📘 The GEF report to UNFCCC COP29 is out! It includes a chapter by the GEF IEO highlighting strong alignment with climate strategies, improved climate info & early warnings, & the need for innovative, tech-driven solutions. Read more: gefieo.org/news/unfccc-co… #Evaluation #COP29

🌳 Sustainably managing forests is crucial in fighting climate change. Join the 4 largest multilateral climate funds on 🗓️ Sept 5, 2024, for a webinar on maximizing impact in forestry programs, enhancing sustainability/social inclusion + more 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/mr37m5m8

Independence is vital to the GEF IEO, driving unbiased evaluations that enhance Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s impact on global environmental challenges. After more than 20 years of transformative work, see what sets us apart: gefieo.org/news/ieo-20th-… #IEO #GEF #Sustainability #Impact #Independence

🌍 The LDCF/SCCF AER 2023 evaluates key climate actions! 🌱 From climate-smart agriculture & food security to water governance, NBS, & early warning systems— we reveal the impact of these projects on resilience, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Read more: gefieo.org/evaluations/ld…

🌍📊 We're ramping up our work on the 8th Comprehensive Evaluation of Global Environment Facility (GEF) (OPS8) to inform decision-making and deliver evidence-based insights for the upcoming GEF replenishment. Stay tuned for more updates. #OPS8 #Accountability #Learning

🌵The final version of the Strategic Country Cluster Evaluation on Global Environment Facility (GEF) support to drylands countries is now available! Explore insights on environmental and socioeconomic impacts in regions facing land degradation, water scarcity, and more. 🔗 gefieo.org/evaluations/sc…

🌳🪵 Join the evaluation units of the Adaptation Fund, Climate Investment Funds, Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund on 🗓️ Sept 5 for a virtual session on maximizing the impacts of climate finance in forestry programs. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3AwYmRg

📢 Exciting news! The GEF IEO contributed to the upcoming book “Artificial Intelligence and Evaluation,” out in September. Our chapter explores how geospatial data enhances evaluation. Stay tuned for more! 🌍 🔗 taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.… #Evaluation #AI #GEF

🌍 Just Updated: Evaluating GEF’s approach to water security 💧 Our latest review from 2006-2021 explores GEF’s strategies in countries like Albania, Morocco & Bolivia. We assess relevance, effectiveness & sustainability to guide future interventions. 🔗 gefieo.org/evaluations/wa…

🌏 GEF IEO’s APR 2023 is here with a focus on behavior change: -Strong project performance but 1/3 face sustainability risks -Most projects meet cofinancing goals though with some drops -M&E rated satisfactory, but often lacks full indicator reporting 🔗 gefieo.org/evaluations/ap…

Happening tomorrow! 📢 Join Senior Evaluation Officer Anupam Anand Anupam Anand and top multilateral climate funds for a vital discussion on maximizing climate finance impact in forestry programs. 🌳 📍 Thursday, Sept 5, 8:30-10 AM Register here 👉 cif.org/knowledge-exch…

Yesterday in Quito, GEF IEO’s Fabrizio Felloni and Anupam Anand presented at the GEF Regional Workshop, sharing insights on our evaluations and OPS8 progress. They emphasized stakeholder engagement in shaping future evaluations. 🌍 #GEF #Evaluation #ClimateAction

Happening today from 8:30-10 AM! 🌳 Join us alongside the world’s largest climate funds to explore how to maximize the impact of climate finance in forestry programs. Don’t miss it! 👉 cif.org/knowledge-exch… #Evaluation #ClimateAction #Forestry

🌳 Yesterday’s webinar on “Financing Forest Management” explored how IPLCs and geospatial data are key to sustainable forestry. GEF-IEO’s Anupam Anand emphasized, “IPLCs and communities are the guardians of these forest assets.” Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=jY_MGW… #Forestry

🚀 New Look, Fresh Insights! 📰 Check out our latest newsletter for key updates on #OPS8: 🌍 Wildlife Conservation 📊 Portfolio-Level Risk 🤝 Co-financing Success 💻 Online training module Read more: gefieo.org/news/newslette… #GEFIEO #Evaluation

🌍 The GEF partnership takes evaluation seriously! On Monday, 280+ new inductees heard from our Director, Geeta Batra, on the vital role of evaluation in driving accountability, learning & innovation during Global Environment Facility (GEF) Introduction Seminar. 🔗 Learn more: thegef.org/sites/default/…

🌿 The GEF IEO Annual Retreat 2024 is underway! Our team is coming together to discuss collaboration, innovation, and accountability to enhance global environmental impacts. Exciting insights & roadmaps ahead for a sustainable future. Stay tuned! 🌍 #GEFIEO #ClimateAction

🌍 Join us at #AfDBEvaluationWeek today! 📅 10 AM: "Thriving Amidst Environmental & Climate Challenges: Evaluative Insights" 🔊 Hear from GEF IEO Director, Geeta Batra, on how evaluations can drive economic resilience & climate action in Africa. Register: afdb.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"Partnerships are key to tackling the triple planetary crisis." At #AfDBEvalWeek, GEF IEO Director Geeta Batra highlighted collaboration across sectors in driving impactful change in Africa, from clean energy to conservation finance. Real-time learning is critical #Evaluation

🌍 Exciting day at #IWC10! Evaluators Jeneen R. Garcia & Mitsuaki Hirai presented key findings from the GEF Int'l Waters Evaluation. Key points: ✅ Freshwater funding up from 24% to 36% ✅ 86% of projects w/ satisfactory outcomes ✅ 73% of projects show strong sustainability 🌊