81316064-Due Diligences of grant recipients (Financial Service Providers, Non-State Organizations and State-Organizations)

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the largest climate fund worldwide established by the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been accredited to develop funding proposals and support the implementation of projects for climate change adaptation and climate action since 2016. GIZ is involved in the GCF in: - Project development GIZ develops funding proposals that promote climate-resilient, low-emission development pathways. - Overseeing project implementation GIZ ensures that projects are run efficiently and effectively - where necessary by making adjustments to manage risks - and supports the sharing of lessons learned and knowledge management. GIZ involves countries and partner organisations in all the project development phases to foster a sense of responsibility and ownership among the countries. This makes it possible to achieve sustainable results and ensures that the implementation and financial management of the projects are efficient. The Mitigation Action Facility is a go-to platform driving climate action across sectors. Established in 2012 as a multi-donor, grant-based programme, the MAF provides technical support and climate finance for mitigation projects. The focus spans three key sectors: energy, transport, and industry. Through annual competitive calls, the MAF supports the most ambitious and feasible climate change mitigation projects to implement countries" Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement . Aligning its annual calls with the priority sectors identified in the Breakthrough Agenda, the program focuses on replicable and scalable projects to transition sectors toward carbon neutrality. Supported projects leverage public and private finance, enhance skills and create regulatory conditions for GHG emissions reductions, ultimately driving behaviour change for sector-wide transformations. Since 2012, the Mitigation Action Facility has supported 60 projects across 38 countries, with a total funding volume of EUR 835 million (as of December 2024). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) plays a key role in both the GCF and MAF, offering technical assistance, project design support, and capacity-building to help countries develop and implement climate projects. GIZ facilitates the preparation of projects that meet the standards of these funding mechanisms and engages the private sector to promote sustainable investments. GIZ has been involved in numerous initiatives under both frameworks, particularly in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience. Due diligence is crucial in GCF and MAF projects to ensure transparency, sustainability, and alignment with international standards. It involves assessing financial, environmental, social, and risk management factors. This process ensures that projects funded through these mechanisms meet high standards, are effective, and deliver long-term positive impacts on climate change mitigation and adaptation.