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... – 13 from the Pacific region plus Maldives and Timor-Leste – convened in the Cook Islands this month for the ... focal points (National Designated Authorities), Accredited Entities (national and international), Civil ...

As nations urgently seek to enhance climate ambition and implementation, country and regional platforms are emerging as ... adaptation, and economic development goals into actionable investment strategies, facilitating impactful, country-led climate initiatives. This high-level event co-organised ...

... charcoal, and plant residues. Some 2.8 billion people cook their daily meals with such biomass. Kenya is no ... heating. The combustion of these materials during cooking releases greenhouse gases (GHG).  Using improved cookstoves ... (ICS) instead of open hearths could save emissions equivalent to 0.6–2.4 gigatonnes of CO₂ each year.  To combat ...

... for 12 projects were immediately signed between GCF and Accredited Entity partners at a signing ceremony on 30 ... marking the most project agreements signed at a single meeting to date. Three projects are expected to receive ... billion when expected co-financing is included. These milestones emphasise the Fund’s commitment to deliver ...

... Equipment, and Start-up of Lines 1 and 2 of the Costa Rica Electric Train System' for USD 800 million. GCF is ... 250 million from the European Investment Bank. Thanks to a credit scheme with highly competitive interest rates and grace periods, this initiative is a fiscally responsible project that saves Costa Rica resources and requires no ...

... disbursement of USD 50 million marks the start of the implementation of the GCF solar rooftop programme in India. The ... to NABARD, which was converted into Indian Rupee and on-lent to TATA Cleantech Capital Limited. GCF is investing USD ... investment will be channeled through NABARD, the Fund's Accredited Entity and India's largest rural development bank. ...

... to discuss key issues on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) replenishment in the context of urgent global climate action. ... also attended by the new GCF Executive Director, Yannick Glemarec. The State Secretary Aksel Jacobsen addressed the ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and serves the Paris Agreement. Over the five years ...

... Incheon, Republic of Korea. The timeline lists key dates leading to the Board meetings, where the 24 Board members ... decide on funding proposals brought forward by GCF Accredited Entities. At its twenty-first meeting, the GCF ... The report/s shall be disclosed (i) in the AE’s website, (ii) in locations convenient to affected peoples, and ...

The Government of Lao PDR is leading the way to ensure complementarity and coherence in ... the operating entities of the financial mechanism of the UNFCCC. It is the first country to host a joint mission of GCF ... Designated Authorities, GEF Operational Focal Points, and accredited entities and Agencies. Lao People's Democratic ...

... the country relies heavily on fossil fuel to meet its electricity demand. A key barrier to geothermal development ... an adequate upside in case of success. It is estimated that less than 10 percent of the global geothermal capacity has ... Telep Renewable Energy Senior Specialist +82 32 458 6326 Indonesia Songdo FP083 GCF supports Indonesia's energy ...

... across Indian rooftops. It will be carried out by TATA Cleantech Capital Limited, following the initial transfer of ... finance body which is also a GCF Direct Access Accredited Entity . Attending the signing ceremony on the ... Manager; and Manish Chourasia, Managing Director of TATA Cleantech Capital Limited. Mr Mehta said the agreement ...

... State in the Asia-Pacific region, is highly vulnerable to climate change. Despite having a huge potential for ... stabilising the grid and enabling absorption of more renewables through large scale storage systems, Tonga will be ready ... Telep Renewable Energy Senior Specialist +82 32 458 6326 Tonga Songdo GCF supporting energy transformation in SIDS ...

... investment has helped halve the cost of producing renewable energy in Egypt by using new ways to capture private ... and Development (EBRD) for the past few months to implement a USD 1 billion project aimed at creating a new ... and wind power to reach its 2020 target of using renewables to provide 20 percent of its power needs. Solar energy ...

Climate finance is a moral obligation, while inadequate action leading to global temperatures over 1.5 degrees Celsius will ... shelter each for 500 people on islands that are bout 200 miles apart.” The Global NDA Conference helped increase ...

... IPCC Vice-Chair, warned of the dangers of a warmer world while outlining the findings of the 1.5C report to an audience ... of warming of 1ºC through more extreme weather, rising sea levels and many other changes. The reports shows us that ... we take today will be critical for a safe and sustainable world tomorrow.” Responding to the latest scientific ...

... representatives from 13 countries across the region to accelerate climate action. Participants include representatives ... to GCF, high-level officials, numerous international Accredited Entities, entities that have been nominated for accreditation by their respective NDAs, as well as civil ...

... of developing countries in tackling the global climate challenge. The heads of the two organisations, GCF Executive ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “It is essential that we continue to strengthen the ... have the opportunity to work together on our respective roles in helping countries respond to the negative impacts of ...

... in Sri Lanka,” said President Sirisena. “Rice, as a staple food for the country, has always been produced in the ... will enhance the country’s ability to develop and implement GCF projects. In forming climate solutions, “it is important to leverage the private sector to be part of the actions,” ...

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón called for urgent public-private sector cooperation in tackling ... sectors should work together towards developing sustainable solutions that are relevant to each region," said President Santos during the ...

... the link between sports and sustainability has become clearer. The Republic of Korea's first hosting of the Winter ... spirit of the Games to address planetary environmental challenges. Many of the dignitaries set to attend the opening ... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) with an initial pledge of over USD 10 billion. ...