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IRM concludes case on wetlands project in Peru
The IRM has concluded its monitoring of FP001: Building the Resilience of Wetlands in the ... outlined in the monitoring agreement. In early 2019, the IRM opened C0002 Peru , which was a preliminary ...
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Increasing awareness of the IRM with Civil Society in Africa
The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting ... engagement in climate finance. On 14 August 2024, the IRM hosted a virtual outreach event, specifically focused on ... (CSOs) and communities by deepening their understanding of the IRM’s role in addressing grievances related to ...
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Reflections on Establishing and Scaling up the IRM: The Vision
This column was prepared by Dr Lalanath de Silva, Head of GCF's Independent Redress Mechanism. It is the first of a ... as the first Head of its Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) will come to an end later this year. The GCF Board of ... will soon decide on the first five-year review of the IRM, taking stock of the activities, accomplishments, and ...
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Secretariat Management Response to IRM Advisory Report
... the Secretariat management response to the Advisory Report of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM): Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse ... World Bank’s Inspection Panel cases. In considering the IRM Report, the Secretariat also offers its perspective in ...
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Introducing "Redress Now" - a new podcast by the IRM
In the inaugural episode of "Redress Now", we talk with Lalanath de Silva, the Head of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM). He’ll explain the importance of a grievance redress mechanism and the role of the IRM. Redress Now is a new podcast by the Independent Redress ...
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Call for public comments on Draft IRM Procedures and Guidelines
IRM has developed draft Procedures and Guidelines and is ... inviting individuals and organisations to submit comments. IRM has already held several webinars for Accredited ... Board members and their Advisors and Observers (AOs) of GCF. In additional, informal consultations are being ...
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Invitation: IRM/IIU workshop for CSOs in Southeast Asia
The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is mandated to build the ... respond to, mitigate, and remedy prohibited practices. The IRM and IIU will be hosting workshops in Hanoi, ...
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Agenda - IRM outreach in Rwanda - July 2023
Agenda - IRM outreach in Rwanda - July 2023 ...
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IRM underscores the crucial role of accountability at COP29
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the IRM participated in two side events that highlighted the significance of accountability in climate finance. Climate finance: ... three independent units—Karen Ernst (IIU), Sonja Derkum (IRM), and Andreas Reumann (IEU)—began the event by ...
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IRM virtual training builds capacity of GCF DAEs
The IRM recently wrapped up a four-week virtual workshop designed to enhance the capacity of grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs) of GCF direct access ... the Pacific. Starting on 21 May, participants followed the IRM’s online basic training course on the GCF’s iLearn ...
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The IRM welcomes Ibrahim Pam as its new ad interim Head
... Pam has been nominated as the new ad interim (a.i.) Head of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM). Under B.BM-2022/06 , Ibrahim Pam will serve as the a.i. Head of the IRM from 31 August 2022 to 31 March 2023. The decision was ...
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The IRM’s Carbon Footprint – Challenges and Opportunities in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In fulfilling their mandates, the staff members of international organisations have to travel on missions, ... diverse stakeholders. The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) shares similar travel ... travel has been considered integral to fulfilling the IRM’s mandate in addressing complaints from ...
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IRM publishes final compliance review report on C-0006 Nicaragua
Incheon, South Korea, 21 July 2023 – The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) took a decision on the Independent Redress Mechanism’s (IRM) Case C-0006 Nicaragua at the thirty-sixth meeting ... Korea on 12 July 2023. As outlined in paragraph 64 of the IRM’s Procedures and Guidelines (PGs), “Within ten (10) ...
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Ep. 9 of "Redress Now" featuring the IRM's virtual capacity building training
In the ninth episode of "Redress Now," we look at the IRM's virtual capacity ... entities. First, we sit down with Paco Gimenez Salinas, IRM compliance and dispute resolution specialist, to ...
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MENA region participants find out how Asha submitted a complaint to the IRM
... a short video created by the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) to explain the IRM’s complaints handling process. Asha’s livelihood ... a board at the construction site advertising the IRM of the GCF – a place where she can submit a complaint to. ...
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Empowering Change: IRM and IIU join forces to strengthen grievance redress and integrity
... second consecutive year, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) collaborated with the Independent Integrity Unit ( IIU ... concerning grievance redress and integrity issues. As part of their GCF Accreditation Master Agreement ( AMA ), “It ... equitable, predictable and transparent.” The three-day IRM workshop was facilitated by IRM consultant Mia ...
