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IRM presents at the 14th annual International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA14)
... with a global health pandemic, we’re reminded every day of our vulnerability on Earth, and the dangers that threaten ... and other climate-related natural disasters, and long-term risks posed by erosion, glacier melting, and air ... and the African States. The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the GCF has welcomed the opportunity presented by ...
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IRM and SECU meet with South East Asian civil society organisations in Bangkok, Thailand
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are often involved in supporting communities to raise their ... Programme (UNDP) and the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) regularly conduct ... information to civil society organisations who can act as intermediaries for people that are affected or potentially ...
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IRM Advisory Report on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment in GCF projects or programmes
This Advisory Report on the prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment in GCF projects ... complaints concerned widespread sexual abuse and harassment of women and girls in the shadow of two World Bank projects ... risks as part of its environmental and social safeguards. IRM Advisory Report on the Prevention of Sexual ...
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C0002 Peru
In early 2019, the IRM concluded a preliminary inquiry into FP001, Peru. A preliminary inquiry is an early phase of an IRM self-initiated investigation. A self-initiated ... is a proceeding initiated under para 12 of the IRM’s Terms of Reference (TOR) if the IRM receives information ...
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Measure, Mend and Magnify GRM Effectiveness
... it, you can't improve it,” said Peter Drucker, one of the most renowned thinkers in the field of management. ... more of its resources in improving effectiveness. The IRM has embraced this assessment tool and undertook a ... the bar to file a complaint with the IRM is low in terms of the timeframe, evidentiary requirements, etc. ...
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Functions & Processes
Roles & functions The 2017 TOR of the IRM provides it with five functions to provide ... is unsuccessful, the IRM conducts an investigation to determine whether the Board decision was based on a ...
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Challenges and opportunities for Independent Accountability Mechanisms amidst the pandemic
... virtual meetings online using Zoom or Webex or MS Teams software, it is hard to build trust with participants and ... to provide redress. The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a member of the ... complaints, and (c) the role of third parties - financial intermediaries and supply chains. The IRM suggested that in ...
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Engaging with Latin American civil society: a two-way dialogue
... Panel on Climate Change found that up to 85% of natural systems in biodiversity-rich spots of Central and ... in the region, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) focused its most recent outreach activities to engage ... the Board take appropriate action. Furthermore, the IRM’s Terms of Reference expressly mention financial compensation ...
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COVID-19: Ongoing lessons from the virtual Independent Redress Mechanism
Forced to go virtual Almost overnight, the six team members of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) relocated from Songdo, ... from this experience has been the advantage of having clear Terms of Reference and detailed procedures together with ...
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At the crossroads: Independent accountability mechanisms’ reforms
... concerns, among others, to the accountability mechanism of one of the funders, the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman ... should provide a clear and known procedure, within predetermined time frames, with clarity on the types of ... and 2019 respectively, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) announced its new ...
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The GCF will Never Tolerate Retaliation
... India, filed a complaint with the Inspection Panel of the World Bank. In the complaint, they raised social, ... 30 2021. The Head of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM), Dr Lalanath de Silva, chaired the discussion on ... assessments are conducted immediately at the eligibility determination phase and continuously updated throughout the ...
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Six actions for IAMs and GRMs to build trust and keep it
... be an issue. A complainant is likely going through a period of anxiety and stress over their complaint and IAMs/GRMs can ... can also help identify areas for improvement. At the IRM, through a self-assessment using a tool proposed by the ... stand by their recommendations and findings. Similarly, the terms of reference for an investigation must be finalised ...
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C0006 Nicaragua
In June 2021, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP146. The ... proper consultation, including FPIC; 2) a likelihood of increased environmental degradation and attacks by armed ... In these circumstances, on 17 January 2022, the IRM referred the complaint to compliance review for further ...
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Other resources
... The impacts may be good or bad; or a combination of both. They may vary in scope and range and, given the ... they are also required under GCF policies, and that the IRM has a mandate to help increase the capacity of direct ... of resources and toolkits to provide general guidance and references to those looking to implement a grievance ...
