Focal Points

Afghanistan

Mr. Zainul Abedin Abed

Operational Focal Point since 2022-01-29
Acting Director General
National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)
H.Q. Sanatorium Street, Daru-I- Aman Road, 6th District
Kabul
Afghanistan

Albania

Mr. Sofjan Jaupaj

Political Focal Point since 2025-11-27
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Bouleverd “Deshmoret E Kombit”, No. 1
Tirana 1001
Albania

Mrs. Ledina Beqiraj Agalliu

Operational Focal Point since 2025-11-27
General Secretary
Ministry of Environment
Boulevard “Deshmoret E Kombit”, No. 1
Tirana 1001
Albania

Algeria

Ms. Manel El Ayoubi

Political Focal Point since 2022-10-17
Director of Environment and Sustainable Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères - Plateau des Annassers
Algiers 16000
Algeria

Mr. Karim Baba

Operational Focal Point since 2021-07-08
Director of Urban Environment Policy
Ministry of Environment
Ministère de l'Environnement Rue Des 4 Canons
Algiers 16000
Algeria

Andorra

Mr. Marc Rossell

Operational Focal Point since 2014-04-09
Director
Govern d'Andorra, Ministry of Tourism and Environment
C\ Prat de la Creu, 62-64
Andorra la Vella AD500
Principality of Andorra

Angola

Mr. Malaquias Joaquim Morais Tenente

Political Focal Point since 2023-08-03
Advisor of the Minister of Environment of Republic of Angola
Ministry of Environment
Ministèrio do Ambiente, Rua direita da Samba, Futungo, Condomínio Rosalinda, Prédio 11B, 4º andar
Luanda
Angola

Mr. Malaquias Joaquim Morais Tenente

Operational Focal Point since 2024-07-23
Advisor of the Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
Rua Direita Da Samba, Futungo, Condominio Rosalinda, Predio 11B, 4o Andar
Luanda
Angola

Antigua And Barbuda

Her Excellency Diann Black Layne

Operational Focal Point since 2013-09-16
Political Focal Point since 2013-09-16
Ambassador and GEF NOFP
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Queen Elizabeth Hwy
St. John's
Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Ms. Eliana Ester Saissac

Political Focal Point since 2024-12-12
Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship
Esmeralda 1212
Buenos Aires 1007
Argentina

Sr. Esteban Eduardo Di Sibio

Operational Focal Point since 2025-06-19
Director General
Dirección General de Programas y Proyectos Sectoriales y Especiales de Interior
de la Vicejefatura de Gabinete, Av. Leandro N. Alem 186 – Piso 4⁰
Buenos Aires
Argentina

Armenia

H.E. Mr. Hambardzum Matevosyan

Operational Focal Point since 2025-08-01
Political Focal Point since 2025-08-01
Minister of Environment of the Republic of Armenia
Ministry of Environment
3rd Government Bldg., Republic Sq.
Yerevan 0010
Armenia

Austria

Ms. Victoria Schreitter

Council Member for the constituency of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Türkiye since 2024-01-15, Donor Participants (Replinishment)


Austria

Azerbaijan

Mr. Mukhtar Babayev

Political Focal Point since 2022-01-19
Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues.
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
B. Aghayev, str. 100 A
Baku AZ 1073
Azerbaijan

Mr. Emin Garabaghli

Operational Focal Point since 2022-02-09
Head of Division of International Cooperation
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
Kazim Kazimzada Street 100A
Baku AZ1073
Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Mr. David L. Cates

Political Focal Point since 2020-06-03
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of the Environment and Housing
2nd Floor Charlotte House P.O. Box N-7132
Nassau
The Bahamas

Dr. Rhianna Neely-Murphy

Operational Focal Point since 2022-01-25
Director
Department of Environmental Planning and Protection
Ground Floor Charlotte House
Nassau
The Bahamas

Bahrain

Mr. Talal Alabsi

Political Focal Point since 2020-07-28
First Secretary
Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain
3503 International Drive, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20008
USA

Dr. Mohamed Bin Daina

Operational Focal Point since 2020-08-28
Chief Executive
Supreme Council for Environment
PO Box 18233
Manama
Bahrain

Bangladesh

Ms. Sharifa Khan

Political Focal Point since 2022-09-06
Secretary
Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Finance
Room 03 & 04, Block 08 , Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
Dhaka 1207
Bangladesh

Dr. Farhina Ahmed

Operational Focal Point since 2022-05-22
Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Dhaka 1000
Bangladesh

Barbados

Ms. Joy-Ann Skinner

Political Focal Point since 2023-05-24
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados
No. 1 Culloden Road
St. Michael
Barbados

Mr. David Leacock

Operational Focal Point since 2025-06-23
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and National Breautification, Green and Blue Economy
10th floor, Warrens Tower II
Warrens, St. Michael 12001 12001
Barbados

Belarus

Mr. Aliaksndr Haroshka

Political Focal Point since 2021-02-01
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus
Kollektornaya Str. 10-439
Minsk 220004
Republic of Belarus

Ms. Larissa Lukina

Operational Focal Point since 2020-02-18
Deputy Head of the General Directorate for Environmental Policy, International Cooperation and Science
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, Head of the International Cooperation Department
Kollektornaya Street 10
Minsk 220004
Belarus

Belgium

Mr. Corentin Genin

Operational Focal Point since 2019-11-08
Attaché - National Focal Point for GEF and UNCCD MD8 - Directorate Climate and Environment
Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation
15, Rue des Petits Carmes
Brussels 1000
Belgium

Belize

Mr. Carlos Pol

Political Focal Point since 2025-08-14
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Economic Transformation
Belmopan
Belize

Ms. Milagro Matus

Operational Focal Point since 2025-08-14
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management
Belmopan
Belize

Benin

Mrs. Jeanne Adanbiokou Akakpo

Political Focal Point since 2022-11-07
Deputy Minister (Directrice de Cabinet du Ministre)
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Cotonou, Littoral
Benin

Mr. Mémanton Boni Yalla

Operational Focal Point since 2022-11-07
Director of Planning, Administration and Finance
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Cotonou
Benin

Bhutan

Mr. Ugyen Dorji

Political Focal Point since 2020-11-04
Officiating Director
Department of Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Post Box No. 103, Gyalyong Tshokhang
Thimpu
Bhutan

Mr. Tshering Dorji

Operational Focal Point since 2024-02-02
Director - Department of Macro-Fiscal and Development Finance
Ministry of Finance
Post Box 127, Tashichhodzong
Thimpu
Bhutan

Bolivia

Mr. Carlos David Guachalla Terrazas

Operational Focal Point since 2021-07-14
Political Focal Point since 2021-07-14
Viceministro de Planificación y Coordinación
Ministerio de Planificación del Desarrollo
Av Mariscal Santa Cruz No 1092 Casilla No 12814
La Paz
Bolivia

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Mr. Stasa Kosarac

Political Focal Point since 2020-01-03
Minister
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Musla 9
Sarajevo 71000
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mr. Novak Vukajlović

Operational Focal Point since 2023-11-27
Advisor to the Minister
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations
Musala 9
Sarajevo 71 000
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Ms. Abigail Lillian Engleton

Political Focal Point since 2022-01-10
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism
Private Bag BO199
Gaborone
Botswana

Dr. Cyril Taolo

Operational Focal Point since 2024-05-08
Government Liaison Officer
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Private Bag BO 199
Gaborone
Botswana

Brazil

Ms. Luciana Melchert Saguas Presas

Political Focal Point since 2024-07-08
Head of the Division for Environmental Policy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Esplanada Dos Ministérios, Bloco H
Brasilia, DF 70170-900
Brazil

Ms. Livia Farias Ferreira de Oliveira

Operational Focal Point since 2025-07-30
General Coordinator for Sustainable Finance
Ministry of Finance
Esplanada dos Ministérios, BLP, 6th floor
Brasilia, Distrito Federal 70048-900
Brazil

