Secretariat

The Global Shield Secretariat serves all Global Shield Governance bodies: the Global Shield Board, the Global Shield Coordination Hub, and the Technical Advisory Group. It fosters collaboration and ensures communication among all actors of the Global Shield against Climate Risks, including the Global Shield Financing Vehicles. It facilitates knowledge management and tracks progress in achieving the objectives of the Global Shield against Climate Risks. It also enhances its visibility. Specific tasks include:

Board meetings

Support the Global Shield Board and Co-Chairs in setting up Global Shield Board meetings.

Positioning & visibility

Enhance the positioning and visibility of the Global Shield against Climate Risks.

Technical & logistical support

Support the Global Shield Coordination Hub and the Technical Advisory Group by providing technical advice and logistical support.

Support in-country implementation

Support and facilitate in-country implementation work under the Global Shield against Climate Risks.

Fundraising

Support fundraising activities for the Global Shield.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning with regards to the Global Shield’s ambition.

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Board

The Global Shield Board provides political and strategic oversight over the Global Shield against Climate Risks and provides overall guidance to the Global Shield.

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Where we work

The Global Shield against Climate Risks aims to support countries that are most vulnerable to climate risks. 

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