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The inaugural results report shows how multilateral climate funds finance delivers real outcomes for people, economies, and ecosystems. This landmark report also reflects a shared commitment to credible, transparent reporting, and a determination for the funds to work together more strategically.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established its Financial Mechanism to facilitate the provision and transfer of resources from developed to developing countries. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) became the initial operating entity of the Financial Mechanism…

The Amazon is the largest tropical primary forest on Earth and one of the most biodiverse places. The Amazon also serves as the cornerstone of climate regulation and cultural diversity for the region and the globe. For the past three decades, the Global Environmental Fund has recognized the…

The world’s cities are growing faster than ever before, and urbanization has proven to be a fundamental driver of economic growth and societal progress. However, this unprecedented growth has a significant impact on the well-being and health of people and the planet. Cities are significantly…

Project Oversight: A Handbook for Operational Focal Points (OFPs) is designed to support OFPs in effective oversight and portfolio management of projects financed by the Global Environment Facility. It aims to provide information on relevant GEF policies, along with practical steps for planning and…

Gustavo Fonseca shaped conservation science, practice, and policy in profound ways and in countless places across the globe. For four decades he played a critical role in demonstrating the importance of science in informing policy and actions for biodiversity conservation and environmental…

The GEF includes several multilateral funds working together to address the planet’s most pressing challenges in an integrated way. GEF financing helps developing countries address complex challenges and work toward meeting international environmental goals. Since its inception, the GEF has…

The GEF includes several multilateral funds working together to address the planet’s most pressing challenges in an integrated way. GEF financing helps developing countries address complex challenges and work toward meeting international environmental goals. Since its inception, the GEF has…

This second edition of Project Postcards briefly highlights examples of GEF-funded work that is making a positive difference – for economies, for communities, and for ecosystems. The projects in this set were nominated by communications colleagues working on GEF initiatives, across our implementing…