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The document outlines a request for US 337,740 from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to prepare a full funding proposal for the 'Climate Resilient Sustainable Coastal Forestry in Bangladesh' project. The proposed project aims to establish a continuous coastal greenbelt by planting 20,000 hectares of mangroves and associated species across 37 upazilas in 9 coastal districts. The project seeks to sequester 79.16 million tonnes of CO2eq over a 30-year lifespan and benefit approximately 9.9 million people. Key components include forestry activities for mitigation and adaptation, integrated zone management planning, and knowledge sharing. To ensure sustainability, the project proposes diversifying livelihoods for 20,000 people to reduce dependency on forest resources. The total indicative project cost is USD 80 million, with USD 60 million requested as a GCF senior loan and USD 20 million in government co-financing.