Incheon, 12 November – The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has endorsed the findings and recommendations of the Independent Redress Mechanism’s (IRM) Compliance Review Report on case C0015 Colombia, presented at the GCF Board’s 46th meeting (B.46).

The case pertains to GCF project FP203, “Heritage Colombia (HECO): Maximizing the Contributions of Sustainably Managed Landscapes in Colombia for Achievement of Climate Goals.” The complaint was submitted by a former employee working under the project and raised concerns related to labour and working conditions, as well as the functioning of the grievance mechanism to handle sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) allegations.

In particular, the IRM found shortcomings in the grievance mechanism, including in meeting GCF requirements for a gender-responsive and survivor-centred approach to SEAH, as well as non-compliance related to workplace retaliation and harassment that resulted in harm to the complainant. The IRM also found non-compliance with labour and working conditions, environmental and social due diligence and reporting requirements.

Following the Board’s endorsement of the IRM Compliance Review Report, the GCF Secretariat will develop a Remedial Action Plan, in consultation with the IRM, the complainant, and relevant project stakeholders, setting out actions, responsibilities, and timelines to implement the Board-approved recommendations.

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For more information

•    The final Compliance Review Report and further information on the case is available on the IRM’s C0015 Colombia case page.

•    The full compendium of decisions from B.46, including the decision on the IRM’s Compliance Review Report C0015, is available on the Green Climate Fund website.

Contact information

•    Peter Carlson, Communications Specialist, IRM, pcarlson@gcfund.org, +82.10.2978.6266

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The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) addresses complaints by people who are or may be adversely affected by projects or programmes funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The IRM is independent of the GCF Secretariat and reports directly to the GCF Board. For more information about the IRM: https://irm.greenclimate.fund/about