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SAP Technical Guidelines: Forests and land use
... of forest and land use encompasses forests and other multiple land-cover types where forests are a prominent component ... sustainably managed forests and forestry plantations. Please note that the English document is currently the most ... translations are being reviewed and will be soon available for download. SAP Technical Guidelines: Forests and ...
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SAP Technical Guidelines: Renewable energy
... guidance for the preparation of SAP proposals. Renewable energy (RE) is produced using natural resources that are constantly replaced within the human timescale. Just as there are many natural sources of energy, there ... solid waste or ocean-wave energy to produce heat or electricity. Please note that the English document is ...
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Supporting developing countries on the road to a climate-resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
... in the fight against climate change. Decisions taken by leaders today to revive economies will have crucial ... assess the distribution of support and identify areas for future joint intervention and reporting that can support ... establishing a microfinance mechanism to provide accessible credit for smallholder farmers and small and medium-sized ...
Article > Statement 
Work with us
... of our operations. Innovative We strive to be leaders in the field of climate finance, take risks where we ... constantly explore better ways to do things and build knowledge. Responsive We work in collaboration with all our ... and each other, to understand what is needed, build and implement solutions, and communicate what is happening. ...
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Twenty-third meeting of the GCF Board (B.23)
... review of the GCF Matters related to the first formal replenishment of the GCF Report from the replenishment process ... observers Updated Gender Policy and Action Plan Updated accreditation framework Review of the initial investment ... Consideration of funding proposals Consideration of accreditation proposals Risk management framework Compliance ...
Event > Board meeting Republic of Korea (the) 
Eighteenth meeting of the GCF Board (B.18)
... development in developing countries Matters related to accreditation Matters related to the accreditation framework and policy gaps: Co-Chair’s proposal ... proposals Simplified approvals process for certain small scale activities Request for proposals for REDD-plus ...
Event > Board meeting 
Fifteenth meeting of the GCF Board (B.15)
... including outcomes of the Co-Chairs’ consultations Implementation of the Work Plan of the Board for 2016 Report on ... readiness and preparatory support programme Country and accredited entity programmes Country ownership guidelines ... on the formal replenishment process Matters related to accreditation Consideration of accreditation proposals ...
Event > Board meeting 
Eleventh meeting of the GCF Board (B.11)
The eleventh meeting of the Board of the Green Climate Fund will ... Initial monitoring and accountability framework for accredited entities Report on implementation of legal and formal arrangements with accredited entities (Accreditation Master Agreement) Strategy ...
Event > Board meeting 
Tenth meeting of the GCF Board (B.10)
... panels Status of the Initial Resource Mobilization process Level of concessional terms for the public sector Brief ... of the Appointment Committee Consideration of accreditation proposals Initial monitoring and accountability framework for accredited entities (progress report) Report on the ...
Event > Board meeting 
GCF-EIF agreement opens way for start of Namibian nature-based climate solution
... Activity Agreement (FAA) which opens the way for the implementation of a project in Namibia which builds the ... adaptation approach. GCF Executive Director Yannick Glemarec said: “This project is emblematic of GCF’s support for nature-based adaptation ...
Article > Press release Namibia 
United Kingdom pledges to double contribution to Green Climate Fund
... the announcement, UK Business and Energy Secretary Andrea Leadsom commented: “The Green Climate Fund has supported millions of people in developing countries deal with the impacts of a ... building activities (known as readiness support) helping 126 developing countries identify and address their most ...
Article > Press release United Kingdom 
Twenty-fourth meeting of the GCF Board (B.24)
... that a Board member expresses the view that they are unable to join consensus regarding the outcome of a confidential ... Consideration of funding proposals Consideration of accreditation proposals Updated Gender Policy and Action Plan Matters related to the accreditation framework Review of the initial investment ...
Event > Board meeting Republic of Korea (the) 
Twenty-seventh meeting of the GCF Board (B.27)
... Consideration of funding proposals Consideration of accreditation proposals Updated Strategic Plan for the GCF for ... of the interim Head of the Independent Evaluation Unit Selection process and committee Evaluations conducted by the ... Dates and venues of upcoming Board meetings Other matters Election of Co-Chairs Report of the meeting Close of the ...
Event > Board meeting 
Accelerating the deployment of climate financing for early warning systems
... to provide developing countries that have successfully implemented projects with CREWS funds, a faster access to ... potentially have accelerated access to SAP, through GCF Accredited Entities, if certain parameters and procedures are ... at UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), reminded participants that “the UN ...
Article > News update 
Investment decisions and the climate challenge
... pour cette invitation et pour l'organisation du Sustainable Leaders Forum. The need for urgent climate action is more ... In essence it would create a new asset class, a prerequisite to move finance at scale. And our final workstream is ... proven new climate solutions, through dedicated credit lines or support to access capital markets. Here, our ...
