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Mercury and the GEF
May, 2013
An overview to the long standing commitment of the GEF to eliminate mercury.
global contaminant| mercury| pollution
English (version 2013)
Spanish (version 2012)
French (version 2012)
Two Decades of Experience: Investing in Ecosystem Services and Adaptation for Food Security
April, 2013
This publication offers a succinct overview of the GEF's investments already made in maintaining ecosystem service flows and securing the resiliency for food systems throughout the developing world.
Food Security| Land Degradation| Soil| Sustainable Agriculture| Water
English
Issue Paper on Indigenous Peoples
April, 2013
To provide a framework for engagement between the GEF and indigenous peoples, a policy on indegenous peoples became necessary. This issues paper presents the principles on which an indigenous people's policy could rest.
Indigenous Peoples
978-1-939339-58-4 English
French
Spanish
Climate Change: A Scientific Assessment for the GEF
March, 2013
The newest STAP report reviews recently published climate science literature and provides a set of important considerations for the GEF’s role in this context.
Climate Change| Mitigation| STAP| UNEP
English
Mainstreaming Gender at the GEF
February, 2013
Gender relations play a key role in conserving environmental resources and the goods and services that they provide. This publication highlights the GEF’s efforts and renewed commitment to link gender equality and environmental sustainability.
Gender
978-1-939339-87-4 English (version 2013)
French (version 2008)
Spanish (version 2008)
Behind the Numbers (2012 and 2013)
February, 2013
The numbers tell a story: 21 years, $11.5 billion invested directly, $57 billion in cofinancing, and over 3,215 projects in more than 165 countries.
978-1-939339-85-0 English - 2013
English - 2013 - High Resolution
French - 2012
Spanish - 2012
GEF Mercury Factsheet
January, 2013
GEF Mercury Factsheet during GEF-5
mercury
Mercury Factsheet - EN
Payment for Ecosystem Services
January, 2013
This publication summarizes the investments of the GEF since its inception in projects involving Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES).
Payment Ecosystem Services
English
GEF-5 Focal Area Strategies
December, 2012
Compilation of the Focal Area Strategies for GEF-5
English
French
Spanish
GEF Annual Report 2011
December, 2012
Financial statements and audited opinions for the GEF Annual Report FY 2011
GEF Annual Report 2011
GEF Sec. Fin. Statement FY11
GEF Audited TF Fin. Statement
UNDP Audited Fin. Statement FY11
UNDP Fin. Statement FY10
UNDP Audit Report FY10
UNEP Fin. Statement FY10
UNEP Audit Report FY10
IBRD Audited Fin. Statement FY11
Catalysing Ocean Finance
December, 2012
This demonstrates how effective the application of appropriate mixes of market and policy have been in helping countries to address challenges facing the oceans and explores how they could be successfully scaled up.
Finance| International Waters
Volume I: Transforming Markets to Restore and Protect the Global Ocean
Volume II: Methodologies and Case Studies
Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies
November, 2012
Case studies from the GEF Climate Change portfolio
Technology Transfer
978-1-939339-46-1 English (2012)
French (2012)
Spanish (2012)
Implementing the Poznan Strategic and Long-Term Program on Technology Transfer
November, 2012
Technology transfer plays an increasingly critical role in an effective global response to the climate change challenge.
Technology Transfer
978-1-939339-50-8 English (2012)
Investing in Renewable Energy: the GEF Experience
November, 2012
The application of renewable energy technologies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution using energy sources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, tidal, geothermal, and biomass.
Renewable Energy
978-1-939339-49-2 English (2012 version)
Greening Opportunities at World Events: GEF Investment Experiences
November, 2012
World events, such as the Olympics, provide a unique opportunity to demonstrate projects focusing on adapting to climate change by transfering environmentally sound technologies to developing countries.
Climate Change| Technology Transfer| world events
978-1939339-54-6 English (2012 version)
Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Activities
November, 2012
The GEF promotes conservation and enhancement of carbon stocks through sustainable management of land use, land-use change, and forestry – commonly referred to as LULUCF.
Carbon| deforestation| Forests| Land Use Change
978-1-939339-47-8 English
French
Spanish
Least Developed Countries Fund
November, 2012
Climate change affects worst those least able to respond to its effects, and those least responsible for it. Through the LDCF fund the GEF has supported those countries in identifying and addressing their most urgent immediate adaptation needs.
Adaptation| Climate Chage| LDCF
978-1-939339-55-3 English
Financing Adaptation Action
November, 2012
The projects supported through the LDCF and SCCF funds show the way for building resilience to cope with the impacts of a changing climate.
Adaptation| Climate Chage| LDCF| SCCF
978-1-939339-56-0 English
Time for Transformational Change
November, 2012
The role of the GEF. Vision Statement by GEF CEO & Chairperson Dr. Naoko Ishii.
GEF CEO| Naoko Ishii| Vision Statement
978-1-939339-53-9 English
French
Spanish
Principles and Guidelines for Engagement with Indigenous Peoples
October, 2012
In response to Indigenous Peoples' increasing engagement with the GEF, this paper is to ensure that the GEF and its partner agencies make appropriate efforts to include and promote Indigenous Peoples in applicable processes and projects.
978-1-939339-57-7 English
Spanish
French