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The report evaluates a project that engaged young researchers from seven developing countries to bridge the policy gap between the information society (IS) and sustainable development (SD). It identifies key success factors for youth engagement, such as 'learning by doing' and a 'sense of ownership,' while highlighting the critical need for robust institutional and intellectual support. The document details how researchers in countries like South Africa and Kenya directly influenced national ICT strategies and emphasizes the necessity of gender-disaggregated data and specialized recruitment to effectively integrate young women into the policy process.

The document highlights the systemic neglect of gender considerations in climate mitigation financing, which has traditionally prioritised technological measures over social factors. It asserts that gender mainstreaming—integrating gender issues from a project's outset—is essential for success. Using case studies from Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, the text demonstrates how gender-sensitive approaches in biogas, rural electrification, and mass transit increase public acceptance, optimize ridership, and create economic opportunities for women. It concludes that financial decision-makers require more rigorous methodologies and systematic data collection to effectively incorporate gender equality into mitigation investments.

The report examines the historical lack of gender consideration in climate change mitigation financing, which has traditionally prioritized 'gender neutral' technical measures. Through case studies in Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, it demonstrates that gender mainstreaming—integrating gender issues from a project's outset—enhances outcomes. Key findings emphasize the necessity of socially disaggregated data, the role of economic co-benefits in securing community support, and the importance of gender-sensitive institutional policies. The document highlights that women's active participation in planning and decision-making is critical for the long-term viability of emission reduction initiatives.

The report argues that climate mitigation projects often ignore gender, treating technical solutions as 'gender neutral,' which can reinforce inequalities. By examining projects in Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, it demonstrates that integrating gender perspectives—through sex-disaggregated data, targeted training, and safety measures—increases the effectiveness and long-term viability of mitigation efforts. It highlights the role of international mechanisms like the UNFCCC, GEF, and CDM in promoting gender-responsive climate finance.

The document outlines a three-step process for NDC implementation: preparatory work, plan elaboration, and execution. It emphasizes a holistic approach across five key modules: governance, mitigation, adaptation, finance, and measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The guide stresses the importance of integrating climate actions into national development planning, ensuring gender sensitivity, and aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The document outlines a series of requirements for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to ensure transparency and inclusivity. Key recommendations include open accreditation, the right for stakeholders to make text proposals, and the inclusion of public representatives within the INC Bureau. It emphasizes the need for funding to support participation, particularly for developing countries and informal sector workers, and calls for the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' governance systems through free, prior, and informed consent.

The RE-ACT project aims to protect 40,000 small and medium-sized farmers in Guyana's coastal regions (Regions 2-6) from climate-induced floods, droughts, and saltwater intrusion. The initiative focuses on two main components: the transfer of climate-resilient crop and pasture varieties and the strengthening of institutional and community-level water management. With a total indicative cost of USD 55.72 million, the project will implement Farmer Field Schools (FFS) to train farmers in adaptive management and establish a more coordinated national water governance framework, including the proposed creation of a National Water Council.

The Green Climate Fund's Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of Applicant 011 (APL011) for large-scale projects and high environmental and social risk categories. APL011, a regional financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean, met basic and specialized fiduciary standards, including on-lending and grant allocation. While it substantially meets environmental and social safeguard (ESS) requirements, accreditation is conditional upon the finalization of its consolidated blueprint for E&S management and alignment of its performance standard 2 with the Fund's ESS. The applicant also demonstrated consistency with the Fund's gender policy, despite lacking a track record in gender and climate change.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation Panel recommends the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for accreditation as a regional entity for 'small' projects (up to USD 50 million) with a high environmental and social risk category (Category A/I-1). The CDB demonstrated strong fiduciary standards, a track record of mobilizing approximately USD 200 million for climate action, and a robust gender equality policy. However, accreditation is conditional upon the CDB establishing a public system for reporting the progress of grant-funded projects and finalizing a permanent external communications mechanism for environmental and social complaints.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation Panel recommends the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) for accreditation as a national direct access entity. SANBI is approved for 'small' project sizes, medium environmental and social risk (Category B/I-2), and specific fiduciary functions, including project management and grant award mechanisms. While the panel found SANBI's grant award mechanisms to be 'mature and well-established', it noted a lack of monitoring reports under a newly established process manual. Consequently, accreditation is conditional upon SANBI submitting periodic monitoring reports for two Adaptation Fund (AF) projects: 'Building resilience in the Greater uMngeni Catchment' and 'Taking adaptation to the ground: a small grants facility for enabling local level responses to climate change in South Africa'.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of IL&FS Environmental Infrastructure and Services Limited (IEISL), a private sector entity in India, for 'small' projects with a 'medium risk' environmental and social category. While IEISL demonstrated strong capabilities in project management, environmental and social safeguards, and gender policy, the assessment identified gaps in its basic fiduciary standards, specifically regarding procurement dispute resolution, conflict of interest guidance, and reliance on related-party funding. Accreditation is recommended subject to several conditions, including the recruitment of a gender expert and the update of its prohibited practices policies.

