GCF co-chair Joey Salceda, who is in Oslo, Norway for the 1st contributors» meeting, said that «at this meeting, we are taking the first important step, a small but significant step in the full operationalization of the Fund, and the eyes of the world are upon us.» (earthjournalism.net)
New contributions to the CIFs could create a disincentive for the early operationalization of the GCF, encourage expansion of the CIFs, and prolong their operation. (foe.org)
«The swift operationalization of the GCF for instance is a big step in assisting poorer nations to adapt to and cope with the worsening impacts of climate change,» Sering said. (earthjournalism.net)