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The dream of Pax Arabica: Through inclusive climate resilient development, the Arab states work toward the Sustainable Development Goals
The majority of the Arab States possess all the requisite elements to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. There’s a young, educated workforce, plenty of natural resources, a notable increase in investments in renewable energy, and a much-needed uptick in efforts to support equality. Climate change, conflict and other related factors threaten to derail this progress and ruin any chances of a Pax Arabica.
New ‘Urban Sustainability Framework’ guides cities towards a greener future
In an effort to support cities to achieve a greener future, a new Urban Sustainability Framework (USF), launched today by the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), serves as a guide for cities seeking to enhance their sustainability.
From efficient buildings to sustainable cities in 8 action steps
Accelerating Building Efficiency: Eight Actions for Urban Leaders, produced by the World Resources Institute in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), provides local governments and other urban leaders around the world with the background, guidance, and tools to accelerate building efficiency action in their communities.
World Bank and GEF launch Global Platform for Sustainable Cities
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World Bank and Global Environment Facility (GEF) launch new multi-million dollar ‘Global Platform for Sustainable Cities'
International community invests in the Sustainable Cities of the Future
Investing in Africa’s Cities
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) CEO, Naoko Ishii, wrapped up a visit to Africa, focused on dealing with the challenges of rapid urbanization in Johannesburg, where she joined Executive Mayor, Parks Tau for the announcement of a new multi-million investment in the City’s spatial redesign program, ‘Corridors of Freedom’.
Transforming Transport Systems for a Sustainable Future
Greater knowledge sharing, integrated approaches and the need to think differently to solve the sustainability challenges of cities were among the issues highlighted by many participants at the opening of Transforming Transportation 2016, an international gathering of the transport community here today.
GEF Approves New $90-Million Grant Program for Global Partnership to Support Wildlife Conservation
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2015 – A $90 million grant program was approved by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) yesterday for a global partnership to promote investments in biodiversity conservation, preserve wildlife and encourage sustainable livelihoods in Africa and Asia.