GCF insight seeks to understand what’s working – and what’s not working – in Green Climate Fund (GCF) project development. The surveys and reports spotlight the most topical GCF issues. This third edition explores if and how the transformational or paradigm shift potential of GCF projects factors in the decision-making of National Designated Authorities and accredited entities and what can be done to enhance it.

Bringing empirical evidence to this vital debate, this edition of GCF insight explores to what extent the transformational potential of projects factors into the decision-making of Accredited Entities and National Designated Authorities (NDAs). To this end, online surveys were conducted two weeks prior to the Board meeting. This report presents the key insights from these surveys. Moreover, it offers some recommendations to address the issues identified.

Find out by downloading our latest report here – GCF insight #3 – ‘”Paradigm shift” in GCF project development’.

About GCF insight

Our initial survey and report is an initiative of E Co., emerging from work we are doing to develop low-carbon, climate-resilient projects. E Co’s team of consultants designed and administered the survey which was used to inform and prepare this report. E Co. has conducted this research independently and is not affiliated with the GCF, the GCF Secretariat or donors. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not represent those of the Green Climate Fund. Nothing in the interviews or any information or material relating thereto shall be construed as implying any official endorsement of or responsibility on the part of the Green Climate Fund.