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The Italian Republic has agreed to provide a supplemental grant contribution of 300 million Euro to the Green Climate Fund Trust Fund. This funding will be disbursed in nine installments between December 31, 2027, and December 31, 2035, with the largest single payment of 81 million Euro scheduled for 2028.

The document is a formal agreement between the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to facilitate the delivery of Readiness and Preparatory Support. It outlines the processes for grant approval, disbursement, and financial management, while establishing strict requirements for procurement, monitoring, and the prevention of prohibited practices. The agreement specifies that UNECA will manage these grants on behalf of National Designated Authorities (NDAs) in developing countries, ensuring compliance with GCF's environmental, social, and gender policies.

The First Amendment to the Agreement for Scientific or Technological Cooperation between FAPESP and IAI extends the original agreement's duration by ten years, setting a new termination date of 7 January 2035. It also establishes new areas for information exchange and collaboration, including equity and diversity in science, traditional knowledge for climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation, scientific diplomacy via the IAI Regional Center for Scientific Diplomacy, open data and open science, and transdisciplinary science for public policy development.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has agreed to provide a supplemental contribution of EUR 50,000,000 to the Green Climate Fund Trust Fund. This amount is split into a EUR 20,000,000 Capital Contribution and a EUR 30,000,000 Grant Contribution, both to be paid in installments between December 2024 and June 2028.

New Zealand has agreed to provide a supplemental grant contribution of NZD 24 million to the Green Climate Fund Trust Fund, managed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development as trustee.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI) have signed a five-year framework agreement to collaborate on global change research and scientific diplomacy. The agreement focuses on activities at the interface of science and policy, including administrative support, technical assistance, and capacity building. Specific projects will be detailed in subsequent complementary acts, which will define budgets, human resources, and intellectual property rights. The agreement does not create immediate financial obligations for either party.

The Second Amended and Restated Framework Grant Agreement defines the relationship between the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) as a delivery partner. It outlines the processes for the approval and disbursement of grants for Readiness and Preparatory Support, the responsibilities of GGGI in managing these funds—including the use of implementing entities—and the compliance requirements regarding environmental, social, and gender policies. The agreement also specifies financial reporting, audit rights, and the legal mechanisms for dispute resolution through the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

The agreement between Uruguay and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) defines the status of the IAI as an intergovernmental organization in Uruguay. It grants the IAI's Directorate of Finance and Integrated Operations headquarters inviolability, tax exemptions on official assets and salaries, and diplomatic privileges for its Executive Director and international staff. The document also designates the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) and the National Directorate of the Environment (DINAMA) as the primary national focal points for implementation.

The agreement defines the legal framework for the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) operations in Songdo, Republic of Korea. It grants the GCF juridical personality and legal capacity, ensures the inviolability of its premises and archives, and provides extensive diplomatic privileges and immunities for its staff and board members. The Republic of Korea commits to providing the headquarters free of charge, offering specific financial contributions for administrative expenses and equipment, and facilitating the movement and residency of GCF personnel.

The agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay defines the status of the IAI as an international intergovernmental organization within Uruguay. It outlines the establishment of the Directorate of Integrated Finance and Operations, granting the IAI legal personality, tax exemptions, and inviolability of its premises and archives. The document specifies diplomatic privileges and immunities for the Executive Director and staff, while designating the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) and the National Directorate of the Environment (DINAMA) as the primary national focal points for implementation.

The agreement between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) defines the operational status of the IAI headquarters in Brazil. It grants the IAI juridical personality and establishes extensive immunities for its premises, funds, and archives, protecting them from search, requisition, or execution. The Brazilian government provides specific physical facilities at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE), including office space, equipment, and administrative staff. The agreement also outlines diplomatic privileges and immunities for the IAI Director and staff, including tax exemptions and freedom of movement, while requiring the IAI to respect Brazilian laws and cooperate with local authorities.

The agreement between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) defines the operational status of the IAI headquarters in Brazil. It grants the IAI legal personality, tax exemptions, and inviolability of its premises and archives. The Brazilian government provides specific office space and equipment at the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), along with administrative support and diplomatic privileges for the Executive Director and international staff.

The Ballpark Village Project Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), signed on September 20, 2005, is a contract between Ballpark Village LLC (the Developer) and A Community Coalition for Responsible Development (ACCORD). The agreement outlines commitments by the Developer to provide living wages, affordable housing, environmental protections, and community funding in exchange for ACCORD's support of the mixed-use development project in San Diego.