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2018 Annual report
This report gives an overview of 2018 activities, facts, figures and other details about our work.
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2017 Annual report
This report gives an overview of 2017 activities, facts, figures and other details about our work.
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C0001 Bangladesh
... had suffered loss and damage because of this delay. The IRM examined the complaint and obtained preliminary ... due consideration declared the complaint ineligible. The IRM concluded that the alleged damage or loss, if any, was ... programme of the GCF, as contemplated under the TOR of the IRM. C0001 Bangladesh Water access Water quality Water ...
Case > Complaint Bangladesh
Functions & Processes
Roles & functions The 2017 TOR of the IRM provides it with five functions to provide redress and ... Green Climate Fund. Processing reconsideration requests The IRM addresses requests from developing countries for ... a request for reconsideration has been found eligible, the IRM conducts an information and consultation process to see ...
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Taking your complaint seriously
... the project, you can file a complaint with a GRAM. The IRM of the GCF is such a GRAM. Good management of your ... and on the final outcomes. For this purpose, the GCF IRM has two tools. First, we have put in place a modern ... files and store all the information and evidence the IRM collects. It will remind IRM staff of dates and ...
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C0004 India
In May 2020, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP084. The complaint ... which claims to be conserving mangroves. In July 2020, the IRM declared the complaint ineligible because the felling of ... nor was the felling conducted by the Accredited Entity. The IRM’s eligibility determination setting out the reasons ...
Case > Complaint India
Lessons and Highlights from 2020
... whether to file it with the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the GCF or the complaints mechanism that the Kenyan ... came up in 2020 when a complaint was filed with the IRM about a project in India that is being implemented by ... if it’s a GCF project, complaints can go to either the IRM or the grievance mechanism of the accredited entity ...
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C0006 Nicaragua
In June 2021, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP146. The ... ). The complainant(s) requested confidentiality, and the IRM granted confidentiality in accordance with its TOR and ... the case proceeded with the Initial Steps phase, where the IRM explored the options of problem solving and compliance ...
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Ep. 4 of "Redress Now": Final interview with Lalanath de Silva
... years at the GCF, Lalanath de Silva's tenure as Head of the IRM comes to an end on 31 August. In this episode, we talk with Lalanath about his time leading the IRM. Redress Now is a podcast by the Independent Redress ...
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C0008 Paraguay
In June 2022, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP121. The complainant ... communities. In a virtual meeting with the complainant, the IRM obtained further information regarding the complaint, ... the complainant wanted registered and processed by the IRM according to its procedures. The IRM thus commenced the ...
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Setting a high bar: The procedures of the Independent Redress Mechanism of the GCF
... and Guidelines of its Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM), ushering in a new era of innovation and accountability ... on international good practice, the recently adopted IRM procedures push the frontiers of accountability on ... of complainants and stakeholders facilitated through the IRM bearing costs Taken together, this set of progressive ...
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Engaging with Latin American civil society: a two-way dialogue
... in the region, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) focused its most recent outreach activities to engage ... these events, we were able to raise awareness about the IRM’s mandate and procedures but also to build trust and ... of project activities, and A lack of knowledge about the IRM and its procedures. The lack of resources and limited ...
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Ep. 3 of "Redress Now" on Self-Assessments for IAMs
... the rationale behind the Self-Assessment Tool and the IRM/GCF shared the assessment method it used and the utility of the OHCHR self-assessment tool. The IRM's self-assessment report The IRM's self-assessment scoresheet template IAMnet webinar on ...
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Video of the GRM Workshop for DAEs of the GCF
... were discussed at a three-day-workshop held by the IRM between 7 and 9 October in Songdo, South Korea. In total ... this event. The workshop was held and organized by the IRM and facilitated by David Fairman, an external consultant from the Consensus Building ...
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Advice is Most Effective When It Is Taken on Board!
... advice. By that measure, the 2020 Advisory report of the IRM on the “ Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and ... the victims in numerous ways. Based on these cases, the IRM decided to prepare an Advisory report to the Board and ... dealt with by the World Bank’s Inspection Panel. The IRM advised the GCF Secretariat and the Board that there ...
