Summary
The GCF Indigenous Peoples Policy provides a framework for the protection of indigenous rights in climate finance activities. It mandates 'meaningful consultation' and, in specific high-impact cases, 'Free, Prior and Informed Consent' (FPIC). The policy applies to all GCF-funded activities, regardless of whether a national government legally recognizes the indigenous status of the affected groups. It outlines roles for Accredited Entities to manage risks and requires the establishment of culturally appropriate grievance mechanisms. The GCF also commits to capacity building for indigenous peoples and the creation of an Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group to oversee implementation.
Key insights
- The policy mandates that GCF activities must be designed and implemented to ensure indigenous peoples benefit in a culturally appropriate manner and are not harmed. This includes supporting their leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation based on traditional knowledge systems and sustainable resource management.
- Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is required for GCF-funded activities that affect indigenous peoples' lands, territories, resources, livelihoods, and culture, or require their relocation. FPIC is defined as a repetitive process based on independent deliberation and decision-making without coercion or intimidation.
- The policy applies to all GCF-funded activities and entities, regardless of whether the host country legally recognizes the indigenous status of the groups involved. It covers groups with collective attachment to ancestral territories, distinct cultural systems, and unique languages.
- Accredited Entities are responsible for conducting 'meaningful consultation'—a two-way process starting early in project planning—and developing 'Indigenous Peoples Plans' or 'Indigenous Peoples Planning Frameworks' to mitigate adverse impacts and share benefits.
- The GCF will establish an Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group consisting of four representatives from developing country regions to provide guidance to the Board and monitor policy implementation. Additionally, a senior indigenous peoples expert will be appointed as the Indigenous Peoples Focal Point.
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- Green Climate Fund (n.d.). 土著人民政策. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/zh-ip-policy.pdf
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- Green Climate Fund. 土著人民政策. n.d. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/zh-ip-policy.pdf.
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- {{cite report |author=Green Climate Fund |title=土著人民政策 |url=https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/zh-ip-policy.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
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- @techreport{greenclimatefundnd, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{土著人民政策}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/zh-ip-policy.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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