Bulgaria

Ms. Emiliya Kraeva

Operational Focal Point since 2014-02-27
Director for Strategies
Ministry of Environment and Water
EU Affairs and International Cooperation Directorate 22 Maria Louisa Blvd. 2nd Floor, Room 211
Sofia 1000
Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Mr. Philippe Zane

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-14
Project Manager
Ministere de l’economie des finances et de la prospective
395, Avenue du 11 Decembre, 03 BP 7008, Ougadougou 03
Ougadougou, Kadiogo
Burkina Faso

Mr. Pamoussa Ouedraogo

Operational Focal Point since 2023-02-20
Point Focal Opérationnel du Fonds pour l’Environnement Mondial (FEM)
Secrétaire Permanent du Conseil National pour le Développement Durable (SP/CNDD)
BP 6486
Ougadougou 01
Burkina Faso

Burundi

Eng. Prosper Dodiko

Political Focal Point since 2024-12-23
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and Livestock
BP 1850 Bujumbura
Bujumbura
Burundi

Monsieur Emmanuel Ndorimana

Operational Focal Point since 2024-12-23
Secrétaire Permanent en change de l’Environnement
Le Ministre de l’Environnement, de l’Agricultue, et de l’Elege
Gitega
Burundi

Eng. Emmanuel Ndorimana

Operational Focal Point since 2024-12-10
Permanent Secretary of Environment
Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and Livestock
P.O. Box 1850 Bujimbara
Bujumbura
Burundi

Cabo Verde

Mr. Alexandre Nevsky Medina Rodrigues

Operational Focal Point since 2021-10-08
Political Focal Point since 2021-10-08
National Director of Environment
Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
Rua Visconde S. Januario, CP 115, Ponta Belem
Praia, Ilha de Santiago 7600
Cabo Verde Cabo Verde

Cambodia

H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth

Political Focal Point since 2023-11-17
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Morodock Decho Building, No. 503, Chamkarmon
Phnom Penh
Cambodia

H.E. San Vanty

Operational Focal Point since 2023-11-17
Secretary of State
Ministry of Environment
Morodok Decho Building, No. 503, Chamkarmon
Phnom Penh
Cambodia

Cameroon

H.E. Pierre Hele

Political Focal Point since 2010-04-01
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Protection of Nature
B.P. 320
Yaounde, Center Region
Cameroon

Dr. Unusa Haman

Operational Focal Point since 2017-07-17
Sub-Director for Environmental Planning
Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED)
P.O. Box 320
Yaounde, Center Region
Cameroon

Canada

Ms. Cam Do

Council Member for the constituency of Canada since 2024-08-19, Operational Focal Point
Operational Focal Point since 2024-08-19
Director General
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Drive
Otawa, Ontario K0A 0G2
Canada

Central African Republic

Mr. Thierry Kamach

Political Focal Point since 2018-02-06
Ministre
Ministere de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable
Bangui
Central African Republic

Mr. Barthélémy Lamba

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-27
National Coordinator of Land Degradation and Desertification
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
BP 686
Bangui
Central African Republic

Chad

Mr. Mahamat Abdelkerim Hanno

Political Focal Point since 2022-10-31
Ministre
Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development
N’Djamena 1769
Tchad

Mr. Oumar Gadji Soumaila

Operational Focal Point since 2023-01-11
Climate Change Director
Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development
Rue Idriss Miskine, PO Box 447
Ndjamena
Chad

Chile

Ms. Constance Nalegach

Political Focal Point since 2022-07-12
Head International Affairs Office
Ministry of the Environment
San Martin 73
Santiago
Chile

Mr. Miguel Stutzin

Operational Focal Point since 2015-09-30
Ministerio del Medio Ambiente
San Martin 73
Santiago
Chile

China

Ms. Junhong Chang

Political Focal Point since 2025-01-22
Director General
Ministry of Finance, Department of International Economic and Financial Cooperation
San Li He St., Xichengqu
Beijing 100820
People’s Republic of China

Ms. Jing Fu

Operational Focal Point since 2025-01-17
Deputy Director General
Ministry of Finance, Department of International Economic and Financial Cooperation
San Li He St., Xichengqu
Beijing 100820
People’s Republic of China

Colombia

Ms. Diana Mejia Molina

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-08
Director of Economic, Social, and Environmental Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
Palacio de San Carlos: Calle 10 # 5-51
Bogota 111711
Colombia

Ms. Daniela Durán González

Operational Focal Point since 2025-06-20
Head of the International Affairs Office
Ministry of Environment and Sustainbable Development
Calle 37 Nº 8-40
Bogotá, Cundinamarca 111711
Colombia

Comoros

Mr. Youssouf Elamine Youssouf Mbechezi

Operational Focal Point since 2017-12-08
Director General for Environment and Forests
Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing, Environment and City Planning
P.O. Box 41 Mde EX Cefader
Moroni
Comoros

Congo

Mrs. Arlette Soudan-Nonault

Political Focal Point since 2018-03-27
Minister of Tourism and Environment
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
City Center, Tour Nabemba, 11th floor
Brazzaville
Congo

Ms. Paule Patricia Okemba Apendi

Operational Focal Point since 2025-05-26
Ramsar Convention Focal Point on Wetlands
Ramsar Convention Focal Point on Wetlands Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development and the Congo Basin
Offices at the Man’Grite Building, 4th Floor , Plateau - Ville
Brazzaville, Congolais
Republic of Congo

Congo DR

Mr. Benjamin Toirambe Bamoninga

Operational Focal Point since 2023-02-06
Secrétaire Général á l’Environnement et Développement Durable
Ministere del'Environnement et Developpement Durable
Kinshasa
Congo DR

Cook Islands

Ms. Tepaeru HERRMANN

Political Focal Point since 2016-03-22
Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O. Box 105 Avarua
Rarotonga
Cook Islands

Mr. Halatoa Fua

Operational Focal Point since 2022-02-02
Director
National Environment Service
PO Box 371
Avarua, Raratonga
Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Mr. Franz Tattenbach-Capra

Political Focal Point since 2022-05-10
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Barrio González Lahmann
San Jose, San Jose 10104
Costa Rica

Ms. Enid Chaverri Tapia

Operational Focal Point since 2018-05-29
GEF Operational Focal Point/Director of International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Frente Iglesia Votivo Sagrado Corazon, Barrio Francisco Peralta
San Jose, San Jose 10104
Costa Rica

Cote d'Ivoire

HE Assahore Konan Jacques

Political Focal Point since 2023-11-22
Ministre
Ministère de l'Environnement, du Développement Durable et de la Transition Ecologique
Cité Administrative, Tour D 10è Etage, 20 BP 650
Abidjan 20
Cote d'Ivoire

Mrs. Ahou Sosthène Larissa Kouadio

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-19
Conseiller Technique
Ministere des Finances et du Budget
Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire

Croatia

Mr. Mario Siljeg

Political Focal Point since 2017-11-14
State Secretary
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development
Ulica Grada Vukovara 220
Zagreb 10000
Croatia

Ms. Gordana Ruklic

Operational Focal Point since 2004-10-07
Head of International Relations Service
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development
Radnicka cesta 80/22
Zagreb 10 000
Croatia

Cuba

Ms. Lisbet Font Villa

Operational Focal Point since 2025-08-13
Political Focal Point since 2025-08-13
Director of International Relations
Ministerio de Ciencia, Technologia y Medio Ambiente
Havana
Cuba

Czech Republic

Mr. Michal Pastvinsky

Political Focal Point since 2013-10-18
Director of the Department of International Relations and Deputy Director-General for Environmental Protection
Ministry of Environment
Vrsovicka 65,
Praha 10 100 10
Czech Republic

Mr. Premysl Stepanek

Operational Focal Point since 2020-01-01
Head of Multilateral Relations Unit
Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic
Vrsovicka 65
Praha 100 10
Czech Republic

