Dev Bissoon

Infrastructure Sector Lead @theGCF #ClimateAction #InspireMoreClimateAction #ResilientInfrastructure
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[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

GCF Board #GCFB44 approved #adaptation project SAP069 with @IICAnews to strengthen climate resilience for women & food security in Ecuador 🇪🇨 through access to climate information, improved production systems & market access, & stronger local governance. https://t.co/VkAiFbMhHI

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

Welcome to the new GCF Accredited Entities approved at #GCFB44!

@ADPCnet
@afocosec

@BankofBhutan
@CaribXport
@CatholicRelief
Eldik Bank
@MDLF_Palestine
@nsia_nigeria
@WHO
@WorldVisionAus


#ClimateAction

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

GCF's first Board meeting of the year kicks off tomorrow! #GCFB44

See the agenda 👉🏽 https://t.co/wCyQg9JOcc

Watch the livestream ⏯️ https://t.co/GzKcdpB8HS

#ClimateAction

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

At #SEforALLForum, GCF Executive Director @MafaldaDuarte with leaders @COP30Amazonia @COP29_AZ #GFANZ @flacamera highlighted enhancing climate finance accessibility for vulnerable nations and the pivotal role of #COP30 in mobilising resources and ensuring donor accountability.

[Dev Bissoon @DevBissoon]

#GUYANA's 🇬🇾 economic transformation is advancing at an extraordinary pace,with an impressive 47% average real GDP growth from 2022–2024, driven by:

✅ Massive infrastructure investments
✅ Rapidly expanding oil production
✅ Robust non-oil sector performance

[IMF @IMFNews]

Guyana’s 🇬🇾 economic transformation is advancing at a strong pace. Rapidly expanding oil production, strong non-oil output, and large-scale public infrastructure investment supported the highest real GDP growth rate in the world averaging 47% in 2022–24 ⬇️ https://t.co/KVRMyGqWc3

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

GCF Board #GCFB41 approved #adaptation project FP261 w/ @the_IDB to strengthen water resource management in the Amazon Basin by enhancing water & sanitation, climate info & early warning system, & regional cooperation across 6 LatAm countries 🇧🇴🇧🇷🇨🇴🇪🇨🇵🇪🇸🇷. https://t.co/neMFBHMJuV

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

Today at #COP29 at 9:00 (GMT+4), we'll showcase Barbados' 🇧🇧 pioneering debt-for-climate conversion – the 1st in the world to finance an infrastructure project for #climateaction. #Finance4Climate

Join our event to hear more about it 👉 https://t.co/Fbi64Q3N6b

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

Welcome to the new GCF Accredited Entities approved today at #GCFB40!

@AIIB_Official
🇨🇰 Bank of the Cook Islands
🇧🇴 @BancoBDP_SAM
🇲🇱 @BNDA_Mali
@UNICEF


#ClimateAction

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

GCF Board #GCFB40 approved #adaptation project FP251 with @the_IDB to secure water resources in Barbados 🇧🇧 by upgrading wastewater treatment infrastructure, enabling water reclamation for agriculture and aquifer recharge. #ClimateAction https://t.co/CD2AtGMAPb

[Dev Bissoon @DevBissoon]

GCF 22.7 million USD for the Tonga Coastal Adaptation project implemented by @UNDP will fund the construction of 4 km of sea defenses and empower local communities to integrate climate information in planning for a resilient Tonga. #ClimateAction #Tonga

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

New #GCFB39 #adaptation project with @UNDP will drive a transformational shift in coastal adaptation in Tonga. It will empower vulnerable communities to build a resilient and sustainable future. Learn more about it from GCF's @DevBissoon ⏬ https://t.co/J3nlq966ei #ClimateAction

[Dev Bissoon @DevBissoon]

Debt-for-climate swaps serves a dual purpose: addressing the country’s debt burden while simultaneously financing #climate solutions - a win-win scenario for the country.

#DebtSwaps #Sustainability #ClimateAction

[WRI Finance @WRIFinance]

A new report from the International Institute for Environment and Development found that debt-for-climate swaps could free up $100B for #ClimateAction.

Reporting by @marcjonesrtrs for @Reuters. https://t.co/s2nhUR7FkZ

[Dev Bissoon @DevBissoon]

Thrilled to share insights about accessing @theGCF finance for #SustainableTansport in developing countries during the webinar on the Asia Pacific E-Mobility Platform @ADB_HQ. #EMobility #SustainableFuture

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

NEWS 📣: GCF Board #GCFB38 closes with 11 new #climateaction projects approved – bringing the GCF portfolio to USD 53 billion in total assets, including USD 13.9 billion in GCF resources. https://t.co/8Sr14nGj53

[Dev Bissoon @DevBissoon]

At B.38 in #Rwanda @theGCF Board #GCFB38 approved the 4️⃣5️⃣4️⃣ M USD E-Mobility Program w/@ADB_HQ — a giant leap in #adaptation & #mitigation that will transform urban public transport systems in 7 Eastern Europe & Asian cities 🇦🇲🇬🇪🇮🇩🇰🇿🇰🇬🇳🇵🇺🇿.
https://t.co/029VhjoDHP

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

GCF Board #GCFB38 approved #adaptation #mitigation project FP225 with @ADB_HQ to fast-track the shift of urban public transport in 7 countries 🇦🇲🇬🇪🇮🇩🇰🇿🇰🇬🇳🇵🇺🇿 to climate-resilient and low emission e-mobility systems, reducing air pollution and congestion. https://t.co/M1TVmKm4rd

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

The new year is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to explore opportunities that align with your passions! Check out our 2024 Internship Programme vacancies 👉🏽 https://t.co/YaBzbA1gMp

#CareersWithPurpose #InspireMoreClimateAction

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

Our Executive Director @MafaldaDuarte unveiled her “50by30” vision which charts the course for GCF to efficiently deliver its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and accelerate and simplify access to climate finance for the most vulnerable. #InspireMoreClimateAction https://t.co/qAoA2BMYNR

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

Through the tireless efforts of our partners – GCF Accredited Entities (AEs) and National Designated Authorities (NDAs) – and our united commitment to #InspireMoreClimateAction, 34 new projects were approved by the GCF Board this year. 🌍💪🏽

[Dev Bissoon @DevBissoon]

⁦⁦@theGCF &⁩ ⁦@WWF⁩ Recharge Pakistan initiative will transform #Pakistan’s approach to flood & water resources management via EbA in 4 watersheds in the Indus Basin. #climateaction #climatechange
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[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

📢 GCF Board Meeting #GCFB37 concludes with USD 736.4 million approved for 15 new #climateaction projects and the adoption of the revised Readiness strategy, responding to the climate priorities and needs of developing countries. #InspireMoreClimateAction https://t.co/SgBauSHlwk

[Dev Bissoon @DevBissoon]

At it's 37th Board Meeting @theGCF Board approves 15 projects valued at more than $740 M to finance transformative #ClimateAction in 41 developing countries. #Adaptation and #Mitigation. https://t.co/56xcaJAQLO