News Stories

Two common squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) playing on a tree branch

September 22, 2020

Repairing humanity’s relationship with the planet will be cheaper than continuing to let it slide
Headshot of Pilar Barrera Rey

September 21, 2020

'We need a transparent and inclusive approach'
Close-up illustration of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

September 18, 2020

COVID-19 updates from the GEF partnership
Susan Matindi Waithaka smiling

September 15, 2020

Connecting Africa's environmental leaders for a greener future
Ludovic Bernaudat profile

September 10, 2020

'Real progress is possible when diverse groups work together'
Portrait of Paola Ridolfi

September 8, 2020

Breaking new paths in pursuit of environmental goals
Javier Gutierrez Ramirez in foreground with sunset and mountain

September 3, 2020

'Our ambition is to generate economic value through conservation'
Mohamed Bakarr with an antelope

August 20, 2020

‘To succeed, we need to be open-minded, humble, and courageous’

Maria Belen Duran, GEF's Operational Focal Point in Ecuador, stands against a mountainous backdrop

August 17, 2020

'I'm working for the environment and also for society'
Anil Sookdeo portrait

August 10, 2020

'Chemicals and waste can harm us and the environment'
Pangolin in a tree

August 5, 2020

Connecting deforestation, wildlife, and pandemic risk
Some participants of the GEF ECW in Egypt (Sharm El Sheikh) gather at the Ras Mohammed Nature Reserve during a project site visit.

August 3, 2020

Survey affirms GEF Country Support Program's impact
Asha Bobb-Semple in Inner Mongolia, China

July 28, 2020

Different landscapes, common challenges
Milena Gonzalez Vasquez in front of a Moroccan landscape

July 21, 2020

'As an engineer, I am interested in solving challenging problems'
Claude Gascon headshot

July 17, 2020

'We need to put nature at the center of economic activity'