A Pacific day took place on January 13 alongside the Asia-Pacific workshop to provide targeted support and working sessions on selected integrated programs (IPs) and topics of interest to the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The agenda included a deep-dive of the Blue and Green Islands IP and SIDS-specific guidance on other IPs of interest.
The Global Environment Facility’s governing body has approved new funding for biodiversity projects and planning, including targeted support to help 26 countries prepare for new global biodiversity goals.
Meeting on the eve of the COP15 biodiversity summit, representatives of the GEF’s member governments approved $65 million for the first work program of its eighth funding cycle. Nearly half of this total was earmarked for biodiversity projects, including more than $18 million supporting the development of biodiversity finance plans in 26 countries.
Civil society organizations play an irreplaceable role in shaping environmental policy and outcomes, and are critically important to global efforts to address climate change, chemical pollution, biodiversity loss, and more.
Forests and trees in urban areas offer multiple benefits for the environment and for people, such as carbon sequestration, reduced heat island effect, improved air quality, and enhanced mental health and well-being for citizens.
The GEF-8 Corporate Scorecard is a comprehensive report on the performance of the Global Environment Facility during the GEF-8 period. In particular, the Scorecard reports on the progress made towards the achievement of the GEF-8 targets. It also looks at how the GEF is utilizing resources made available for its seventh replenishment cycle and making progress in the implementation of key policies.
The Scorecard is published twice a year; this issue includes all projects approved from July 2022, up to and including the November 2022 GEF-8 work program.
