Press Releases

El mundo se une contra la contaminación por mercurio con la entrada en vigor del Convenio de Minamata

August 16, 2017

Without safeguarding oceans, achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda will be impossible

June 4, 2017

50th ratification triggers entry into force of the Minamata Convention on Mercury

May 18, 2017

#DETOX Outcomes: Additional chemicals listed, new partnership on household waste established, mandate given to tackle marine plastics: Countries make important progress towards goal of a safer planet

May 5, 2017

International community meets to protect human health and the environment from toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes

April 24, 2017

Belgium announces €7 EUR million to Least Developed Countries Fund

December 8, 2016

Scientists shine a spotlight on the overlooked menace of nitrogen

December 3, 2016

New analysis shows scale of international commitment to tackle illegal wildlife trade: over $1.3 billion since 2010

November 16, 2016

New GEF fund gives boost to Paris Agreement implementation

November 15, 2016

GEF announces raft of new investments for oceans protection

September 16, 2016

International community rallies to address major threat to oceans

September 8, 2016

Top conservation players unite to map, monitor and conserve vital places for life on earth

September 3, 2016

Des acteurs clés de la conservation s’unissent pour cartographier, monitorer et préserver les sites vitaux pour le maintien de la vie sur Terre

September 3, 2016

GEF steps up efforts to combat wildlife crime with additional $40 million to expand program

June 8, 2016

New Financial Initiative in Support of Paris Agreement

June 7, 2016