Denmark

Ms. Lena Veierskov

Operational Focal Point since 2024-09-23
Political Focal Point since 2024-09-23
Chief Advisor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Denmark

Djibouti

H,E, Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa

Political Focal Point since 2024-04-26
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Commune de Boulaos
Djibouti
Djibouti

Mr. Dini Abdallah Omar

Operational Focal Point since 2011-06-02
Secretary General
Ministry of Habitat and Environment
P.O.Box 11
Djibouti 253
Djibouti

Dominica

Mr. Lucien Blackmoore

Political Focal Point since 2024-03-01
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernization, Kalinago Upliftment & Constituency Empowerment
1st floor, Financial Centre, Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica

Mr. Edgar Hunter

Operational Focal Point since 2024-03-01
Senior Technical Advisor
Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernization, Kalinago Upliftment & Constituency Empowerment
1st floor, Financial Centre, Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ms. Ana Emilia Pimentel Rodriguez

Political Focal Point since 2024-09-02
Deputy Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Ave. Cayetano Germosen esq.
Santo Domingo 10112
Dominican Republic

Mr. Ivan Marcel Cruz Burgos

Operational Focal Point since 2024-09-02
Financial Mechanisms and Portfolio Management
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Ave. Cayetano Germosen, Esq. Ave. Gregorio Luperon
Santo Domingo 10112
Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Mrs. Irina Alexandra Barba Bustos

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-03
Director of Environment and Sustainable Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility
Carrión E 1-76 y Av. 10 de Agosto – 170526
Quito, Pichincha 170526
Ecuador

Mrs. Maria Madeleine Pertuz Alarcón

Operational Focal Point since 2025-09-11
Director of International Affairs
Ministry of Energy and Mines
Republica del Salvador Avenue
Quito, Pichincha 170135
Ecuador

Egypt

Ambassador Mohamed Nasr

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-15
Director of the Department of Climate, Environment and Sustainable Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Administrative Capital
Cairo
Egypt

Eng. Ali Abo Sena

Operational Focal Point since 2021-09-13
Chief Executive Officer
Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency
30, Misr Helwan El-Zyrae Rd.
Cairo, Maadi 11728
Egypt

El Salvador

Mr. Fernando Andres Lopez Larreynaga

Political Focal Point since 2019-09-16
Minister of Environment and Natural Resources
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
KM. 5 1/2 Carretera a Santa Tecla, Calle y Colonia las Mercedes, (Instalaciones ISTA) Edificio MARN No. 2
San Salvador
El Salvador

Ms. Jessica Margarita Laguardia de Portillo

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-06
Head of the Technical Unit of the Ministerial Office
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Km 5 1/2 Carretera a Santa Tecla, Colonia y Calle Las Mercedes, Edificios MARN
San Salvador
El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

H.E. Diosdado Obiang Mbomio Nfono

Political Focal Point since 2024-06-12
Ministro
Ministerio de Bosque y Medio Ambiente
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea

Mr. Antonio Micha Ondo Angue

Operational Focal Point since 2017-03-22
Director Nacional
Instituto Nacional para la Conservacion de Medio Ambiente
Ministerio Bosques y Medio Ambiente, Planta 3, Av. Malabo 2
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Mr. Tesfai G. Selassie Sebhatu

Political Focal Point since 2021-02-16
The Minister
Ministry of Land, Water and Environment
Denden Street
Asmara 976
Eritrea

Mr. Kibrom Asmerom Weldegebriel

Operational Focal Point since 2021-02-16
Acting DG- Dept of Environment
Ministry of Land, Water and Environment
Denden Street
Asmara 976
Eritrea

Estonia

Mr. Meelis Munt

Political Focal Point since 2016-05-23
Secretary General
Ministry of the Environment
Narva Mnt 7A
Tallinn, Harjumaa 15172
Estonia

Ms. Kerli Kiili

Operational Focal Point since 2021-04-07
Director General, International Affairs Department
Ministry of the Environment
Narva mnt 7a
Tallinn 15172
Estonia

Eswatini

Ms. Khangeziwe Glory Mabuza

Operational Focal Point since 2022-04-22
Political Focal Point since 2022-04-22
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs
P.O. Box 2652
Mbabane H100
Eswatini

Ethiopia

H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonnen Hailu

Political Focal Point since 2024-04-01
State Minister
Ministry of Planning and Development
Gullele Sub-City, Woreda 1, 6 Kilo, Infront of Yekatit 12 Hospital
Addis Ababa 4472
Ethiopia

Mr. Mensur Dessie Nuri

Operational Focal Point since 2023-04-10
Director, Multilateral Environmental Agreements Negotiation Coordination
Ministry of Planning and Development
Gullele Sub-City, Woreda 1, 6 Kilo, Infront of Yekatit 12 Hospital
Addis Ababa 4472
Ethiopia

Fiji

Hon. Mosese Bulitavu

Political Focal Point since 2025-01-29
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Level 3, Bali Tower, 318 Toorak Road, P.O. Box 2109 Government Buildings,fj
Suva
Fiji

Dr. Sivendra Michael

Operational Focal Point since 2024-02-14
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Lot 318, Toorak Road, Toorak, P.O. Box 2109, Government Buildings
Suva 679
Fiji

Finland

Ms. Laura Rajaniemi

Political Focal Point since 2024-10-11
Deputy Head of Unit
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Laivastokatu 22
Helsinki 00160
Finland

France

Mrs. Stephanie Bouziges-Eschmann

Operational Focal Point since 2018-09-04
Secretary General
French Facility for Global Environment (FEM)
5 Rue Roland Barthes
Paris 12 75598
France

Gabon

Monsieur Stanislas Stephen Mouba Olouna

Operational Focal Point since 2019-12-23
Directeur General
Direction General de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature
Boulevard Triomphal, Omar Bongo Ondimba, rue Celestin Ekogha Edou, no775, Sainte Marie
Libreville
Gabon

Gambia

Mr. Dawda Badgie

Operational Focal Point since 2022-07-07
Executive Director
National Environment Agency
Gambia Environment House, Jimpex Road Kanifing
Banjul
The Gambia

Georgia

His Excellency David Songulashvili

Political Focal Point since 2025-03-21
Minister
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia
#34, Marshal Gelovani Av.
Tbilisi 0159
Georgia

Ms. Nino Tkhilava

Operational Focal Point since 2006-04-20
Head of Department
Ministry of Environmental Protection
6, Marshall Geoovani Ave.
Tbilisi 0159
Georgia

Germany

Mrs. Annette Windmeisser

Council Member for the constituency of Germany since 2021-06-23, Political Focal Point
Head of Climate Finance Division
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Stresemannstrabe 94
Berlin 10963
Germany

Ghana

Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed

Political Focal Point since 2025-02-14
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
P.O. Box M232, Ministries-Accra
Accra
Ghana

Dr. Peter Justice Dery

Operational Focal Point since 2025-02-14
Director, Environment
Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
P.O. Box M 232, Ministries-Accra
Accra
Ghana

Greece

Mr. Gregory Dimitriadis

Political Focal Point since 2019-10-07
Secretary General for International Economic Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1 Vasilissis Sofia Av.
Athens 10671
Greece

Mrs. Christina Charta

Operational Focal Point since 2018-06-28
Head of the Department for International Economic Organisations & Regional Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Directorate of International Econimic & Trade Policy
Directorate for International Organisations, 1 Kornarou Str.,
Athens 10563
Greece

Grenada

Ms. Nicole Clarke

Operational Focal Point since 2023-10-13
Permanent Secretary (AG)
Ministry of Mobilisation Implementation and Transformation
Building #6, The Financial Complex, The Carenage
St. George 473
Grenada

Guatemala

Ms. Ana Patricia Orantes Thomas

Political Focal Point since 2024-06-24
Ministra de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
7 Avenida 03-67 Zona 13
Guatemapa 502
Guatemala

