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Approach Brief: Independent Evaluation of the Relevance and Effectiveness of GCF Investments in Latin America and the Caribbean States

This brief summarizes the approach paper for the Independent Evaluation of the Relevance and Effectiveness of the GCF's Investments in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) States.

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Approach paper: A review of the attributes of transformational change in the energy and public health sectors

The approach paper and approach brief detail the contours of the evidence review. We review the evidence on transformational change in two sectors where there has been demonstrable progress: in energy and in behavioural...

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Approach paper: Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples (IP2024)

This paper outlines the approach of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples (IPs). This evaluation primarily aims to assess the relevance and effectiveness of the GCF approach to IPs. The...

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GEvalNote 20: LAC2024

This 2-pager summarizes the main conclusions and recommendations of the Independent Evaluation of the Relevance and Effectiveness of GCF’s Investments in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) States (LAC2024).

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GEvalNote 19: PPWW2024

This 2-pager summarizes the main conclusions and recommendations of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to and Protection of Whistleblowers and Witnesses.

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Evidence gap map and intervention heat maps: Climate change adaptation in low- and middle-Income countries

This evidence review examined evidence on climate change adaptation interventions and their effectiveness between 2007 and 2018. Results from 464 studies are included in an evidence gap map which shows large disparities...

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Meta-analysis: Access to credit as a determinant of autonomous adaptation to climate change: A meta-analysis of the evidence

This meta-analysis report builds on the evidence gap map (EGM) and intervention heat map (IHM) that examines the evidence regarding the effectiveness of climate change adaptation interventions and linked financial flows...

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Infographic (PPWW2024)

This infographic presents key findings and recommendations from the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to and Protection of Whistleblowers and Witnesses (PPWW2024). It highlights insights from...

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Scoping Study on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Climate Change Evaluations

Commissioned by the evaluation units of the Adaptation Fund, CIF, GEF, and GCF, this 2025 study explores the potential of AI to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of climate change evaluations. It examines...

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GEvalNote 21: HWFW2024

This two-page GEvalNote summarizes the main findings and recommendations from the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Result Area on Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security (HWFW).

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Gender Synthesis: Approach

This paper presents the proposed approach for conducting a Synthesis of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Gender Approach. Informed by initial stakeholder consultations and a review of key documents, the paper outlines the...

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Approach Brief: Independent evaluation of the GCF’s approach to and Portfolio of Climate Information and Early Warning System Interventions

This brief summarizes the approach for the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to and Portfolio of Climate Information and Early Warning System (CIEWS) Interventions. It outlines the evaluation’s context,...

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Effectiveness of Certification and Land Tenure Interventions to Conserve Forests

This protocol outlines the methodology for an evidence review on the effectiveness of certification and land tenure interventions in conserving forests. It details the research questions, inclusion criteria, search...

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LAC2024: Executive Summary

This executive summary presents key findings and recommendations from the independent evaluation of GCF investments in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It assesses relevance, effectiveness, country ownership, and...

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Effectiveness of certification and land tenure interventions to conserve forests - A systematic review

This systematic review assesses the effectiveness of certification and land tenure interventions in reducing deforestation and improving forest conservation outcomes. The review synthesizes findings from 45 impact...

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Executive Summary: Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Simplified Approval Process

The Simplified Approval Process (SAP) was established to deliver faster and more accessible climate finance for smaller-scale, lower-risk projects in countries most vulnerable to climate change. This executive summary...

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COA2025: Approach paper for the Independent Evaluation of the GCF's Approach to Country Ownership

This approach paper outlines the plan for the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Country Ownership Approach. Approved by the GCF Board at its 40th meeting, the evaluation will assess how effectively the Fund’s country...

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Independent Synthesis of the GCF’s Gender Approach

Approved at the fortieth meeting of the GCF Board (B.40), this formative Gender Synthesis consolidates insights from past evaluations, assessments, and studies to inform the forthcoming Independent Evaluation of the GCF...

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Final report of the Independent Synthesis of Direct Access in the Green Climate Fund

The synthesis of Direct Access in the Green Climate Fund was conducted to assess and provide learning on the Fund’s implementation of the direct access concept and approach and to improve the relevance and performance...

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Second Performance Review: Report of the Synthesis Study

This synthesis report is an early, stand-alone SPR product and analytical tool that seeks to lay a foundation for common understanding of what is known about the current status of the GCF for all key stakeholders...

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Approach Paper: Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Project Preparation Facility (PPF2026)

This Approach Paper outlines the mandate, scope, and methodology for the evaluation of the Green Climate Fund's Project Preparation Facility. It presents the evaluation’s objectives, background, analytical framework,...

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Country case study reports: RPSP2023

The Country Case Studies document provides in-depth analysis of selected countries examined under the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme. It presents country-level evidence...

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Evaluation brief: RPSP2023

The Executive Summary presents the main findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme. It provides a concise overview of the evaluation...

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Executive Summary: Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Gender Approach (GENDER2025)

This document presents the Executive Summary of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Gender Approach (GENDER2025). The purpose of this evaluation was to examine the GCF’s overall approach to mainstreaming gender...

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Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Project Preparation Facility (PPF2026)

The evaluation of the Project Preparation Facility provides the GCF Board and Secretariat with an independent, evidence-based assessment of whether the PPF, as currently designed and implemented, is fit for purpose,...

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Learning Talk: Just Transition – What Does the Evidence Say?

Summary On 29 November, the IEU held a Learning Talk on Just Transition. The talk opened ... from a recent evidence review co-funded by the GCF-IEU and ILO on the evidence regarding interventions ... Panelists Martin Prowse, Evaluation Specialist, GCF-IEU Camilla Roman, Policy Specialist, ILO Anurag Mishra, ...

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Learning talk: Water – What Works in Developing Countries?

Summary On 19 October 2023, the IEU held a learning talk on water sector interventions. This ... Jennifer Pampolina, Communications & Uptake Associate, GCF-IEU and Martin Prowse, Evaluation Specialist, GCF-IEU Discussants Beom-Sik Yoo, Senior Advisor (Asia/Oceania), ...

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Private investor engagement key to climate-resilient world

... prominent at the GCF with mitigation projects, showed the IEU’s FPR published in June 2019. This is partly ... states, as well as its efficiency and effectiveness. “The IEU advises the board on the strategy for GCF,” she said. ... National University. Puri said the collaboration allowed IEU to improve the efficiency of workflow, by taking ...

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Designing an M&E System for Impact Evaluation: Tips for Program Designers and Evaluators!

... just been invited to the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU)’s Learning-Oriented Real-Time Impact Assessment ... geographic distribution, and measurement capabilities, the IEU will select six of these projects to provide better and ... Author Dr. Jyotsna Puri (Jo) in Madagascar where the IEU has a LORTA project. Two of the most often asked ...

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PRESS RELEASE: ‘Green Climate Fund’s governance on track, but other improvements needed’: Independent report

... Produced by the GCF’s Independent Evaluation Unit (GCF-IEU) and adopted by the GCF Board at its thirty-fifth ... impacts for beneficiaries and asset resilience. The IEU’s projections indicate the Fund’s portfolio will ... said. “Nevertheless, the improvements noted by the IEU review and the Secretariat’s largely positive response ...

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