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It is an honor to deliver the Barbara Ward Lecture this year. Barbara was a woman ahead of her time, a ... same number of people lack access to safe drinking water services , and more than 750 million people have no basic ... for bold action is NOW. We must work together to forge a future where economic justice and environmental ...
Article > Speech
Country and entity engagement
... Among others, GCF works with developing countries and Accredited Entities to deliver impactful climate solutions to ... and programmes, we provide a wide variety of support services to countries and entities seeking accreditation. Country and entity engagement ...
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Pathways to dairy net zero: Promoting low carbon and climate resilient livestock in East Africa
... Uganda. GCF’s grant contribution of USD 1.1 million complements the co-financing from the partners, with the objective of developing a blended finance initiative to leverage USD 400 million in ... in response to the Global Methane Pledge, launched at COP26 by the US and the EU, and building on the participating ...
Article > Press release 
Low Carbon Transport Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica is a SIDS vulnerable to climate change and heavily dependent on imported ... low carbon options creates a sustainable impact also for future endeavors in this area. Deliverables include a ... stakeholders involved in transport policies and transport services. When the project is implemented there will be a ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Dominica
Strengthening technical and institutional capacity of NDA and national stakeholders for climate finance and enhancing the Country Programming process in Guinea
... Programming process in Guinea In doing so, specific challenges and existing gaps that were identified during the ... to climate change and low capacity to collect and analyze future climate projection data at national and subnational ... for Meteorology to provide bespoke climate information services The low visibility and weak implementation of the ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Guinea
Expert support to strengthen Niger’s operational capacity for accelerated and sustained access to climate financing
... a global threat, but its impact is not being felt equally. Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are the most impacted and ... country’s objectives in the area of climate change: accreditation of Banque Agricole du Niger (BAGRI) to the ... opportunities for adaptation and mitigation products and services; and fostering and engaging the NDA and its ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Niger (the)
Improving farmers’ climate resilience and water use efficiency
... in Northern Gaza. Agricultural inefficiencies in the area lead to the overuse of water and high evaporation, putting ... as drip irrigation. In addition, agricultural extension services will be provided to 4,200 farming households, ... COP25 in Madrid. The signing of the FAA, which is a prerequisite for GCF’s disbursal of funds, comes less than a month ...
Article > Press release State of Palestine 
Climate-resilient Agriculture, Forestry and Land-use in Chindwin River Basin (CAFOLU-Chindwin)
... disaster risks that threaten not only the sustainable development of the region but that of the whole country as the CRB is responsible for over a fifth of the ... country’s rice production and provides vital ecosystem services that are essential for the livelihoods and ...
Document > Concept note Myanmar
Enhancing the resilience of vulnerable families in Mexico City to the impacts of climate change on water
The Project proposal entitled “Enhancing the resilience of vulnerable families in ... through enhancing knowledge and communication to manage future climate risks; scaling up access to domestic ... Harvesting Systems (RWHS), through financial products and services dedicated to promoting adoption of technology and ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Mexico
Integrated Flood Management in the Upper Regions of the Belize River Watershed
... best efforts. As a result, the proposed project seeks to implement measures that are needed to address flood hazard, exposure, and vulnerability. The implementation of structural and non-structural will help ... Plan Identification of project level indicators Advisory services on legal, financial, tax, regulatory and governance ...
Document > Approved project preparation funding application Belize
Supporting Green Regional Development in Mongolia
... development and management are vital for the successful implementation of Mongolia's Nationally Determined Contribution ... approved by the Parliament in 2022. To effectively implement these policies, public and private sector ... due to climate change and expanding mining, industrial and service sectors that create economic and employment ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Mongolia
Developing capacities for the implementation of climate change strategic frameworks in Nicaragua
... has made important strides in the development and implementation of climate change and economic and social ... Nicaragua, preparing a society that is more resilient and less vulnerable to climate variability and change, and that ... and economically sustainable production processes and services, incorporating knowledge and innovation. The ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Nicaragua
A tribute to Leo Paat Jr.
Three months ago the Green Climate Fund mourned the loss of Leonardo Paat, our dear friend and colleague. Leo died from ... (B.24) in 2019. Always humble and modest, Leo refused credit for himself, but preferred to keep in the background. ... , gender policy , and indigenous peoples policy on our website. A tribute to Leo Paat Jr. ...
Article > Story 
GCF/B.21/10/Add.37 - Consideration of funding proposals – Addendum XXXVII Funding proposal package for SAP004
... the following six parts: A funding proposal summary titled “Energy Efficient Consumption Loan Programme” ... assessments of funding proposal; Response from the accredited entity to the independent Technical Advisory Panel ... These documents are presented as submitted by the accredited entity and the national designated authority(ies) ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.21/10/Add.19 - Consideration of funding proposals – Addendum XIX Funding proposal package for FP097
... the following three parts: A funding proposal summary titled “Productive Investment Initiative for Adaptation to ... Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI); No-objection letters issued by the national designated authorities or ... These documents are presented as submitted by the accredited entity and the national designated authority(ies) ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.21/10/Add.18 - Consideration of funding proposals – Addendum XVIII Funding proposal package for FP096
... the following three parts: A funding proposal summary titled “DRC Green Mini-Grid Program” submitted by the African Development Bank; No-objection letter issued by the national designated authorities or ... These documents are presented as submitted by the accredited entity and the national designated authority(ies) ...
