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Sign up for the final 2018 webinar on GCF's Simplified Approval Process
... 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. Learn more and register for the webinar. Sign up for the ...
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Efforts stepped up to protect data privacy and protection
... The AI, which comes into effect today, will be complemented by ongoing data protection training and other ... stakeholders with the right tools and practices to handle personal information. Efforts stepped up to protect data ...
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UNFCCC Executive Secretary highlights importance of GCF, success of Board Meeting
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 ...
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GCF emphasises role of women in addressing climate change at UN Women event
At a high-level ministerial event hosted by UN Women, GCF Deputy ... Director Javier Manzanares underscored the important role that women play in addressing climate change. GCF worked ... Fund Projects" manual to help project designers and implementors in integrating gender equality in climate projects ...
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GCF supports strong investor action to combat climate change
At the Investor Agenda roundtable held yesterday on the sidelines of the Global Climate ... from the private sector to demonstrate and accelerate investor-led action critical to achieving the goals of the Paris ...
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GCF previews SAP online submission system
... 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 ...
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GCF-UNDP agreements lay ground for start of 3 projects
... 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 ... systems in Georgia; Enhance the climate resilience of people living in coastal Bangladesh; and improve the ability of ...
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GCF at the Asia Pacific Climate Week
... Asia-Pacific” focused on summarising the results of the UNFCCC Green Investment Catalyst Process, as well as ...
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Civil Society Organisations meet Exec Director ahead of B.20
... agenda items. Issues covered included project proposals, replenishment, the integrated approach to policy and GCF’s ...
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GCF at Adaptation Futures
GCF took part in the "Resourcing Adaptation" plenary in Adaptation Futures 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa from 18-21 June. ... adaptation research, policy and practice. GCF at Adaptation Futures ...
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Readiness Grant Approvals cross USD100 million milestone
... the Fund. Readiness Grant Approvals cross USD100 million milestone ...
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Comoros: The tiny islands spearheading the fight against climate change
... climate change, including increased variability in rainfall levels, and consequent increased drought, flooding, and ...
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Reframing development goals to catalyze climate finance
To expand the impact of GCF-funding and empower locally driven climate actions, a pioneering collaboration between the Government of Germany, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Environment and the World...
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UNDP welcomes commitments of a coalition of non-state and state actors to reduce deforestation in Ecuador
... deforestation and conserve forests since 2009, with the implementation of the Socio Bosque Program, which consists of ...
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Brussels Capital Region pledges €500,000 to GCF
... 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 reaching an ambitious agreement,” stated Ms. Fremault. "Therefore, the Brussels Capital Region is pleased to contribute to the Green Climate Fund in 2015 with ...
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The positives of preparing for disaster
A guide to GCF's support for climate change early warning systems
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GCF is supporting Mongolia’s ambition to pursue a low-emission future
... supporting Mongolia’s ambition to pursue a low-emission future ...
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Adaptation: Accelerating action towards a climate resilient future
... Songdo, GCF launched a new working paper, Adaptation: Accelerating Action Towards a Climate Resilient Future, to contribute to adaptation knowledge from the ... Adaptation: Accelerating action towards a climate resilient future ...
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Senegal climate resilience receives a boost with funding agreement
... this GCF Board-approved USD 8.2 million project to begin implementation. Planned activities by CSE, a Senegalese environmental monitoring centre, include strengthening ...
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Learn about GCF’s REDD+ support during June webinars
... for this financing method which reduces greenhouse gases while also protecting and restoring forests. Intended for both ... will be conducted in English, French and Spanish. Learn about GCF’s REDD+ support during June webinars ...
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GCF strengthens private sector push in agreement with Proparco
... 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 ... climate finance projects in developing countries as a GCF Accredited Entity. Proparco plays a pivotal role in the Choose ...
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Lightning strikes: How installing a modern lightning detecting system in Malawi is saving lives and livelihoods
As another year of devastating events unfolds, including Cyclone Idai - one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere – natural disasters are a constant reminder to us that...
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Managing risk: How climate finance can help manage risk in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... under the Paris Agreement, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Bosnia and Herzegovina Managing risk: ...
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GCF deepens country engagement with Tonga
... with Tonga was held recent by GCF, including high-level government meetings, stakeholder workshops, meetings with Accredited Entities and field visits to potential projects. ... resilient infrastructure sector guidance. Tonga has been selected as a strategy mission country after the successful ...
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GCF signing enhances renewables uptake in Nepal
... 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 ... partner in February last year. GCF signing enhances renewables uptake in Nepal ...
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Wetlands give life: Preserving Uganda's wetlands secures a brighter future for country and planet
... give life: Preserving Uganda's wetlands secures a brighter future for country and planet ...
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Scaling up finance for transformative climate action in cities
GCF and UN-Habitat, the global agency for human settlements, recently held a joint information session at the UN World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi, exploring how to scale up climate finance for cities. GCF is currently scoping ... Urban Forum is the foremost global gathering for sustainable urbanisation. Scaling up finance for transformative ...
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GCF and KfW join forces to help African coastal communities
GCF has signed an implementation agreement with German development bank KfW for ...
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Freeing Zambian women from a climate-charged poverty spiral
... does this mean in practice? To find out, read this article about how GCF funds are helping Zambian women transform ...
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Simplified Approval Process (SAP) Technical Guidance Compendium out now
... SAP concept notes and proposals. Designed to assist GCF Accredited Entities, National Designated Authorities/Focal ... the Compendium covers a range of areas that are applicable for GCF financing across both mitigation and adaptation ... including the French and Spanish versions, are available on the GCF Publications webpage . Simplified Approval ...
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