Search
GCF publishes the priorities of the Updated Strategic Plan of the GCF, updated independent TAP modality, and B.30 tentative timeline
... the Updated Strategic Plan (USP) for the first replenishment period 2020-2023 (GCF-1) and set new portfolio ... The report/s shall be disclosed (i) on the AE’s website, (ii) in locations convenient to affected peoples, and ... to the Secretariat as soon as possible for consideration at future Board meetings. GCF publishes the priorities of the ...
Article > Press release 
GCF boosts COVID-19 low-carbon energy relief with anchor investment
... in an emergency relief fund launched today that shields clean energy companies in developing countries from COVID-19 ... 80 million Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF) has drawn together a unique coalition of financial support for 90 ... the founder and CEO of impact investor Acumen, a GCF Accredited Entity . “The launch of the EARF illustrates the ...
Article > Press release 
GCF continues rapid implementation with project agreements at Board meeting
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and its partners have signed implementation agreements for three new initiatives to tackle climate change, only hours after they were approved by ... given the green light by the GCF Board at its recent 30th meeting which set a USD 1.2 billion funding record , will ...
Article > Press release 
Critical GCF Micronesia adaptation project gets underway in record time
... approval, making this the fastest GCF project to be implemented so far. The Funding Proposal was submitted to GCF ... proposals to first disbursement of funds has fallen from 26-28 months in 2018 to an average of 12-17 months for ... in 2021. Critical GCF Micronesia adaptation project gets underway in record time ...
Article > News update 
Agreement bolstering Africa’s climate vulnerable sign of rapid GCF implementation
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has signed an implementation agreement to scale up climate action across 13 African countries soon after ... signing ceremony the day after GCF’s latest Board meeting, which decide on climate finance funding proposals, ...
Article > News update 
GCF launches the Digital Accreditation Platform
... the Green Climate Fund (GCF) launched the new Digital Accreditation Platform (DAP). GCF is a country-driven ... directions. Upon project approval, AEs are responsible for project oversight, management, monitoring and ... GCF Board and formally become AEs, GCF requires AEs to meet accreditation standards and report regularly during their ...
Article > News update 
Access funding
... funding. It is designed to help developing countries and Accredited Entities design climate project proposals for GCF ... as well as to describe how GCF reviews, approves, and implements climate projects. The section includes pages describing our full project cycle, explaining our investment framework which guides ...
Basic page
GCF and IDCOL sign key agreement on ambitious energy project
... or IDCOL, have signed a critical agreement to implement a large-scale energy saving project for Bangladesh’s textile and ... The agreement was signed at the most recent GCF Board meeting , the first in person Board meeting to be held in the ...
Article > News update Bangladesh 
FP190 - Climate Investor Two
The water cycle is one of the most important parts of the global climate ... can act as powerful ‘carbon sinks’. The imbalance between the water cycle and the climate is threatening many ... water, and 2.5 billion people lacking access to proper sanitation. Inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure ...
Project > Private sector Multiple countries 
Partnerships strengthened and mobilised for greater climate action
... GCF’s strategy around the Fund’s upcoming second replenishment and strategic programming priorities for the ... GCF National Designated Authorities or Focal Points, Accredited Entities and Delivery Partners to Incheon, Republic ... and leverage partnership strengths to shape ongoing and future work for climate action. In that regard, rich input ...
Article > News update 
Green Climate Fund names Mafalda Duarte as new Executive Director
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has selected Mafalda Duarte as its new Executive Director. ... the Board made the selection during its thirty-fifth meeting at the GCF headquarters in Songdo, Incheon, Republic ... their climate aspirations in pursuit of a better climate future for all.’ The current Executive Director, Yannick ...
Article > Press release 
FP200 - Scaling up the implementation of the Lao PDR Emission Reductions Programme through improved governance and sustainable forest landscape management (Project 2)
... including the National Adaptation Programme and Nationally Determined Contribution. The ‘Scaling up the implementation of the Lao PDR Emission Reductions Programme ... funding from the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Carbon Fund with the World Bank and other co-financing ...
Project > Public sector Lao People's Democratic Republic (the) 
GCF and GIZ sign project agreement for sustainable forest management in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
... Fund (GCF) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have signed an agreement with ... in its National Adaptation Programme (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). To support the government in ... funding from the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Carbon Fund with the World Bank and other co-financing ...
Article > News update 
GCF approves funding for regional water investment programme in Southern Africa
... the development of an investment programme that aims to leverage at least USD 117 million, which is expected to ... of Senegal, H.E. Macky Sall; Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mark Rutte; President of the Republic of ... SADC Regional Fund for Water Infrastructure and Basic Sanitation, hosted by DBSA. “We welcome the partnership ...
Article > News update 
The GCF Workshop for Latin America and Caribbean Direct Access Entities: enhancing partnerships for climate action through greater access to innovative, inclusive climate financing
... remarks from the GCF Executive Director a.i., Henry Gonzalez, who expressed appreciation to the Government of Uruguay ... other experts on the administrative and technical pre-requisites to successfully access GCF financial instruments. The ... four years. It was followed by an explanation of GCF's accreditation process and the benefits of accreditation such ...
