The ConventionÕs supreme body is the COP, which serves as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol. The sessions of the COP and the […]

A panel established to improve the preparation of national communications from developing countries. National communications are an obligation of Parties to the Climate Change Convention.

A Coordinating Executive Group (CEG) in New Zealand comprised of senior representatives of the Auckland Council and member organisations. Its role involves implementing the decisions of […]

The manner in which people or organizations use existing resources and abilities to face adverse consequences that could lead to a disaster. In general, this involves […]

A project working to strengthen capacity to face climate change in 12 Pacific island countries and territories. Jointly implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation […]

A comprehensive partnership agreement treaty between developing countries in Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP) and the European Union (EU). Signed in 2000 by 78 countries, […]

An inter-organisational process that brings together several regional inter-governmental agencies. It is established with the aim of improving cooperation, coordination and collaboration between the work-programmes of […]

All measures taken to counter and reduce disaster risk. They most commonly referred to engineering (structural) measures but can also include non-structural measures and tools designed […]

A Green Climate Fund (GCF) Country Programme is a living document that presents a country’s climate change priorities with the GCF, including a pipeline of projects […]

The distinctive ideas, customs, social behaviour, products, or way of life of a particular nation, society, people, or period.

A large-scale closed-circulation atmospheric system with low central barometric pressure rotating counter clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Damage Analysis-Survey of real or potential disasters to assess actual or expected damages and make recommendations relating to prevention, preparedness and response. Damage Assessement-The process of […]

The clearing or destruction of a previously forested area.

Institutions selected by the National Designated Authority (NDA) or focal point to implement activities approved under the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme. Delivery partners provide services […]

A mosquito-borne disease of tropical and sub-tropical climates that may develop into dengue hemorrhagic fever. ÊÊÊÊ

A government Department of the United Kingdom responsible for administrating overseas aid. Its goal is to eliminate extreme poverty and promote sustainable development around the world.

An office, ministry, or other official entity appointed by a Party to the Kyoto Protocol to review and give national approval to projects proposed under the […]

An international enterprise owned by the German Government. It primarily acts as a service provider for sustainable development that assists the German Government in achieving its […]

The sustainable improvement of national, community and personal quality of life and capacity.

Accessing the Green Climate Fund (GCF) resources through national or regional accredited entities directly without intermediaries, such as bilateral and multilateral, to implement projects/programmes.

Institutions that apply for accreditation through direct access modality. They are regional, national and sub-national institutions that are required to provide evidence of a 1 Partly […]

A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the […]

Policy and administrative decisions and operational activities at all levels to ensure preparedness for, response to and recovery from potential disaster events.

The central public service department of New Zealand charged with providing support and advice to the Governor-General, the Prime Minster and members of the Cabinet of […]

The systematic management of organisations, resources, skills and abilities to reduce disaster risk and alleviate the impacts of hazards and related disasters.

The development and application of measures to reduce the likelihood and possible consequences of potential disasters.

The difference between maximum and minimum temperature over a period of 24 hours.

The result of a lack of rain over an extended period of time.Ê

The provision of timely and effective information, through identified and authoritative institutions, that allows action to be taken before an event.

Systems that are used to send emergency population warnings.

A shaking of the earth caused by a sudden movement of rock beneath the Earths surface, usually along a geological fault.

A New Zealand Government-owned Crown entity, established under the Earthquake Commission Act 1993. It provides primary natural disaster insurance to the owners of residential properties in […]

The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.

A complex set of relationships of living organisms functioning as a unit and interacting with their physical environment. The boundaries of what could be called an […]

The act or process of imparting or acquiring knowledge or skills.Ê

(In revision) An irregularly occurring pattern of abnormal warming of the surface coastal waters off Ecuador, Peru and Chile This coupled atmosphere-ocean phenomenon is associated with […]

An Australian Federal Government agency tasked with coordinating governmental responses to national emergency incidents. It also supports state and territory authorities with coordinating and planning for […]

A division of the Attorney- GeneralÕs Department, responsible for knowledge and capability development in the national emergency management sector. It actions its responsibilities through the coordination […]

A scheme to create a free trade area (FTA) between the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP).

The supply, handling, transportation and distribution of resources. It includes all aspects of ordering, receiving, packing, moving, storing and delivering.

A non-transferable or tradable allocation of entitlements by a government to an individual firm to emit a specified amount of a substance.

The portion or share of total allowable emissions assigned to a country or group of countries within a framework of maximum total emissions and mandatory allocations […]

A Kyoto Protocol unit equal to 1 metric tonne of CO2 equivalent. ERUs are generated for emission reductions or emission removals from joint implementation projects.

A level of emission that under law may not be exceeded.

One of the three Kyoto mechanisms, by which an Annex I Party may transfer Kyoto Protocol units to, or acquire units from, another Annex I Party. […]

Using less energy/electricity to perform the same function. Programs designed to use electricity more efficiently – doing the same with less.

Ration of energy consumption and economic or physical output. At the national level, energy intensity is the ratio of total domestic primary energy consumption or final […]

Renewable energy is power generated from infinite sources, such as wind or solar power. Conventional energy is generated from finite sources, such as natural gas or […]

The combination of elements whose complex interrelationships make up the settings, the surroundings and the conditions of life of the individual and of society, as they […]

A natural or other hazard that can be expected to have its primary impact on a part of the environment.

