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Engagements The IEU’s learning talks, workshops, and the GCF’s structured dialogues are key channels for sharing evaluation findings and insights on climate-relevant issues. They also contribute to nurturing a culture...

Programme The LORTA portfolio focuses on measuring impact in areas aligned with the GCF’s strategic plan, while also addressing key evidence gaps. Since 2018, the IEU has provided support and advisory services in...

The evaluation of the GCF’s Simplified Approval Process (SAP) is assessing the extent to which this access modality provides easier access to GCF resources and addresses the needs of countries. The evaluation will be...

The evaluation of Early Warning Systems aims to assess the GCF's interventions in climate information and early warning systems. The findings from this evaluation are scheduled to be submitted at the first Board meeting...

This evaluation assessed the relevance and effectiveness of the GCF’s approach to and consideration of Indigenous Peoples. It provided inputs to inform the review of the GCF’s Indigenous Peoples Policy and considered...

This document presents the annexes to the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to and Portfolio of Climate Information and Early Warning Systems (CIEWS). It provides detailed methodological information,...

This evaluation report examines how the GCF has supported developing countries to strengthen resilience, preparedness, and response to climate change. It assesses the Fund’s strategic positioning, partnerships, and use...

This Approach Paper presents the framework and methodology for assessing the effectiveness of gender integration across the Fund’s operations. It outlines the evaluation’s scope, approach, and methods, including...

The Governing Instrument of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) mandates periodic independent evaluations to provide objective assessments of the Fund’s performance, including the effectiveness and efficiency of its funded...

Through this study, the IEU examines how the global climate finance landscape may evolve through 2035 and what this could mean for the Fund’s strategic positioning. Using foresight methods to analyse emerging trends,...

This independent evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) approach to country ownership was approved by the GCF Board as part of the 2025 workplan of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) and is submitted in time...

The Evaluation Quality Assessment (EQA) Tool supports accountability and learning by assessing the quality of Accredited Entity-led evaluations against the Green Climate Fund’s evaluation standards, policies, and...

Evaluation quality assessments  The IEU, in line with the GCF Evaluation Policy, provides quality assurance upon request by the Board to check whether Accredited Entity (AE)-led evaluations apply GCF evaluation criteria...

The Evaluation Quality Assessment (EQA) framework is designed for both accountability and learning purposes. AE-led evaluations are individually and collectively assessed by independent reviewers on the extent to which...

This synthesis seeks to inform the Fund's ongoing initiative to enhance its results management practices. Drawing on past evaluations, reviews, and stakeholder interviews, the synthesis documents the evolution and...

This report presents the key activities of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) for the period of 1 February 2026 to 31 May 2026. It reports on the IEU’s outputs and achievements in line with the 2026 work plan, as...

This study was conducted as a component of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Gender Synthesis and as preparatory work for the Independent Evaluation Unit’s (IEU) evaluation of the GCF’s approach to gender. The study...

This document presents the Executive Summary of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Project Preparation Facility (PPF2026), which provides the GCF Board and Secretariat with an independent, evidence-...

This brief summarizes the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Gender Approach (GENDER2025). It outlines the key conclusions and recommendations that emerged from the evaluation.

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...

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,...

Jobs The IEU offers a range of employment opportunities for professionals. Whether you’re a young graduate seeking your first internship, a seasoned professional looking for a short term consultancy, someone ready for a...

This annex volume accompanies the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Gender and includes consulted stakeholders and documents, the evaluation matrix, methodological notes, supporting analysis, and sampled...