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IEU at COP29

The IEU will organize and take part in several events at the COP29 taking place in person from 11 to 22 November in Azerbaijan. The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (...

Event > External event Azerbaijan

IEU Newsletter Issue 23 Now Available

The latest issue of the IEU Newsletter - Issue 23 is now available. The IEU Newsletter shares the latest updates from the previous few months, including the IEU's preparation for B.40, evaluation updates, latest...

Article > News

From Climate Finance to Impact Evaluation: The IEU at COP29

Under the COP29 theme of "In Solidarity for a Green World”, the Green Climate Fund’s Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) organized and participated in several events at COP29, held from 11 to 22 November in Azerbaijan. ...

Article > News Azerbaijan

Learning Talk: What Works in GCF Agriculture Projects

Summary The Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) hosted a Learning Talk titled "What Works in GCF Agriculture Projects." The session explored evidence-based insights into the effectiveness of components of GCF-supported...

Event > IEU talk Republic of Korea

Riding the Waves: Reflections from the 2024 IEU Team Training Session

Team building involves exercises and activities to help groups bond. The IEU’s team training taught me the importance of resilience, authenticity, and teamwork. It reinforced that when we work together, support each...

Article > Blog

Learning Talk: Carbon Markets and Safeguards

On Wednesday 11th September 2024, the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) hosted a Learning Talk on Carbon Markets and Safeguards. The GCF aims to make a significant and ambitious contribution to the aims of the UNFCCC...

Event > IEU talk Republic of Korea

Final Report of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund's Approach to and Protection of Whistleblowers and Witnesses

This final evaluation report presents the findings and recommendations of an independent evaluation of the GCF’s approach to and protection of whistleblowers and witnesses undertaken by the Independent Evaluation Unit (...

Document > Evaluation report

IEU LAC Labreport: Analysis of Implementation Challenges and Risk Assessments for the GCF Funded Activities in Latin America and the Caribbean Region

This IEU LabReport is part of an Independent Evaluation of the Relevance and Effectiveness of the Green Climate Fund's Investments in the Latin American and Caribbean States (LAC) carried out in 2024. This Lab Report...

Document > Evaluation document

Supporting farmers dealing with climate change: The impact of Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) on smallholder lead farmers in Malawi

This document explores the impact of Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) on lead farmers in Malawi, addressing how this innovative approach equips smallholders to adapt to the challenges of...

Document > Other publication

Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Energy Sector Portfolio and Approach

This evaluation of the energy sector covered a wide geographic area of operations of the GCF with themes addressing the relevance, efficiency, suitability, effectiveness, and innovativeness of GCF’s portfolio in the...

Evaluation > Portfolio

Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Investment Framework

This evaluation looked at the overarching questions of how effective and fit-for-purpose the GCF’s investment framework, accompanying tools, criteria, and guidelines were in fulfilling the Fund’s strategic goals and...

Evaluation > Thematic

Impact Evaluation Midline Report for FP073 - Strengthening climate resilience of rural communities in Northern Rwanda

This is a midline impact evaluation report of the GCF project FP073 Strengthening climate resilience of rural communities in Northern Rwanda, commonly known as Green Gicumbi Project. The project aims to restore and...

Document > Evaluation document

Desert with a dirt road

IEU staff member Archi Rastogi shares reflection while on an evaluation visit to Namibia. The landscape of Namibia is like the tragic matriarch of an opera. She had been battered and bruised by the unseen villains of...

Article > Blog Namibia

The Deciding Factor: Analyzing the Number and Modality of Decisions Made by the Board of the Green Climate Fund

This paper analyses the nature and quantity of decisions made by the Board of the GCF during 2020 and 2021. The paper aims to illustrate the mechanics of the decision-making of the Board that will aid assessment of the...

Document > Working paper

Consultancy Services for Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Country Ownership
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Empowering women through climate adaptation: What are the next steps?

A reflection note from an evaluation visit to Tajikistan Disclaimer: The names of people in the blog have been changed for privacy and to comply with international best practices. The views expressed in blogs are the...

Article > Blog Tajikistan

Ensuring transparency and accountability in AI-driven climate evaluations

During the Climate Finance Evidence Series webinar, Martin Prowse, IEU’s Evaluation Specialist, joined experts from the Climate Investment Funds, Global Environment Facility (GEF-IEO), and Adaptation Fund to exchange...

Article > News

Final Report of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Result Area “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW)

In 2024, the IEU undertook the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Result Area “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW) in line with its Board-approved 2024 work plan.This evaluation was launched in...

Document > Evaluation report

IDEAS Conference: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL EVALUATION for Influence & Transformation

The joint IDEAS/IEO-NDB 2025 Conference entitled Multi-dimensional Evaluation for Influence and Transformation, aims to serve as a platform for a multi-stakeholder dialogue on how evaluation can play a more influential...

Event > External event Italy

Events

Calendar of events To stay on top of international best practice and theory, the IEU participates actively and regularly in international evaluation-related events. It also shares information about many of these events...

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UNEG Evaluation Week 2025

The United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) is an interagency professional network bringing together the evaluation units of the UN system, including UN departments, specialized agencies, funds and programmes, and...

Event > External event Japan

IEU Side Event at B.41: Emerging findings from the synthesis on Country Ownership

The IEU will host a side event on the margins of B.41, where we will share emerging findings from a preliminary synthesis on GCF’s country ownership and contribute to early deliberations on the topic. This synthesis...

Event > IEU talk Republic of Korea

Executive Summary of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Result Area “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW)
Document > Evaluation document

Executive Summary of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples (IP2024)
Document > Evaluation document

Country case study: Grenada (HWFW2024)

This case study was undertaken as part of the independent evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Result Area (RA) “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW). The evaluation was launched in April...

Document > Evaluation document

Country case study: Fiji (HWFW2024)

This case study was undertaken as part of the independent evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Result Area (RA) “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW). The evaluation was launched in April...

Document > Evaluation document

Country case study: Senegal (HWFW2024)

This case study was undertaken as part of the independent evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Result Area (RA) “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW). The evaluation was launched in April...

Document > Evaluation document

Country case study: Republic of Marshall Islands (HWFW2024)

This case study was undertaken as part of the independent evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Result Area (RA) “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW). The evaluation was launched in April...

Document > Evaluation document

Country case study: Namibia

This case study was undertaken as part of the independent evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Result Area (RA) “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW). The evaluation was launched in April...

Document > Evaluation document

Annex II. Data Sources and Methodology for Identifying Indigenous Peoples-Relevant Projects 

This document constitutes Annex II of the annexes to the Final Report of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples (IP2024). The remaining annexes are forthcoming.

Document > Evaluation document

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