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Nepal is highly vulnerable to climate change, facing increasing frequencies of floods, landslides, and droughts. The government aims for net-zero emissions by 2045 and net-negative emissions by 2050. To achieve this, Nepal has developed a GCF country programme featuring a pipeline of 14 projects focusing on e-mobility, climate-resilient agriculture, and watershed management. The document details the institutional arrangements for GCF engagement, including the role of the Ministry of Finance as the National Designated Authority, and identifies significant financing gaps, estimating a need for USD 49.4 billion by 2030 to meet NDC and NAP targets.

The 31st meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties approved the 2023-2024 operating budget and established new research mandates focusing on the nexus of climate, health, and oceans. The meeting also authorized the creation of a Scientific Diplomacy Center, the establishment of an Advisory Committee for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, and the invitation of the University of the West Indies and the Global Change Research Center of the National University of Asunción to join the Institute.

The Gender Action Plan for the RECEM-Valles project in Bolivia's Valles Macro-region focuses on closing gender gaps through mainstreaming and transformative actions. It targets a minimum of 30% female participation among beneficiaries and productive associations, with specific goals to empower women-led households in climate-resilient agriculture, water management, and financial access. The plan includes the recruitment of a Gender Specialist and a specialist in masculinities to promote co-responsibility in care work and dismantle patriarchy. Key targets include reducing the time women-led households spend on irrigation by 20% through improved water-harvesting systems and ensuring women's leadership in territorial consultative platforms and municipal decision-making processes.

The IAI provides financial support between $100,000 and $300,000 USD for research projects lasting up to 3 years, targeting teams from 14 specific Latin American and Caribbean countries. Funding is contingent on co-funding and alignment with IAI's strategic policies, including a mandatory equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) plan.

The Gender Action Plan for the SAP025 project in northwest Guinea-Bissau aims to reduce gender inequality by prioritizing women, who will make up 70% of the target beneficiaries. The plan focuses on increasing women's participation in farmers' clubs, improving access to literacy and income-generation education, and addressing time-poverty through the establishment of community childcare systems. To ensure implementation, the project will employ a gender specialist to oversee activities, provide quarterly training for staff, and review materials for gender sensitivity. The project is structured around three outcomes: strengthening climate risk monitoring, adapting water management, and enhancing the resilience of smallholder agricultural systems, all of which include specific targets for female participation in leadership and decision-making. Monitoring will involve sex-disaggregated data and the tracking of specific vulnerable sub-groups of women, such as widows, heads of households, and those with disabilities.

Ghana's updated NDC (2020-2030) aims to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 64 MtCO2e and benefit nearly 38 million people. The plan consists of 13 adaptation and 34 mitigation measures, requiring an estimated investment of US$ 9.3 to US$ 15.5 billion. The strategy emphasizes sustainable energy transition, landscape restoration, and social inclusion, with a specific focus on reducing short-lived climate pollutants to improve public health.

The IAI and PAGES have agreed to collaborate on the "International mobility research Fellowship Program for Latin American and Caribbean early career scientists on past global changes". The program targets PhD students in their final stages or postdoctoral researchers who are citizens of Latin American or Caribbean countries. Eligible candidates must conduct research in a host institution within Latin America or the Caribbean that is not their home country, focusing on topics within the scope of PAGES. The program aims to promote collaborative research, open science, and a better understanding of Earth's past climate to inform future projections and sustainability strategies. IAI is responsible for financial management and reporting, while both entities collaborate on the call for applications and the selection of awardees. The program intended for the first fellows to begin their mobility in early 2022.

The IAI Standing Committee for Rules and Procedures has proposed revised Standing rules for the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to accommodate virtual meetings via videoconferencing, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report includes the full text of the proposed revised rules governing participants, voting, elections, and administrative procedures.

Zimbabwe has increased its climate ambition by raising its 2030 emission reduction target from 33% to 40% per capita compared to a business-as-usual scenario. Unlike its first NDC, which focused only on energy, the revised version is economy-wide, covering Energy, Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU), Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU), and Waste. The document emphasizes that Zimbabwe is highly vulnerable to climate change, with 70% of its population reliant on rainfed agriculture, and identifies four priority adaptation areas: climate-smart agriculture, early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable water management. Implementation of these goals is conditional on international financial support, with mitigation costs estimated at US$4,834.47 million.

