This document summarizes the intent of the Secretariat to ensure that by adopting a gender – responsive approach, GCF will more effectively address gender equality, intersectionality and, more broadly, social inclusion to achieve more equitable and sustainable climate change results. The proposed Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy and Action Plan is guided by four key principles: a) human rights approach; b) country ownership; c) stakeholder engagement; and d) disclosure of information. The GESI Policy sets out policy requirements and responsibilities for the Secretariat, accredited entities, national designated authorities/focal points, executing entities, delivery partners and project implementers across all stages of the project life cycle. Annex II of this document presents the Action Plan, which provides a framework for the period 2018-2020 within which to operationalize the GESI Policy. Recognizing the need for managing results, the policy illustrates proposed programme/project/portfolio-level result areas in annex III of the policy document.