Independent Redress Mechanism, Green Climate Fund

This week, we've been at the Independent Integrity Unit, Green Climate Fund's 2024 #IntegrityForum, talking to GCF Direct Access Entities about grievance redress, playing "Road to Redress" and holding 1-1 consultations. For more on the Integrity Forum: https://lnkd.in/ezZSqD4E #ClimateFinance #Accountability

💡 Level Up Your Climate Project Knowledge: Do You Know About the IRM? 🤔 Last week at the Green Climate Fund board meeting, I had the chance to play "Road to Redress," a board game 🎲 developed by the GCF to help people understand the Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM). This interactive and fun way of learning about this crucial mechanism was designed to build awareness of how the mechanism works. While projects and Accredited Entities must have their own grievance procedures, which are typically used first, before issues are escalated to the GCF, the IRM provides an independent avenue for addressing complaints related to GCF-funded activities. This means that if concerns are not resolved at the project or Accredited Entity level, the IRM can provide another layer of oversight and accountability. The IRM offers a vital avenue for addressing grievances related to GCF-funded projects. It operates independently to ensure impartiality and provides recourse for those affected by GCF projects or programmes. Why is this important for those of us developing climate finance projects? Here are a few reasons: * Enhanced Accountability: Understanding the IRM strengthens project design by incorporating robust grievance redressal and stakeholder engagement from the outset. * Increased Transparency: Familiarity with the IRM demonstrates a commitment to social and environmental safeguards, enhancing project credibility. * Improved Project Outcomes: Addressing grievances effectively can lead to better project implementation and more sustainable outcomes. Want to learn more? Check out the IRM website: https://lnkd.in/eFZ5wfvx #GreenClimateFund #ClimateFinance #Accountability #IRM #SustainableDevelopment #RoadToRedress Kudos to nuwagaba oscar for introducing the game to me and Sonja Derkum for her leadership of the IRM.

This week at #GCFB40, the Board approved the IRM's 2025 Work Plan and Budget. We also had the pleasure of introducing our "Road to Redress" board game to new GCF stakeholders. Interested in learning how we plan to enhance accountability and grievance redress capacity in 2025? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQ8M7e9J #ClimateFinance #Accountability #GrievanceRedress

🌍🎲 Last week, the IRM hosted a fun and insightful board game session of Road to Redress with some GCF interns ! 🌱 What is Road to Redress? It’s the IRM’s very own interactive board game that takes players on a journey through the redress and complaint-handling process. From complaint eligibility to problem solving, compliance review, and monitoring – this game helps participants grasp key concepts and get a deeper understanding of how the IRM operates and handles complaints from project-affected individuals. 🔍 Stay tuned for more sessions coming soon! #IRM #RoadToRedress #GreenClimateFund #SustainableDevelopment #Accountability

⚡ JOB UPDATE ⚡ The application period for the IRM's Senior Dispute Resolution Specialist has been extended. Interested applicants can now apply until 24 October. #Jobs #Hiring https://lnkd.in/e9zSAipc

#JobAlert Only a few days left to apply for the IRM's Senior Dispute Resolution Specialist position. The Senior Specialist will be in charge of the IRM's dispute resolution work and capacity building function. #DisputeResolution #Mediation #jobs #ESS Apply by 11 October: https://lnkd.in/e9zSAipc

The 21st Annual Meeting of the Independent Accountability Mechanisms network (IAMnet) has come to an end. Over the past four days, the IRM engaged in insightful discussions on topics such as dispute resolution, compliance review, retaliation, remedy, and collaboration, among others. A big thank you to our co-hosts, The Accountability Mechanism of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the #IAMnet Secretariat - the World Bank Accountability Mechanism - for a successful event.

Day 2: 2024 IAMnet Annual Meetings   The second day of IAMnet 2024, fittingly, saw climate change take center-stage. Participants discussed challenges and opportunities in addressing both mitigation and adaptation projects, as well as more conventional infrastructure projects with climate impacts. While there are many shortcomings in project design, implementation and monitoring, IAMs need to keep up with the science and innovate in order to serve communities better and address the climate threat we all face today. Sonja Derkum Mark Goldsmith Christine Reddell Lalanath De Silva   #climatechange #accountability #IAMs #IAMnet #UNFCCC #WorldBank   What are the new frontiers in outreach? An in-depth breakout session on Day 2 of the IAMnet Meetings focused on ways to overcome barriers to informing communities affected by development projects about the avenues for redress that IAMs offer. Participants from several IAMs explored the benefits of using new technologies, including social media, to receive complaints, but recognized that in some contexts, “word of mouth” referrals are critical. Shamas-ur-Rehman Toor Peter Carlson Jennine Meyer   #outreach #accountability #IAMs #IAMnet   Day 2 of IAMnet 2024 also addressed the key challenges faced and strategies adopted by IAMs in compliance review processes. Participants discussed the role of accountability mechanisms in interpreting and defining environmental and social standards. The session also emphasized the balance between thorough investigation and practical application to improve project outcomes and accountability. Serge Selwan Paul G. Vasco Amaral Cunha Victoria Marquez-Mees Lalanath De Silva   #compliance #accountability #IAMs #IAMnet  

We're already halfway through the 21st Independent Accountability Mechanisms network (IAMnet) Annual Meeting. Over the first two days, the 23 IAMs have exchanged ideas, shared best practices and discussed challenges and opportunities in strengthening accountability for project affected communities. Today, we embark on a full day dedicated to civil society organisations (CSOs). For more on the 2024 #IAMnet Annual Meeting: https://lnkd.in/eheBE-cC

We are thrilled to see "Road to Redress" continue its journey around the world. Thank you Prakriti Resources Centre for continuing to share our board game with stakeholders and increasing knowledge about the IRM's case handling process!