Decisions - Global environment facility

		Question	Answer
	1	Which documents support/complement the Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties?	FCCC/CP/2022/5 [1]
			FCCC/CP/2022/5/Add.1 [2]
			GEF/C.60/08 [3]
			GEF/C.59/07/Rev.01 [4]
			GEF/LDCF.SCCF/SM.03/01 [5]
			Decisions 3/CP.25, 1/CP.21, para. 61 and -/CMA.4
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	2	What does the Conference of the Parties welcome?	The report of the Global Environment Facility and its response to the Conference of the Parties' guidance. [6]
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	3	What is also welcomed with regard to the work of the Global Environment Facility?	86 climate change projects and programmes were approved under 3 funds: the Global Environment Facility Trust Fund, the Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Fund. [7]
			76.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide are expected to be avoided or sequestered thanks to the integration of climate change priorities. [8]
			The Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility have continued their pursuit of the Long-term Vision on Complementary, Coherence and Collaboration. [9]
			The top 5 recipient countries received 8% of the System for Transparent Allocation of Resources allocation through the creation of a competitive window under this system. [10]
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	4	What is further welcomed with regard to the eighth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility?	The eighth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility reached USD 5.33 billion, including a 6% increase in the overall climate-change resources for programming compared to the previous replenishment. [11]
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	5	What is welcomed with regard to the approach of the Global Environment Facility on its five focal points?	The targeted approach of the Global Environment Facility on its five main areas (biodiversity, chemicals and waste, climate change, international waters and land degradation) should positively impact its global environmental targets. [12]
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	6	What is noted with regard to the Global Environment Facility's engagement strategy?	The Global Environment Facility Council adopted the private sector engagement strategy during its 59th meeting and renewed the non-grant instrument under the eighth replenishment. The Global Environment Facility should continue its endeavours to work with the private sector. [13]
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	7	What does the Conference of the Parties welcome with regard to the allocation of resources?	The eighth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility saw a rise in the allocation of resources to small island developing states and the least developed countries under the System for Transparent Allocation of Resources. The small island developing State floors increased to USD 8 million. [14]
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	8	What does the Conference of the Parties appreciate with regard to adaptation finance?	A dedicated window under the Special Climate Change Fund bolstered the financial requirements for adaptation of small island developing States. Financial contributions to the Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund should rise to support adaptation efforts to climate change, following the Global Environment Facility's programming strategy. [15]
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	9	What is the Global Environment Facility encouraged to do with regard to adaptation?	The Global Environment Facility should help developing country Parties enforce national adaptation plans and processes through the Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund. Developed country Parties should expand their contributions to these two Funds. [16]
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	10	What is the Global Environment Facility encouraged to do with regard to its programming strategy?	The Global Environment Strategy should execute its programming strategy on adaptation to climate change for the Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund to efficiently support developing countries. [17]
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	11	What is Global Environment Facility requested to do with regard to implementing agencies?	The Global Environment Facility should promote the diversity of implementing agencies. It should also leverage its distinctive competencies with a focus on recipient countries' concerns. [18]
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	12	What is called for with regard to gender?	The Global Environment Facility should enforce the enhanced Lima work programme on gender, with an emphasis on the gender action plan. [19]
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	13	What is the Global Environment Facility secretariat encouraged to do with regard to costs?	The secretariat should implement measures to reduce transaction and administrative costs for implementing agencies and to simplify access by multilateral development banks. [20]
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	14	What is the Global Environment Facility requested to do with regard to project funding?	The Global Environment Facility should administer the rise in funding ceiling per project from the Small Grants Programme. [21]
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	15	What is welcomed with regard to financing?	The pledge of the Global Environment Facility towards high levels of direct and indirect climate co-benefits is welcomed.[22]
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	16	What is the Global Environment Facility requested to do with regard to the needs of developing countries?	The Global Environment Facility should take a country-centric approach to assist developing countries with their technology and capacity-building needs and ensure climate finance needs are fulfilled. [23]
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	17	What is the Global Environment Facility urged to do with regard to technology?	The Global Environment Facility should reinforce its commitment towards technology training and financing for technology development and capacity-building. [24]
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	18	What is the Global Environment Facility encouraged to do with regard to the Green Climate Fund?	The Global Environment Facility should collaborate with the Green Climate Fund to enforce the Long-term Vision on Complementarity, Coherence and Collaboration.[25]
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	19	What is the Global Environment Facility requested to do with regard to funding proposals?	The Global Environment Facility should appropriately and carefully follow its guidelines and procedures for funding proposals. [26]
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	20	What are Parties invited to do with regard to recommendations?	Parties may share their suggestions and considerations for the Global Environment Facility through the submission portal no later than 10 weeks before COP28, held in November-December 2023. [27]
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	21	What is the Standing Committee on Finance requested to do with regard to the recommendations mentioned previously?	The Standing Committee on Finance should heed the suggestions submitted through the portal to devise its guidance for the Global Environment Facility during COP28. [28]
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	22	What should the Global Environment Facility include in its annual report?	The Global Environment Facility should highlight the progress made to follow the guidance featured in this decision. [29]
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	23	What has the Conference of the Parties transmitted to the Global Environment Facility?	The Conference of the Parties heeded decision -CMA.4 and relayed the guidance stemming from the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement in paragraphs 2-10 of this decision. [30]
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a	24	What role does the Global Environment Facility (GEF) play in addressing climate change?	The GEF, as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), provides financing to country-driven climate change mitigation and adaptation projects. It is designated to serve the Paris Agreement and contributes to the Financial Mechanism of the Convention.
