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The Independent Evaluation Unit of GCF today hosted a panel discussion on its review of ... Jo Puri, Head of the IEU, provided an overview of the key elements and processes of the upcoming review, which was ...

Getting accredited is the first step for an organisation to access GCF funding. Responding to great interest from various entities about the accreditation process, GCF held a ...

The Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) of GCF spearheaded the inaugural Integrity Forum in celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day. Panel ...

At COP24, GCF held its first event in its pavilion, focusing on direct access to climate ... panel discussion, organised together with the Adaptation Fund, included speakers from Direct Access Entities, National Designated Authorities and GCF. Direct ...

On 14-17 November, GCF will host its first Adaptation Rationale workshop in Cebu, Philippines. The workshop will provide support for GCF Direct Access Entities (DAEs) and countries preparing adaptation project pipeline and enable ...

On 29 November, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), with support from the United Nations ... a final webinar for all GCF stakeholders, including Accredited Entities and National Designated Authorities/Focal ... Points, on the status of Simplified Approval Process’ implementation one year on from the launch of the pilot scheme. ...

... The AI, which comes into effect today, will be complemented by ongoing data protection training and other outreach ... stakeholders with the right tools and practices to handle personal information. Efforts stepped up to protect data ...

UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa addressed Board ... of the meeting. She further emphasised the critical role of the Fund, saying that “replenishing the GCF will allow it to continue playing a ...

At the Investor Agenda roundtable held yesterday on the sidelines of the Global ... from the private sector to demonstrate and accelerate investor-led action critical to achieving the goals ...

Three webinars were recently concluded by GCF in cooperation with UNITAR. The ... consisting of National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and Accredited Entities (AEs). This new system, slated to be ... webinars will be posted on the SAP section of the GCF website. GCF previews SAP online submission system ...

GCF has signed agreements with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a GCF Accredited Entity, to prepare three approved projects worth USD 84 million in GCF financing, to begin implementation by the end of November. The three Funded ...

... held in Singapore, Clifford Polycarp of the Division of Country Programming discussed how long-term financing provided ... Asia-Pacific” focused on summarising the results of the UNFCCC Green Investment Catalyst Process, as well as discussing ...

Around 50 CSO observers met with Executive Director Howard ... chance for CSOs to exchange views with GCF staff on B.20 agenda items. Issues covered included project proposals, replenishment, the integrated approach to policy and GCF’s ...

GCF took part in the "Resourcing Adaptation" plenary in Adaptation Futures 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa from 18-21 June. Jerry Velasquez, director of mitigation and adaptation ...

Grant approvals under GCF's Readiness programme has exceeded USD 100 ... 112 countries. The Readiness Programme is designed to enhance country ownership and access to GCF Funding, and provides resources for strengthening institutional capacities of National Designated ... the Fund. Readiness Grant Approvals cross USD100 million milestone ...

... climate change, including increased variability in rainfall levels, and consequent increased drought, flooding, and threats to the water ... drinking, and sanitation," said Simon Wilson, head of communications at the Green Climate Fund, or GCF, an ...

Ecuador has been promoting efforts to reduce deforestation and conserve forests since 2009, with the implementation of the Socio Bosque Program, which consists of providing economic incentives to individuals and communities committed to forest conservation, it has ...

Ms. Céline Fremault, Minister of Environment of the Brussels Capital Region, pledged EUR 500,000 to the Green Climate Fund today. "Climate financing is a fundamental element for ...

A guide to GCF's support for climate change early warning systems

And helping it adjust to the growing pains of rapid urbanisation

At Korea Global Adaptation Week in Songdo, GCF launched a new working paper, Adaptation: Accelerating Action Towards a Climate Resilient Future, to contribute to adaptation knowledge from the ...

GCF has signed an agreement with Senegal's Centre de Suivi Écologique (CSE) to ... salinisation caused by climate change. The signing of the Funded Activity Agreement (FAA) allows for this GCF Board-approved USD 8.2 million project to begin implementation. Planned activities by CSE, a Senegalese ...

... host the first of a series of REDD+ webinars on 19 and 20 June to provide information about the Fund’s support for this financing method which reduces greenhouse gases while also protecting and restoring forests. Intended for both ...

GCF has enhanced its ability to tap financing from the business world with the recent signing of an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with Proparco, the ... arm of the development agency of France. The AMA sets the legal framework for Proparco to begin proposing and ...

As another year of devastating events unfolds, including Cyclone Idai - one of the worst tropical ... a constant reminder to us that whatever progress we have been making in reducing disaster risk, we need to do more. ...

In 47 developing countries, across four regions, and with the support of 14 ... the world. These NAPs also help countries meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Bosnia and Herzegovina Managing risk: ...

A series of strategic engagements with Tonga was held recent by GCF, including high-level government meetings, stakeholder workshops, meetings with Accredited Entities and field visits to potential projects. ...

GCF has signed an agreement with Nepal’s Alternative Energy Promotion Centre ... this mountainous country’s ability to expand its renewable power and improve energy efficiency. The signing of the Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) allows GCF to begin ...

... Uganda's wetlands secures a brighter future for country and planet ...

GCF has signed an implementation agreement with German development bank KfW for ... in the Western Indian Ocean targeting four African countries. This ecosystem-based adaptation project is ...