Ms. Andrea Domenika Fernández Rodriguez

Operational Focal Point since 2025-07-11
International Relations
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
7th Avenue 03-67 Zone 13
Guatemala 502
Guatemala

Guinea

Mrs. Safiatou Diallo

Political Focal Point since 2023-04-26
Ministre de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable
Ministére de L’Environnement et du Développement Durable
Caleyah lansabouyi BP. 761
Conakry
Guinée

Mr. Fodé Toure

Operational Focal Point since 2022-08-18
General Director of Environment and Natural Capital Fund
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Neighborhood of Camayenne Town of Dixinn
Conakry 224
Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Mr. Viriato Luis Soares Cassamá

Political Focal Point since 2024-01-05
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Palácio do Governo, Av. João Bernardo Vieira
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau

Mr. João Lona Tchedna

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-05
General Director of the National Environment Institute
Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Action
Palácio do Governo, Av. João Bernardo Vieira
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

Political Focal Point since 2021-01-21
Vice President
Office of the President
Shiv Chanderpaul Drive
Georgetown
Guyana

Mr. Kemraj Parsram

Operational Focal Point since 2021-07-20
Executive Director
Environmental Protection Agency
Ganges Street, Sophia
Georgetown
Guyana

Haiti

Mr. Moise Fils Jean-Pierre

Political Focal Point since 2024-09-23
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
Parc Industriel, Sonapi
Port-Au-Prince HT6110
Haiti

Mr. Joseph Astrel

Operational Focal Point since 2021-04-15
General Director
Ministry of Environment
Parc Industriel, Sonapi
Port-Au-Prince
Haiti

Honduras

Mr. Lucky Halach Medina Estrada

Political Focal Point since 2022-02-16
Minister
Secretaría de Energía, Recursos Naturales, Ambiente y Minas
Edificio Principal, 200 metros al Sur del Estadio Nacional
Tegucigalpa
Honduras

Mr. Jorge Emilio Salaverri Henriquez

Operational Focal Point since 2025-07-09
Deputy Secretary of State for Natural Resources
Secretariat of Natural Resources and Environment
Edificio Santa Fe, Col. Castaño Sur Paseo Virgilio Zelaya, Bloque C
Tegucigalpa M.D.C., Francisco Morazan 11101
Honduras

India

Ms. Chandni Raina

Political Focal Point since 2025-12-03
Adviser
Ministry of Finance, Government of India – Department of Economic Affairs
Room No. 15043, 5th Floor, A-Wing, Kartavya Bhawan
New Delhi 110001
India

Mr. Rajat Agarwal

Operational Focal Point since 2025-11-04
Joint Secretary / GEF Operational Focal Point
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Government of India
Room No.: P-135, First Floor, Prithvi Wing, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road
New Delhi 110003
India

Indonesia

Mr. Raden Wira Kartono

Political Focal Point since 2021-03-16
Counsellor-Economic Affairs
The Embassy of Republic of Indonesia
2020 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States

Mr. Erik Teguh Primiantoro

Operational Focal Point since 2025-05-15
Minister Senior Advisor for International Cooperation and Environmental Diplomacy
Ministry of Environment
Jalan D.I. Pandjaitan Kav 24
East Jakarta 13410
Indonesia

Iran

Mr. Gholamhossein Darzi

Political Focal Point since 2024-04-02
Director General For International Environment and Sustainable Development Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
8th West Bldg. Kooshk Mesri St., Ferdowsi Ave.
Tehran
Iran

Iraq

H.E. Dr. Hallo Al-Askari

Operational Focal Point since 2025-09-10
Political Focal Point since 2025-09-10
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
Baghdad
Republic of Iraq

Ireland

Mr. Ronan O'Reilly

Political Focal Point since 2024-11-26
Department of the Environment Climate and Communications
29-31 Adelaide Road
Dublin D02X285
Ireland

Israel

His Excellency Ambassador Daniel Carmon

Political Focal Point since 2012-11-26
Deputy Director General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Head, MASHAV (Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation), 9 Shderot Yitzhak Rabin, P.O.Box 3012
Jerusalem 91035
Israel

Dr. Sinaia Netanyahu

Operational Focal Point since 2012-11-26
Chief Scientist
Ministry of Environmental Protection
5, Kanfei Nesharim, P.O. Box 34033
Jerusalem 91340
Israel

Italy

Ms. Gisella Berardi

Council Member for the constituency of Italy since 2021-11-24, Political Focal Point
Deputy Director, Global Public Goods Office, International Financial Relations Directorate
Ministry of the Economy and Finance, Department of Treasury
Via XX Settembre 97
Rome 00187
Italy

Jamaica

Ms. Gillian Guthrie

Operational Focal Point since 2014-09-29
Senior Director
Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change
16 A Halfway Tree Road
Kingston
Jamaica

Japan

Mr. Masayuki Nakamura

Political Focal Point since 2025-06-30
Deputy Director
Ministry of Finance
3-1-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-Ku
Tokyo 100-8940
Japan

Jordan

Mr. Marwan Al-Refai

Operational Focal Point since 2021-03-17
Secretary General
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
P.O. Box 555
Amman 11118
Jordan

Kazakhstan

Mr. Yerlan Nyssanbayev

Political Focal Point since 2024-01-29
Minister
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
Mangilik El Avenue 8, The House of Ministries, 14th Entrance
Astana 010000
Kazakhstan

Mrs. Saule Sabiyeva

Operational Focal Point since 2023-09-07
Deputy Director of the Climate Policy Department
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Mangilik El 8
Astana 010000
Kazakhstan

Kenya

Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa

Political Focal Point since 2025-07-01
Cabinet Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
Nairobi
Kenya

Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno

Operational Focal Point since 2023-06-08
Principal Secretary
State Department for Environment and Climate Change
Ragati Road, NHF Building, P.O. Box 30126
Nairobi 00100
Kenya

Kiribati

Mr. Kaateti Toto

Political Focal Point since 2025-11-27
Deputy Secretary and Officer in Charge
Ministry of Environment, Lands, and Agriculture Development (MELAD)
P.O. Box 234, Bikenibeu
Tarawa
Kiribati

Mrs. Nenenteiti Teariki Ruatu

Operational Focal Point since 2018-03-22
Director
Environment and Conservation Division, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD)
Melad P.O. Box 234
Bikenibeu, Tarawa
Kiribati

Korea, Republic of

Ms. Jin Hui Kim

Operational Focal Point since 2025-04-14
Deputy Director
Ministry of Environment, International Cooperation Bureau
Government Complex Sejong 11, Doum 6-R0
Sejong Self-Governing City 30103
Republic of Korea

Kosovo

Mr. Liburn Aliu

Political Focal Point since 2022-10-11
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure
Bilindja Building, 17th floor
Prishtina 10000
Republic of Kosova

Mr. Baton Begolli

Operational Focal Point since 2021-08-11
Ministry of the Environment
Pristina
Kosovo

Kuwait

Ms. Nouf Ali Behbehani

Operational Focal Point since 2025-10-20
Acting General Manager
Environment Public Authority (EPA)
P.O. Box 24395
Safat 13104
Kuwait

Kyrgyz Republic

Mr. Meder Mashiev

Political Focal Point since 2024-11-03
Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision
2 Erkindik Str
Bishkek 720040
Kyrgyz Republic

Mr. Almaz Musaev

Operational Focal Point since 2025-09-26
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision
2 Erkindik St.
Bishkek 720040
Kyrgyz Republic

Lao PDR

Dr. Boualaphanh Chanthakhone

Political Focal Point since 2025-11-19
Vice Minister
Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
P.O. Box 811, Patuxay, Lanexang Avenue, Phonxay, Xaysetha
Vientiane 0103
Lao PDR

Dr. Southavilay Boundeth

Operational Focal Point since 2025-11-19
Director General
Department of Planning and Cooperation
P.O. Box 811, Patuxay, Lanexang Avenue, Phonxay, Xaysetha
Vientiane 0103
Lao PDR

