The GCF Board approved the Terms of Reference (TOR) for updating of GCF’s Gender Policy and Action Plan, as a decision between meetings (B.BM – 2016/12). The TOR contains questions in relation to the quality of the existing policy. How has the policy been implemented in design of projects so far? How has the policy been implemented in GCF stakeholder dialogue so far? What amendments should be made to the gender policy and action plan?

This background note attempts to answer these questions in the context of the Secretariat’s endeavor to update the Gender Policy and Action Plan. Therefore, this background report must be read in conjunction with the proposed Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy and Action Plan.