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Annual Results Report 2020
... GCF funding disbursed for projects under implementation 6 Accredited Entities Approved projects value by theme (Grant ... and by doing so, to deliver on our mandate. The delayed COP26 climate conference at the end of 2021 will be a ... find those solutions together for a low carbon, resilient future that leaves no country behind. Amina J. Mohammed ...
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GCF concludes final meeting for 2016, approves USD 315 million in funding
... today having approved eight new funding proposals and accredited seven new partner entities. The fifteenth meeting ... 133 million for Catalyzing Private Investment in Sustainable Energy in Argentina with the Inter-American Development ... (PT SMI); Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique (PROPARCO); World Wildlife ...
Article > Press release 
GCF convenes global forum to accelerate green recovery in developing countries
... “Developing countries – already the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change – are being hardest ... Asia and the Commonwealth. “The UK is the host of COP26 in Glasgow next year and is committed to a sustainable ... to create a structure that is fit for purpose in the future. In the context of COVID-19 and a better recovery, ...
Article > Press release 
GCF Private Investment for Climate Conference 2020
... needed to create bold solutions to deal with the twin challenges of climate change and COVID-19. Bringing together ... and Beyond, and the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26). Investors at the third GCF Private Investment for ... climate targets: Matter of time? Speakers: WRI and GCF Accreditation Moderator: Jacob Waslander, Senior Associate, ...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF 
Green Climate Fund Board approves USD 1 billion for climate action, sets out strategic vision
... continue to promote a low-emission and climate resilient future. GCF’s progress despite COVID-19 challenges ... The five-day Board meeting also resulted in the accreditation of four new project partners. GCF now has over ... Climate Fund (SnCF Global) – Equity with PCA (FP152) USD 26.7 million for Mongolian Green Finance Corporation with ...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund Board approves USD 500 million for new climate action, strengthens its Results Management Framework
... the four new projects targeting support to the most vulnerable countries including Least Developed Countries, Small ... virtual Board meeting also approved entities for accreditation and re-accreditation, reviewed the performance ... of smallholder farmers. This project is part of the USD 1.26 billion GCF is investing in adaptation action in Africa ...
Article > Press release 
GCF portfolio reaches USD 11.3 billion with new climate projects approved by the GCF Board
... to increase access to its resources, the Board adopted an accreditation strategy, renewed its accreditation partnerships ... discussions. Germany expressed its interest in hosting the pledging conference next year for GCF’s second ... 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 
Barbados launches the world's first debt-for-climate-resilience conversion
... USD 125 million in fiscal savings which will be channeled into new resilience investments. The debt conversion ... give us an important model for other such operations in the future.” CIBC Caribbean’s Chief Executive Officer Mark ... and knowledge, it promotes growth and well-being in 26 countries. Visit our website https://www.iadb.org/en . ...
Article > Press release Barbados 
GCF leaves COP30 ready to ramp up climate finance
... Brazil, prepared to ramp up its operations to help implement the new global goal for adaptation finance. Among the ... on a record year in which the Fund programmed USD 3.26 billion in new climate finance. GCF’s portfolio now ... markets. The Fund also signed project agreements with the Accredited Entities, the Asian Development Bank, and the ...
Article > News update 
GCF Readiness resources boost Senegal’s climate capacities
... Fund (GCF) is helping Senegal build its ability to tackle climate change through Readiness funding. This is a ... including preparing a country programme, applying for accreditation of Direct Access Entities (DAEs), and enhancing ... 6 USD approved 2000000 USD disbursed 1100000 Key Lessons Senegal has established a robust climate change ...
Article > Story Senegal 
Strengthening the Resilience of Vulnerable Family Farms to Climate Change in the Fourth Agricultural Development Pole in Benin
Benin is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The effects of the ... in several areas and poor rainfall distribution at national level, the shortening of the rainy season duration, as well ... sector in the fourth agricultural development pole (PDA4) of Benin. The project is structured into three ...
Document > Concept note Benin
Financing mechanism for local adaptation [local climate adaptive living facility - local]
Brief summary of the problem statement and climate rationale, objective and selected implementation approach, including the executing ...
Document > Concept note Benin
Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Thua Thien Hue Province (CARe Hue)
Communities in TT Hue province are some of the most vulnerable to climate variability and climate change, globally. The ... in the province increase vulnerabilities and threaten people's livelihoods, and too often lead to bodily injury and loss of life. The project will take the most valuable lessons and practices of two earlier Luxembourg funded ...
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Strengthening the Resilience of Vulnerable Family Farms to Climate Change in the Fourth Agricultural Development Pole in Benin
Benin is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The effects of the ... in several areas and poor rainfall distribution at national level, the shortening of the rainy season duration, as well ... sector in the fourth agricultural development pole (PDA4) of Benin. The project is structured into three ...
Document > Concept note Benin
Address at Global Korea Convention 2020
... period 125,000 years ago. During this period, sea level was 7 to 12 meters above today and the world was ... climate action commitments before next year’s pivotal COP26 in the UK. The private sector must play a key role in ... countries alone are estimated at between $11 to US$ 26 trillion between now and 2030, but barriers to investment ...
Article > Speech