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Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund Convene First Community of Practice Meeting of Direct Access Entities to Climate Finance
In an effort to accelerate and enhance Direct Access to climate finance for developing countries that are vulnerable to climate ... interactive plenaries and group discussions, as well as a visit to an AF-funded Direct Access project implemented by ...
Article > Press release United States 
Cook Islands get major boost in fight against climate change
... also limit its ability to adapt to climate change. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism accounted for around 80% of the country’s GDP, meaning the economic ... about GCF’s Readiness and Prepatory Support programme by visiting our website, including learning more about what ...
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GCF at COP29 summary
The Conference of Parties (COP) is an important platform for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), providing an ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). One of COP29’s key outcomes was the New Collective ... grassroots climate action campaigns. For more information, visit the GCF at COP29 microsite . Azerbaijan Baku GCF ...
Article > News update Azerbaijan 
Disclosure standards
Timing and mode of disclosure The GCF Information Disclosure Policy prescribes specific schedules and methods of disclosure for certain types of information. For a more detailed explanation of disclosure ...
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Publications
... The Green Climate Fund issues a range of publications for our direct and indirect stakeholders on a diversity of issues – for the general public to industry experts. Stay in tune ... national climate action. It aims to provide a common reference point fo Read more Publications ...
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Growing water awareness in tackling climate challenge
... considering ways to reduce emissions and prepare countries for the future onset of climate change. “Climate ... managed well, water provides solutions to climate action. For instance, many efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions depend on reliable ...
Article > Press release Hungary 
GCF to explore how to extend REDD+ coverage at Asia-Pacific Forestry Week
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) will search for ways to expand the Fund’s use of climate finance to protect and restore forests during the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2019 which ... under the REDD+ financing umbrella. REDD+ refers to the UNFCCC-based accounting and funding mechanism that supports ...
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Making Nigeria’s Cross River State Investment Ready for REDD+
... (1) a CRS REDD+ Strategy; (2) submitted a sub-national forest reference emission level (FREL) to the UNFCCC, (3) established a sub-national approach to safeguards. ...
Document > Concept note Nigeria
Call for Public Inputs for the continuation of the GCF REDD+ Results-Based Payments Programme
... is currently undertaking a further analysis of alternatives for the continuation of the implementation of REDD+ ... were identified during the interviews, called “Options for the Continuation of REDD-plus Results-based Payments ... pilot in relation to specific sections of the terms of reference (TOR). During the expert meeting, experts ...
Document > Call for input
GCF/B.32/05 - Update of the simplified approval process
This policy package has been prepared for agenda item 8(a) on policy consultations, in line with ... of B.32, noting that the first two days will be sessions for policy consultations. This document responds to decision ... processes; and (e) including an option for removing the reference to a SAP-specific capacity-building programme with ...
Board document > Action item
Strengthening Institutional Information Services to support decision-making for Climate Change in the AFOLU sector in Angola
... accurate, and field-based data and analysis to inform these investments. This constraint hinders the ... and monitoring of results. Impact evaluation mostly references projects on a case-by-case basis, without ... also hampers Angola ́s capacities to report on the UNFCC and progress in INDC. Once Angola ratifies the Paris ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Angola
Establishing an Evidence-Based National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process at National and Subnational Scales in Cambodia Phase 1
... institutional and scientific capacity in Cambodia to formulate and implement national, sectoral, and subnational ... enhance the country’s ability to plan strategically for climate change, develop appropriate policies, plans, and ... budget for the second phase have been included for reference. Phase 2 intends to build on phase one through ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Cambodia
GCF/B.36/09 - Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme: Revised Strategy 2024 – 2027
... responds to the request of the Board in decision B.33/4 for the Secretariat, in consultation with the Co-Chairs, to present to the Board for its consideration a revised strategy for the Readiness ... guidance from the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC; relevant Board decisions; and Independent Evaluation ...
Board document > Action item
Scaling-up public private co-investments for climate action in agrifood systems
... by leveraging the support of private investment platforms similar to the likes of the Co- Investment platform for Food Systems Transformation (CiP), established by the ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Multiple countries
GCF.10 Impact Report
A decade of global climate action: Building resilience, transforming lives This report marks ten years since the Green ... has grown into the world’s largest dedicated climate fund for developing countries. Drawing on data from a portfolio ... main findings and strategic insights, designed for quick reference by decision‑makers and stakeholders. Explore ...
Document > Publication
Green Peatland Economy
... of a robust and comprehensive GCF Funding Proposal (FP) for the project “Green Peatland Economy (GPE) in Indonesia.” The GPE project will drive the transformation of peatland land use in Indonesia to transparently ... This PPF will ensure that the project design is informed by rigorous analyses, achieves ownership by ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Indonesia
FP294 - Vietnam REDD-plus results-based payments for results period of 2014
... to one of Southeast Asia’s most ecologically significant forest landscapes, playing a critical role in sustaining ... as the National Forest Monitoring System and the Forest Reference Emission Level. Following an assessment under the UNFCCC that verified Viet Nam's 2014 emission reductions of ...
