Grenada and other Caribbean countries are calling for the simplification of the process to access funds under the Green Climate Fund (GCF), as well as an increase in the percentage allocated to adaptation to climate change by the Fund.

This was the focus of discussion at a meeting of the Heads of Government this week with the Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, Yannick Gle-mar-ec.

Their engagement has come ahead of the United Nations Climate Conference, COP 26, which begins Sunday in Glasgow, Scotland.

The CARICOM leaders urged Glemarec to establish an office of the GCF in the Region, in order to enhance interaction between the Fund and the Community.

Tuesday’s meeting was the latest in a series of activities to prepare the Community’s case for actions to be taken at COP 26 which would redound to the benefit of the Region.