This report provides an update on the activities of the Secretariat for the period 1 May to 31 July 2021. It summarizes progress against the overarching goals and priorities identified in the Secretariat’s 2021 work programme, as well as tracking key performance indicators identified in the work programme results framework. The report includes: a summary of requests from the Board during the reporting period and Secretariat responses (annex I), a progress update on Secretariat and iTAP collaboration on developing a transparent and consistent approach to the assessment of funding proposals (annex II), and the list of GCF cooperation agreements that are currently in effect (annex III).