Republic of Zambia

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Projects

FP222
Cross-cutting

Multiple countries

Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP 2)

FP212
Cross-cutting

Multiple countries

&Green Fund: Investing in Inclusive Agriculture and Protecting Forests

FP211
Cross-cutting

Multiple countries

Hardest-to-Reach

FP210
Cross-cutting

Multiple countries

KawiSafi II

FP205
Adaptation

Multiple countries

Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF)

FP148
Mitigation

Multiple countries

Participation in Energy Access Relief Facility ("EARF")

FP099
Mitigation

Multiple countries

Climate Investor One

FP080
Mitigation

Zambia

Zambia Renewable Energy Financing Framework

FP072
Adaptation

Zambia

Strengthening climate resilience of agricultural livelihoods in Agro-Ecological Regions I and II in Zambia

National Designated Authority

Ministry of Green Economy and Environment
Mr. Billy Katontoka Primary
National Coordinator
Phone +260 211 252625
Phone +260 97 5366274
billy.katontoka@mgee.gov.zm
Ms. Brenda Simainga Secondary
Environmental Specialist Readiness Support
Phone +260 211 252625
Phone +260 97 2823232
brenda.simainga@mgee.gov.zm

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GCF Team

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Institutional Focal Point
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News + Stories

Freeing Zambian women from a climate-charged poverty spiral

29 Apr 2021 / How GCF is putting gender equality at the heart of climate action

GCF and AfDB partner to increase renewable power in Zambia

21 Nov 2019 / The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are working together to support a USD 154.0 million renewable energy financing framework in Zambia. Historically, Zambia has relied on hydropower generation for 90% of its energy needs. Since 2015, Zambia has faced challenges in meeting the country’s electricity demand – a challenge that is exacerbated by climate-induced droughts that limit hydroelectric generation.

Zambia shows leadership potential in milestone visit to GCF HQ

10 Feb 2017 / Zambia highlighted the major steps it is taking to deal with climate change as part of the largest official delegation to visit GCF’s headquarters.

Green Climate Fund approves first 8 investments

06 Nov 2015 / Board gears up to larger scale projects in the near future

Zambia Finance Minister signs grant agreement during Livingstone Board meeting

03 Nov 2015 / The Zambian host government has signed a grant agreement with GCF to accelerate its preparations for climate financing.

Zambia Board meeting opens with funding proposals on the table

02 Nov 2015 / The eleventh meeting of the Green Climate Fund Board has opened in Livingstone, Zambia.