A call for Solomon Islanders to nominate for the Green Climate Fund – Green Champions Awards.
In recent letters I referred to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) the fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. The GCF is based in Incheon, South Korea and governed by a Board of 24 members and supported by a Secretariat.
The Fund is a unique global platform to respond to climate change by investing in low-emission and climate-resilient development. GCF was established to limit or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in developing countries, and to help vulnerable societies adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. Given the urgency and seriousness of this challenge, the Fund is mandated to make an ambitious contribution to the united global response to climate change.
The objective of the Green Climate Fund support projects, programmes, policies and other activities in developing country
It is intended that the Green Climate Fund be the centrepiece of efforts to raise Climate Finance under the UNFCCC.
When looking at the GCF website yesterday, I came across news which I want to share with you and quote the particular information.
“The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has launched the GCF Green Champions Awards to recognise and promote the most noteworthy and successful efforts to fight climate change in developing countries.
“The awards will recognise outstanding individuals and organisations driving climate transformation. The GCF Green Champions Awards will promote initiatives that stand as examples of environmental, social and business-led commitments to combat climate change. These include activities that limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions and those that encourage adaptation to climate change impacts.
“Nominations will open in the coming days, and the awards will be made at a ceremony in the margins of COP25 in Santiago, Chile, in December 2019.
“GCF Deputy Executive Javier Manzanares launched the awards on 19 August at GCF’s Global Programming Conference.
“We want to recognise the contribution of these climate champions, and shine a light on their efforts,” said Mr Manzanares. “Around the world, dedicated people are responding to the threats we are facing, and they are changing our world for the better.”
“The awards are designed to acknowledge achievements that are charting new paths of climate action in the following areas.
“Awards Categories
Climate Youth Champion - Young people who are making a difference in responding to the climate challenge. The nominees must be aged 25 years or less.
Climate Gender Champion - A person that has a track record in emphasising the inclusiveness of women in climate action.
Climate Community Champion - A person or organisation that is central to a community’s engagement with climate action.
Transformational Country Champion - A person or organisation in a developing country which has made notable progress in pursuing a GCF country programme, using GCF readiness effectively; excelling in stakeholder consultation, etc.
Climate Entrepreneur - A person or organisation making inroads in bringing the private sector into climate finance.
Climate Lifetime Achievement Champion - An individual who is a recognized trailblazer in promoting climate action.
“Eligibility
Organisations and individuals engaged in supporting GCF projects and readiness activities are eligible to be nominated. However, it will not be limited to GCF activities: any individual or organisation engaged in noteworthy climate action will be eligible for nomination.
“Nominations will be accepted from September 2nd on the GCF website.
“The awards jury will consider the following evaluation criteria:
Paradigm Shift Potential: How has the champion helped to develop long-lasting low-emission or climate-resilient pathways
Climate Impact / Result Potential: How has the champion created a difference across the planet or in their local communities in tackling climate change?
Innovation: How has the champion used new methods to drive positive change? This could include using technology, financial instruments, interpersonal networks, new ways of thinking.
Knowledge Sharing: How effective has the champion been in sharing knowledge and experiences in the climate sphere, and has this changed other people’s behavior?
Nominate your Climate Youth Champion for the hashtag#GCFAwards now: https://g.cf/GCFAwards"
Winners will be announced at hashtag#COP25 in Chile! hashtag#ClimateAction
I would encourage Solomon Islanders, especially the youth involved at home in making a positive change in tackling climate change, to enter for the GCF Awards.
Yours sincerely
Frank Short
