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REDD+
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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...
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Accredited Entities are invited to submit concept notes and funding proposals in close consultation with the relevant GCF National Designated Authority and REDD+ entity/focal point using the provided...
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Mobilising Funds at Scale
Overview
The Green Climate Fund offered USD 500 million to unlock private sector finance in developing countries. Bold investment ideas poured in from all comers of the globe, to crowd in capital for low-emission and...
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Readiness: Delivery partners
Readiness delivery partners
Under both the Country and the DAE support windows NDAs/focal points and DAEs may choose to implement readiness support through direct access or by engaging appropriately qualified delivery...
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GCF-1
GCF's first replenishment
GCF’s first replenishment (2020-2023) is an important element of the financial commitments needed to deliver the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement. This first replenishment is part of a long-term...
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Enhancing Direct Access
Overview
The Enhancing Direct Access (EDA) pilot channels climate financing to homegrown organisations in developing countries. USD 200 million have been approved for this pilot programme.
The objective of this pilot...
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Country commitments and ambitions
Country commitments and ambitions
Country ownership and a country-driven approach are core principles of GCF. One of our operational priorities is to ensure that the we are responsive to the needs and priorities of...
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Project Preparation Facility
Overview of the Project Preparation Facility
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,...
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Timeline
Timeline
GCF was established under the Cancún Agreements in 2010 as a dedicated financing vehicle for developing countries within the global climate architecture, serving the Financial Mechanism of the UNFCCC and the...
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Korea Global Adaptation Week
GCF joined the UNFCCC in the Korea Global Adaptation Week to build momentum in supporting countries' efforts in improving access to adaptation finance. This week-long adaptation conference from 8-12 April 2019 was...
Event > Events organised / involving GCF Republic of Korea (the) 
Process for Project Preparation Facility support
Process for PPF support
Entities accredited to the GCF, as well as applicants under the Project Specific Assessment Approach (PSAA), are eligible to request PPF support. A project Concept Note must be submitted along...
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EBRD and Green Climate Fund join forces to support major renewable energy project in Egypt
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are teaming up to make a major contribution to a USD$ 1 billion renewable energy project in Egypt.
The funding supports the...
Article > Press release Egypt 
Ulaanbaatar: Live Better, Breathe Easier
Walking into the house of Otgonkhuu on a particularly windy winter afternoon, you immediately feel the comfort of home. It’s warm and cozy. A pot of tea is boiling. Diplomas, trophies, family photos, and assorted...
Article > Story Mongolia 
Glemarec highlights role of GCF in boosting adaptation action at Korea Global Adaptation Week
New Executive Director Yannick Glemarec has committed the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to reinforcing its support for adaptation in developing countries at the opening of a major conference in Songdo, home of GCF.
"Our...
Article > Press release 
GCF funded India solar rooftop programme kicks off
A first disbursement of USD 50 million marks the start of the implementation of the GCF solar rooftop programme in India. The trustee of the Green Climate Fund transferred the funds for the first GCF private sector...
Article > Press release India 
Armenia national country programme consultation with GCF marks step towards stronger climate action
Armenia conducts its first national consultation on its country programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) this week. Chaired by the Minister of Nature Protection, Erik Grigoryan, the consultation in the...
Article > Press release Armenia 
GCF first replenishment meeting reinforces the role of the Fund to drive climate action
Hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting brought together 27 potential contributors and 9 Board members to discuss key issues on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) replenishment in the context of...
Article > Press release 
Yannick Glemarec begins tenure as GCF Executive Director
Yannick Glemarec takes up his post today as the new Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Selected by the GCF Board at its most recent meeting in February, the appointment of Mr Glemarec as head of the...
Article > Press release 
GCF's first REDD+ results-based payment boosts financial incentive to protect forests
The Green Climate Fund's recent decision to pay Brazil USD 96.5 million for keeping Amazon forests standing in 2014 and 2015 shows the concept of REDD+ is starting to pay off for countries stepping up efforts to halt...
Article > Press release Brazil 
Mongolia achieves a milestone in National Adaptation Planning
The Government of Mongolia launches the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process to strengthen climate-resilient development, with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and UN Environment.
Article > Article about GCF Mongolia 
Cook Islands launches its first GCF country programme
Last week, the Government of Cook Islands announced its first Green Climate Fund country programme which captures the government’s strategy and approach towards dealing with climate threats. It also includes climate...
Article > Press release Cook Islands 
Indigenous Peoples regional dialogue reaffirms GCF commitment to vulnerable local communities
The Regional dialogue of Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean took place on 18-20 February in Managua, Nicaragua. Organised by the Government of Nicaragua, FILAC, and FAO and supported by the GCF...
Article > Press release Nicaragua 
GCF publishes the revised funding proposal schedule for B.23 and B.24
The Green Climate Fund has published the revised timeline for its twenty-third Board meeting and the tentative timeline for its twenty-fourth Board meeting (B.23 and B.24, respectively) following the decision by the...
Article > Press release 
Green Climate Fund Board meeting sets stage for successful replenishment
The 22nd meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board ended today, with a raft of decisions to strengthen GCF for its first replenishment.
Following the selection of Yannick Glemarec as its new Executive Director at...
Article > Press release 
Zimbabwe government has launched the Building Capacity to Advance National Adaptation Planning Process with help from GCF
Government has launched the Building Capacity to Advance National Adaptation Planning Process, which is the country’s first project funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), a financial mechanism under The United Nations...
Article > Article about GCF 
Green Climate Fund Board opens first meeting of 2019
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board is holding its first meeting of the year at the GCF headquarters of Songdo, Republic of Korea.The Board started with a short formal session on Monday 25 February where it announced the...
Article > Press release 
The Green Climate Fund Board selects Yannick Glemarec as new Executive Director
The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has selected Yannick Glemarec to be its new Executive Director. The Board made the merit-based selection decision at its 22nd meeting at the GCF headquarters in Songdo, Republic...
Article > Press release 
GCF appoints global facilitator for the replenishment process
To support the first GCF formal replenishment, the Fund appointed Johannes F. Linn, a renowned development economist and practitioner, as a global facilitator to help oversee and streamline the replenishment process. Mr...
Article > Press release 
GCF launches global network of climate change expertise
The Green Climate Fund has today announced the launch of a new partnership of climate experts. The new Communities of Practice (CoP) will tap the expertise of globally renowned organisations to deliver climate knowledge...
Article > Press release 
'Message getting through' that money for climate action matters: Green fund chief
When Mr. Manzanares came into to the UN News studios, he said the Fund’s investment message is getting through to UN Member States. Conor Lennon started by asked him if he was, nevertheless, worried by some countries’...
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