Environmental and social screening is an essential and primary step in the assessment of environmental and social risks and impacts of activities1 proposed for GCF financing. The results of the screening form the basis of the accredited entities for assigning the environmental and social risk category of activities and informs decisions on the extent and…

The GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme (the Readiness Programme) is designed to support countries’ engagement with the GCF, the building of a pipeline of climate change projects, and enhance country ownership. Resources may be provided in the form of grants or technical assistance.All developing country parties to the UNFCCC can access the Readiness Programme.…