Oversight of the Cali Fund is provided by a multi-stakeholder Steering Committee, composed of representatives from the private sector, indigenous peoples and local communities, civil society, and governments.
This committee plays a pivotal role in guiding funding decisions, setting priorities, and upholding fiduciary standards. It also ensures alignment with the CBD’s principles of equity, effectiveness, and inclusive governance.
Secretariat
The secretariat is responsible for fund operations, providing policy and technical advice as well as administrative support to the Steering Committee.
The secretariat also follows up on all aspects of financial allocation, and manage programme cycles.
The secretariat of the Cali Fund will work closely with the Secretariat of the CBD, and will be hosted in Montreal, Canada.
Administrative Agent: The Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office
The United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO) is the centre of expertise in pooled funding.
The Administrative agent is responsible for effective and impartial fiduciary management and financial reporting.