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IAMnet
IAMnet
IAMnet is a network of Independent Accountability Mechanisms (IAMs) that seeks to identify and foster means for collaboration, cooperation, and knowledge sharing amongst the IAMs. Learn more about IAMnet in the...
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C0009 Egypt
In September 2022 and November 2022, the IRM received two complaints related to concerns over working ... in the village (BenBan) where the project is based. The IRM determined both complaints to be eligible and will now ... that they are not seeking confidentiality, but per the IRM's risk assessment, the risk of retaliation remains high. ...
Case > Complaint Egypt
Outreach in the time of Corona
... been the case for the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Almost overnight, our ... outreach, one of our core functions. In order for the IRM to act as an effective avenue for redress, communities ... aware of our existence. It is within this context that the IRM, together with the Independent Review Mechanism of the ...
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GRAM partnership
GRAM partnership In 2019, the IRM formed the Grievance Redress and Accountability ... Programme (UNDP) and the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GRAM partnership ... of Southern Africa have joined the partnership. The GCF IRM will provide Secretariat services to the GRAM ...
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Ep. 5 of "Redress Now": the GRAM partnership
... donor requirements. To help these new mechanisms, the IRM formed the GRAM partnership in 2019 to offer leadership, ... Compliance and Dispute Resolution Specialist at the IRM. Redress Now is a podcast by the Independent Redress ...
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Green Climate Fund Board adopts Landmark Guidelines on Grievance Procedures
... the management of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM)’s cases. Thus, the GCF will provide a better response ... to climate justice. The Guidelines acknowledge that the IRM follows the principles of fairness, independence, equity ... promise that the Board will: Expeditiously consider the IRM’s case reports, and decide on an outcome; Base its ...
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Accountability at the core of the 2022 IAMnet Annual Meetings
... discussions and breakout groups. On the first day, the IRM spoke on a panel that looked at how IAMs can measure the ... impact and effectiveness of their work. Sue Kyung Hwang, IRM Executive Assistant and Paco Gimenez-Salinas, IRM Compliance and Dispute Resolution Specialist spoke about ...
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C0003 Morocco
On 16 February 2020, the IRM received a complaint which was submitted through its ... had made a request for confidentiality, and the IRM provided confidentiality in accordance with its ... was declared eligible for further processing by the IRM on 7 April 2020. During the consultations held during ...
Case > Complaint Morocco
File a reconsideration request
... resulted in denial of funding. The request should also confirm that the Accredited Entity which submitted the proposal ... by either mailing, courier delivering or emailing it to the IRM, or by filling out the web form . File a ...
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Challenges and opportunities for Independent Accountability Mechanisms amidst the pandemic
... to provide redress. The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a member of the ... by Christine Reddell, the Registrar and Case Officer at the IRM. The session was split into four breakout groups, where ... parties - financial intermediaries and supply chains. The IRM suggested that in the future more CSOs and voices from ...
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From Ulaanbaatar to Almaty- Virtual Outreach in times of the Pandemic
... presented by Covid-19. After the success of the IRM’s first virtual outreach event in the Pacific region , the IRM team has been committed to further exploring the virtual ... different risk categories , Mongolia falls under the IRM’s list of priority countries for conducting outreach ...
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COVID-19: Ongoing lessons from the virtual Independent Redress Mechanism
... the six team members of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) relocated from Songdo, ... sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in South Korea. Suddenly, the IRM team was forced to work remotely and “virtually” to keep the IRM open for business. Here we speak of the opportunities ...
Article > Blog 
Boosting Accessibility in the Pacific Islands
... they knew about the GCF’s Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM). The IRM would not be able to do its job unless people who have ... by GCF projects know about it. Even if they know about the IRM, their grievance or problem will remain unresolved, if ...
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OHCHR self-assessment scoresheet template for IAMs
In a recent report published by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) - “Remedy in Development Finance” - independent accountability mechanisms (IAMs) are provided guidance to...
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Retaliation: A threat to accountability and redress
... around the world, that the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has drafted Supporting ... and their direct and indirect consequences, that the IRM of the GCF has developed its retaliation procedures. ... procedures are a product of several months of work by the IRM, and compliment the GCF’s Policy on the protection ...
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