gcf-b19

CIEL and other civil society groups are calling on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to immediately adopt the proposed Environmental and Social Policy (ESP), Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy and Action Plan, and Indigenous Peoples Policy (IPP). The document argues that the GCF has already funded 54 projects without permanent safeguards to protect human rights and the environment, and that 23 additional projects awaiting approval at the B.19 meeting could negatively impact ecosystems and local communities. Furthermore, CIEL emphasizes the need for a funded work plan and budget for the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) to provide remedies for people harmed by GCF projects.

• The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved and started funding 54 projects without having permanent policies or safeguards in place to protect the environment, human rights, or local community engagement.
• CIEL advocates for the immediate adoption of three specific policy frameworks: the Environmental and Social Policy (ESP), the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy and Action Plan, and the Indigenous Peoples Policy (IPP).
• There is an urgent need to establish the budget and work plan for the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) to allow individuals and communities harmed by GCF projects to seek remedy.

APA

Mekosh, M. (2018). gcf-b19. Center for International Environmental Law. https://www.ciel.org/gcf-b19/

Chicago

Mekosh, Marie. gcf-b19. Center for International Environmental Law, 2018. https://www.ciel.org/gcf-b19/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |last1=Mekosh |first1=Marie |title=gcf-b19 |publisher=Center for International Environmental Law |date=26 February 2018 |url=https://www.ciel.org/gcf-b19/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{mekosh2018gcfb19, author = {Mekosh, Marie}, title = {{gcf-b19}}, publisher = {Center for International Environmental Law}, year = {2018}, month = feb, url = {https://www.ciel.org/gcf-b19/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }