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FP068 - Scaling-up multi-hazard early warning system and the use of climate information in Georgia

This evaluation aims to assess the impact of the FP068 "Scaling-up Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and the Use of Climate Information in Georgia" on vulnerable populations in flood-prone areas of Georgia. This UNDP...

Project Georgia

FP002 - Scaling up the Use of Modernized Climate Information and Early Warning Systems in Malawi

Climate Information & Early Warning Systems: Impact evaluation of the Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) intervention, a crucial element of GCF-funded project FP002. It is administered...

Project > Funding proposal Malawi

FP060 - Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN S-Barbados)

This evaluation evaluates the impact of the "Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN S-Barbados)." Barbados is the most water-insecure country in the Caribbean and one of the most water-...

Project > Funding proposal Barbados

FP035 - Climate Information Services for Resilient Development in Vanuatu (Van-KIRAP)

This impact evaluation looks at the installation of climate infrastructure and the repackaging and dissemination of climate information to end-users, two interventions which make up sub-components of GCF project FP035....

Project > Funding proposal Vanuatu

LORTA Inception Report 2020

The 2020 inception report for the Learning-Oriented Real-Time Impact Assessment (LORTA) programme by the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) outlines the continued efforts to integrate real...

Document > Impact evaluation report

FP034 - Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda

This evaluation aims to assess the impact of the "Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda" project (FP034). The impact evaluation focuses on two components of the project...

Project > Funding proposal Uganda

SAP023 - River Restoration for Climate Change Adaptation (RIOS)

River restoration: This evaluation assesses the effectiveness of restoring rivers and improving forest connectivity to increase adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities. In Mexico, over half of the watersheds have...

Project > Funding proposal Mexico

FP087 - Building livelihood resilience to climate change in the upper basins of Guatemala’s highlands

Climate-smart watershed management: This evaluation assesses the impact of improved land-use practices, community grants and an early warning system in target watersheds in Guatemala’s highlands. Climate change is...

Project > Funding proposal Guatemala

FP062 - Poverty, Reforestation, Energy and Climate Change Project (PROEZA)

Climate smart agroforestry systems: This evaluation evaluates the impact of “environmental conditional cash transfer plus programme” (E-CCT+) on climate resilience of poor households and forest cover in eastern Paraguay...

Project > Funding proposal Paraguay

Reports

Reports Browse the full collection of LORTA impact evaluation reports, synthesis publications, working papers, and briefs. Use the filters below to narrow by type or year.

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LORTA Inception Report 2021

The 2021 inception report for the Learning-Oriented Real-Time Impact Assessment (LORTA) programme highlights the programme's objectives, methodologies, and progress. The report discusses the design and implementation...

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LORTA Inception Workshop 2018

This report introduces the Learning-Oriented Real-Time Impact Assessment (LORTA) programme, initiated by the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The LORTA programme aims to embed real-time...

Document > Publication

FP026 - Sustainable Landscapes in Eastern Madagascar (SLEM)

This evaluation aims to assess the impact of the Sustainable Landscapes in Eastern Madagascar (SLEM) project (FP026). The SLEM project seeks to enhance the resilience of smallholder farmers and reduce carbon emissions...

Project > Funding proposal Madagascar

LORTA Synthesis Report 2022

This document provides a report of the key activities of the LORTA Programme for 2022. It is Annex III of a report of the key activities of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) for the period of 1 January to 30 April...

Document > Impact evaluation report

FP069 - Enhancing adaptive capacities of coastal communities, especially women, to cope with climate change induced salinity

Support for livelihoods and provision of clean water This evaluation focuses on examining the causal impacts of adopting climate-resilient livelihoods and implementing solutions for clean drinking water on the well-...

Project > Funding proposal Bangladesh

FP072 - Strengthening climate resilience of agricultural livelihoods in Agro-Ecological Regions I and II (SCRALA)

This evaluation aims to assess the impact of FP072, the "Strengthening climate resilience of agricultural livelihoods in Agro-Ecological Regions I and II in Zambia (SCRALA)." The project aims to increase climate...

Project > Funding proposal Zambia

FP244 - FP244 (Malawi): Climate Resilient Health and Well-Being for Rural Communities in southern Malawi (CHWBRC)

Can climate information, prevention, and frontline services help rural households and communities better withstand climate-related health risks? The impact evaluation examines the overall FP244 project, with particular...

Project > LORTA Malawi

SAP031 - SAP031 (Brazil): Marajó Resiliente

Can supporting the adoption of diversified agroforestry systems improve livelihoods and climate resilience while promoting sustainable land use among vulnerable rural populations? This impact evaluation examines the...

Project > LORTA Brazil

FP214 - FP214 (Thailand): Thai Rice: Strengthening Climate-Smart Rice Farming

Can tailored support for women farmers help improve both women’s empowerment and agricultural outcomes? The impact evaluation examines whether additional support under FP214’s Gender Action Plan helps women farmers ...

Project > LORTA Thailand

FP179 - FP179 (Tanzania): Tanzania Agriculture Climate Adaptation Technology Deployment Programme (TACATDP)

Can better access to finance and insurance help smallholder farmers invest in climate adaptation and build resilience to climate shocks? The impact evaluation focuses on a selected component of the broader TACATDP...

Project > LORTA United Republic of Tanzania

FP101 - Resilient Rural Belize (Be-Resilient) (RRB)

Value chain development and Food security: We conducted two impact evaluations under this project. The first evaluates the impact of matching grants on the sales and income of producer organisations and associated...

Project > Funding proposal Belize

Impact evaluation report for FP101: Resilient Rural Belize – Backyard Gardens

This impact evaluation, based on a phase-in randomized controlled trial, draws on baseline data collected in 2021 and endline data gathered in early 2024 from 1,350 households (representing 85 per cent coverage). It...

Document > Impact evaluation report

LORTA: impact evaluations

Impact evaluations The IEU's Learning-Oriented Real-Time Impact Assessment (LORTA) programme uses impact evaluation techniques to help GCF project teams understand which activities are working, which are most efficient...

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Engagements

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...

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Overview

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...

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SAP2025: Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Simplified Approval Process

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...

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COA2025: Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Country Ownership

The 2025 Country Ownership evaluation explored how effectively the GCF promotes country-driven processes and supports national climate priorities, building on the Country Ownership Approach assessed in 2019. The results...

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

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...

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Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples

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...

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Annexes to the Final Report: Independent Evaluation of the GCF's Approach to and Portfolio of Climate Information and Early Warning Systems Interventions

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,...

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