Refers to the assessment of environmental and social risks, impacts and opportunities undertaken by the accredited entities in a manner that follows good international industry practices, […]

Refers to a process or tool based on an integrated assessment where the scale and type of potential biophysical and social, including, where appropriate transboundary risks […]

Refers to a set of management processes and procedures that allow an organization to identify, analyse, control and reduce the environmental and social impacts of its […]

A set of criteria that aims to address key environmental and social risks in the implementation of activities to be funded by the Green Climate Fund […]

The reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet social objectives and needs. Potential effects are varied and may contribute to an increase in vulnerability […]

Study undertaken in order to assess the effect on a specified environment of the introduction of any new factor, which may upset the ecological balance. EIA […]

An indicator-based method for estimating the vulnerability of the environment to hazards.

The concentration of CO2 that would cause the same amount of radiative forcing as the given mixture of CO2 and other greenhouse gases.

An executive body of the European Union representing its interests. It is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business […]

An economic and political partnership between 28 European countries, created following the Second World War. The EU is a party to both the UNFCCC and the […]

The short term transfer of people from their homes or workplaces because of a threatened or actual hazard impact.

A sea zone prescribed by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea over which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use […]

An institution responsible for the execution of projects/programmes funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). EEs can be public, private and Non-Government Organisation (NGO) partner institutions. […]

A 10-member panel elected at COP-7 which supervises the CDM.

An expert group established at COP 7 with the objective of enhancing the implementation of Article 4.5 of the Convention, by analyzing and identifying ways to […]

Groups of experts, nominated by Parties, who review national reports submitted by Annex I Parties to the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.

A letter issued by the National Designated Authority (NDA) to an accredited entity towards preparation of concept note for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) (An option […]

An independent sovereign island nation and a United States associated state consisting of four states.

When one variable in a system triggers changes in a second variable that in turn ultimately affects the original variable; a positive feedback intensifies the effect, […]

Refers to the basic and specialized fiduciary requirements of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) that accredited entities and readiness partners need to comply with depending on […]

An international, multi-disciplined team that supports the ability of national organisations to operate in cases of disaster and promotes the coordination of aid from the International […]

Based in Nadi, Fiji, FMS is responsible for one of six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres within the World Weather Watch Programme of the World Meteorological Organization.

A premier medical tertiary institution in the South Pacific based in Suva, Fiji. It provides training and education for future health professionals in the South Pacific.

Developed country Parties (Annex II Parties) are required to provide financial resources to assist developing country Parties implement the Convention. To facilitate this, the Convention established […]

Burning of all or part of the natural or built environment as a result of natural or human activity.

The occupation or industry of catching or rearing fish; may also include processing and selling fish.

An accreditation approach that recognizes the role of a wide range of entities, which differ in the scope and nature of their activities, as well as […]

The overflowing of water beyond its normal confines, or the accumulation of water by drainage over areas that are not normally submerged.

A UN agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger, achieve food security and ensure people have regular access to enough high quality food. Its goals […]

A situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary […]

Forestry is the management and care of woods, including fellings and plantation of new trees. Foundation for the Peoples of the South Pacific A regional secretariat […]

The Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, released in 2007.

Greenhouse-gas emissions as by-products or waste or loss in the process of fuel production, storage, or transport, such as methane given off during oil and gas […]

A proposal developed by accredited entities to access and manage Green Climate Fund (GCF) funds to undertake projects/programmes

Global Climate Observing System.

Gross Domestic Product. The value of all goods and services produced (or consumed) within a nationÕs borders.

Refers to the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that a given culture associates with a personÕs biological sex.

Refers to equal rights, power, responsibilities and opportunities for all genders, as well as equal consideration of the interests, needs and priorities of all genders with […]

The process of assessing the implications for women, men, children, the elderly, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups of any planned action, including legislation, policies […]

Refers to understanding and taking account of the societal and cultural factors involved in gender discrimination and social exclusion in all spheres of public and private […]

Refers to the provision of fairness and justice in the distribution of benefits and responsibilities of all genders. To ensure equity, measures often need to be […]

The Fund’s Gender policy aims to ensure the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will efficiently contribute to gender equality and will, in turn, achieve greater and more […]

Analysis that combine relational databases with spatial interpretation and outputs often in form of maps. A more elaborate definition is that of computer programmes for capturing, […]

Study of the structure of the earth and the processes acting on it.

Possible reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (quantified in terms of absolute reductions or in percentages of baseline emissions) that can be achieved through the use […]

An international collaboration for comprehensive monitoring of the EarthÕs climate system. Its purpose is to ensure the accessibility to, and a secure repository of, information needed […]

A cooperation framework under the United Nations. It serves to consolidate and improve the dissemination of disaster-related information in order to improve the coordination of international […]

A project initiated and maintained by the Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC). A GLIDE number is a database solution to improving the organisation, accessibility and quality […]

An independent financial organisation that unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organisations, and the private sector to address global environmental issues. It […]

The GEF is an independent financial organization that provides grants to developing countries for projects that benefit the global environment and promote sustainable livelihoods in local […]