Board document > Action item
GCF/B.21/10/Add.17 - Consideration of funding proposals – Addendum XVII Funding proposal package for FP095
... the following three parts: A funding proposal summary titled “Transforming Financial Systems for Climate” ... by the Agence Française de Développement; No-objection letters issued by the national designated authorities or ... These documents are presented as submitted by the accredited entity and the national designated authority(ies) ...
Board document > Action item
Entity Support for Belize through CCCCC
One of the greatest challenges in delivering Belize’s climate change priorities is ... in some instances disbursement of climate finances. Nevertheless, the country has made significant efforts to respond to ... for nominating national entities seeking direct access accreditation of the GCF. In continuance of such efforts, this ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Belize
Strategic Frameworks support for Lao PDR through FAO
The Lao People's Democratic Republic has identified the forestry sector ... through the readiness to demonstration phases of REDD+. Reflecting the forestry sector contribution indicated in the ... with Lao’s Readiness include the coordination challenges among key actors in both public and private sectors, ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
NDA Strengthening and Country Programming support for Timor-Leste through UNDP
As a Least Developed Country (LDC), a Small-Island Developing ... and the newest country to the Asia-Pacific region, Timor-Leste faces a number of development challenges, which are ... identification of potential entities to nominate for GCF accreditation. Readiness preparation assistance will greatly ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Timor-Leste
Entity support, strategic frameworks and private sector mobilization support for Antigua and Barbuda through the Department of Environment
Antigua and Barbuda is currently implementing its initial Readiness support request for NDA ... second Readiness funding proposal will support the accreditation of a national direct access entity through the accreditation of the Department of Environment. Readiness ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Antigua and Barbuda
Country Programming support for Bangladesh through UNDP
... ‘low carbon and climate resilient development’-relevant plans and frameworks that includes Bangladesh Climate ... and policy framework for climate change and of the relevant plans and strategies, with a view to identifying ... Bangladesh’s programming priorities; Clarifying the roles of prospective public and private sector entities in ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Bangladesh
Jamaica Country Programme
Climate change is a major challenge for Jamaica. Experiences of increased drought conditions, periods of intense rainfall, sea level rise, and increasingly high temperatures threatens our path of success to meet our goals of sustainable development towards a low carbon and climate resilient ...
Document > Country programme Jamaica
Global fund for coral reefs investment window (GFCR)
... agricultural run-off, sewage discharge and unsustainable tourism degrade the coral reefs, further decreasing their ... in the blue economy, the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) Investment Window - implemented with Pegasus Capital ... Jordan Mexico Mozambique Panama Philippines (the) Seychelles Sri Lanka FP180 Global fund for coral reefs investment ...
Document > Case study Multiple countries
Building the capacities of key Sustainable Land Management stakeholders to mainstream climate change in Burundi, and updating the Country Programme
... will support the realization of a study based on available information and extensive consultations to (i) ... the linkages between climate change and Sustainable Land Management in Burundi and (ii) propose ... makers to consistently address these issues at national level (with specific recommendations for the local level). ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Burundi
2021 Annual Performance Report for FP061: Integrated physical adaptation and community resilience through an enhanced direct access pilot in the public, private, and civil society sectors of three Eastern Caribbean small island developing states
This Annual Performance Report presents the overall implementation progress of the project including performance ... targets indicators, and development of ESS, Indigenous Peoples, and Gender project elements. It also provides ... The Annual Performance Report is submitted to GCF by the Accredited Entity responsible for the implementation of the ...
Document > Annual Performance Report Multiple countries
Strengthening sectoral expertise and strategic framework to support the implementation of Climate Appropriate Portfolios of Tree Diversity (CAPTD) for productive and resilient landscapes and livelihoods in AFOLU across Burkina Faso (acronym R-CAPTD )
The specific readiness challenge is to build sectoral expertise, strategic framework, ... programme pipeline, knowhow and partnerships to implement climate appropriate portfolios of tree diversity ... Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 13 and 15. The CAPTD approach ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Burkina Faso
Readiness Support for the Implementation of the IRMF for DAE (Fast-Track)
... Paris climate accord. The funding proposal tentatively entitled “Cambodian Climate Financing Facility (CCFF)” has ... transformation of the national financial system with leveraging public and private sector capital at scale. With an ambitious goal to achieve a paradigm shifting ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Cambodia
Strengthening the technical and human capacities of the Gambian Agency for the Management of Public Works (GAMWORKS) to meet the GCF requirements
The Gambia is particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change. The challenges of sustainable development and protection against climate change are ...
Document > Approved readiness proposal Gambia
Debt for climate swaps: exploring avenues and opportunities
... debt and the deepening climate crisis presents a dual challenge of paramount significance, particularly in ... Swaps (DFCS) are an agreement between a sovereign and its creditors that reallocates a portion of ongoing debt ... A series of case studies in different country examples are discussed, each with distinct transaction structures ...
Document > Working paper