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News | 12/08/11
Dec. 8 - The project delivered impressive results and it was particularly successful in demonstrating sustainable forest management, showing landowners the potential for and benefits of alternatives to clearing the forest for agriculture. -
News | 12/08/11
Dec. 8 - Partnering with UNIDO, GEF is funding the project “Greening the COP17” to demonstrate South Africa's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -
News | 12/05/11
Dec. 5 – A riveting photo “Solar Panels: The Sunny Energy” and a catchy rap video “Me and My Bike” celebrating bicycle transport won top honors in the Africa-wide Connect4Climate competition announced in Durban today. -
News | 12/05/11
Dec. 5 - On the occasion of the COP17, the GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) organized a site visit to a community-based mitigation project in South Africa which is helping local communities increase their access to sustainable energy. -
News | 11/30/11
The Government of South Africa and GEF, in partnership with UNIDO and CSIR are supporting the first ever South Africa Clean Tech Competition. -
News | 11/28/11
Nov. 28 - On-the-ground efforts to save the tiger have been given a major boost from SOS, a global conservation fund implemented by IUCN, the World Bank and GEF. -
News | 11/28/11
Nov.28 - The event launched the implementation of the Fifth GEF SGP Operational Phase in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, providing training and guidance on the vision and strategy of the programme, results based management framework and... -
News | 11/23/11
Nov.23 - The GEF STAP has released four publications to address the science behind some of the most relevant emerging global environmental challenges; and provide specific practical advice on how to address these challenges through GEF interventions. -
News | 11/21/11
Nov.21 - Representatives of the National Institute of Ecology of Mexico met with the GEF CEO Monique Barbut and the GEF Climate Change Team to explore potential partnerships to facilitate climate technology transfer. -
News | 11/14/11
Nov.14 - The Albania Natural Resources Development Project was launched in 2005 with US $5 million grant from the GEF. The project extended the successful approach adopted under the Albania Forestry Project to over 200 communes. -
News | 11/14/11
Nov.14 - There is no doubt that renewable energy sources constitute a key element of a sustainable future and this is why it has been a fundamental pillar of the GEF operations. -
News | 11/14/11
The GEF will provide funds the technical and regulatory work needed to develop catastrophe and weather-risk insurance markets and mitigate the negative impact of climate change. -
News | 11/11/11
Nov.11 - In anticipation of the upcoming COP17 and in the context of the 41st GEF Council Meeting, UNFCCC officers met with the GEF Climate and Chemicals team. -
News | 11/10/11
Nov.10 - The 41st meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council completed its deliberations on Thursday. -
News | 11/09/11
Nov.9 - The Council continued its work on Wednesday reviewing several policy papers and approving the Work Program. -
News | 11/08/11
Nov. 8 - The 41st meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council was opened by Monique Barbut, CEO/Chairperson of the Facility, who underscored the need for efficiency, transparency and sharing of results. -
News | 11/04/11
Nov.2 - This week acclaimed actor and conservationist Edward Norton paid a courtesy visit to the GEF, where he met Monique Barbut, GEF CEO and Chairperson and other GEF officials. -
News | 10/27/11
Oct. 27 - In an effort to raise awareness on the importance of adapting to the adverse effects of climate change, the Adaptation Fund invites you to demonstrate what adaptation means to you. -
News | 10/24/11
Oct. 24 - The new facility, recently approved by the IFC Board, will help companies from emerging economies to create services and products environmentally friendly and aimed at reducing carbon gas emissions. -
News | 10/24/11
Oct. 24 - A five-day regional workshop is taking place in Bratislava to launch the implementation of GEF/SGP fifth operational phase in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Arab State.