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The GCF Standard Terms and Conditions for Purchases (August 2024) outline the contractual obligations for contractors supplying goods or services to the Green Climate Fund. Key provisions include payment terms (30 days post-acceptance), warranty requirements for quality and non-infringement, and strict adherence to GCF's Policy on Prohibited Practices and SEAH Policy. The agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, with disputes settled via UNCITRAL arbitration in Seoul. It also specifies GCF's tax exemptions under its Headquarters Agreement and requires contractors to uphold the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

The Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) report for early 2022 details the management of integrity cases, the launch of a new Case Management System and online reporting platform, and the operationalization of Investigation Standards. The IIU opened five new cases during the reporting period and provided nine policy advisories. Key activities include developing an Integrity Risk Rating Tool, negotiating Memoranda of Understanding with 32 Accredited Entities, and collaborating with the World Bank's Integrity Vice Presidency. The unit also launched mandatory SEAH training for GCF personnel and is developing a Good Practice Guide for integrity in climate-financed projects.

The GCF Secretariat's 2022 work programme focuses on six priorities: enhancing country-driven investments and direct access, building a USP-aligned portfolio, managing portfolio implementation, supporting Board governance, optimizing operational efficiency, and consolidating institutional capacity for the GCF-2 replenishment. The proposed administrative budget for the Board, Secretariat, and Trustee is USD 87,813,586, representing a 5.1% increase over 2021. Key targets include advancing a pipeline of USD 1.77-2.4 billion to review and increasing the share of the portfolio under implementation to over 80%.

The report examines how secondary cities in the Global South navigate sustainability transitions using a multi-level governance framework. Through eight case studies, it analyzes the roles of national, provincial, and local governments, private sector actors, and community-based organizations. The findings highlight that while disasters often trigger local action, a lack of financial autonomy and institutional coordination frequently hinders the scaling of pilot projects. The report argues for a shift from purely participative to collaborative governance to improve inclusivity and sustainability outcomes.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board met in March 2015 to finalize key operational frameworks. The Board accredited seven entities, including the Asian Development Bank and UNDP, and adopted a Gender Policy and Action Plan (2015–2017). It established financial terms for grants and concessional loans, including a distinction between high and low concessionality for the public sector. The Board also approved the terms of reference for an independent Technical Advisory Panel and a Policy on Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. Discussions continued on the Private Sector Facility and the Initial Resource Mobilization process, with a target for 50% of Berlin pledges to be signed by April 30, 2015.

The Green Climate Fund reported total administrative expenditures of US$ 4.5 million against a US$ 19.3 million budget for the first four months of 2015. As of 31 March 2015, signed contributions totaled US$ 171.2 million, with US$ 63.1 million in total resources available net of funding decisions. Secretariat spending reached US$ 3.6 million, while Board expenditures totaled US$ 655,209. Readiness programme expenditures reached US$ 0.26 million by 30 April 2015, with the Fund engaging approximately 60 countries. Additionally, a US$ 1.4 million special contribution from the Republic of Korea for headquarters equipment was fully exhausted by April 2015.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) outlines five 'do's and don'ts' for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board to ensure the fund effectively delivers resources for climate mitigation and adaptation. These recommendations cover investment criteria, financial risk management, accreditation of entities, results management, and the proposal approval process, emphasizing the need for a high risk appetite and a balance between top-down and bottom-up proposals to support international climate action ahead of COP 21.

The document outlines the transition from an Interim to an independent Secretariat, focusing on securing privileges and immunities, adopting administrative policies based on the Asian Development Bank's model, and preparing the headquarters in Songdo, Republic of Korea. It details a phased approach to implementing human resources and financial guidelines, the search for administrative service providers, and a comprehensive ICT service roadmap spanning 2013 to 2015.

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 briefing examines the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) potential to address the lack of gender-responsiveness and the bias toward large-scale mitigation in international climate finance. It highlights the specific vulnerabilities of poor rural women in Sub-Saharan Africa and calls for the GCF to implement operational modalities that ensure equitable access to funding and gender-disaggregated data for policy making.