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Behaviour and Design Lab (BaD Lab)
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The IEU’s Behaviour and Design Lab (BaD Lab) assesses how behavioural insights, analysis and interventions can improve GCF investments by identifying common barriers to action and highlighting best practice in...
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IEU Webinar Approach & methods of IEU evaluations on GCFs Investment Framework, Energy Sector & RPSP
Video > IEU video
Video > IEU video
Learning talk: Enhancing capacity of accredited entities - an independent view
On 14 June, the IEU held a learning talk on enhancing the capacity of accredited entities.
This learning talk outlined the current approach to enhancing capacity of accredited entities in evaluation, integrity and...
Event > IEU talk 
Western Port’s mangroves: The ugly duckling
Few would disagree the weather is hotter. But the truth is, it’s always been too hot. Even before we heard the words “global warming”, summers seared. In those pioneering surfing days of the '60s and '70s, for some,...
Article > Blog 
Considerations for integrating behavioural science in Green Climate Fund projects
To encourage GCF staff and project developers to identify potential behavioural opportunities, the IEU presents a short list of considerations to highlight which elements of GCF projects may benefit from the application...
Document > Learning paper
[Approach paper] Independent evaluation of the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme
As part of its Board-approved 2023 workplan, the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) is undertaking the Independent Evaluation of GCF’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme.
The aim of the evaluation is to assess...
Document > Approach paper
Guidelines for the effective functioning of the Independent Evaluation Unit
The Board requested the IEU to present the detailed guidelines and procedures for the effective operation of the IEU in decision B.24/15. The Guidelines are developed based on the triangulation of GCF policies,...
Document > Policy
IEU at B.36: Side Event Introduction to LORTA
This side event aims to inform B.36 delegates about the LORTA programme, showcasing its achievements to date. It will begin by providing a vision and overview of the programme, highlighting how LORTA plays a significant...
Event > IEU talk Republic of Korea 
Valuing investments in the Global Carbon Market Mechanism as compound real options: Lessons from the Clean Development Mechanism
The Global Carbon Market Mechanism (GCMM) aims to incentivize national or sub-national actors to invest in climate mitigation projects at the same time as limiting the global costs of tackling global warming. Using the...
Document > Other publication
Is the GCF targeting the right beneficiaries?
As mandated by the Paris Agreement, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) supports developing countries realize pathways towards low-emissions and climate-resilient development. These pathways are described in Nationally...
Article > Blog 
IEU RPSP Perception Survey extended until 14 July
Invitation to complete a survey on the GCF’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme (RPSP)
SURVEY LINK
What: The IEU is currently undertaking an Independent Evaluation of the GCF's Readiness and Preparatory...
Article > News 
Of prayer flags and readiness: Notes from an evaluation mission in Bhutan
It is easy to romanticize Bhutan. In sharp contrast to the location of our GCF office, the air feels clean; there is such little traffic that the country doesn’t even have a traffic light, the flight takes you over some...
Article > Blog 
Appreciation Message for the GCF from Bhutan
In May 2023, the IEU undertook a mission to Bhutan as part of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF's Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme (RPSP2023). During the mission, the team visited some of the field sites...
Video > IEU video
B.36 Data outlook: funding proposals for the Board’s consideration
The thirty-sixth meeting of the GCF Board (B.36) will take place from July 10 to 13 in Songdo, South Korea. B.36 holds special significance as the Board is scheduled to finalize the deliberations on the update of the...
Article > Blog 
Learning Talk: Transformational Change
Transformational change has emerged as an important tool to address the climate crisis. Mitigation and adaptation interventions are striving to have transformational effects as it is clear the level of climate finance...
Event > IEU talk 
Learning Paper Summary: A second study of the evaluability of Green Climate Fund funding proposals
This 2-page document summarizes the IEU learning paper "Evaluability assessment of the Green Climate Fund funding proposals".
Document > Learning paper
B.36 Activity Report
This document provides a report of the key activities of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) for the period of 1 January to 30 April 2023. It reports on the IEU’s outputs and achievements in line with its Board-...
Document > Activity report
IEU takes part in the Steering Committee of the Global SDG Synthesis Coalition
On Friday 23 June 2023, the IEU participated in the inaugural meeting of the Steering Committee of the Global SDG Synthesis Coalition. Presentations covered an overview of the Global SDG Synthesis Coalition, a...
Article > News 
IEU deliverable at B.36 under the RPSP evaluation
The Board-approved workplan of the IEU (document GCF/B.34/28) commissioned the independent evaluation of the GCF’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme (RPSP) to assess the progress, results and outcomes,...
Document > Evaluation document
IEU at UN Loss and Damage Workshop - Bangkok
IEU Head Andreas Reumann will take part in the Second workshop on addressing loss and damage in the context of decisions 2/CP.27 and 2/CMA.4.
Provisional Programme
Date: Saturday 15 July2023
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm(...
Event > External event Thailand 
[Approach paper] Independent Evaluation of Green Climate Fund's Approach to the Energy Sector
An independent evaluation of the GCF's approach to the energy sector is undertaken following an approval by the GCF Board in the decision B.34/06 in October 2022. The evaluation will assess the relevance and...
Document > Approach paper
[Approach paper] Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund's Investment Framework
During the thirty-fourth meeting of the GCF Board, the 2023 IEU workplan was approved, which includes an Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Investment Framework. The evaluation broadly assesses the relevance and...
Document > Approach paper
Approach brief: ES2023
This introductory brief provides a summary of the IEU’s evaluation of the GCF’s approach to the energy sector, including the context, purpose and objectives, scope, methods and country case studies.
Document > Evaluation brief
IEU Brief No. 4 - 2023
Mitigation and adaptation interventions are striving to have transformational effects. This evidence review operationalizes transformational change using three measurable criteria:
A large depth of change
A large scale...
Document > Other publication
Approach brief: IF2023
This introductory brief provides a summary of the IEU’s independent evaluation of the GCF’s investment framework, including the context, purpose and objectives, scope, methods and timeline.
Document > Evaluation brief
Learning Talk: Space, place and scale – the value of GIS in climate investments
Evaluation experts increasingly recognize that successfully implementing climate interventions and assessing their impact requires geospatial data. This can improve targeting, planning, policymaking and risk management...
Event > IEU talk 
IEU at Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum
Inclusive financial systems: A critical enabler for autonomous and transformational adaptation in vulnerable countries
The IEU will organize a joint session with CGAP as part in the 8th Asia-Pacific Climate Change...
Event > External event Republic of Korea 
IEU at 2023 Asian Evaluation Week: Beyond Recovery: Evaluation for Development Effectiveness
The IEU will take part in several events at the 2023 Asian Evaluation Week (AEW) taking place in person from 11 - 14 September in Bangkok, Thailand.
The AEW is a leading evaluation knowledge sharing and learning...
Event > External event Thailand 
IEU at UNFCCC Africa Climate Week 2023
The IEU will take part in several events at Africa Climate Week 2023, taking place in person from 4 - 8 September in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Africa Climate Week is one of four Regional Climate Weeks held this year to build...
Event > External event Kenya 
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