Caatinga Protected Areas Program - ARCA
Mex30x30: Conserving Mexican biodiversity through communities and their protected areas
Indicators (Targets):
a. Terrestrial protected areas under improved management effectiveness (Target: 3,665,666 ha)
b. Marine protected areas under improved management effectiveness (Target: 22,241,504 ha)
c. Greenhouse gas emissions mitigated (Target: 5.7 million tons)
d. Number of people experiencing socioeconomic benefits (male/female) (Target: 163,293 people; 50% female)
Addressing Outstanding Barriers and Leveraging Durable Financial Mechanisms to Achieve Target 3 in Gabon
3rd Call for Concepts for the GEF Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation
The Global Environment Facility has launched the third round of the Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation. A total of $20 million in GEF finance will be provided from a combination of the GEF-managed Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF). Each winning concept will be awarded $1 to $2 million in GEF finance. Climate change adaptation innovators are invited to submit their project concept by May 18, 2024, using this online form.
Regional Adaptation Programming and Strategy Workshop for non-LDC Small Island Developing States in the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans
The objective of the regional adaptation workshop is to develop enhanced skills and knowledge for preparing and supervising the implementation of adaptation projects/programs to address priority climate resilience needs. In particular, the workshop aims to strengthen capacity and skills of the participants by providing information and tools that will assist them in adaptation project concept notes in line with GEF programming priorities and requirements, as well to facilitate access to suitable climate finance from other complementary sources.