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Pilot sites: transforming funds into sustainable actions in Paraguay
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has joined forces with Paraguay’s Ministry of Environment to generate sustainable production alternatives, create opportunities, and improve the quality of life in the most vulnerable communities, and has provided US$1,400,000 in grant funding to the Pas Chaco project. The sum of US$440,000 was allocated for demonstration practices, with each pilot site receiving US$110,000. The initiative covers over 70,000 hectares and is providing training to some 4,000 persons.
Moldova: The Orhei National Park – from neglect to World Heritage recognition
Not long ago, the Republic of Moldova – lacking both mountains and coastlines - was considered to be bereft of tourist attractions. Even its own people did not really realize that there is an exceptional cultural-natural treasury right in the middle of the country, just 50 km from the capital city.
Lebanon: A successful collaboration with a good track record
By Mohamad Al Mashnouk, Minister of Environment, Lebanon
This story goes back more than twenty years, specifically to 1995.
Liberia: Actors and actions for sustainable development
By P. Emmanuel Munyeneh, Assistant Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
GloBallast and the GEF - The GEF, UNDP, IMO and the Maritime Industry: Catalysing Industry Transformation through the Global Industry Alliance (GIA)
Mr Shaj U. Thayil is the Chairperson of the GloBallast Global Industry Alliance (GIA) Task Force. A marine engineer by training, with a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde, he has extensive maritime experience in building and managing ships. As APL’s Head of Global Technical Services and Managing Director of Neptune Ship Management Services Pte. Ltd., he is responsible for technical and ship management operations and played a leading role in the expansion of APL’s new vessel fleet.
Iraq: implementing multilateral international agreements
By Dr. Jasmin Abdulaziz Humadi, Deputy Minister of Health and Environment, GEF Operational Focal Point
The Iraqi Ministry of Health and Environment presents its compliments to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat and, on behalf of the Iraqi government would like to congratulate it on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its foundation.
Kyrgz Republic on GEF: political and economic benefits
By Aliia Orozakunova, Specialist of the Department of International Cooperation, State Agency on Environment Protection and Forestry of the Kyrgyz Republic
Developing international cooperation over the environment both brings countries significant political and economic benefits and provides a good basis for addressing global and cross-border ecological issues.
IPAG: building on trust and dialogue
By Ms. Lucy Mulenkei, Chair of the Global Environment Facility’s Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group (IPAG)
Indigenous Peoples - and our knowledge, lands, cultures and traditions - are continually at risk both directly, due to development and investment activities, and indirectly, through environmental degradation, climate change, and natural disasters among other causes.
St. Kitts and Nevis Celebrates the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris
Prime Minister
Armenia: Cooperating for Solutions.
By Mr. Rubik Shahazizyan, Head of Environmental Education Project Department, Ministry of Nature Protection of Armenia