n	25	What is the role of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in terms of climate change?	The GEF provides financing to country-driven climate change mitigation (CCM) and climate change adaptation (CCA) projects as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It was designated by COP decisions to serve the Paris Agreement.
n?	26	How long is the reporting period covered in this document?	This document covers a one year reporting period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, which corresponds to the fourth and final year of GEF-7 replenishment period.
st	27	In what year did the GEF-7 replenishment period begin?	The GEF-7 replenishment period began in July 2018.
st	28	What four funds were designated to serve the Paris Agreement?	The four funds designated to serve the Paris Agreement are the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF)
r	29	What is the purpose of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)?	The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides financing to country-driven climate change mitigation (CCM) and climate change adaptation (CCA) projects as part of the Financial Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
r	30	How does the Global Environment Facility support UNFCCC's goals?	The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides financing to country-driven projects related to climate change mitigation (CCM) and adaptation (CCA). It contributes to the Financial Mechanism of the Convention in accordance with decisions of the Conference of Parties and serves as one of four designated funds for the Paris Agreement, along with Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF), and Green Climate Fund (GCF). This period covers reporting from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 as part of GEF-7 replenishment period.
st	31	What is the total amount of money approved by the GEF in GEF-7 for climate-enabling activities and capacity-building initiatives?	The GEF approved a total of $197 million for climate-enabling activities ($105.6 million) and capacity-building initiatives ($91.4 million) in the seventh replenishment of the GEF Trust Fund (GEF-7).
st	32	How many people are estimated to benefit directly from all LDCF projects since inception?	All LDCF projects since inception are expected to directly benefit 52.81 million people.
n	33	What percentage of expected CCM outcomes wasn't met during GEF-7 programming?	No percentage of expected CCM outcomes was not met during GEF-7 programming.
a/i	34	What percentage of the expected CCM outcomes from GEF-7 programming are attributable to its programs?	Approximately 70 percent of the expected CCM outcomes from GEF-7 programming is attributable to its programs.
a	35	How many multi-trust fund projects were programmed by the LDCF in GEF-7?	The LDCF programmed 23 multi-trust fund projects in GEF-7.
e?	36	What measures are GEF-7 projects taking to help developing countries meet their commitments under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement?	In 2017, for GEF-7 programming, $105.6 million was approved for enabling activities (EAs), such as national communications (NCs), biennial update reports (BURs) and biennial transparency reports (BTRs). Additionally, 47 Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) projects were approved, with a total budget of $91.4 million. Together these programs support approximately 70 percent of the expected CCM outcomes from GEF-7 programming
e	37	How will LDCF programs directly benefit people
r?	38	What was the total amount approved by GEF in GEF-7 for CCA?	The GEF approved a total of $523.4 million for 87 projects in the seventh replenishment period, known as GEF-7, for CCA.
r/d	39	How many people are expected to benefit directly from LDCF projects since their inception?	52.81 million people are expected to benefit directly from LDCF projects since their inception.
r	40	How much financial support did the LDCF provide to all 47 eligible least developed countries in total?	The LDCF provided a total of $466.5 million out of the $470.0 million available according to the initial $10.0 million per LDC cap to all 47 eligible least developed countries.
r	41	What sectors have been supported by the GEF and its partners through their CCM investments?	Through their CCM investments, the GEF and its partners have supported seven projects in energy efficiency, two projects and one program in renewable energy, five projects on clean technology innovation, two projects in electric mobility, one project in agriculture, forestry
d	42	What percentage of LDCF resources were utilized for national projects during the GEF-7 period?	The utilization rate for LDCF resources for national projects in the GEF-7 period reached 99.2 percent.