Article > News update 
GCF Executive Director highlights role in climate adaptation at global dialogue
... Week 2023 (KGAW 2023) in Songdo, South Korea. The high-level dialogue aimed to showcase actions to address climate ... the world. The Dialogue began with opening remarks from Mr. Sang Jun Lim, Vice Minister of Environment of the Republic ... aims to enhance climate resilience and ensure a sustainable future for all. GCF Executive Director highlights role in ...
Article > News update 
Executive Director unveils “50by30” blueprint for reform, targeting USD 50 billion by 2030
Excellencies, thank you for the confidence and trust as I step ... the partnership model with the Fund, including the accreditation process, significantly accelerate the time it ... all to be those champions, to move together toward the GCF future we can all be proud of. A future that I believe ...
Article > Speech 
GCF at COP28
... to 12 December in Dubai, UAE. We’ve created a microsite: https://cop.greenclimate.fund , where you will find links to relevant GCF events, stories, and publications. Please subscribe to our special COP28 newsletter to stay tuned. As a main operating entity under the ...
Article > News update 
Re-Gain: Green Climate Fund and AGRA partner to transform Africa's food systems
Despite the challenges posed by the climate crisis, Africa holds tremendous potential to become the world's breadbasket. The opportunities and challenges facing Africa's food ... that have been underserved by the existing GCF Accredited Entity network. “GCF is proud to partner with ...
Article > News update 
COP28: Green Climate Fund reaches record funding level
... Green Climate Fund (GCF) received a boost to its second replenishment (GCF-2) with the announcement of six new pledges. ... the Green Climate Fund and the investments we need for a future we all deserve. Our record USD 12.8 billion ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and serves the 2015 Paris Agreement, supporting the ...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund and Global Fund join forces to tackle impact of climate crisis on health
... at the COP28 United Nations climate summit in Dubai to tackle together the impact of climate change on the health of ... speed and severity of the impacts are not,” said Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund. “Those who ... and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. We raise and invest more than US$5 billion a ...
Article > News update 
Greening India’s transportation
Driving through the congested streets of Delhi, it’s impossible to ignore the diverse number of crawling vehicles, each of them bargaining for the next empty space of ...
Article > Story India 
Enhancing access to climate finance for small island developing states
Small island developing states (SIDS) are an exceptionally heterogeneous group of countries. But they all have one thing in common: they are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. SIDS face numerous ... GCF’s climate impact in SIDS. High Level Remarks - The Future Architecture of Climate Finance Needed to Deliver on ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
GCF strengthens climate action collaboration in the MENA region
... recently concluded its first regional dialogue for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in Rabat, Morocco. ... crucial opportunity to translate our commitments into concrete actions, strengthening the resilience of our communities ... following days, the participants delved into sessions on accreditation frameworks, project-specific assessments, ...
Article > News update 
Climate investment to boost agricultural value chain in Madagascar
... farmers. The six-year programme will enhance market access, food security and the climate resilience of ... welcomed the project launch. “In the face of climate challenges, His Excellency the President of the Republic, together with the ...
Article > News update Madagascar 
FP269 - DaIMA – Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation
... and the United Republic of Tanzania, faces significant challenges due to climate change. Dairy farming is a major ... Many dairy farmers struggle with limited market access, challenges in sourcing local feed and fodder, ... farmers, cooperatives, SMEs and technology providers. FP269 Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 DaIMA – ...
Project > Public sector Multiple countries 
Nine new projects set for implementation after approval at record-breaking GCF Board meeting
... backed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are ready for implementation. Project agreements were signed for each project ... Activity Agreement (FAA) must be signed by GCF and the Accredited Entity (AE) partner before it begins ... and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) FP265 : Climate-resilient landscapes for sustainable ...
Article > News update 
GCF Africa Regional Dialogue opens with a focus on regional climate solutions
... their commitment to identifying opportunities to scale up national and regional action on climate. The Green ... partners (national, regional and international Accredited Entities), civil society, and private sector partners from across the continent. ...
Article > News update Ethiopia 
GCF and partners catalyse USD 600 million to boost adaptation finance
... Bank Ltd. (MUFG) and FinDev Canada, have achieved a major milestone in scaling private investment for adaptation with ... principally provide loans to adaptation projects in markets most severely impacted by, and least equipped to respond to, climate change, helping to ...
Article > News update 
Green Climate Fund to support the development of major proposals to increase climate resilience by conserving ecosystems at scale
... aims to increase the climate resilience of Nature and People in Botswana, Namibia, Guatemala, and Bolivia. CREE will ... per cent protected or conserved areas by 2030 (30 x 30) Target, per their commitments under the landmark 2022 Global ... Vice President of Climate Finance & Head of the GCF Accredited Entity Unit at WWF, said: “Climate change is ...
Article > Press release 