Latvia

Ms. Evita STANGA

Operational Focal Point since 2015-11-11
Political Focal Point since 2015-11-11
Head of Division, International Cooperation and EU Coordination Division
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development
Peldu Street 25
Riga LV-1494
Latvia

Lebanon

H.E. Dr. Tamara Elzein

Operational Focal Point since 2025-02-28
Political Focal Point since 2025-02-28
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Down Town – Lazarieh Center, 8th Floor, Block A 4
Beirut
Lebanon

Lesotho

Mrs. Maphakamile Xingwana

Political Focal Point since 2023-12-07
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
7th floor, Post Office Building, P.O. Box 10993
Maseru 1000
Lesotho

Ms. Qongqong Hoohlo

Operational Focal Point since 2022-11-04
Acting Director - Department of Environment
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
6th Floor Post Office Building, P.O. Box 10993
Maseru 100
Lesotho

Liberia

Dr. Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo

Operational Focal Point since 2024-04-01
Acting Executive Director
Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA)
4th Street, Sinkor
Monrovia
Liberia

Libya

Dr. Ibrahim Alarabi Munir

Political Focal Point since 2021-05-25
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
P.O. Box 83618, El-Gheran
Tripoli
Libya

Mr. Omar Sharif

Operational Focal Point since 2021-05-25
University of Sabha Staff
Sabha University
Sabha
Libya

Lithuania

Ms. Jolita Meilune

Operational Focal Point since 2007-02-09
Chief Desk Officer of Strategic Planning Division
Ministry of Environment
Economy and International Relations Department A. Jaksto St. 4/9,
Vilnius LT-01105
Lithuania

Luxembourg

Mr. Miguel Marques

Political Focal Point since 2018-04-27


Luxembourg

Madagascar

Mr. Max Andonirina Fontaine

Political Focal Point since 2024-03-11
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
BP 3948 Rue Toto Radola, Antsahavola
Antananarivo 101
Madagascar

Dr. Hery Andriamirado Rakotondravony

Operational Focal Point since 2020-03-18
Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development
BP 3948 Rue Toto-Radola, Antsahavola
Antananarivo 101
Madagascar

Malawi

Mr. Patrick Liphava

Political Focal Point since 2025-01-22
Chief Debt and Aid Management Officer
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
P.O. Box 30049, Capital City
Lilongwe 265
Malawi

Mr. Evans Njewa

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-08
Chief Environmental Officer
Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change
Private Bag 394, Lilongwe 3
Lilongwe
Malawi

Malaysia

Dr. Noranida Zainal

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-17
Director - Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Ministry of Economy
Federal Territory of Putrajaya
Malaysia

Ms. Datuk Nor Yahati Binti Awang

Operational Focal Point since 2024-03-22
Deputy Secretary General (Environmental Sustainability)
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability
Aras 10, Blok 11, Kompleks F
Putrajaya 6200
Malaysia

Maldives

Mr. Midhath Abdul Rasheed

Political Focal Point since 2025-08-22
Policy Communications Strategist – GEF Political Focal Point
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
5th Floor, Velaanaage, Ameeru Ahmed Magu
Male 20096
Maldives

Ms. Miruza Mohamed

Operational Focal Point since 2014-01-15
Director
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Male' City 20392
Maldives

Mali

Mr. Bamoussa Kone

Political Focal Point since 2018-08-15
National Director of Development Planning
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Immeuble des Finances ACI 2000 Hamdalaye
Bamako 234
Mali

Mr. Amidou Goita

Operational Focal Point since 2020-03-09
Chef Section Donnees sur l'Environnement
Agence de l'Environnement et du Developpment Durable
Quartier du Fleuve - BP 2357 - Rue 311 - Porte 328
Bamako
Mali

Marshall Islands

Ms. Isabela Silk

Political Focal Point since 2024-01-29
Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Majuro 96960
Marshall Islands

Ms. Moriana Phillips

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-29
General Manager
RMI Environmental Protection Authority
Majuro 96960
Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Mr. Moulaye Brahim Moulaye Driss

Political Focal Point since 2024-09-09
Sécretaire Géneral
Ministére de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable
Rue Mamadou Konate, Lot 01 Immieuble du Government N⁰02 Ilot V. Tevragh Zein
Nouakchott
Mauritania

Mr. Sidi Mohamed El Wavi

Operational Focal Point since 2025-04-24
Chargé de Mission
Ministre de l’Environnement et du Developpement Durable
BP 170 Nouakchott Rue Mamadou Konate, Lot 01 Immeuble du Gouvernment No. 02 Ilot V. Tavragh Zein
Nouakchott
Mauritania

Mauritius

Dr. Renganaden Padayachy

Political Focal Point since 2019-11-20
Minister
Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development
Ground Floor, Old Government Centre
Port Louis 11319
Mauritius

Mr. Anandsing Acharuz

Operational Focal Point since 2024-09-10
Acting Financial Secretary
Ministry of Finance Economic Planning and Development
Ground Floor, New Government House
Port Louis
Mauritius

Mexico

Ms. Regina Rosales Talamas

Council Member for the constituency of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela since 2025-01-30, Political Focal Point
General Director of International Fora and Sustainable Finance
Ministry of Finance and Public Credit
Insurgentes Sur No. 1971, Torre III, Piso 3, Col. Guadalupe Inn, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón
Mexico 01020
Mexico

Mr. .Raul Fernando González Romero

Operational Focal Point since 2025-11-25
Director de Financiamiento Sostenible
Secretaria de Hacienda y crédito Publico
Av. Insurgentes Sur, No. 1971, Plaza Inn, Torre III, Piso 3 Col. Guadalupe Inn, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón
Mexico City
Mexico

Micronesia

Mr. Jeem Lippwe

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-20
Ambassador/ Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Micronesia to the UN
300 E. 42nd Street, Suite 1600
New York, New York 10017
USA

Honorable Mr. Andrew Yatilman

Operational Focal Point since 2008-03-12
Secretary/Minister
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management
PS-69
Palikir, Pohnpei FM96941
Micronesia Micronesia

Moldova

Mrs. Aliona Rusnac

Operational Focal Point since 2024-04-30
Political Focal Point since 2024-04-30
State Secretary
Ministry of Environment
BVD Stefancel Mare 162
Chisinau 2004
Republic of Moldova

Mongolia

Mr. Odonbaatar SHIJEEKHUU

Political Focal Point since 2016-08-08
Director, Department of Policy and Planning
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia
Enkhtaivan Avenue 7 A
Ulaanbaatar 14210
Mongolia

Mr. Bat-Ulzii Batchuluun

Operational Focal Point since 2025-09-22
Head of Policy and Planning Department
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
15141 Ulaanbaatar City, Chingeltei District, Barilgachin Tal-3, Government Building No. 12, 4th floor
Ulaanbaatar 17100
Mongolia

Montenegro

Mr. Damjan Ćulafić

Political Focal Point since 2024-10-24
Minister
Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Development of the North
Cetinjski put bb, Eco-efficient building
Podogorica 8100
Montenegro

Mr. Zoran Dabetić

Operational Focal Point since 2025-10-14
Secretary of State
Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Region Development
Cetinjski put bb, 81000
Podgorica
Montenegro

Morocco

Mr. Zakaria Hachlaf

Political Focal Point since 2025-06-24
Secretary General - Department of Sustainable Development
Ministry of Energy, Transition, and Sustainable Development
9, Avenue Al Araar, Secteur 16, Hay Ryad
Rabat 10100
Morocco

Mr. Rachid Firadi

Operational Focal Point since 2018-04-05
Director of Partnership, Communication and Cooperation
Secretariat of State in Charge of Sustainable Development
9, Avenue Araar, Secteur 16, Hay Riad
Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra 10100
Morocco

Mozambique

Dr. Gustavo Sobrinho Dgedge

Political Focal Point since 2025-03-14
State Secretary of Land and Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, and Fisheries
Rua da Resisténcia no. 746/47, 9° Andar-Maputo
Maputo 1406
Mozambique