a	43	How many projects were supported by the SCCF and how many people are expected to benefit from these investments?	The SCCF portfolio comprises 14 projects, and it is expected that 8.84 million people will directly benefit from these investments; 5.09 million hectares of land will be managed, 462 policies, plans and development frameworks strengthened, and 214,615 people trained .
n	44	Did the LDCF fail to serve all of the eligible least developed countries?	No, the LDCF successfully served all 47 eligible least developed countries (LDCs).
n	45	Did GEF-7 period investments with CCM potential approved in the reporting period not avoid or sequester 76.6 Mt CO2 eq in total, over their lifetime?	No, these new investments with CCM potential approved in the reporting period are expected to avoid or sequester 76.6 Mt CO2 eq in total, over their lifetime.
pr	46	What results will SCCF projects be expected to provide upon completion?	All SCCF projects since inception are expected to directly benefit 8.84 million people; manage 5.09 million ha of land; strengthen 462 policies, plans, and development frameworks; and train 214,615 people.
db	47	Will support for climate change mitigation in the reporting period generate CCM benefits?	Yes, support for climate change mitigation in the reporting period is expected to generate CCM benefits.
ql	48	What positive outcomes have been achieved through the LDCF and SCCF?	Through eight work programs, medium-sized projects (MSPs), and major amendments, the 47 LDCs received $466.5 million out of the $470.0 million available according to the initial $10.0 million per LDC cap. The utilization rate for LDCF resources for national projects in the GEF-7 period reached 99.2 percent, while SCCF projects since inception are expected to directly benefit 8.84 million people; manage 5.09 million ha of land; strengthen 462 policies, plans, and development frameworks; and train 214,615 people.
pt	49	What percentage of the available $470 million in LDCF resources was used for national projects during the GEF-7 period?	99.2 percent
prob	50	How did the LDCF successfully serve all 47 eligible least developed countries?	The LDCF served all 47 eligible least developed countries by addressing their urgent and immediate CCA needs, making true on the goal of “leaving no LDCs behind”. Through eight work programs, medium-sized projects (MSPs), and major amendments, the 47 LDCs received $466.5 million out of the $470.0 million available according to the initial $10.0 million per LDC cap. The utilization rate for LDCF resources for national projects in the GEF-7 period reached 99.2 percent
div?	51	How many projects were supported through the Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation?	11 projects were supported through the Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation.
s/Lead	52	What were the major tasks undertaken by the GEF Secretariat in this reporting period?	A key task undertaken by the GEF Secretariat in this reporting period was the development and finalization of the Programming Strategy for the LDCF and SCCF, as well as operational improvements for the GEF-8 period of 2022-2026.
s	53	How many FSPs and MSPs were approved during this period (Jun'21~Jul'22)?	During this period, 11 FSPs and 13 MSPs totaling approximately $101.01 million with use of LDCF resources and $14.77 million respectively were approved.
i	54	What was the outcome of the April 26th, 2022 meeting?	At the third meeting on April 26th, 2022, the participants reached an agreement on the Strategy and operational improvements for GEF-8 period of 2022-2026, including financial scenarios which were endorsed by the LDCF/SCCF Council at their June 2022 Council meeting.
i	55	What outcomes from approved projects and programs are expected in terms of direct beneficiaries?	The expected contributions of approved projects and programs to core indicators include 2,358,875 direct beneficiaries (50.2% female).
a	56	What are some expected outcomes from the approved LDCF projects and programs?	Expected outcomes from approved LDCF projects and programs include contributions to core indicators such as 2,358,875 direct beneficiaries (50.2 percent female); 954 297 ha of land under climate-resilient management;
loaded	57	What were the core indicators for LDCF projects and programs approved in the reporting period?	The core indicators for LDCF projects and programs approved in the reporting period are 2,358,875 direct beneficiaries (50.2 percent female), 954,297 ha of land under climate-resilient management, 296 policies and plans that mainstream climate resilience, and 119,025 people with enhanced capacity to identify climate risks and/or engage in CCA measures (52.3 percent female).
ev	58	What percentage of direct beneficiaries are female among the 26 LDCF projects and programs?	Among the 26 LDCF projects and programs, 50.2 percent of direct beneficiaries are female.
fac	59	How much total support was provided to LDCs in the reporting period with 11 FSPs and two major amendments?	A total support of approximately $101.01 million was provided to LDCs in the reporting period with 11 FSPs and two major amendments.

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