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Efforts stepped up to protect data privacy and protection
GCF has increased its efforts to safeguard personal data with the adoption of a new administrative instruction (AI) that addresses the protection and privacy of personal information. The AI, which comes into effect...
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Sharing ideas on scaling efficiency investments
At the recently concluded Global Conference on Energy Efficiency hosted by the International Energy Agency, GCF shared its experiences in scaling and replicating energy efficiency investments. GCF has extensive...
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GCF welcomes 16 new accredited entities
In the 21st meeting of its Board held in Manama, Bahrain, GCF approved the accreditation of 16 new partners. These organisations are GCF’s partners in channeling resources to climate projects in developing countries....
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UNFCCC Executive Secretary highlights importance of GCF, success of Board Meeting
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa addressed Board members, partners and observers at the 21st meeting of the GCF Board held in Manama, Bahrain, underscoring the importance of the success of the meeting. She...
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GCF emphasises role of women in addressing climate change at UN Women event
At a high-level ministerial event hosted by UN Women, GCF Deputy Executive Director Javier Manzanares underscored the important role that women play in addressing climate change. GCF worked with UN Women in producing...
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GCF joins launch of 2018 Champions 12.3 report
Oyun Sanjaasuren, Director of External Affairs, joined the launch of the 2018 Champions 12.3 report in the margins of the 73rd UN General Assembly as honorary champion of this food waste coalition of government,...
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GCF supports strong investor action to combat climate change
At the Investor Agenda roundtable held yesterday on the sidelines of the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, GCF joined investors and other representatives from the private sector to demonstrate and...
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for climate finance mobilisation, resourcing of GCF
In a recent speech at the UN Headquarters in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres outlined his thoughts on needed action in the next three years to effectively address climate change. Among them — leadership...
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GCF previews SAP online submission system
Three webinars were recently concluded by GCF in cooperation with UNITAR. The webinars previewed a new online submission system to around 100 participants, consisting of National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and...
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GCF-UNDP agreements lay ground for start of 3 projects
GCF has signed agreements with 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...
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GCF at the Asia Pacific Climate Week
In one of the panel sessions of the Asia Pacific Climate Week held in Singapore, Clifford Polycarp of the Division of Country Programming discussed how long-term financing provided by GCF helps countries achieve NDC...
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Civil Society Organisations meet Exec Director ahead of B.20
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 gave a chance for CSOs to exchange views with GCF staff on B.20...
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Spanish and French SAP webinars held
A back-to-back series of webinars for GCF's Simplified Approval Process (SAP) was recently held in cooperation with UNITAR. The webinars, which were attended by National Designated Authorities and Accredited Entities,...
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GCF at Adaptation Futures
GCF took part in the "Resourcing Adaptation" plenary in Adaptation Futures 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa from 18-21 June. Jerry Velasquez, director of mitigation and adaptation at GCF, said that there is a need to...
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Readiness Grant Approvals cross USD100 million milestone
Grant approvals under GCF's Readiness programme has exceeded USD 100 million. With 196 readiness requests approved, the programme now covers 112 countries. The Readiness Programme is designed to enhance country...
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