Mr. Eduardo Baixo

Operational Focal Point since 2022-08-31
Technician
Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, and Fisheries
Rua da Resistencia No 17467, 6º Andar
Maputo 1406
Mozambique

Myanmar

Mr. Hla Maung THEIN

Operational Focal Point since 2016-10-04
Director General, Environmental Conservation Department
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
, Office No-58
Nay Pyi Taw, Union Territory 15015
Myanmar

Namibia

Mr. Sikongo Haihambo

Operational Focal Point since 2025-04-01
Executive Director and GEF Operational Focal Point
Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism
Private Bag 13306
Windhoek
Namibia

Nauru

Mrs. Berilyn Jeremiah

Operational Focal Point since 2018-02-05
Secretary for Department of Environmental Management and Agriculture
Department of Environmental Management and Agriculture
Government Office
Yaren District
Republic of Nauru

Nepal

Mr. Ghanshyam Upadhyaya

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-02
Secretary of Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance
Singhadurbar
Kathmandu
Nepal

Mr. Dhani Ram Sharma

Operational Focal Point since 2024-08-23
Joint Secretary
International Economic Cooperation Coordination, Ministry of Finance
Singhadurbar
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 446600
Nepal

Netherlands

Ms. Alexandra Sandra Louiszoon

Political Focal Point since 2023-07-19
Officer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Rijnstraat 8
The Hague
Netherlands

New Zealand

Ms. Andrea Stewart

Political Focal Point since 2025-02-25
Senior Adviser
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, International Development Group (IDG)
195 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6160
New Zealand

Nicaragua

Mrs. Heyddy Calderon Palma

Political Focal Point since 2023-04-14
Ministra
Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales (MARENA)
Kilometro - 12 ½ Carretera Norte
Managua
Nicaragua

Mr. Javier Antonio Gutierrez Ramirez

Operational Focal Point since 2024-08-16
Vice Minister
Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales (MARENA)
Kilόmetro 12 ½ Carretera Norte frente a Corporaciones, Zona Franca las Mercedes
Managua 5123
Nicaragua

Niger

Dr. Maazou Kamaye

Political Focal Point since 2013-01-14
Executive Secretary, National Council on Environment and Sustainable Development (CNEDD)
Prime Minister's Cabinet
SE/ CNEDD
Niamey 10193
Niger

Dr. Mamane Bello

Operational Focal Point since 2024-12-27
Director General of Planning and Programming Development
Ministry of Economy and Finance
F.3.3 Francophonie
Niamey
Republic of Niger

Nigeria

Mr. Balarabe Abbas Lawal

Political Focal Point since 2023-11-21
Minister
Federal Ministry of Environment
Mabushu Headquarters
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nigeria

Mrs. Agnes Nkechi Aneke

Operational Focal Point since 2025-05-06
Director
Federal Ministry of Environment
Federal Ministry of Environment Headquarters, Mabushi
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nigeria

Niue

Ms. Peleni Talagi

Political Focal Point since 2019-03-12
Acting Secretary to Government
Office of the Secretary to Government
PO Box 40
Alofi 9974
Niue Island

Mr. Haden Talagi

Operational Focal Point since 2019-03-12
Director - Department of Environment
Department of Environment
Fonuakula
Alofi
Niue Island

North Macedonia

Mr. Izet Mexhiti

Political Focal Point since 2024-08-16
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
Square "Presveta Bogorodica" No. 3
Skopje 1000
North Macedonia

Mr. Betim Lamallari

Operational Focal Point since 2024-10-30
State Advisor for Investments
Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
Square "Presveta Bogorodica" no. 3
Skopje 1000
North Macedonia

Norway

Mr. Jonas Volden Weltan

Council Member for the constituency of Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway since 2024-04-09, Political Focal Point
Senior Advisor
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
7, Juniplassen 1 / Victoria Terrasse 7
Oslo N-0251
Norway

Oman

Mr. Younis Al-Hajri

Political Focal Point since 2023-01-05
Director of International Cooperation
Environment Authority
P.O. Box 323
Muscat
Oman

Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Ajmi

Operational Focal Point since 2023-01-05
Supervisor of Climate Affairs
Climate Affairs, Environment Authority
P.O. Box 323
Muscat
Oman

Pakistan

Ms. Khalida Bashir

Operational Focal Point since 2025-09-01
Political Focal Point since 2025-09-01
Joint Secretary (Climate Finance)
Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination
3rd Floor, LG & RD Complex, G-5/2
Islamabad
Pakistan

Palau

The Honorable Gustav N Aitaro

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-17
Minister
Ministry of State
P.O. Box 100
Ngerulmud 96939
Palau

Ms. Lincy Lee Marino

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-28
Project Manager
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment
P.O. Box 1234
Koror 96940
Palau

Palestinian Authority

H.E. Mr. Jameel Mtour

Political Focal Point since 2020-08-09
Environment Quality Authority (EQA)
Rammallah
Palestine

Mr. Ahmed Abu Thaher

Operational Focal Point since 2010-06-10
Director General for Projects and International Relations
Environment Quality Authority (EQA)
Alsharafeh P.O. Box 3841
Ramallah
Palestine

Panama

His Excellency Juan Carlos Navarro

Political Focal Point since 2024-08-19
Ministro
Ministerio de Ambiente
Calle Diego Dominguez, Edif. 804 Albrook, Ancon
Panama
Panama

Mr. Raul Pinedo

Operational Focal Point since 2021-12-10
Planning Analyst
Ministry of Environment of Panama
Headquarters Building #804, Section Ancon, Broberg Street
Panamá, Albrook 0643-00793
Panamá

Papua New Guinea

Mr. Jude Tukuliya

Operational Focal Point since 2023-02-13
Managing Director
Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA)
7th Floor -Dynasty Tower I, Savannah Heights, PO Box 6601, Boroko
Port Moresby, National Capital District
Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Mr. Carlos Fernández Valdovinos

Political Focal Point since 2024-03-25
Minister
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Avenida Madam Lynch 3500, Esq Reservista de la Guerra del Chaco
Asuncion, Central 1524
Paraguay

Mrs. Lilian Elizabeth Portillo

Operational Focal Point since 2023-09-11
Director of the Strategic Planning Direction (MADES)
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Avenida Madam Lynch 3500, Esq Reservista de la Guerra del Chaco
Asuncion, Central 1524
Paraguay

Peru

Mrs. Raquel Soto

Political Focal Point since 2024-06-03
Deputy Minister for Strategic Natural Resources Development
Ministry of Environment
Av. Antonio Miroquesada 425 – Magdalena del Mar
Lima 15076
Peru

Mr. Mauricio Gonzales

Operational Focal Point since 2024-03-11
Head of the General Office for Cooperation and International Affairs
Ministry of Environment
Av. Antonio Miroquesada 425 - Magdalena del Mar
Lima 15076
Peru

Philippines

Ms. Rosemarie G. Edillon

Political Focal Point since 2022-12-12
Undersecretary, Policy and Planning Group
National Economic and Development Authority
12 St. J. Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center
Pasig City 1605
Philippines

Ms. Analiza Rebuelta-Teh

Operational Focal Point since 2009-05-04
Undersecretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue, Diiman
Quezon City, Metro Manila 1100
Philippines

Portugal

Ms. Alexandra Ferreira de Carvalho

Political Focal Point since 2008-01-29
Deputy Director, Office for International Relations
Ministry for Environment , Spatial Planning and Regional Development
Rua de "O Seculo" No.51, 4 andar
Lisboa 1200-433
Portugal

Qatar

Mr. Abdullah Al-Muraikhi

Operational Focal Point since 2021-08-02
Environmental Operations Department Director
Ministry of Municipality and Environment
(Baladiya) Tower
Doha
Qatar

Rwanda

Mr. Patrick Karera

Political Focal Point since 2020-08-14
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment
P.O. Box 3502
Kigali
Rwanda