The Green Climate Fund's Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of Yes Bank Limited, a private sector financial institution in India, for medium-sized projects with a maximum environmental and social risk category of B/I-2. While the bank fully meets basic fiduciary and E&S standards, it partially meets specialized fiduciary standards for project management, grant awards, and on-lending due to a lack of demonstrated implementation of its Information Disclosure Policy. It also partially meets gender policy requirements due to limited in-house capacity for gender risk assessment. Accreditation is recommended subject to conditions regarding gender capacity building and the public disclosure of GCF project progress and results.

The Green Climate Fund's Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of La Banque Agricole (LBA) in Senegal for small-scale projects with a medium environmental and social risk category (I-2). While LBA demonstrates strong basic fiduciary standards and a robust environmental and social management system, the recommendation is subject to six conditions to be met before the first funding proposal. These conditions include establishing procedures to oversee the procurement and loan portfolios of executing entities, demonstrating the application of updated environmental and social tools, and strengthening gender mainstreaming capacity through the appointment of a focal point and the creation of a gender committee.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation Panel assessed KCB Bank Kenya Limited (APL104) for accreditation as a national direct access entity. The bank is recommended for accreditation for medium-sized projects and medium environmental and social risk (category B/I-2), covering basic fiduciary standards, project management, and on-lending/blending. While the bank fully meets standards for transparency, accountability, gender, and environmental and social safeguards, it only partially meets requirements for procurement oversight, independent project evaluation, and public disclosure of project results. Accreditation is recommended subject to several conditions, including the revision of its Supply Chain and Procurement Policy and the future conduct of an external audit of its environmental and social management system.

The Green Climate Fund's Accreditation Panel assessed Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Pemerintahan (Kemitraan), an Indonesian non-profit, for fast-track accreditation. The assessment found that Kemitraan meets all required basic and specialized fiduciary standards, environmental and social safeguards for minimal risk (Category C/I-3), and gender policy requirements. Kemitraan has a track record of managing over USD 130 million in donor contributions and implementing climate-related projects, including peatland restoration and REDD+ infrastructure. The Panel recommends accreditation for micro-sized projects with no conditions.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) as a national direct access entity for 'small' projects (above US$ 10 million up to US$ 50 million) with a medium environmental and social risk category (B/I-2). While the IDBZ demonstrated strong alignment with GCF's gender policy and environmental and social standards, the assessment identified several fiduciary gaps. These include a lack of evidence regarding the effectiveness of its internal audit function, the operational status of its Investigations, Integrity & Loss Control Division, and the public disclosure of procurement and project evaluation data. Accreditation is recommended subject to specific conditions to be met before and after the first funding proposal and disbursement.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of the Vietnam Development Bank (VDB) as a national direct access entity. VDB is approved for 'small' projects (up to US$ 50 million), medium environmental and social risk (Category B/I-2), and various fiduciary functions including on-lending and grant awards. While VDB's institutional policies and capacities generally meet GCF standards, the assessment identified gaps in its track record regarding the public disclosure of monitoring reports, grant results, and environmental and social (E&S) complaints. Consequently, accreditation is subject to specific conditions, including the formal adoption of a disclosure policy and the provision of gender assessments and E&S communication systems with its first funding proposal.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of Joint Stock Company TBC Bank (APL113), a leading Georgian banking group, for medium-sized projects with high environmental and social risk (Category I-1). While the bank fully meets basic fiduciary, environmental, and social standards, the panel identified gaps in its procurement oversight of executing entities, public information disclosure for on-lending operations, and a track record of gender assessments in climate projects. These gaps are addressed through specific conditions for accreditation.

The report assesses gender inequality in the Maldives, highlighting disparities in political representation, labor force participation, and resource access. It specifically examines how water scarcity disproportionately affects women due to their domestic roles and proposes a gender-responsive project design that targets female-headed households and utilizes women's development committees to ensure equitable water service delivery.

GEEREF NeXt adopts the EIB Group’s Gender Strategy to address the gendered nature of energy poverty in developing countries. The fund focuses on the upstream renewable energy value chain, aiming to avoid aggravating existing inequalities while promoting female entrepreneurship and representation in the energy workforce. It identifies specific risks associated with on-grid projects, such as discriminatory land-use norms and limited female employment, and plans to require Investee Funds to conduct project-specific gender assessments supported by the GEEREF NeXt Technical Assistance Facility.