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Themes & result areas
Themes
Our work aims to support paradigm shifts in both climate mitigation and climate adaptation efforts. GCF aims for a 50:50 balance between mitigation and adaptation investments over time...
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Financing
Financing
A defining feature of GCF in the world of climate finance is its unique ability to tap both public and private finance flows, seeking to engage across sectors to unlock high impact and paradigm shifting...
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Readiness and preparatory support
Overview of the Readiness Programme
Note to the public
Beware of scam emails or messages purporting to be from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) or any of its representatives that come with grant, funds, compensation, or...
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Accreditation
Overview
Access to GCF resources is through entities accredited by the GCF Board (Accredited Entities or AEs). To access funding, these institutions will go through a process of “accreditation,” designed to assess...
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Country and entity engagement
Overview
Among others, GCF works with developing countries and Accredited Entities to deliver impactful climate solutions to those that need it most. Apart from funding projects and programmes, we provide a wide...
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Resources
Resources
The revised Accreditation Framework (RAF) introduces a more transparent, efficient, and country-driven approach to accreditation, ensuring that all partners from national entities to international institutions...
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Financial products
This page enumerates the different financial products offered by GCF, including:
loans
grants
equities
guarantees
results-based payments
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Pilot Programmes
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...
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Project safeguards
Overview
GCF ensures that the climate finance it allocates does not harm local communities or ecosystems. GCF standards include equitably managing environmental and social risks in relation to its activities, as well...
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Investment framework
Investment framework
The GCF investment framework guides how the Fund allocates resources to achieve its mission of supporting a paradigm shift toward low-carbon and climate-resilient development. The framework is...
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