Many hands and hours turned an outdoor dump near #CostaRica’s capitol into a large urban oasis. Existing cooperation through projects like INTERLACE Project, Productive Landscapes, and Global Environment Facility (GEF) UN Development’s TEVU helped make it possible. Read the story: wrld.bg/5jVp50Tbicx

Nearly 80% of the Earth’s biodiversity exists in areas managed by #IndigenousPeoples and local communities. Learn how inclusive conservation (Indigenous Led Conservation) supports stewardship in these territories: wrld.bg/HGrZ50Q8vI2

🌊🌟 Blue bonds are transforming environmental finance Seychelles’ pioneering $15M blue bond, backed by Global Environment Facility (GEF) & Ecuador’s $656M blue bond deal highlight the growing impact of this market. They’re advancing marine conservation & sustainable economies: wrld.bg/E7Rx50Tbi6T

Preserving nature and social development can go hand in hand. Look no further than the Environmental Foundation for Africa organization in #SierraLeone, an Inclusive GEF Assembly Challenge Program award winner 🏆. 🔗 wrld.bg/9NrO50Q7fmN

Having met many young conservationist in #Madagascar, is a truly heartwarming experience 🇲🇬 This is an example of why honoring our deeply missed Gustavo Fonseca and the fellowship created in his name, makes his legacy live on in our hearts 🙌 Global Environment Facility (GEF) Max Andonirina Fontaine 🇲🇬

Check out Blue Nature Alliance’s brand new website to learn how its network of 100+ partners is catalyzing momentum for large-scale ocean conservation and accelerating progress towards #30x30: wrld.bg/Toxi50Tbieb. Conservation Intl The Pew Trusts Minderoo Foundation #RobWaltonFoundation

The CEO of Global Environment Facility (GEF), Carlos Manuel Rodriguez is visiting Rwanda. He toured Gikondo wetland, one of five being restored in City of Kigali Funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) through WB_Rwanda, this project highlights Rwanda's commitment to restoring degraded ecosystems & promoting sustainable development

💰 The GEF Trust Fund is replenished every four years by a unique process involving both donor and recipient countries. As we near the GEF-9 replenishment, learn about Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s innovative funding & resource allocation: wrld.bg/bniR50SBMim

Creating sustainable cities requires innovation 💡 In Recife, Brazil, filtering gardens were planted on the riverbank to clean the water. Read how 40 cities in 20 countries will adopt unique and innovative approaches for healthier urban environments: wrld.bg/V0kJ50SOaTN

The GEF Geospatial Platform tracks each of our projects to maximize their impact on the environment. Access the free online platform now: wrld.bg/MthU50PRjuW

🌊The market for blue bonds, aimed at marine protection, has expanded rapidly. With a 163% rise last year, blue bonds are a key tool for targeted sustainable investing. New global guidelines are making them more accessible & impactful. Read full article: wrld.bg/8FTq50TbkiM

It’s possible for tigers & humans to coexist peacefully. Through conservation initiatives & responsible land use, we can create environments where both thrive together. Read the infographic below on practices that support this balance. ⬇️ wrld.bg/srrb50SOehV

The World has 5 species of #gorilas.The only population that is growing is the Mountain Gorilla 🦍 located in DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda Populations went from a fragile 250 individuals to a healthy 1000 today. Global Environment Facility (GEF) is proud to have invested in the larger Virunga ecosystem 🧵

The Amazon contains about 30% of the planet’s remaining tropical rainforest and is estimated to store 120 billion tons of carbon. Protecting it has never been more important. 🌳🌳🌳 Read about Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Brazil’s efforts in this regard: wrld.bg/Xrra50TbklC

.Global Environment Facility (GEF) is deeply committed to #AFSForum2024, a key platform for high-level political dialogue. It provides a vital opportunity to address the challenges of achieving policy coherence & aligning public & private sector investments with #climate & #biodiversity agreements.

Effective partnerships & communication drive transformational change. Discover the impact of this Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded project, implemented by Inter-American Development Bank, protecting water supply for the communities Colombia’s🇨🇴 high mountains and the cities below. wrld.bg/kKv850SBpH1

Indigenous Peoples, including women, elders, & youth, play a critically important role in protecting the global environment 🌏 Learn more about ways to restore landscapes while embracing the stewardship of Indigenous Peoples: wrld.bg/Ubj650Tbkmj #HealthyPlanetHealthyPeople

From China to Senegal, from India to Kyrgyz Republic, and beyond, World Bank projects support communities, economies, and environment, laying the foundations for a more breathable future. wrld.bg/fQfj50TgBMO #LivablePlanet | #CleanAirNow | Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Conservation efforts are vital for maintaining biodiversity 🦏 From the jaguar to the dugong, below are some of the many species the GEF is striving to protect ⬇️ wrld.bg/lYeC50QpwHZ

The Blue Nature Alliance aims to: 🌎Expand & enhance #ocean protection 👥work locally and in partnership 🐟protect marine #biodiversity 🎣enhance coastal livelihoods Conservation Intl Pew Environment Global Environment Facility (GEF) Minderoo Foundation @RMWF Learn more: wrld.bg/SNQz50Tbko4