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... to climate finance. The panel discussion, organised together with the Adaptation Fund, included speakers from ...

On 14-17 November, GCF will host its first Adaptation Rationale workshop in Cebu, Philippines. The workshop will provide ... and countries preparing adaptation project pipeline and enable them to explore potential partnerships for implementation. During the 4 days event, GCF partners will ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa addressed Board members, partners ... of the meeting. She further emphasised the critical role of the Fund, saying that “replenishing the GCF will ... shift to a low emission and climate resilient path.” UNFCCC Executive Secretary highlights importance of GCF, ...

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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... financing provided by GCF helps countries achieve NDC targets. This session on “Aligning Financial Markets for Climate Action in Asia-Pacific” focused on summarising the results of the UNFCCC Green Investment Catalyst Process, as well as ...

Around 50 CSO observers met with Executive Director Howard Bamsey and members of the GCF Secretariat ahead of Sunday’s B.20 Board meeting. The meeting ... 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 ... and adaptation at GCF, said that there is a need to leverage knowledge and learning, build the business case for ... the announcement of the Burtoni Award, recognising a lifetime contribution to adaptation research, policy and ...

... the Fund. Readiness Grant Approvals cross USD100 million milestone ...

... climate change, including increased variability in rainfall levels, and consequent increased drought, flooding, and ... to the water supplies, for agriculture, drinking, and sanitation," said Simon Wilson, head of communications at ...

... locally driven climate actions, a pioneering collaboration between the Government of Germany, the United Nations ...

... deforestation and conserve forests since 2009, with the implementation of the Socio Bosque Program, which consists of ...

... 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 ...

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

And helping it adjust to the growing pains of rapid urbanisation

... Songdo, GCF launched a new working paper, Adaptation: Accelerating Action Towards a Climate Resilient Future, to contribute to adaptation knowledge from the perspective of climate financing. The working ... and resilience challenges, as well as the distinction between them.  Read the Executive Director's opening remarks ...

... this GCF Board-approved USD 8.2 million project to begin implementation. Planned activities by CSE, a Senegalese environmental monitoring centre, include strengthening ...

... information about the Fund’s support 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 ...

... from the business world with the recent signing of an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with Proparco, the ... sector arm of the development agency of France. The AMA sets the legal framework for Proparco to begin proposing and ...

... FP002 Lightning strikes: How installing a modern lightning detecting system in Malawi is saving lives and livelihoods ...

... action across 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: ...

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

... 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 ... in Nepal, focusing on vulnerable communities. AEPC was accredited as a GCF climate action partner in February last ...

Wetlands are an important natural buffer in mitigating, ... to climate change. By absorbing and storing carbon, wetlands reduce floods, relieve droughts, minimise storm surges, and protect coastlines. Uganda FP034 Wetlands give life: Preserving Uganda's wetlands secures a ...

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 ...

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

... does this mean in practice? To find out, read this article about how GCF funds are helping Zambian women transform ...