Ms. Juliet Kabera

Operational Focal Point since 2020-08-14
Director General
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
P.O. Box 7436 Kacyiru
Kigali
Rwanda

Samoa

His Excellency Fatumanava-O-Upolu III Paolelei Luteru

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-15
Permanent Representative of the Independent State of Samoa to the United Nations in New York
Permanent Mission of the Independent State of Samoa to the United Nations in New York
685 Third Avenue & 44th St. 11th Floor
New York, New York 10017
United States

Ms. Frances Reupena

Operational Focal Point since 2021-04-12
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Apia
Samoa

Sao Tome and Principe

Ms. Nilda Borges Da Mata

Political Focal Point since 2024-06-18
Minister
Ministry of the Environment
Av. Marginal 12 de Julio
Sao Tome 1023
Sao Tome and Principe

Mr. Darnel Helio De Sousa Baia

Operational Focal Point since 2023-02-16
Chemical Engineer
Directorate General for Environment and Climate Action
Avenida Kwamne Nkrumah Ponta Mina
Sao Tome 1023
Sao Tome and Principe

Senegal

Mr. Baba Drame

Operational Focal Point since 2019-11-12
Directeur de l'Environnement et des Establissements classes
Ministere de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable
Parc Forestier de Hann-B.P. 4055
Dakar
Senegal

Serbia

Ms. Sara Pavkov

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-16
Minister
Ministry of Environmental Protection
6, Mihajila Pupina Blvd
Belgrade 11070
Republic of Serbia

Ms. Jelena Ducic

Operational Focal Point since 2025-04-16
Head of Department for Biodiversity
Ministry of Environmental Protection
1, Omladinskih Belgrade St.
Belgrade 11070
Republic of Serbia

Seychelles

Mr. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne

Political Focal Point since 2010-08-31
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Maison Queau de Quinssy Mont-Fleuri P.O.Box 656
Mahe
Seychelles

Mr. Denis Eddy Matatiken

Operational Focal Point since 2025-04-01
Principal Secretary for Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment
Environment Department, P.O. Box 445
Victoria, Mahe 248
Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Dr. Abu Bakar Siddiq Massaquoi

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-06
Executive Chairman
Environment Protection Agency, Sierra Leone
38 Freetown Road, Wilberforce, Wilberforce Village
Freetown 232
Sierra Leone

Mr. Sheku Mark Kanneh

Operational Focal Point since 2020-03-23
Assistant Director, National Climate Change Secretariat
Environment Protection Agency Sierra Leone
C/O 21 Old Railway Line Brookfields
Freetown 232
Sierra Leone

Slovak Republic

His Excellency Peter Ziga

Political Focal Point since 2012-06-29
Minister
Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Nam. L. Stura 1
Bratislava 81235
Slovakia

Mrs. Miroslava Hruskova

Operational Focal Point since 2012-06-29
PHDR, CSC.
Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Nam.L. Stura 1
Bratislava, Slovakia 81235
Slovakia

Slovenia

Ms. Barbara Knapič Navarrete

Operational Focal Point since 2022-03-23
Political Focal Point since 2022-03-23
Secretary
Ministry of Finance
Zupančičeva 3
Ljubljana 1000
Slovenia

Solomon Islands

Mr. Thaddeus Siota

Operational Focal Point since 2025-07-02
Director Climate Change Division
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology
P.O. Box 21, Outback Building, Rove
Honiara
Solomon Islands

Somalia

H.E. Lt. Gen Bashir Mohamed Jama

Political Focal Point since 2025-02-03
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Abdiaziz District
Mogadishu, Banaadir
Somalia

Mr. Abdullahi Godah Barre

Operational Focal Point since 2025-02-03
Principle Adviser
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Abdiaziz District
Mogadishu
Somalia

South Africa

Ms. Nomfundo Tshabalala

Political Focal Point since 2021-03-26
Director-General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment
Private Bag X447
Pretoria 0001
South Africa

Mr. Stuart Mangold

Operational Focal Point since 2025-02-06
Chief Policy Advisor International Governance and Resource Mobilisation
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia
Pretoria, Gauteng 0083
South Africa

South Sudan

Hon. Joseph Africano Bartel

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-11
Undersecretary for Environment
Ministry of Environment and Forestry, RSS
Bilpham Road, North of Seventh Days Adventist Complex
Juba
South Sudan

Mr. David Batali Oliver

Operational Focal Point since 2013-04-27
Director for Pollution Control
Ministry of Enviroment
Juba
South Sudan

Spain

Mr. Ramón López Pérez

Council Member for the constituency of Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain since 2023-06-05, Political Focal Point
Operational Focal Point since 2023-06-05
Adviser
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation
Madrid 28014
Spain

Sri Lanka

Dr. Dammika Patabendi

Political Focal Point since 2025-05-21
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
Sobadam Piyasa, No. 416/C/1, Robert Gunawardena Mawatha
Battaramulla
Sri Lanka

Mr. K. R. Uduwawala

Operational Focal Point since 2025-05-21
Secretary
Ministry of Environment
Sobadam Piyasa, No. 416/C/1, Robert Gunawardena Mawatha
Battaramula
Sri Lanka

St. Kitts And Nevis

Dr. Marcus Natta

Political Focal Point since 2023-10-10
Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretariat
Government Headquarters
Basseterre
St, Kitts

Mrs. Colincia Levine

Operational Focal Point since 2024-02-21
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment
Unit C21 Sands Complex
Basseterre
Saint Kits and Nevis

St. Lucia

Ms. Anita Montoute

Political Focal Point since 2020-09-25
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development
Georgianna Court Building, John Compton Highway
Castries
St. Lucia

Mr. Eulampius Frederick

Operational Focal Point since 2024-05-08
Chief Technical Officer
Department of Sustainable Development
Ground Floor, Georgianna Court Building, John Compton Highway
Castries LC02 501
St. Lucia

St. Vincent and Grenadines

Honourable Carlos James

Political Focal Point since 2023-08-11
Minister
Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture
2nd Floor, National Insurance Services Building, Upper Bay Street
Kingstown
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Mrs. Janeel Miller-Findlay

Operational Focal Point since 2014-02-07
Director, Sustainable Development Unit
Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development & Culture
Administrative Complex, Bay Street
Kingstown ,VC0100
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Sudan

Mr. Galal Ahmed

Political Focal Point since 2022-03-07
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
Sudan Khartoum Alijama Street, P.O. Box 298
Khartoum 011
Sudan

Dr. Mona Ahmed

Operational Focal Point since 2022-08-24
Secretary General
Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources
P.O.Box 10488
Khartoum 11111
Sudan

Suriname

Mr. Marciano Dasai

Political Focal Point since 2023-09-08
Minister
Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment
Prins Hendrikstraat #22
Paramaribo
Suriname

Ms. Vanuessa Gefferie

Operational Focal Point since 2023-09-08
Permanent Secretary for General and Financial Affairs
Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment
Paramaribo
Suriname

Switzerland

Ms. Lucretia Landmann

Operational Focal Point since 2021-01-19
Senior Policy Advisor
Federal Office for the Environment
Bern CH-3003
Switzerland

Syria

Dr. Yousef Sharaf

Operational Focal Point since 2025-08-18
Political Focal Point since 2025-08-18
Deputy Minister of Local Administration and Environment
Ministry of Local Administration and Environment
Kafr Sousa – 17, April Street
Damascus
Syrian Arab Republic

Tajikistan

Mr. Sheralizoda Bahodur

Operational Focal Point since 2021-03-30
Political Focal Point since 2021-03-30
Chairman
Committee of Environmental Protection Under the Government of The Republic of Tajikistan
5/1 Shamsi Street
Dushanbe 734003
Tajikistan

Tanzania

Ms. Mary Maganga

Political Focal Point since 2021-10-08
Permanent Secretary
Vice President's Office
P.O. Box 2502
Dodoma 40406
United Republic of Tanzania

