The Gender Approach Evaluation began with a synthesis of existing evidence in 2025 to lay the groundwork for a more comprehensive evaluation of the GCF’s gender strategies in 2026. The gender synthesis note was delivered to the Board at B.43 in October 2025, and its findings informed the design and scope of the ongoing 2026 gender evaluation. The purpose of this evaluation was to examine the GCF’s overall approach to mainstreaming gender across its operations – both at the organizational level and within its portfolio of funded activities.