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New biodiversity fund approves project preparation grants
The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) has approved project preparation grants and set aside nearly $40 million to support new proposed initiatives in Brazil, Gabon, and Mexico, providing a boost to international efforts to put nature on a path to recovery this decade.
GEF for Sustainable Cities – New Global Program Launched to Develop and Manage Cities Sustainably
11 countries, 23 pilot cities and an investment of USD 150 million in GEF grants plus USD 1.5 billion in additional financing from other sources: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) today approved a new global program to address the challenge of a rapidly urbanizing world and the subsequent pressure on cities.
Mexico ratifies its commitment to the environment and will double funds for the GEF
“With the support of the Facility, we want to increase cooperation in favor of increased global responsibility: caring for and preserving our planet,” the President confirmed after participating int the 5th GEF Assembly which is taking place this week in Cancun.
The Head of State, claimed that the GEF’s 5th Assembly is an opportunity to “reaffirm the country’s commitment with the world to really make this planet a better space, where humanity can live and have fun.”
The GEF and Mexico Develop a Comprehensive Coordination Strategy to Promote High Impact Environmental Projects in the Country
Mexico City, November 14th 2013
GEF wins Harvard University environment award
The Global Environment Facility, the world’s largest public environment fund, was recognized with its partners for a path-breaking environmentally-sound transit project in Mexico City today.
Working with the Mexican government, the GEF together with a distinguished group of business, civil society and public institutions received the prestigious Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership for its work to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a sustainable transport bus project called Metrobus.