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GEF CEO Underscores Importance of Working With Indigenous Peoples To Benefit Global Environment
May 21, 2012Speech at Montpelier, France, conference details GEF initiatives with local communities, indigenous groups -
The Rainforest Alliance Honors the Global Environment Facility
May 16, 2012The Global Environment Facility (GEF) tonight was presented with the 2012 Sustainable Standard-Setter award by the Rainforest Alliance at its 25th annual gala for work in supporting the sustainable cultivation of cocoa in rainforest regions. -
GEF EXPO 2012 Yeosu, Korea Exhibit Features East Asian Regional Partnerships to Protect and Enhance the Seas of East Asia
May 10, 2012Global Environment Facility highlights its longstanding commitment to oceans as contributor to environmental, economic health -
New Agricultural Biodiversity Project to Improve Nutrition and Food Security Worldwide
April 29, 2012Undervalued Yet Nutritious Traditional Foods Can Make the Difference -
GEF CEO Barbut: Earth Day a Reminder of the Need to Focus on Results
April 22, 2012... As we celebrate Earth Day, let us turn our energies toward transforming our good intentions, our sensitivity to environmental priorities, into action... -
Six countries bid to host the Green Climate Fund
April 16, 2012The Interim Secretariat of the Green Climate Fund received six expressions of interest to the Fund’s Board for hosting the Fund from the following Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). -
Cameroon: GEF Grant to Achieve Sustainable Development for Local Communities in the Ngoyla-Mintom Forest
April 13, 2012The project will strengthen the capacity of the government and civil society for participatory forest planning and management operations in the project area -
China: GEF Grants to Reduce Dioxins from Pulp Production and Facilitate Eco-Transport Development in City Clusters
April 2, 2012This project takes an integrated environmental management approach to mainstream POPs reduction with broader environmental concerns. -
Regional Workshop of the GEF Small Grants Programme for the Pacific Discussed Implementation Arrangements
March 15, 2012The GEF Small Grants Programme has held a 5-day regional workshop for GEF SGP staff and partners to launch its Fifth Operational Phase (OP5) in the Pacific Region. -
GEF Publishes Report on Water and Global Security
March 14, 2012CEO Monique Barbut, attending World Water Forum, addresses panel on transboundary waters and linkages to regional security, stability -
Programs Must Recognize Links Between Women and Environment
March 8, 2012Mar. 8 - On the International Women’s Day, GEF CEO Monique Barbut says environmental and sustainable development programs must account for the special needs and contributions of women in the developing world. -
Big boost for wildlife conservation: 23 new SOS projects
February 9, 2012Gorillas, cockatoos, and frogs are just a few of the multitude of threatened species that are receiving a helping hand from SOS (Save Our Species) -
Theme of Future Policy Award 2012: Oceans and Coasts
February 6, 2012The World Future Council announced today that it will present its Future Policy Award 2012 to the world's most inspiring, innovative and influential policies on the protection of oceans and coasts. -
GEF Announces Approval of first project under Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund
January 12, 2012The GEF today announced approval of the first project under the Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund (NPIF), an effort in Panama to discover nature-based products of interest to the pharmaceutical and agro-chemical industries. -
Developed nations make pledges for the least developed countries, signal confidence in Convention-created fund
December 10, 2011Dec. 10 - During the COP 17, several donor countries pledged new support to the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for climate change adaptation. -
GEF CEO Monique Barbut Hosts Panel Discussion on Africa Land, Water and Forests
December 8, 2011Dec. 8 - Great Green Wall, Lake Chad and Congo Basin initiatives reflect concerted effort by GEF, World Bank, African nations toward 'climate-resilient' development. -
IFC Report Finds Private Equity is Untapped Resource in Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change
December 8, 2011Dec. 8 - Governments and international financial institutions can significantly accelerate the growth of climate-related private-equity investments in emerging markets by encouraging the formation of funds that specialize in such investments. -
South Africa to Phase Out Inefficient Lighting
December 7, 2011Dec. 7 - The South African government, host of the UNFCCC COP17, has formally announced a comprehensive phase-out policy for inefficient lighting, linked to a global initiative supported by UNEP and the GEF. -
GEF Participating in Climate Change Conference
December 2, 2011Dec. 2 - GEF CEO urges unity of effort, streamlining of implementation as the GEF participates in the UNFCCC COP 17. The conference, which concludes Dec. 9, covers a broad range of issues and challenges relating to global efforts to address climate change. -
Les membres du Conseil du FEM approuvent pour plus d'un demi-milliard de dollars de projets – soit le deuxième programme de travail le plus important de l'histoire du FE
November 11, 2011Nov.9 - Le Conseil du FEM a approuvé ce jour un programme de travail d'une ampleur sans précédent dans le cadre du cinquième cycle de refinancement du FEM.