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Head of Communications at the Global Environment Facility
@thegef.bsky.social
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
4 days ago
A Sweden-supported programme through the GEF is working in eight countries to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion and textile industry. Learn more:
government.se/government-p...
@swedishmfa.bsky.social
#SustainableFashion
#TextileIndustry
#CircularEconomy
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
21 days ago
GEF Interim CEO Claude Gascon visited
#Berlin
to meet with Germany’s environment and development ministries. Discussions followed the successful
#GEF9
replenishment meeting in
#Bonn
, with consensus emerging on priorities for 2026–2030.
@umweltministerium.de
@bmz.de
thegef.org/newsroom/new...
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The
@thegef.bsky.social
member countries are approaching broad consensus about the size & scope of its financial support over the next four years In Bonn, 🇩🇪, donor governments found significant common ground on proposed programming & policy priorities for
#GEF9
⤵️
www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
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Consensus builds for robust GEF replenishment
The Global Environment Facility’s member countries are approaching broad consensus about the size and scope of its financial support over the next four years.Meeting in Bonn, Germany, representatives of the multilateral fund’s donor governments found significant common ground on proposed programming and policy priorities for the ninth replenishment cycle (GEF-9), which covers the period from July 2026 to June 2030.
https://www.thegef.org/newsroom/news/consensus-builds-robust-gef-replenishment
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Consensus builds for robust GEF replenishment
The Global Environment Facility’s member countries are approaching broad consensus about the size and scope of its financial support over the next four years.Meeting in Bonn, Germany, representatives of the multilateral fund’s donor governments found significant common ground on proposed programming and policy priorities for the ninth replenishment cycle (GEF-9), which covers the period from July 2026 to June 2030.
https://www.thegef.org/newsroom/news/consensus-builds-robust-gef-replenishment
25 days ago
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
about 2 months ago
The GEF has approved $372M for 36 programs and projects across 59 countries—advancing action on biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution as the partnership prepares for the next investment cycle. Read more:
thegef.org/newsroom/pre...
#GEFCouncil70
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
2 months ago
The GEF Council, representing 186 countries, allocated $291 million from the GEF Trust Fund for 30 high-impact initiatives addressing illegal fishing, island economies, pollution, farmland regeneration, and policy alignment. Read the story:
thegef.org/newsroom/new...
#GEFCouncil70
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
2 months ago
Opening the 70th GEF Council, CEO Carlos Manuel Rodríguez highlighted the scale and impact of GEF-8, underscoring the fund’s strong record of delivering global environmental benefits to date. Read his full remarks:
thegef.org/events/70th-...
#GEFcouncil70
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
2 months ago
The 70th GEF Council Meeting has just kicked off. Stay engaged and follow updates via
#GEFCouncil70
💬 Social wall:
my.walls.io/GEFcouncil70
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
2 months ago
🌍 Coming soon: From Dec 15-19, the GEF Council meets for its second-to-last session of GEF-8 to review progress and consider new financing for high-impact initiatives across the GEF Trust Fund,
#LDCF
,
#SCCF
, and
#GBFF
.
www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
#GEFCouncil70
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
3 months ago
At
#COP30’s
Primary Forests at Risk event, the GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodriguez opened with a powerful reminder: “Our grandchildren will look back in disbelief that we once logged primary forests – just as we now look back at other historic injustices.”
#GEFatCOP30
#PrimaryForests
#ActNow
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The
@thegef.bsky.social
is the world's largest financier of primary forest protection. Protecting primary forests is not just an environmental imperative — it is a strategic policy decision with climate, economic and social benefits.
#cop30
iucn.org/crossroads-b...
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Preserving Earth’s last sanctuaries: A call for urgent action on primary forests
From boreal forests near the Arctic Circle to dense tropical jungles south of the Equator, Earth’s last primary forests — ancient ecosystems that remain undisturbed by industrial activity — are vanish...
https://iucn.org/crossroads-blog/202511/preserving-earths-last-sanctuaries-call-urgent-action-primary-forests-0
3 months ago
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
3 months ago
Breaking from
#COP30
: GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodríguez and Uzbekistan’s Ecology Minister Aziz Abdukhakimov announced that the Eighth GEF Assembly will be held in the city of
#Samarkand
,
#Uzbekistan
, from May 30 to June 6, 2026:
thegef.org/newsroom/pre..
.
#GEFAssembly2026
#GEFatCOP30
#2030Agenda
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
3 months ago
SAVE THE DATE! At
#COP30
, the The GEF will hold a signing ceremony to formally initiate preparations for the
#GEFAssembly2026
to be hosted in
#Samarkand
. 🗓️ 10-10.30am, Monday, November 17, 2025 📍
#ClimateFunds
Pavilion,
#Belém
#GEFAssembly
#2030Agenda
#GEFatCOP30
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
5 months ago
Congratulations to Martin von Hildrebrand, recipient of the 2nd Thomas E. Lovejoy Prize for five decades of work defending the Amazon and Indigenous communities. Read the press release to learn more:
www.worldwildlife.org/press-releas...
