Accelerating innovation to strengthen climate resilience of the essential oils sector in Madagascar
Madagascar has launched an innovative project to strengthen its essential oils sector against the rapidly increasing impacts of climate change. This initiative emphasizes entrepreneurship and technology innovation, aiming to equip micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with the tools and strategies to adapt to climate resilience challenges.
Regional Latin America Workshop 2024
The regional workshop is designed to keep GEF focal points, convention focal points, and other key stakeholders up to date with GEF policies and programming. The workshop for the Latin American countries takes place after similar workshops in Southern Africa; West Asia and North Africa; East and Central Asia, and the Caribbean.
The objectives of the workshop are to:
MEx30x30 project launches with $18.5 million for Mexico biodiversity conservation
The launch of a new $18.5 million investment from the Global Environment Facility, the MEx30x30: Conserving Mexican Biodiversity Through Communities and Their Protected Areas project, will advance biodiversity conservation across Mexico.
Strengthening the National Framework for Climate Transparency of Panama
CEO ApprovalCEO Endorsement/Approval Review Sheet Document
Strengthen the National Framework for Climate Transparency of Panama
Scaling-up conservation and sustainable management of priority wetlands of the East-Asian Australasian Flyway in the Philippines (PHIL FLYWAY)
GEFSEC ReviewPIF
To protect, restore, and sustainably manage priority wetland habitats in the Philippine segment of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway to ensure the conservation of migratory waterbirds and overall biodiversity while providing ecosystem goods and services for local communities.
Strengthening institutional and technical capacities for greater transparency in the implementation of Article 13 of the Paris Agreement in Nicaragua (CBIT 2)
GEFSEC ReviewPIF
Strengthening technical and technological capacities of Nicaraguan institutions of the Energy, Waste and Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sectors, so as to comply with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) for action and support, established by Article 13 of the Paris Agreement, in line with the adopted Modalities, Procedures and Guideline.
68th GEF Council Meeting
The Council, the Global Environment Facility's main governing body, comprises 32 members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries (14 from developed countries, 16 from developing countries, and two from economies in transition). Council members rotate at different intervals determined by each constituency. The Council customarily meets twice annually but has decided to meet three times in 2024.