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We have a range of video content – from shorter clips to longer features. The content ranges from project videos to introductions to GCF, and also includes online webinars, meetings and lectures. Most of these videos are also available on our Youtube channel or on the GCF Board section, some of which are downloadable for offline viewing. We also make shorter videos for social media, you can find those on our various social media channels.
Ban Ki-moon, GGGI President & Chair, on GCF-GGGI collaboration to support developing countries’ NDC priorities, climate action and green recovery efforts
June 2020
The Global Green Growth Institute and the Green Climate Fund collaborate closely, creating synergies to help developing countries tackle climate change and achieve sustainable development through access to finance, technical support and capacity strengthening as part of GCF’s Readiness Programme. Through Readiness support, GCF and its partners can respond rapidly to the needs of developing countries. This may include help to craft and finance stimulus measures and to integrate NDC priorities...
Placencia Ambition Forum 2020: GCF Executive Director on Partnerships
April 2020
The Placencia Ambition Forum, held on 20-22 April 2020, virtually brings together major actors in the climate change negotiations around a central theme of increasing ambition and a focus on safeguarding the Paris Agreement. The Forum was hosted by the Government of Belize as the Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). This is a recording of the message delivered by Green Climate Fund (GCF) Executive Director Yannick Glemarec on Day 3 of the Forum.
50 Years of Earth Day: Message from GCF Executive Director
April 2020
As we mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and the global community grapples with a health emergency more devastating than any in living memory, the interlinkages between people, planet, and prosperity could not be more striking. Vulnerable communities in developing countries who face the double burden of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of climate change will suffer the most. Green Climate Fund Executive Director Yannick Glemarec highlights that Earth Day is an important reminder that...
GCF invests in people and planet for a brighter future
April 2020
As the global community commemorates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this year, it’s more important than ever to invest in climate-smart initiatives that enhance people’s resilience, protect the planet and promote inclusive, low-carbon development. We're with you.
Webinar on the updated Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme
April 2020
As a result of the Board decision on the revised Readiness and Preparatory Programme (RPSP) strategy for 2019-2021, the RPSP guidebook is expanded with additional information and guidance to address the substantive and operational changes authorized by the Board. This webinar presented the new proposal templates and updated RPSP guidebook.
Forest conservation in the Amazon: Securing the future of people and the planet
March 2020
There is a marvellous machine regulating the Earth's climate which keeps its inhabitants alive. It is called nature, and it is one of GCF's most important climate action partners. GCF also ensures people are central in the equation of planetary wellbeing. That is why it is funding initiatives that help improve people's livelihoods – and thereby prevent the destruction of vital ecosystems sustaining our liveable planet. This includes the Amazon. The world's largest rainforest is at the heart of...
Cultivating argan orchards to fight climate change in Morocco
March 2020
Climate change and overharvesting of argan fruits are threatening argan forests in Morocco. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Government of Morocco are working together to empower local communities to protect the forests through the argan orchards programme.
GCF in Morocco: Preserving argan forests through climate-smart farming
March 2020
Climate change and overharvesting of argan fruits are threatening argan forests in Morocco. Watch how the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Government of Morocco are working together to empower local communities to protect the forests through the argan orchards programme.
GCF-1 Raising Ambition. Empowering Action.
December 2019
This video explores how all States will have to transition to low-emission, climate resilient economic growth in order to respond to climate change. Developing countries need project financing and support to make this shift. GCF is helping countries to move way from carbon intensive development. Many countries are making strides to direct investments away from climate vulnerable assets.
Scaling Up Climate Information and Early Warning Systems in Malawi
December 2019
GCF is working with UNDP to protect lives and livelihoods in Malawi from climate-related disasters by providing early warning weather and climate information systems and improving the resilience of vulnerable communities.
Improving climate information systems in Malawi
November 2019
Increasingly frequent climate-related disasters threaten the development gains of the most vulnerable communities in Malawi. The Green Climate Fund (GCF), together with UNDP, is modernizing climate information systems in the country to strengthen people's resilience to natural disasters.
