#GEFcouncil69 has approved $261M in new funding to advance environmental progress worldwide. Here's a breakdown of the key initiatives the funding will support 🧵⤵️ thegef.org/newsroom/press…

Happy #WorldOceansDay! A day to celebrate the magnificence of life in our oceans and our responsibility to protect it.

#WorldOceanDay Global Environment Facility (GEF) has invested US$2 billion in over 325 projects aiming to support a healthier and more sustainable future for the ocean. These projects have leveraged more than US$9 billion in co-financing. #SaveOurOcean New publication ⤵️ thegef.org/newsroom/publi…

Ocean dead zones were unknown in the 1950s. Today, they've grown larger than the European Union. Breathing life back into our ocean starts with action on land. Find out how Food and Agriculture Organization & Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s Clean and Healthy Ocean program is making a sea change ➡️news.mongabay.com/2025/06/when-o… #UNOC3

The Sangha Trinational landscape is rich in biodiversity and a great example of cross-boundary cooperation. WWF is proud to support this project w/ Global Environment Facility (GEF), country govts & FTNS to provide local communities w/ the funds needed to conserve their ecosystem. thegef.org/newsroom/featu…

.Global Environment Facility (GEF) investments have prevented 25 million tons of plastic from entering the environment, and helped more than 120 countries address challenges related to plastic production, consumption, and disposal. #UNOC3 #SaveOurOcean #BeatPlasticPollution thegef.org/newsroom/publi…

"@TheGEF continues to be a unique partnership for the people and the planet. And it serves as a glue, supporting cohesive action, yielding results that stick for the long term." At #GEFCouncil69, delegates emphasized the need to scale ambition while strengthening collaboration.

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Superb must-read by Pilita Clark on how climate change could precipitate the next crash - and on how the world fails to see the threat. ft.com/content/9e5df3…

A new program is set to bolster the health of one of the last major primary forest areas in the world. Funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Southeast Asia and the Pacific Forests Integrated Program aims to help protect the Indo-Malaya #forest biome. info.iucn.org/3HZAwS5 Food and Agriculture Organization

Changing the story on #sharks Lewis Pugh writes about his recent #sharkswim supported by Global Environment Facility (GEF) & UN Environment Programme “It is no exaggeration to say that the future of our ocean, and therefore also our planet, depends on these magnificent apex predators.” thegef.org/newsroom/blog/…

.Global Environment Facility (GEF) has built strong partnerships in #Africa for 30+ years by restoring forests, conserving biodiversity, managing water, tackling climate change, and more. Learn about how partnerships power impact: thegef.org/newsroom/featu… #AMCEN20

Africa’s forests cover 636 million hectares — 16% of global forest area — with 98% naturally regenerating. GEF’s support has launched 275 forest projects across Africa, through $1.9 billion in investments, leveraging $14.2 billion of co-financing. thegef.org/newsroom/featu… #AMCEN

#Africa's leaders are coming together to drive environmental leadership and restoration. Over 30 years, Global Environment Facility (GEF) has driven progress w/ $7.7B in funding, helping protect ecosystems, manage landscapes, and support a sustainable future. Read👇 thegef.org/newsroom/news/… #AMCEN20 #GEF9

WWF is proud to partner with Global Environment Facility (GEF) , Conservation Intl , and the govt of Ecuador to create this new wildlife corridor. conservation.org/press-releases…

With support from Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines & UNDP Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean, 🌱nearly 150 youth joined the Ridge to Reef Summer Youth Programme 2025. Every activity linked to the SDGs — empowering tomorrow’s environmental leaders 🌍 🔗go.undp.org/SummerCampSVG2…

Join the 世界銀行東京事務所 for a special seminar with Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO of the GEF. Learn about Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s innovative investments to tackle global environmental challenges. 📅 Sept 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM JST 📍Hybrid (In-person/Webex) 🗣️ JPN/ENG worldbank.org/en/events/2025…

.GLOBE Legislators Global Environment Facility (GEF) CEO Carlos Manuel Rodriguez met with GLOBE 🇯🇵 at the House of Representatives in Tokyo Discussions focused on the importance of policy coherence in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation, and pollution. Read more ⤵️ linkedin.com/posts/global-e…

Some rare good news on the #environmemt as global leaders arrive for #UNGA80 Global Environment Facility (GEF) is part of the financial mechanism to the #BBNJ Agreement, supporting the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction thegef.org/newsroom/press…

This morning United Nations António Guterres told #UNGA80 “As we meet, the planet burns, with fires, floods, and record heat raging through climate chaos” A #naturepositive future is key Tune into We Don't Have Time tomorrow with Global Environment Facility (GEF) Carlos Manuel Rodriguez & Marco Lambertini #ClimateWeekNYC