... for approved climate finance projects. See here for the latest disbursement of funds to Ecuador for REDD+. The 17th ...
Article > Press release 
GCF launches new website ahead of Board meeting
... but also its growth potential. The new site is optimized for smart phones and tablets, to offer streamlined access to the GCF ... As the website places emphasis on strong visual cues, visitors are drawn to new content intuitively, providing a ...
Article > Press release 
Ambassador Black-Layne signs Antigua and Barbuda’s grant agreement with GCF
... Héla Cheikhrouhou took place on the sidelines of the latest climate change negotiation meeting in Bonn, Germany ... will put in place the preliminary infrastructure needed for GCF to extend its support to the two-island country’s ... Dominican Republic, and the Federated States of Micronesia. To date, GCF has finalized readiness proposals with ...
Article > Press release Antigua and Barbuda 
Rwanda secures GCF grant to accelerate access to climate finance
... strengthen their systems and prepare projects or programmes for funding by GCF. The Fund has earmarked an initial USD 15 ... to support these countries in such efforts. Rwanda is the latest developing country to have finalized a grant ... country ownership. The programme will be implemented by FONERWA (National Fund for Environment and Climate Change) ...
Article > Press release Rwanda 
Structured Dialogue with Least Developed Countries
... and the Least Developed Countries' constituency under the UNFCCC, organised the GCF Structured Dialogue with Least ... in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 19 to 22 November 2018. The forty-seven countries on the list of LDCs are some of the ... development. It also increased LDCs’ understanding of GCF latest modalities, procedures and development. The Dialogue ...
Event > Structured dialogue Ethiopia 
Country programme guidance
Green Climate Fund (GCF) Country Programmes are the cornerstone of each country’s pipeline development with GCF. It is ... stage of the updated GCF project and programme cycle, and forms the basis for prioritising the further development of ... with long-term planning aligned with the goals of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement to stabilise average global ...
Document > Publication, Guides
GCF unveils new organisational structure to accelerate climate action
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) today unveiled the latest phase of its ambitious reform agenda to enhance efficiency and impact in supporting ... a landmark USD 1 billion for 17 projects. The milestone portfolio included GCF’s first country project in ...
Article > News update 