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Five Regional Offices Planned
The Green Climate Fund board voted to open five regional offices.
“The board of the Green Climate Fund decided in a secret vote to open regional offices in Panama City, Amman, Suva, Nairobi, and Abidjan”
The offices will be located in Nairobi and Abidjan to serve Africa.
Amman for the Middle East and Eastern Europe, Panama City for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Suva for the Pacific.
This marks the first time GCF will establish a physical presence outside its headquarters.
Kenya Hosts East and Southern Africa
Kenya was selected to host the regional office covering Eastern and Southern Africa.
The Kenyan Embassy described the decision as a reflection of Nairobi's growing influence.
Jordan Hosts Middle East Office
Jordan was chosen to host the regional office for the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.
“Jordan will work through this office to strengthen regional partnerships and implement joint climate programs”
This marks the first such office hosted by an Arab country.
GCF Approves $441 Million for Africa
GCF approved $441 million in new funding for climate projects in Africa.
A $250 million portion will expand energy access across 21 countries under the Mission 300 initiative.
