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IRM case C0010 in Uganda results in problem solving agreement

Following a comprehensive dispute resolution process facilitated by the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the parties involved in case C0010 Uganda have reached an agreement on their...

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2025 Stakeholder Survey

In April 2025, the IRM sent out a survey to various stakeholders who interacted with the IRM in 2024, including civil society representatives, Accredited Entities, GCF colleagues, and Board members. The purpose of the...

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2025 IRM Stakeholder Survey: Evaluating Impact and Identifying Future Priorities

In April and May 2025, the Independent Redress Mechanism conducted its annual stakeholder survey to evaluate its performance and identify areas of improvement. The survey engaged a diverse group of stakeholders,...

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IRM CSO Advocacy Toolkit

The IRM Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Advocacy Toolkit is intended to provide civil society with the tools to increase awareness of the IRM in their local communities. The IRM’s CSO Advocacy Toolkit is available in...

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IRM launches CSO Advocacy Toolkit

The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) addresses complaints by people who believe they are negatively affected or may be affected by projects or programmes funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). As part of this...

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IRM launches 2025 Advocacy Grant for CSOs

To strengthen the Independent Redress Mechanism’s (IRM) presence at the community level and raise awareness about its mission and values, the IRM invites Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to submit proposals for a...

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The Green Climate Fund Reaffirms Its Commitment to Zero Tolerance Against Retaliation

(As published on the Green Climate Fund website) In the context of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) case C0015 related to FP203 "Heritage Colombia (HECO): Maximizing the Contributions of Sustainably Managed...

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C0010 Uganda

On 3 April 2024, IRM received a complaint alleging adverse impacts related to the implementation of GCF funded project FP034 "Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda." The...

Case > Complaint Uganda

Strengthening Awareness and Access: The IRM’s Asia Webinar for Civil Society

The future of climate finance depends on how well organisations listen to the communities they aim to serve, starting with commitments to accountability, community engagement, and accessibility. On 2 September 2025, the...

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C0009 Egypt

In September 2022 and November 2022, the IRM received two complaints related to concerns over working conditions and access to grievance mechanism in the Benban Solar Park, with relevance to FP039. The complainants were...

Case > Complaint Egypt

C0013 Uganda

On 11 March 2025, the IRM acknowledged receipt of a complaint filed by wetland-dependent communities residing in Rukingiri district in Uganda. The complainants requested and have been granted confidentiality, in...

Case > Complaint Uganda

Five CSOs selected for 2025 IRM Advocacy Grants

The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) is proud to announce the selection of five Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for its 2025 CSO Advocacy Grants. Each CSO will receive a USD 2,500 grant to implement their...

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Case register

Overview The IRM is committed to transparency and accountability, and recognises the importance of public access to its case information, subject to any requests for confidentiality from any of its complainants or...

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History of the IRM Pre-Cases

A pre-case is a communication from an external party to the IRM and information received by the IRM that is registered in the Case Management System as a pre-case and may or may not mature into a complaint. Pre-cases...

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C0014 Pakistan

On 18 March 2025, the IRM acknowledged receipt of a new complaint with potential relevance to GCF project FP085. The complainants comprise members of Union Committee 11 (Jinnah Town), a local government body of elected...

Case > Complaint Pakistan

Advancing Accountability and Redress: Highlights from the OHCHR Learning Series at GCF

“Human rights are at the core of what we do and how we do it.” This statement in the opening remarks made by Sonja Derkum, Head of the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM), set the tone for the recent visit of the...

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Meet the team

Staff Sonja Derkum, Head of the IRM Sonja Derkum is the Head of the GCF's Independent Redress Mechanism. She was previously Head of the Complaints Mechanism (CM) for the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group)...

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C0015 Colombia

On 07 May 2025, the IRM acknowledged receipt of a complaint pertaining to GCF Project FP203 “Heritage Colombia (HECO): Maximizing the Contributions of Sustainably Managed Landscapes in Colombia for Achievement of...

Case > Complaint Colombia

C0017 Pakistan

On 25 August 2025, the IRM received a complaint pertaining to adverse impacts to project-affected communities due to alleged non-implementation of activities under GCF Project SAP039 in Pakistan. The IRM registered the...

Case > Complaint Pakistan

IRM Company-Community Mediation Training 2025

This blog was written Ziyaad Sahabun, a recent participant in the IRM's capacity building training. The blog reflects his views only. My journey with the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (...

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C0012 Uganda

On 11 January 2025, the IRM registered a complaint concerning a fatal drowning incident in south-western Uganda with potential relevance to GCF-funded project FP034, “Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems...

Case > Complaint Uganda

Publications & documents

Featured publications IRM: Opening doors to Accountability and Redress 18 Jun 2019 Filing a complaint...

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Safeguarding Indigenous Rights in Climate Finance: Insights from the AIPNEE–IRM Webinar

On 4 December 2025, the Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE) and the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) co-hosted a webinar on how climate...

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R0001 Argentina

In 2018, the IRM processed a reconsideration request filed by Argentina in relation to FP057 – Climate Action for Rural Development: Community-based Adaptation and Mitigation. FP057 was denied funding by the Board at...

Case > Reconsideration request Argentina

C0001 Bangladesh

The complaint was filed by Transparency International Bangladesh on behalf of the mayor and 427 residents of the Satkhira municipality. The complaint alleged that funds had not yet been disbursed on FP004, though it had...

Case > Complaint Bangladesh

C0004 India

In May 2020, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP084. The complaint was about the clearance of mangroves for the development of a housing scheme in Andhra Pradesh. The complainant(s) alleged that the GCF should...

Case > Complaint India

C0008 Paraguay

In June 2022, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP121. The complainant raised a concern that as the government recognized and legally established representative of the indigenous peoples of Paraguay, Instituto...

Case > Complaint Paraguay

C0006 Nicaragua

In June 2021, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP146. The complainant(s) alleged that the project would harm indigenous and Afro-descendant communities due to 1) alleged failure to conduct proper consultation,...

Case > Complaint Nicaragua

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 investigation is a proceeding initiated under...

Case > Complaint Peru

C0007 Pakistan

In August 2021, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP018. The complainant(s) raised a concern that fees due to the complainant(s) had not been paid despite the completion of work under a consultancy contract with...

Case > Complaint Pakistan

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