Ms. Kemilembe Mutasa

Operational Focal Point since 2023-10-06
Director of Environment
Vice President’s Office
P.O. Box 2502
Dodoma 255
United Republic of Tanzania

Thailand

Ms. Pinsuda Jayanama

Political Focal Point since 2024-07-18
Director General
Department of International Organization - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
443 Sri Ayudhya Road
Bangkok 10400
Thailand

Mrs. Chayanan Pakdeejit

Operational Focal Point since 2025-08-26
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
92 Soi Phahon Yothin 7 Phahon Yothin Road
Bangkok 10400
Thailand

Timor Leste

Mr. Demetrio Do Amaral De Carvalho

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-01
State Secretary of Environment
Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affair, Secretariat of State for Environment
Edifisio do Fomento Rua: Dom Boa Ventura, Nu. 16, Mandarin-Dili
Dili 8800
Timor-Leste

Mr. Joao Carlos Soares

Operational Focal Point since 2012-06-20
Director
Secretariat of State for Environment
National Directorate for Environmental Affairs Edificio de Fomento, Mandarin
Dili
Timor Leste

Togo

Mr. Comlan Awougnon

Operational Focal Point since 2018-11-05
Directeur des Affaires Administratives et Financiers
Ministere de l”Environnement et des Ressources Forestieres
01BP 4825
Lome
Togo

Tonga

Hon. Ha’akavameiliku

Political Focal Point since 2023-09-21
Prime Minister and Acting Minister for MEIDECC
Ministry of MEIDECC
Nuku’alofa
Tonga

Mr. Sione Akauola

Operational Focal Point since 2023-09-21
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of MEIDECC
Nuku’alofa
Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Mrs. Aarti Bedassie -Maharaj

Political Focal Point since 2024-11-07
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Planning and Development
Level 14, Eric Williams Financial Building, Independence Square
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago

Mr. Wayne Rajkumar

Operational Focal Point since 2025-12-01
Managing Director (AG)
Environmental Management Authority (EMA)
8 Elizabeth Street, St. Clair
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Ms. Rifka Khleyfi

Political Focal Point since 2023-08-02
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad
Avenue de la Ligue des Etat Arabes, North Hitlon
Tunis 1030
Tunisia

Mrs. Sabria Bnouni Ben Ammar

Operational Focal Point since 2012-01-30
Director General for International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment
Cite administrative, rue du Developpement, Cite El Khadra
Tunis 1003
Tunisia

Turkmenistan

Mr. Charygeldi Babanyyazov

Political Focal Point since 2023-08-03
Minister
Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan
92, Archabil Avenue
Ashgabat 744000
Turkmenistan

Mr. Nury Jumashov

Operational Focal Point since 2023-12-18
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan
92 Archabil Avenue
Ashgabat 74000
Turkmenistan

Tuvalu

Honorable Dr. Maina Vakafua Talia

Political Focal Point since 2024-07-16
Minister
Ministry of Home Affairs, Climate Change, Culture, Environment & Waste Management
Government Building, Vaiaku
Funafuti
Tuvalu

Ms. Pepetua Latasi

Operational Focal Point since 2024-07-16
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment
Government Building, Vaiaku
Funafuti
Tuvalu

Türkiye

Mr. Kerem Dönmez

Political Focal Point since 2022-11-25
Director General of Foreign Economic Relations
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Treasury and Finance
İnönü Bulvari No: 36 Emek
Ankara 06510
Türkiye

Mr. Ahmet Bağci

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-19
Deputy Minister - DR
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Tarim Ve Orman Bakanliği, Üniversiteler Mah Dumlupinar Bulvari, No: 161, Çankaya/Ankara
Ankara 06800
Türkiye

Uganda

Mr. Patrick Ocailap

Operational Focal Point since 2013-05-28
Political Focal Point since 2013-05-28
Acting Deputy Secretary to the Treasury
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
P.O. Box 8147
Kampala
Uganda

Ukraine

Ms. Pavlo Kartashov

Political Focal Point since 2025-09-10
Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine
Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine
M. Hrushevskoho Str., 12/2
Kyiv 01008
Ukraine

Ms. Olha Yushkevych

Operational Focal Point since 2025-11-11
Head of the Department for External Coordination and Development in the Field of Environmental Protection
Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
M. Hrushevskoho Str. 12/2
Kyiv 01008
Kyiv

United Kingdom

Mr. Ben Green

Council Member for the constituency of United Kingdom since 2019-05-02, Donor Participants (Replinishment)
Senior Responsible Officer for GEF
Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride
Glasgow, Scotland G758EA
The United Kingdom

United States

Mr. James Catto

Council Member for the constituency of United States since 2025-09-22, Political Focal Point
Director of International Development Policy at the US Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury

United States

Uruguay

Mrs. Yliana Abimorad

Political Focal Point since 2025-08-13
Director of Environment
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colonia 1206
Montevideo 11100
Uruguay

Mr. Edgardo Ortuño

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-11
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Juncal 1385 - Piso 11
Montevideo
Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Mr. Aziz Abdukhakimov

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-27
Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan
7A, Bunyodkor Street
Tashkent 100043
Uzbekistan

Mr. Javokhir Abdukhalikov

Operational Focal Point since 2025-11-10
Deputy Head of International Cooperation and Rankings Department
Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate
Tashkent
Republic of Uzbekistan

Vanuatu

Mr. Yvon BASIL

Political Focal Point since 2016-03-21
Acting Director General
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade PMB 9051
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Mr. David Gibson

Operational Focal Point since 2025-09-12
Director General
Ministry of Climate Change
Nambatu Area
Port Vila PMB 9074
Vanuatu

Venezuela

Viceministro Ruben Dario Molina

Political Focal Point since 2021-11-22
Despacho del Viceministro para Temas Multilaterales
Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores
Avenida Urdaneta, Esquina de Carmelitas, Torre MRE, 1010
Caracas
Venezuela

Sra Alinexis Raquel Barrios Reyes

Operational Focal Point since 2025-05-20
Directora General Oficina de Integración y Asuntos Internacionales
Ministerio del Poder Popular Para el Ecosocialismo MINEC
Urbanismo Simon Bolivar, Los Chinos Ciudad Tiuna, Sector A Torre A05, Piso 15 Apto – 15A
Caracas, Distrito Capital 1090
Venezuela

Viet Nam

Mr. Tran Quay Kien

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-15
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Viet Nam
10 Ton That Thuyet, Nam Tu Liem
Hanoi
Viet Nam

Mr. Thuan Duc Nguyen

Operational Focal Point since 2018-12-10
Director
Viet Nam Environment Protection Fund, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Viet Nam
6th floor, 85 Nguyen Chi Thanh
Ha Noi
Viet Nam

Yemen

Mr. Taofeq Al-Sharjbe

Political Focal Point since 2019-10-28
Acting Minister
Ministry of Water and Environment
Aden-Ministry of Water and Environment, Khormakser, 22 villa
Aden
Republic of Yemen

Mr. Faisal S. Obaid Al-thalabi

Operational Focal Point since 2022-04-20
Acting EPA Chairman
Ministry of Water and Environment
Aden
Yemen

Zambia

Mr. Mabvuto Sakala

Political Focal Point since 2019-10-30
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation & Environmental Protection
Mukuba Pension House, Dedan Kimathi Road, P.O. Box 5028
Lusaka 10101
Zambia

Mr. Richard Mfumu Lungu

Operational Focal Point since 2025-01-06
Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation, and Environmental Protection
Lusaka 10101
Zambia

Zimbabwe

Mr. Tanyaradzwa Mundoga

Operational Focal Point since 2017-03-02
Political Focal Point since 2017-03-02
Acting Director and GEF Operational Focal Point
Department of Wildlife and Forest Resources Management
11th Floor Kaguvi Building Cnr 4th and Central Avenue, Private Bag 7753, Causeway
Harare
Zimbabwe