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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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      Ep. 13-16 of "Redress Now" featuring the IRM's Vietnam workshop
      
       
        
    From 8-11 April 2025, the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) collaborated with the Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) ... with Anoka Primrose Abeyrathne , the Executive Director of EMACE Foundation, a civil society organisation in Sri ... development. Ep. 13-16 of "Redress Now" featuring the IRM's Vietnam 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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      IRM Interns visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near Paju, South Korea
      
       
        
    On Friday, October 6th, IRM interns Vaishnavi Pallapothu and Nicholas Kemble had the ... through a tour organized for GCF colleagues by the Ministry of Unification Uni+Center Incheon. The DMZ was established ... about the history and future of the two countries, the aftermath of the division, and the sorrow of separated and ...
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      Publications & documents
      
       
        
  Featured publications IRM: Opening doors to Accountability and Redress 18 Jun 2019 Filing a complaint with the IRM is easy. See the IRM's complaints brochure, available in 19 different ...
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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 ...
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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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      The IRM’s Efforts to Make Its Gender Actions Speak Louder Than Its Gender Strategies
      
       
        
    In our last blog about the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM)’s gender journey , we introduced a fictional ... from other marginalised gender groups can easily access the IRM, we discussed the importance of preparing strategies to ensure all genders have equal ...
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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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      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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      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 ...
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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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