The Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) contributed to the GCF Global Conference with Indigenous Peoples in Incheon, Republic of Korea, participating in Session 1-3: GCF and Indigenous Peoples. 

The session brought together GCF staff members and representatives from Indigenous Peoples organizations to present the GCF’s Indigenous Peoples Policy, the work of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group, and findings from the independent evaluation of the policy. 

Session 1-3: GCF and Indigenous Peoples
Date: 8 April 2026
Format: In person

Description:
This session provided an overview of the GCF, its Indigenous Peoples Policy, and the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group. It also presented findings from the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s approach to the Indigenous Peoples Policy, along with the Management Response to the evaluation. 

Panelists:

• Mr. Artur Cardoso de Lacerda, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer a.i., Director of Governance Affairs and Secretary to the Board, GCF
• Ms. Eleni Kyrou, Head of Sustainability and Inclusion, Office of the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, GCF
• Ms. Genta Konci, Evaluations Specialist, Independent Evaluation Unit, GCF (online)
• Mr. Tunga Bhadra Rai, Director, Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities and Member of the GCF Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group

Moderator:
Mr. Kimaren Ole Riamit, Founding Director, Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners and Member of the GCF Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group

The conference served as a key platform for engaging Indigenous Peoples, National Designated Authorities (NDAs), and Accredited Entities to strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration and deepen understanding of GCF’s engagement with Indigenous Peoples.

• For more information, visit the Indigenous Peoples Policy evaluation page.