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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…

Over the past three decades, the Global Environment Facility has invested nearly $6 billion in projects and programs to conserve and protect forests globally. Preserving forests – especially tropical primary forests – and restoring degraded forests are the most efficient ways to store and sequester…

Japan brings a systemic, integrated approach to environmental problem-solving, and is one of the Global Environment Facility's most important partners in tackling the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Overall, Japan is the second largest contributor…

Since 2014, the Global Environment Facility has supported countries to tackle environmental challenges in food systems and promote transformational change toward sustainability and resilience. The Africa region has been a major focus for these investments. Youth engagement has been a consistent…