Review of GCF Sectoral Guidelines
Funding
Global
2020-2022
Environment & Climate Change
Just Transition I Writing & Editing I Quality Assurance
Introduction
Paeradigms collaborated with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), reviewing 10 sectoral guides to enhance climate change project guidelines tailored for developing countries, with a focus on impactful investments and country priorities.
Objectives
Paeradigms was brought in to:
Ensure alignment of guides with the GCF’s strategic plan.
Scrutinise thematic focus and context.
Assure linguistic and technical quality of publications.
Background
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has crafted sectoral guides to offer an insightful overview of country needs, showcasing avenues for maximal impact in line with country priorities. These guides elucidate how strategic GCF investments can foster paradigm shifts with robust climate impact. The end goal is to equip national authorities with practical tools to frame compelling funding proposals for GCF Board evaluation.
Approach
Paeradigms’ methodology involved:
Initial gap analysis: Conducting an initial gap analysis of existing guidelines to identify areas for improvement.
Three-pronged emphasis: Focusing on three key aspects across the guidelines: (a) ensuring technical accuracy, (b) enhancing linguistic clarity, and (c) promoting cohesive integration.
Outcome
Paeradigms successfully delivered:
Revised 10 guides across various climate adaptation and mitigation sectors.
Enhanced linguistic clarity and technical correctness.
A cohesive integration strategy for GCF’s Sectoral Guideline documents.