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Mediation Yields Resolution in IRM Case C0009 Egypt
Incheon, 12 January 2024 - Following months of preparation, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) case C0009 Egypt reached a partial settlement through a ... 2023 in Aswan, Egypt. In September and November 2022, the IRM received two complaints related to concerns over GCF ...
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IRM and IIU collaborate for joint capacity building and outreach workshop in Rwanda
The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) and Independent Integrity Unit ( IIU ) recently ... eleven countries in East and Southern Africa with the aim of enhancing the capacity of the grievance redress ... During the first day of the workshop, Paco Gimenez-Salinas, IRM Head a.i., Sue Kyung Hwang, IRM Executive Assistant and ...
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“Road to Redress” – IRM launches new board game to demystify the complaint process
For some possible complainants, the idea of filing a complaint with an accountability mechanism might ... understand the complaint handling process, Sue Kyung Hwang, IRM Executive Assistant and Lalanath de Silva, former IRM Head, started to conceptualize a board game. After ...
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Strengthening Grievance Redress Mechanisms – Launch of the IRM’s Online Training Modules
Three times a year, the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approves the accreditation ... of the parent entity. The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the GCF is mandated to build the capacity of GRMs of ... of the implementing organization. As part of the IRM’s mandate to develop the capacity of GRMs of the ...
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Invitation: IRM/IIU workshop for CSOs in North/West Africa
The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is mandated to build the ... respond to, mitigate, and remedy prohibited practices. The IRM and IIU will be hosting workshops in Casablanca, Morocco ...
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List of Accredited Entities where the IRM has exclusive jurisdiction for complaints handling
List of Accredited Entities where the IRM has exclusive ...
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Ep. 2 of "Redress Now" featuring the IRM's newest team member
In the second episode of "Redress Now," we talk with Charlene Sardoma . Charlene, a national of the Philippines, is the IRM’s newest team member who joins us for a six-month ... development. Ep. 2 of "Redress Now" featuring the IRM's newest team member ...
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Flexible sequencing for dispute resolution and compliance review: GRAM partnership webinar with the IRM
Since the establishment of the first independent accountability mechanism thirty ... was hosted by the GCF’s Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) and focused on handling complaints through a flexible ... arbitration in commercial disputes. Paco Gimenez-Salinas, IRM Head ad interim, shared the IRM’s experience with ...
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IRM co-hosts 21st IAMnet Annual Meeting in Manila
From 1-4 October, the IRM co-hosted the 21st Independent Accountability Mechanisms ... Manila, Philippines, alongside the Accountability Mechanism of the Asian Development Bank. The 2024 Annual Meeting ... Communications Officer, shared a case study looking at the IRM’s outreach strategy and Sonja Derkum , IRM Head, also ...
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Guidelines to facilitate Board consideration of IRM reports on reconsideration requests, grievances or complaints
Guidelines to facilitate Board consideration of IRM reports on reconsideration requests, grievances or ...
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Promoting a gender responsive workplace: The IRM and IIU embark on an inclusive gender training
The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) carries on with its gender journey this year. The team, ... stakeholders. The training was conducted in line with the IRM’s long-affirmed commitment to GCF’s Gender Policy. ... Earlier this year, the IRM published the revised version of its own Gender Strategy Note , which has laid an integral ...
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Ep. 6 of "Redress Now" featuring two new IRM interns
In the sixth episode of "Redress Now," we talk with the IRM's two newest interns ... Aminou and Janneke Kielman. Roxanne (left), a national of France, recently completed a Masters degree in ... development. Ep. 6 of "Redress Now" featuring two new IRM interns ...
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Ep. 10-12 of "Redress Now" featuring the IRM's Morocco workshop
From 15-19 April, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) collaborated with the Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) ... Now is a podcast by the Independent Redress Mechanism of the Green Climate Fund where we look into the world of ... development. Ep. 10-12 of "Redress Now" featuring the IRM's Morocco workshop ...
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Understanding Conflict Resolution: Insights from the IRM's Company-Community Mediation Training
Over the last few weeks, I had the pleasure of participating in the IRM’s virtual training programme on mediation for ... Republic of Kalawe, has submitted a complaint to the IRM regarding the fictional Jason Projects International, ...
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