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The GCF's second formal replenishment (GCF-2) resulted in total pledges of USD 9.322 billion from 25 contributors. A High-Level Pledging Conference held in Bonn, Germany, on 5 October 2023, served as the primary venue for these announcements. The process saw 72% of contributors increase their pledges relative to the first replenishment (GCF-1), with some countries doubling their contributions. The GCF's commitment authority for GCF-2 became effective during the conference after Austria, Germany, and Monaco signed contribution agreements, surpassing the required 25% effectiveness threshold.

Benin has been implementing a nationally led National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process since 2013, integrating climate adaptation into national and communal development plans. The process has progressed through milestones including capacity building, vulnerability studies, and the 2022 launch of the NAP document. Priority sectors for adaptation include agriculture, health, ecosystems, infrastructure, freshwater resources, energy, coastlines, and tourism, addressing impacts such as floods, sea level rise, droughts, and excessive heat.

Benin has been implementing its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process since 2013, focusing on integrating climate adaptation into national, local, and sectoral development planning. The process has involved national consultations via the National Committee on Climate Change (CNCC) and the integration of adaptation goals into the National Development Plan, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets, and various communal development plans. Key climate impacts identified include floods, sea-level rise, droughts, and excessive heat, affecting priority sectors such as agriculture, health, ecosystems, infrastructure, freshwater resources, energy, coastal zones, and tourism.

The report analyzes the complex, multi-phase transmission development process in California, noting that projects often take a decade or more to complete. It highlights significant delays in environmental reviews and application preparation, while suggesting that competitive solicitation by third-party developers may reduce costs and timelines. To meet Senate Bill 100 goals, the report recommends streamlining CPUC reviews, expanding competitive awards, and implementing state financing to protect ratepayers.

The NAP Global Network has supported gender analyses in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guinea-Conakry, Madagascar, and Togo since 2018 to ensure climate adaptation investments generate equitable benefits for women and men. The briefing outlines the approach taken and identifies common themes and lessons learned to inform the formulation and implementation of these national plans.

Côte d’Ivoire is currently in the development phase of its National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which began in 2015. The process focuses on strengthening institutional arrangements, including the creation of a National Commission to Combat Climate Change to integrate climate measures into development planning. Key climate threats identified include sea-level rise, increased temperatures, and rainfall variability, with priority adaptation sectors spanning agriculture, water, health, coastal zones, and land use planning. Significant milestones include the 2012 INDC submission and the February 2019 approval of a Green Climate Fund (GCF) NAP Readiness proposal.

Since 2013, Benin has implemented a nationally led NAP process to integrate climate change adaptation into national, local, and sectoral development planning. Key milestones include the 2013 launch workshop, capacity building in 2017, and the 2019 commencement of the NAP document elaboration. The process identifies priority adaptation sectors including agriculture, health, energy, and coastlines, addressing impacts such as floods, droughts, and sea level rise.

Malawi initiated its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process in 2014, completing a stocktaking exercise and establishing a roadmap. The process is managed by a core team of adaptation experts collaborating with cross-sectoral experts to identify long-term priorities. To support this, Malawi submitted a NAP formulation proposal to the Green Climate Fund with technical assistance from UNEP. The document identifies key climate impacts—including wildfires, drought, floods, rainfall variability, and increasing temperatures—and priority sectors for adaptation such as agriculture, fisheries, health, infrastructure, energy, forestry, water, wildlife, and gender.

Nepal is currently in the formulation phase of its National Adaptation Plan (NAP), utilizing an integrated, multidisciplinary approach across seven thematic areas and two cross-cutting issues. The process emphasizes inclusivity, stakeholder engagement, and scientific rigor, building upon previous frameworks like the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) and Local Adaptation Plans for Action (LAPA). Key challenges include aligning the NAP with ongoing government restructuring and ensuring meaningful participation of marginalized groups. Future priorities focus on engaging provincial and local governments, developing a formal NAP framework, synthesizing local vulnerability data, and creating a comprehensive financing strategy to transition from planning to implementation.

The GCF Secretariat conducted a review of the initial proposal approval process based on experience from the first several rounds of funding. Key issues identified include low quality of funding proposals, inconsistent policy decisions, and long processing times ranging from one to 18 months. The report recommends shifting toward strategic programming and a more structured concept note phase to improve 'quality at entry'. Proposed changes include a new prioritization queue for funding proposals, a revised project cycle that requires NDA confirmation of concept notes, and the development of an online submission portal. The Board is also asked to consider a two-stage approval process and a more robust policy for project restructuring and cancellation.