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Understanding the IDP and IAP
Safeguarding Transparency at the GCF Understanding the work of the IDP and IAP To ensure the highest standard of ... Integrity Unit (IIU), and Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM). The head of the IRM is the current chairperson of the ... of the Secretariat with respect to all other documents Refer to the following Infographic to better understand the ...
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Fire! Fire! But Who’s There to Put it Out?
... Or what if you didn’t know which number to dial? At one of the GCF’s previous Board meetings, one Board member referred to the IRM as “the fire department of the GCF.” The analogy ...
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Lessons and Highlights from 2020
... concerned about a wind farm development along the shore of the lake and the underground noise which he thinks will ... whether to file it with the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the GCF or the complaints mechanism that the Kenyan ... capacity building, outreach and advisory work in 2020. In terms of its capacity building efforts, and building a ...
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IAP recommends disclosure of information to enhance stakeholder engagement in GCF activities
... and to be consulted on the development and design of a Green Climate Fund (GCF) project, would it not make ... scenarios where information cannot be shared. These are referred to as “exceptions”. In denying access to the ... adversely affected by the funding proposal, to access the IRM for early problem solving and, if need be, compliance ...
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A Discussion on Worker and Labour Rights in the Context of Grievance Redress Mechanisms: The 9th GRAM Partnership Webinar
Workers and labourers form the crux of an organization or institution, and therefore must be ... that on July 5, 2023, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund co-hosted the 9th webinar of ... an overview of the work that the IKI ICM engages with in terms of environmental and social safeguards complaints, ...
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Complaints in Climate Change Projects: A look at adaptation and mitigation grievances
... projects and mitigation projects? Should a different set of criteria be considered in designing grievance systems for ... two thought-provoking questions posed to the Head of the IRM at a recent event hosted for mediators of the Compliance ... and adaptation projects. This research would be used to determine if grievance mechanisms or procedures should be ...
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Four steps to create true global climate solutions by leveraging indigenous knowledge
The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author(s). They do not reflect the opinions or views of the IRM. Partners are encouraged to submit blogs to the IRM for ... Local communities play a significant key role in determining the project life cycle, whether informally or ...
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The Future of Corporate Sustainability: Insights from the 12th GRAM Partnership Webinar on Europe’s New Corporate Sustainability Directive
In 2019, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) launched the Grievance Redress and Accountability ... (GRAM) partnership. This initiative was designed to offer leadership, learning platforms, and spaces for ... businesses will be affected by the directive, especially in terms of their operations, supply chains, and environmental ...
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GRAM partnership
GRAM partnership In 2019, the IRM formed the Grievance Redress and Accountability Mechanism (GRAM) partnership to offer leadership, a learning and knowledge platform and a ... Programme (UNDP) and the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GRAM partnership ...
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Remedy: – setting a wrong, right
... any alternative land, or any money to buy another piece of land. You want a remedy – something that corrects the ... people. In June 2020, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) partnered with OHCHR ... to build trust with the community and promote long-term sustainability. Current “decide, announce and ...
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Inclusion and accessibility within Accountability Mechanisms: ensuring persons with disabilities are not left behind
... over 1 billion people, persons with disabilities are one of the world’s most significant minorities according to ... “Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may ...
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GRAM Community of Practice Gains Practical Knowledge
If you were forced out of your family home to make way for a new development ... mechanism. The first GRAM event of the year, hosted by the IRM in April, sought to address the question of how to ... of conflict. While there are some difficulties, mainly in terms of capacity and ability to grow, this model can be ...
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Work plan and budget for 2019
This document presents the 2019 work plan and budget of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the GCF. The IRM is one of the three accountability mechanisms of the GCF ...
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Work plan and budget for 2018
This document presents the 2018 work plan and budget of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the GCF. The IRM is one of the three accountability mechanisms of the GCF ...
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C0007 Pakistan
In August 2021, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP018. The ... the complainant(s) had not been paid despite the completion of work under a consultancy contract with the Accredited ... explained the mandate of the IRM. During its eligibility determination phase, the complainant(s) wrote to the IRM on 26 ...
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