The SEforALL Anti-Terrorism Policy outlines a zero-tolerance framework to prevent the financing of terrorism, integrating risk management with financial controls and reporting mechanisms. It mandates rigorous vetting of staff and partners through international databases, establishes a confidential reporting hotline, and defines the responsibilities of leadership and staff in maintaining compliance with international and national counter-terrorism legislation.

The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Whistleblowing Policy provides a framework for reporting serious concerns such as fraud, corruption, and safeguarding issues. It applies to all staff, consultants, volunteers, Ambassadors, and Administrative Board members, as well as funded partners lacking their own policy. The policy guarantees protection against retaliation for those acting in good faith and establishes a reporting chain led by the Compliance Officer, with escalation paths to the Chief of Staff, CEO, and Administrative Board. It defines specific response timelines, requiring an initial acknowledgement within 5 working days and a final response within 28 to 65 working days. SEforALL commits to maintaining a Whistleblowing Incident Register and disclosing allegations to funding partners upon request.

The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Fraud Policy mandates a zero-tolerance approach to financial misconduct for all staff, board members, and funded partners. It defines various forms of corruption—including grand and petty corruption, bribery, embezzlement, and extortion—and outlines a reporting structure led by a Compliance Officer. The policy details disciplinary actions, including dismissal and criminal prosecution, and provides protections for whistleblowers acting in good faith. To mitigate risk, SEforALL implements 'Know Your Service Provider' due diligence, background checks for new staff, and a three-year policy review cycle.

The SEforALL Anti-Money Laundering Policy mandates a zero-tolerance approach to money laundering and terrorist financing for all staff, ambassadors, and funded partners. It outlines a framework for risk identification through 'red flags', requires 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) due diligence for partners, and establishes a strict reporting chain led by a Compliance Officer. The policy emphasizes compliance with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and specific legal requirements in Austria, including the maintenance of financial records for at least five years.

The agreement between IAI and CONCYTEC creates a formal structure for collaboration on global change research, focusing on capacity building, scientific networking, and the exchange of researchers and data within the Americas, specifically supporting the integration of Peruvian scientists into international initiatives.

The document is a formal agreement between the IAI and CREA to collaborate on projects involving global change, agro-industry, and natural resources. It outlines the objective of strengthening local and regional capacities to face climate challenges and defines the administrative terms of the partnership, including intellectual property, dispute resolution, and a five-year duration.

This document is a report on the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, from 20 to 21 June 2018. It details the proceedings, administrative and financial discussions, and the adoption of 45 decisions concerning the IAI's strategic plan, funding, science-policy initiatives, and organizational structure.

The GCF's Whistleblower and Witness Protection Policy provides a framework for reporting misconduct, ensuring confidentiality, and protecting individuals from retaliation. It defines the roles of the Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) and the Ethics and Audit Committee (EAC) in managing reports and investigations, and outlines corrective measures for those who suffer retaliation.

The GCF Board's 18th meeting in Cairo focused on operationalizing the fund's implementation phase. Key outcomes include the approval of multiple funding proposals across various regions, the accreditation of five new entities, and the adoption of a Simplified Approval Process (SAP) pilot for small-scale activities. The Board also approved a new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policy and a revised administrative budget and staffing target of 250 employees for 2018. However, consensus was not reached on a risk management framework or the selection process for a Permanent Trustee.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted a request to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) on 7 December 2016 for records concerning the proposed Yzermyn underground coal mine in the Mabola Protected Environment.

The SEforALL Strategic Framework for Results (2016-21) establishes a partnership-based delivery model to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 7 and the Paris Agreement. The framework focuses on empowering leaders to broker partnerships and unlock finance, utilizing 'heat maps' to prioritize engagement in high-impact countries. Key priorities include an 'energy efficiency first' approach, scaling up renewables through IRENA's REmap, and ensuring a people-centered transition that prioritizes women and the energy poor. The global team is transitioning into a Quasi-International Organization headquartered in Vienna to improve operational efficiency and governance.