News Stories

December 2, 2018

Urgent and unprecedented transformation across our economies needed to combat climate change

Mercury mining exposes up to 15 million workers and their families in over 70 countries to being poisoned. Photo: UN Environment.

November 26, 2018

Countries meet to address mercury as global emissions rise by 20%

Madagascar’s forests are rich with undiscovered flora and fauna, but for many species time is running out. Photo: UN Environment / Lisa Murray.

November 26, 2018

Fighting for the last Eden: saving Madagascar’s unique species

GEF's funding for mercury programmes has increased to $206 million

November 19, 2018

Countries gather to tackle mercury pollution

November 16, 2018

UNDP, GEF embark on vast programme targeting wildlife trafficking

Arab States such as United Arab Emirates shown above, are making steady progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Photo: Shutterstock.

November 12, 2018

The dream of Pax Arabica

November 12, 2018

Global community gathers to lay the groundwork for action to protect biodiversity and nature

November 5, 2018

9th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference

October 29, 2018

Business unusual: How "fish carbon" stabilizes our climate

$Nearly 90 billion tonnes of materials were extracted globally in 2017, with only a fraction cycled back into the economy, resulting in pollution and wasting about $4.5 trillion in recoverable resources.$

October 23, 2018

Fast-tracking a zero waste economy: more governments and business leaders commit to circular economy action

October 22, 2018

UN Environment energy initiative lauded as best partnership at major summit

October 16, 2018

Diverse wild species vital for healthy agricultural production

October 9, 2018

GEF increases funding to combat illegal wildlife trade

October 5, 2018

Reducing deforestation in commodity supply chains as temperatures rise

October 1, 2018

ICCF Gala Hosts President of Botswana and GEF CEO

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