Conserving and Sustainably Using Biodiversity
Biodiversity is crucial to the future of all life on the planet and is also the foundation for the ecosystem goods and services that enable human societies to thrive. Improving the conservation, sustainable use, and restoration of natural ecosystems underpins the work of the GEF partnership to enhance biodiversity.
Terrestrial protected areas created or under improved management
The hectares of terrestrial area placed under new legal protection or under improved management for biodiversity benefits by a GEF-funded investment.
89.8 Million hectares
150
59.8%
Latest
Target
Marine protected areas created or under improved management
The hectares of marine area placed under new legal protection or under improved management for biodiversity benefits by a GEF-funded investment.
123.2 Million hectares
100
100%
Latest
Target
Area of landscapes under improved practices
The hectares of landscapes outside of protected areas placed under improved management practices, including in production sectors, to benefit biodiversity by a GEF-funded investment.
135.2 Million hectares
195
69.3%
Latest
Target
Area of marine habitat under improved practices to benefit biodiversity
The hectares of marine habitat outside of protected areas placed under improved management practices to benefit biodiversity by a GEF-funded investment.
58.9 Million hectares
70
84.2%
Latest
Target
People benefiting from the conservation, sustainable use, or restoration of biodiversity
The number of people benefiting from the conservation, sustainable use or restoration of biodiversity by a GEF-funded investment.