Wednesday, 11 December 2019
Daily Reports
Chile/Madrid Climate Change Conference
The Chile/Madrid Climate Change Conference engaged ministers in several high-level events while negotiations on key issues continued in parties-only consultations. Protesters disrupted proceedings demanding countries to “step up and pay up.” Read in English | French | Spanish | Japanese
Side Events
Selected Side Events at Chile/Madrid Climate Change Conference
· The GCF First Replenishment (GCF-1)
· Enhancing Climate Solutions through Sustainable Food Systems
· Climate Actions of Guatemala for Compliance with the Paris Agreement
· Climate and SDGs Synergy Approach – Achieving Decarbonized Society and Securing Human Well-being
Video
The Role of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Blended Finance
This video explores blended finance, a key tool for mobilizing and scaling up private capital. Initially focusing on clean energy and energy efficiency, GEF is increasingly targeting new “frontier” areas such as land degradation, biodiversity and fisheries, where private sector investment is scarce. Watch