Independent Evaluation Unit, Green Climate Fund

What happens when the Green Climate Fund REDD+ RBP projects mix with other sources of climate finance? 🌳 Exciting new evidence is in! When REDD+ Results-Based Payment (RBP) projects in Latin America and the Caribbean are aligned with other climate finance sources, the impact is significantly amplified. The lesson is clear: combined efforts lead to greater results. 🔗 IEU’s Special Study: https://lnkd.in/gpGY7xse 🔗 On GCF’s forest conservation: https://lnkd.in/gnnH8zSJ 🔗 Upcoming #LAC2024 report: https://lnkd.in/gw-SCJ2Y #ClimateAction #Forestry #REDD+ #GCF #Sustainability #Conservation

With the first-ever GCF project in Somalia now approved, a crucial question arises: How do we build climate resilience in contexts where climate risks and long-standing crises intersect?   In our latest blog, Marco d'Errico IEU’s Impact Evaluation Officer, explores what it takes to measure impact in vulnerable, high-risk settings and why evidence-driven climate finance is more critical than ever.   READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gD7ZhZ6N

📢 Final Evaluation Report on the Green Climate Fund's Investments in Health and Well-being, Food, and Water Security is now available   This report explores how and to what extent the GCF’s investments linked with this particular result area have contributed to addressing the health, food, and/or water security needs and priorities of countries.   📖 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g4emN_BR 🔍 Learn more about the evaluation: https://lnkd.in/ghcZqQEK   This evaluation is expected to be on the agenda for B.41, informing discussions on the future direction of GCF’s adaptation investments.   (Swipe through for key insights ⬇️) Andreas Reumann Yeonji Kim Aiko Ward Galyna Uvarova Elang Mokgano Seung-Moon Kang

📢 Final Report on the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund's Approach to Indigenous Peoples is now available   The IEU has released the final report of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples (IPs2024). The report examines how effectively the GCF supports IPs through its policies, funding, and project implementation.   📖 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dfzG8e7p 🔍 Learn more about the evaluation: https://lnkd.in/g6e6FMsg   This evaluation is expected to inform discussions at B.41, shaping the future of GCF’s engagement with IPs.   (Swipe through for key insights ⬇️) Andreas Reumann Genta Konci Rishabh Moudgill Archi Rastogi Youn Park Alejandro G. Angie On Ki W. chenhao L. Stefano D'Errico Sanchita Bakshi Simon ANDERSON Julia Bussab Fonseca

📢 The latest IEU newsletter is out!   With B.41 approaching, this edition highlights key independent evaluations on Indigenous Peoples (IPs2024) and Health, Wellbeing, and Food & Water Security (HWFW2024). Plus, get insights from our latest engagements, details on our B.41 side event, and upcoming activities.   📩 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gy2uVEt4 #ClimateAction #GCF Green Climate Fund Andreas Reumann

Are Indigenous women leading climate action in Paraguay? 🇵🇾 What does climate leadership look like for Indigenous women in Paraguay? How are they shaping decisions and making their voices heard? IEU’s Genta Konci traveled to Paz del Chaco and San Pedro in August 2024 to meet with Indigenous communities and Indigenous women involved in Green Climate Fund projects. Her data clearly shows—when given the opportunity, women are stepping up. Workshops and training sessions are building leadership skills.  More women are getting a seat at the table in climate projects.  Gender-sensitive approaches are making a difference. But there are still big challenges: Traditional gender roles make leadership harder to access.  Resources for women’s initiatives are scarce.  Gender is often treated as an afterthought in project planning. The story in Paraguay is all about the hope for the future, a future built on creative solutions to conflict and plans that address unique challenges of IPs communities and IPs women. ➡️ Swipe through the carousel to look into Genta’s country visit or read the final report online: https://lnkd.in/g6e6FMsg #IndigenousWomen #ClimateLeadership #GenderEquality #GreenClimateFund #GCF #Paraguay #WomenInClimate Andreas Reumann

How are Indigenous Peoples included in climate finance in the Philippines? 🇵🇭 IEU’s Martin Prowse visited the Philippines to assess how GCF projects work with Indigenous communities. The case study examined Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes, Indigenous governance structures, and the extent to which Indigenous knowledge is integrated into project design and implementation. Evaluation interviews with Indigenous communities made it clear: policies alone are not enough. How these policies are implemented how voices are heard and decisions are made matters just as much. While the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of the Philippines (IPRA) provides a legal framework, its application within GCF projects varies. The case study highlights both progress and challenges in ensuring Indigenous Peoples play a meaningful role in climate finance decision-making. Swipe through the carousel for insights from the visit, or explore the full report online: https://lnkd.in/dfzG8e7p Green Climate Fund Andreas Reumann #ClimateFinance #Philippines #IndigenousPeoples

What does it mean to bring community voices into climate action? 🇧🇼 The Okavango delta in #Botswana is currently facing its worst drought in decades, with thousands facing food insecurity. Foot and mouth disease wiped out livestock and there were limited economic opportunities. In this context, what does Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) mean to help amplify community-level voices in planning Green Climate Fund projects? In August 2024, the IEU's Rishabh Moudgill visited Gaborone alongside the Nokaneng and Habu villages, as part of a case study for the Independent Evaluation of the GCF's Approach to Indigenous Peoples. Besides the Remote Area Vulnerable Communities, Rishabh alongside Ketsile as the tehnical expert interviewed colleagues from the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (the NDA), Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Tourism, Ministry of Land and Water Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Conservation International, UNDP, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Wild Entrust and the San Research Centre of the University of Botswana (UB). Rishabh was curious about how the GCF’s Indigenous Peoples’ Policy is implemented in practice. What did he find? ➡️ Swipe through to learn about some of the reflections or read the final report: https://lnkd.in/g6e6FMsg. Green Climate Fund Andreas Reumann #IndigenousPeoples #ClimateAction #IndigenousRights

🤖 How can we ensure transparency and accountability in the use of AI in climate evaluations?   During the Climate Finance Evidence Series webinar, Martin Prowse, IEU's Evaluation Specialist, joined experts from the Climate Investment Funds, Global Environment Facility GEF - IEO, and Adaptation Fund to exchange perspectives on the opportunities and risks of using AI in climate evaluations. Key discussion points: 🔹 AI’s role in supporting data analysis in evaluations 🔹 The importance of transparency and accountability 🔹 Ethical considerations in AI-driven approaches 🔹 Full stakeholder involvement and partnership in planning and using AI The session provided a platform to reflect on ongoing efforts and future directions for AI in independent evaluations. 💬 What are your thoughts on AI in climate evaluations? Share in the comments below! 📌 Full webinar: https://lnkd.in/g9pEwVGW #AI #ClimateFinance #Evaluation #SustainableDevelopment #GCF #IEU Debbie Menezes Anupam Anand Green Climate Fund Andreas Reumann

What does resilience look like in Namibia’s vast, sun-scorched landscape? 🇳🇦 In his latest blog, the IEU’s Archi Rastogi reflects on his 2024 evaluation visit to Namibia, where endless savanna, dry riverbeds, and scattered communities tell a story of survival and strength. His reflections explore how drought shapes every aspect of life—from livelihoods to survival—and how climate efforts are offering hope to those who need it most. 💭 Read Archi’s full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dundZ-mN. Swipe through the carousel for highlights from his journey and insights into how the GCF’s result area fits into this story. 📢 The final report on the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Result Area “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW) is coming soon: https://lnkd.in/ghcZqQEK. Green Climate Fund #GCF #climateaction #Namibia #sustainable