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REDD+ results-based payments pilot Beginning October 2017, GCF has started to pilot REDD+ results-based payments, consistent with the Warsaw Framework for REDD+ and other REDD+ decisions under the United Nations...

This 2024 annual report presents the implementation status of the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme and the Project Preparation Facility portfolio. It includes cumulative results reported under the Readiness...

GCF Liaison Officer scheme We are excited to announce the launch of the GCF Liaison Officer scheme, a key initiative under the Readiness Strategy 2024-2027 designed to enhance effective engagement with the Green...

Overview There are many gaps in the current climate finance landscape, and some areas that have large potential are not adequately financed through current channels. GCF seeks to target these areas to help fill the...

This addendum contains the following six parts: a) A funding proposal titled "Scaling up of Caribbean Hydrometeorological and Multihazard Early Warning Services (CREWS) in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago"; b) No-...

Overview REDD+ refers to a process moderated by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which supports countries' efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and...

This document presents relevant environmental and social safeguards (ESS) information about FP202: Upscaling Ecosystem Based Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Rural Communities in the Valles Macro-region of the...

The urgency and severity of the climate crisis call for a response of commensurate speed, scale, and impact. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is responding to the call. It is transforming to become more fit for purpose and...

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Adopted by decision B.19/09. Sets out the Fees Structure for accredited entities (AEs) of GCF for public sector grants for projects/programmes and project/programme preparation under the Project Preparation Facilities (...

Adopted by decision B.42/13, paragraph (c). Defines the fees payable by applicants for accreditation. To be effective from 31 October 2025.

Adopted by decision B.42/13, paragraph (a). Defines the process for entities to access climate finance by partnering with the GCF as an accredited entity (AE). This accreditation framework replaces the accreditation...

Financial instruments The Governing Instrument sets out that the Fund will provide financing in the form of grants and concessional lending, and through other modalities, instruments or facilities as may be approved by...

Results, monitoring & evaluation The Governing Instrument sets out that the programmes and projects, as well as other activities, funded by the Fund will be regularly monitored for impact, efficiency and...

Adopted by decision B.42/13, subject to transitional arrangements. Defines the requirements related to the role of accredited entities (AE) in advancing the mandate of GCF, AE compliance, funded activity monitoring,...

Resources Dedicated templates and policies related to the Project-specific Assessment Approach.

A standardised Terms of Reference (TOR) template for the GCF Liaison Officer under the GCF Placement Scheme. The GCF Liaison Officer under the Placement Scheme serves as the primary point of contact between the GCF...

Overview The Green Climate Fund embodies a new and equitable form of global governance to respond to the global challenge of climate change. At the Fund’s heart is a balanced governance structure that ensures consensus-...

PSAA projects Since launching the PSAA pilot, GCF has approved several submissions under this approach, with additional proposals under review and expected to advance to the Board in due course.

Adopted by decision B.42/13, paragraph (e), subject to the transitional arrangements adopted by paragraph (n) of the same decision. This document is the revised approach to legal arrangements with accredited entities...

Project approval The consideration and approval of funding proposals by the GCF is undertaken through a designated Project Approval Process. Policies under this category establish the key steps, requirements,...

Accreditation In deploying its resources, the Green Climate Fund works through a wide range of institutions to finance projects and programmes. To access funding, these institutions go through a process of “...

GCF Project Activity Cycle   Strategy, origination and structuring Stage 1. Country engagement ActorsNDAs, AEs...

The Standard Conditions set forth terms and conditions generally applicable to all financing for Projects made available by the GCF. Following approval of a funding proposal, the GCF and the Accredited Entity enter...

This letter, sent by the government of Iraq to the Green Climate Fund, provides details on the nominated National Designated Authority (NDA) that will serve as the main point of contact between the country and GCF.