Project > Public sector Viet Nam 
Making Nigeria’s Cross River State Investment Ready for REDD+
Cross River State (CRS) which contains 50% of Nigeria’s forests has made significant strides towards REDD+ readiness ... a CRS REDD+ Strategy; (2) submitted a sub-national forest reference emission level (FREL) to the UNFCCC, (3) and established a sub-national approach to ...
Document > Concept note Nigeria
Strengthening Adaptation Planning in Uganda (SAP)
... ties at District and central government level to plan for adaptation. District level climate change risk information is weak. The result is that the national response ... to climate impacts are reactive in nature. Funding for adaptation is limited. The solution is to strengthen ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Uganda
Scaling up the deployment of Integrated Utility Services (IUS) to support energy sector transformation in the Caribbean (Phase I)
... Facility (PPF) to develop a full funding proposal for Phase I of the Scaling up the deployment of Integrated ... Utilities Services (IUS) to support energy sector transformation in the Caribbean (hereafter referred to as “the ... do so in a manner that minimizes risks and other barriers for end-users. The programme will comprise a ‘project’ ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Multiple countries
Technical Guidance for Updating Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and development of a Technology action plan for the implementation of NDC’ Côte d’Ivoire
... Assessment (TNA) and develop a Technology Action Plan (TAP) for prioritized technologies to address climate change ... of the ICTIS; c) developing a Technology Action Plan for the prioritized sectors (up to 4) and; d) contributing ... goals are hindered by the low capacity of national experts for developing proposals, the weak coordination and ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Côte d'Ivoire
GCF hosts summer meeting of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Community of Practice on Knowledge Management
... of Practice on Knowledge Management (KM) converged for their 2022 Summer Meeting that was convened by the Green ... governance and functions. This is an essential topic for knowledge management as it entails discussion on the ... The participants agreed on the crucial need for both and to establish a strong and clear relationship ...
Article > News update 
Advancing the National Adaptation Plan process in Algeria to address short- and medium-term adaptation needs and lay the ground for long-term adaptation
... droughts and floods. Water has become a limiting factor for agricultural development and a major constraint for meeting the country's industrial and domestic needs. ... adaptation planning process with the National Strategy for the Environment and Sustainable Development (2020-2035), ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Algeria
Plugging the finance gap in the Caribbean
The Green Climate Fund announced a new co-financing platform at COP28 in Dubai, with funding of USD 1.2 million to ... Caribbean needs approximately USD 175 billion by 2030 to fortify marine biodiversity, enhance sustainable fishing ... 2015. This new programme establishes a co-investment platform, supporting national and regional blue economy ...
Article > News update 
Strengthening National Fiduciary Capacity for GCF Accreditation of Eswatini Environment Authority
... context: Eswatini has a significant and immediate need for investment in climate change mitigation and adaptation. ... Contributions is conditional on receiving adequate means for implementation, including finance in addition to ... of Tourism and Environment and Ministry of Finance. With reference to mainstreaming gender equality, the project will ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Eswatini
GCF Board approves nearly USD 600m in new climate projects after selecting Mafalda Duarte as new Executive Director
... the approval of USD 587.7 million in new climate finance for developing nations, as well as the selection of a new ... Resilient Fund (ICRF) with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic ... in GCF funding. Please see the portfolio dashboard for latest data. Video of the meeting is available on the Board ...
Article > Press release 
GCF Board approves new strategic plan and USD 756 million in new climate projects
... Republic of Korea on 13 July with several major outcomes for climate action. Notably, during the four-day ... Bank of Jamaica Limited (DBJ) based in Jamaica, DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) based in Sri Lanka, and ... GCF funding. Please see the portfolio dashboard for the latest data. Video of the meeting is available on the ...
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GCF approves USD 686 million for climate action and decides to establish regional presence
... evidence that it is increasing access to and support for national and regional partners operating on the ... towards USD 17 billion across 133 countries.” With the latest project approvals, the Fund’s overall portfolio ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Fund serves the 2015 Paris Agreement, supporting ...
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Catalysing transformative climate resilient infrastructure through private investment
... the last number of years has emphasized climate finance for developing countries”, she said. She highlighted the ... SnCF Fund] is a helpful and important start to promote transformative climate action. Ambassador Rattray, Permanent ... Action reiterated the UN Secretary General’s call for COP26 to deliver breakthroughs on adaptation and resilience - ...
Article > Press release 
GCF private sector conference explores how to break through finance barriers
... could solve the climate finance paradox by unleashing USD 26 trillion in new climate investments by 2030. This was one ... key messages during GCF’s annual Private Investment for Climate Conference (GPIC) now taking place virtually ... financial barriers, particularly the lack of access to affordable, long-term project finance.” GCF’s fourth ...
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