C0023 Uganda

Following the conclusion of casework related to the fatal drowning incidents (IRM Case C-0011-Uganda and IRM Case C-0012-Uganda) with relevance to GCF Project FP034 “Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda” the IRM encountered significant gaps in its understanding of potential non-compliance with GCF policies and procedures, and risks associated with the subsequent harm experienced by affected communities. Based on this information and the gravity of the outstanding concerns, the IRM opened a preliminary inquiry to determine whether the IRM should initiate proceedings under paragraph 12 of the IRM’s Terms of Reference.

Per the IRM’s Procedures and Guidelines, the following three criteria are to be met for the IRM to initiate its own proceedings: 

• The IRM must have received information from a credible source that a GCF funded project or programme has adversely impacted or may impact a person, group of persons or community. 
• The information received must, if true, pose a significant reputational risk to the GCF. 
• The person(s) adversely impacted must be unable to access the IRM.  

The evidence reviewed in this preliminary inquiry led the IRM to the prima facie conclusion that the criteria for initiating proceedings under paragraph 12 of the IRM’s TOR had been met. The IRM concluded its preliminary inquiry and moved to initiate proceedings, via compliance review, as of 24 July 2026.