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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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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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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 ...
Case > Complaint Nicaragua
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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C0009 Egypt
In September 2022 and November 2022, the IRM received two complaints related to concerns over working ... conditions and labour management issues, including quality of food provided and differential treatment of employees in terms of salary, benefits and promotions, prevention of ...
Case > Complaint Egypt
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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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 ...
Case > Complaint Pakistan
2023 Stakeholder Survey
In May 2023, the IRM sent out a survey to various stakeholders who have interacted with the IRM (including complainants, requesters, civil society ... entities, GCF colleagues, and others). The purpose of the survey was to evaluate the IRM’s performance and ...
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2021 Stakeholder Survey
In April 2021, the IRM sent out a survey to various stakeholders who have interacted with the IRM (including complainants, requesters, civil society ... entities, GCF colleagues, and others). The purpose of the survey was to evaluate the IRM’s performance and ...
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2022 Stakeholder Survey
In June 2022, the IRM sent out a survey to various stakeholders who have interacted with the IRM (including complainants, requesters, civil society ... entities, GCF colleagues, and others). The purpose of the survey was to evaluate the IRM’s performance and ...
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Events
Calendar of events The IRM is actively engaged in international ... accountability, redress, mediation and climate justice. The IRM also shares events from partner organisations. To have ...
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Work plan and budget for 2020
This document presents the 2020 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 2021
This document presents the 2021 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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R0001 Argentina
In 2018, the IRM processed a reconsideration request filed by Argentina ... Board meeting, and Argentina submitted its request to the IRM in January 2018. In March 2018, while the IRM was assessing the question of eligibility of the request and following several ...
Case > Reconsideration request Argentina Pages
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