Republic of Zambia

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Climate commitment

Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)

Projects

FP257
Adaptation

Multiple countries

RE-GAIN: Scaling solutions for food loss in Africa

FP222
Cross-cutting

Multiple countries

Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP 2)

FP212
Cross-cutting

Multiple countries

&Green Fund: Investing in Inclusive Agriculture and Protecting Forests

FP211
Cross-cutting

Multiple countries

Hardest-to-Reach

FP210
Cross-cutting

Multiple countries

KawiSafi II

FP205
Adaptation

Multiple countries

Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF)

FP148
Mitigation

Multiple countries

Participation in Energy Access Relief Facility ("EARF")

FP099
Mitigation

Multiple countries

Climate Investor One

FP080
Mitigation

Zambia

Zambia Renewable Energy Financing Framework

FP072
Adaptation

Zambia

Strengthening climate resilience of agricultural livelihoods in Agro-Ecological Regions I and II in Zambia

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National Designated Authority

Ministry of Green Economy and Environment
Mr. Billy Katontoka Primary
National Coordinator
Phone +260 211 252625
Phone +260 97 5366274
billy.katontoka@mgee.gov.zm
Ms. Brenda Simainga Secondary
Environmental Specialist Readiness Support
Phone +260 211 252625
Phone +260 97 2823232
brenda.simainga@mgee.gov.zm
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Direct access Accredited Entities

Development Bank of Zambia
Mr. Musonda Mutale
Primary

Chief Investment Officer
Phone +260 950 000321
Phone +260 977 519707
mutalem@dbz.co.zm
Ms. Samantha Okpara
Primary

Investment Officer
Phone +260 977 768437
Phone +260 950 010168
smokpara@dbz.co.zm
Zambia National Commercial Bank PLC
Mr. Munalula Mulonda
Primary

Senior Manager – Public Sector Banking
Phone +260211223548
Phone +260965754680
munalula.mulonda@zanaco.co.zm
Mr. Andrew Muyaba
Secondary

Head - Corporate & Investment Banking
Phone +260977781044
andrew.muyaba@zanaco.co.zm
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GCF Team

Euan Low
Sub Regional Lead
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Mihir Sorti
Country Coordinator
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Sun Cho
Country Coordinator
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News + Stories

Freeing Zambian women from a climate-charged poverty spiral

29 Apr 2021 / How GCF is putting gender equality at the heart of climate action
GCF and AfDB partner to increase renewable power in Zambia

21 Nov 2019 / The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are working together to support a USD 154.0 million renewable energy financing framework in Zambia. Historically, Zambia has relied on hydropower generation for 90% of its energy needs. Since 2015, Zambia has faced challenges in meeting the country’s electricity demand – a challenge that is exacerbated by climate-induced droughts that limit hydroelectric generation.
Zambia shows leadership potential in milestone visit to GCF HQ

10 Feb 2017 / Zambia highlighted the major steps it is taking to deal with climate change as part of the largest official delegation to visit GCF’s headquarters.
Green Climate Fund approves first 8 investments

06 Nov 2015 / Board gears up to larger scale projects in the near future
Zambia Finance Minister signs grant agreement during Livingstone Board meeting

03 Nov 2015 / The Zambian host government has signed a grant agreement with GCF to accelerate its preparations for climate financing.
Zambia Board meeting opens with funding proposals on the table

02 Nov 2015 / The eleventh meeting of the Green Climate Fund Board has opened in Livingstone, Zambia.
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Documents

Title Type Date
Environmental and social safeguards (ESS) report for FP222: Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP 2) - Kwama- Ilute Solar PV CAMCO FP222
 Environmental and Social Safeguards report / Sub-project ESS report 04 Sep 2025
Environmental and social safeguards (ESS) report for FP099: Climate Investor One FMO FP099
 Sub-project ESS report 23 Jul 2025
Environmental and social safeguards (ESS) report for FP211: Hardest-to-Reach Acumen FP211
 Environmental and Social Safeguards report 30 Jun 2025
RE-GAIN: Scaling solutions for food loss in Africa AGRA FP257
 Approved funding proposal 12 Mar 2025
2024 Annual Performance Report for FP080: Zambia Renewable Energy Financing Framework AfDB FP080
 Annual Performance Report 11 Mar 2025
2024 Annual Performance Report for FP072: Strengthening climate resilience of agricultural livelihoods in Agro-Ecological Regions I and II in Zambia UNDP FP072
 Annual Performance Report 01 Mar 2025
Gender action plan for FP257: RE-GAIN: Scaling solutions for food loss in Africa AGRA FP257
 Gender action plan 20 Feb 2025
Gender assessment for FP257: RE-GAIN: Scaling solutions for food loss in Africa AGRA FP257
 Gender assessment 20 Feb 2025
Environmental and social safeguards (ESS) report for FP257: RE-GAIN: Scaling solutions for food loss in Africa AGRA FP257
 Environmental and Social Safeguards report 10 Jan 2025
2023 Annual Performance Report for FP148: Participation in Energy Access Relief Facility ("EARF") Acumen FP148
 Annual Performance Report 03 Dec 2024

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