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Green Climate Fund
Also known as: GCF, Green Climate Fund Secretariat
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Realist Review on Just Transition Towards Low Emission, Climate ... link.springer.com Jan 5, 2026 15 facts
claimThe Green Climate Fund (GCF) Updated Strategic Plan for 2024–2027 aims to promote a paradigm shift and just transition within energy and infrastructure (including buildings and industry) alongside nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based approaches.
referenceThe Green Climate Fund published 'Cities, Buildings and Urban Systems' as part of its Sectoral Guide Series in 2021.
referenceThe Green Climate Fund published 'Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services' as part of its Sectoral Guide Series in 2022.
referenceThe Green Climate Fund published the 'Integrated Results Management Framework (IRMF): Results Handbook' in 2022.
referenceThe Independent Evaluation Unit of the Green Climate Fund published the 'Realist Review on Just Transition: Approach Paper' in 2023.
accountThe authors of the realist review received comments and direction from Justice Musah and Hansol Park (Green Climate Fund Secretariat), Moustapha Kamal Gueye (International Labour Organization), Philip Gass (International Institute for Sustainable Development), and Brendan Curran (Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics).
referenceThe Green Climate Fund's Integrated Results Management Framework (IRMF) defines outputs as changes delivered as a result of project or programme activities that contribute to the achievement of outcomes.
claimThe realist review on just transition was co-financed by the Independent Evaluation Unit of the Green Climate Fund and the International Labour Organisation.
claimThe Green Climate Fund (2022a, b) asserts that ecosystems are key to climate mitigation and adaptation approaches within the context of a just transition.
measurementInfrastructure, including buildings, cities, industries, and appliances, contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, with cities representing 58% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Green Climate Fund (2021b).
referenceThe Green Climate Fund published 'Agriculture and Food Security' as part of its Sectoral Guide Series in 2021.
referenceThe Green Climate Fund's Integrated Results Management Framework (IRMF) defines outcomes as changes in conditions, such as behavioural or systemic change, that occur between the completion of project or programme outputs and the achievement of impact.
accountThe advisers for the realist review on just transition included Justice Musah and Hansol Park from the Green Climate Fund Secretariat, Moustapha Kamal Gueye from the International Labour Organization, and Philip Gass from the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
referenceThe goal of transitioning away from high-polluting agricultural practices is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (specifically methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide) while creating resilient food systems that support population growth, adapt to climate change, and reduce biodiversity loss, according to the Green Climate Fund (2021a).
claimThe Independent Evaluation Unit of the Green Climate Fund (GCF-IEU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) conducted a global evidence review of interventions aiming to contribute to a just transition in non-Annex I countries, specifically within the sectors of energy, agriculture and food, infrastructure, and ecosystem services.
Carbon Pricing for Climate Change Mitigation and Financing the SDGs global-solutions-initiative.org 2 facts
claimThe Green Climate Fund (GCF) could prefinance tax relief measures and compensation payments to poor communities introducing carbon prices to avoid regressive effects and increase social acceptance.
claimFinancial distributions from international funds like the Green Climate Fund (GCF) could be linked to the carbon pricing levels of recipient countries.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu Oct 26, 2025 1 fact
claimThe Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility demonstrate the potential of international partnerships to mobilize financial resources and support vulnerable countries in the decarbonization process.
Greenhouse gases emissions and global climate change - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Jul 20, 2024 1 fact
claimThe Green Climate Fund and other international financial mechanisms are essential tools for financing sustainable projects in developing countries.