C0016 Colombia

FP134: Colombia REDD+ Results-based Payments for results period 2015-2016

C0016 Colombia

On 12 September 2025, the IRM acknowledged receipt of a complaint pertaining to GCF Project FP134 “Colombia REDD+ Results-based Payments for results period 2015-2016.” The complainant alleges they were improperly denied benefits previously allocated to them as part of a program to support sustainable forest management in the region of Caqueta, Colombia.

During the eligibility determination phase, the IRM sought to obtain additional information about the project activities linked to the concerns raised in the complaint. Eligibility determination was extended through January 2026 to allow sufficient time for the IRM to obtain necessary information to proceed with the eligibility determination. The IRM has concluded the complaint to be eligible and will proceed with engaging stakeholders to understand their preferred modality to addess the concerns raised in the complaint.

Case status

Open

12 Sep 2025

Complaint
Eligibility
Initial steps and process choice
Closed

Complainant

Community Member - Caqueta Department, Colombia

Nature of harm raised

Stakeholder Consultations

GCF policies raised

Environmental and Social Safeguards

Documentation

Title Versions
Eligibility Determination
English | Español
Complaint Letter
English | Español

Project details

Project numberFP134
Project title Colombia REDD+ Results-based Payments for results period 2015-2016
Country Colombia
Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Accredited Entity Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Result areas
Forests and land use
Risk category Category B