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Infrastructure Sector Lead @theGCF #ClimateAction #InspireMoreClimateAction #ResilientInfrastructure Tweets are mine. RTs & follows ≠ endorsement

Incheon, Republic of Korea
Joined December 2011
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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. gcf.co/sap069
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Dev Bissoon retweeted
Welcome to the new GCF Accredited Entities approved at #GCFB44! @ADPCnet @afocosec 
@BankofBhutan @CaribXport @CatholicRelief Eldik Bank @MDLF_Palestine @nsia_nigeria @WHO @WorldVisionAus 
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Dev Bissoon retweeted
GCF's first Board meeting of the year kicks off tomorrow! #GCFB44 See the agenda 👉🏽 gcf.co/4sql4AF Watch the livestream ⏯️ gcf.co/b44live #ClimateAction
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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.
💡 Climate finance is critical for a just energy transition. On 13 March, GCF’s Executive Director @MafaldaDuarte joins #SEforALLForum to discuss how GCF mobilises investment to drive equitable and sustainable development. More details ▶️ seforall.org/forum @SEforALLorg
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#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
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 ⬇️ imf.org/en/News/Articles/202…
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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 🇧🇴🇧🇷🇨🇴🇪🇨🇵🇪🇸🇷. g.cf/fp261
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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 👉 cop.greenclimate.fund
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Welcome to the new GCF Accredited Entities approved today at #GCFB40! 
 @AIIB_Official 🇨🇰 Bank of the Cook Islands 🇧🇴 @BancoBDP_SAM 🇲🇱 @BNDA_Mali @UNICEF 
#ClimateAction
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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 g.cf/fp251
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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
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 ⏬ g.cf/fp234 #ClimateAction
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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
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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
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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. g.cf/49YAmmw
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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 🇦🇲🇬🇪🇮🇩🇰🇿🇰🇬🇳🇵🇺🇿. greenclimate.fund/project/fp…
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. g.cf/fp225
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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 👉🏽 g.cf/internship #CareersWithPurpose #InspireMoreClimateAction
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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 g.cf/usp2
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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. 🌍💪🏽
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⁦⁦@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 " g.cf/fp207 youtu.be/836B5N3oyPU?si=FJmY…
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📢 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 g.cf/46MavNE
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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. koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/…
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