#Biodiversity
#AmazonConservation
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2nd Lovejoy Prize Awarded in NYC
The second Thomas E. Lovejoy Prize was awarded last night to an exceptional leader who has led innovative approaches to advance the conservation of the Amazon rainforest.
https://www.worldwildlife.org/press-releases/lovejoy-prize-awarded-at-climate-week-nyc
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Robert Bisset
Wildlife Conservation Society
8 months ago
NEWS: At
#UNOC3
, 3 nations and 20 institutions launch global commitment to elevate women in ocean leadership — movement secures $3.8M
@thegef.bsky.social
grant. “This is what transformation looks like,” said WCS's Pamela Castillo. 🌎 Read more:
bit.ly/3Zr7cd6
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3 Nations and 20 Institutions Launch Global Commitment to Elevate Women in Ocean Leadership – Movement Secures $3.8M GEF Grant
NICE, FRANCE (JUNE 11, 2025) – At the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, a bold new global commitment was launched to center coastal women as leaders in marine conservation and sustainable livelihoods....
https://bit.ly/3Zr7cd6
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
8 months ago
Did you know that the GEF is the largest funding mechanism for multi-country collaboration on water💦 and oceans🌊. We have invested US$2 billion in over 325 projects aiming to accelerate action to
#SaveOurOcean
. Check out our new publication to learn more:
www.thegef.org/newsroom/pub...
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#WorldOceanDay
The Global Environment Facility has invested US$2 billion in over 325 projects aiming to support a healthier and more sustainable future for the ocean. These projects have leveraged more than US$9 billion in co-financing.
#SaveOurOcean
New report
www.thegef.org/newsroom/pub...
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The GEF and Oceans: Sustaining Healthy Marine Ecosystems
The GEF includes several multilateral funds working together to address the planet’s most pressing challenges in an integrated way. GEF financing helps developing countries address complex challenges ...
https://www.thegef.org/newsroom/publications/gef-and-oceans-sustaining-healthy-marine-ecosystems
8 months ago
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Robert Bisset
Lewis Pugh
9 months ago
Thank you to
@thegef.bsky.social
for supporting us on
#TheSharkSwim
. We’re so grateful for your commitment to protecting our oceans 🌊🦈🌍
#30x30
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Robert Bisset
Lewis Pugh Foundation
9 months ago
We are honoured to partner with
@thegef.bsky.social
on
#TheSharkSwim
. For over 3 decades, they’ve advanced the protection of sharks & their ocean habitats through investments in sustainable fisheries management and championing marine protected areas, including shark sanctuaries, around the world 🌊🦈🌍
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Robert Bisset
Lewis Pugh Foundation
9 months ago
"As a lifelong surfer and conservationist, I salute Lewis Pugh's
#TheSharkSwim
and his
#30x30
efforts. Apex species like sharks not only signal the health of our oceans, they help maintain it. When sharks are at risk, so are we." - Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
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“A healthy ocean is an ocean with sharks.” @LewisPugh’s
#TheSharkSwim
is a bold call to protect sharks and the oceans they help keep in balance. 🌊🦈🏊♂️ At
@thegef.bsky.social
we proudly support this effort to raise global awareness for the oceans
nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary
An athlete will aim to be the first person to swim around Martha's Vineyard to educate the public on sharks.
https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2Fjaws-sharks-marthas-vineyard-swim-lewis-pugh-011ae792837879b96122e31324b24553&data=05%7C02%7Crbisset%40thegef.org%7Cd1954c3b8a564d316e5e08dd93d0f28e%7C31a2fec0266b4c67b56e2796d8f59c36%7C0%7C0%7C638829247862032657%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kyQMS8kRjg2vAzQ8Rx3jKdbrr4qVbjiknPvvNTOH6fc%3D&reserved=0
9 months ago
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Alongside the Environment Ministers of
#Colombia
,
#CostaRica
,
#Ecuador
, &
#Panama
, the GEF CEO announced $16M to protect 64.3M hectares of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor🌊 A bold step for ocean conservation & regional collaboration!
www.conservation.org/gef/news/202...
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GEF Approves $16 Million Regional Project for CMAR
https://www.conservation.org/gef/news/2025/04/25/gef-approves-$16-million-regional-project-for-cmar
10 months ago
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
10 months ago
Great
#GEFvoices
interview with Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary for the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions, on lessons about the planet’s fragility, and why saving it requires global teamwork.
www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea...
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'There are clear reasons for optimism'
https://www.thegef.org/newsroom/feature-stories/there-are-clear-reasons-optimism
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
10 months ago
Addressing tomorrow's challenges begins with action today ✨ The GEF is fostering global partnerships to combat plastic pollution through effective policies and innovative strategies. Read more 👉
www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea...
#BeatPlasticPollution
#ZeroWaste
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youtu.be/J_kKDaOZxO0
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Strengthening Africa’s environmental leadership: GEF and AWF inaugural OFP training workshop
YouTube video by Global Environment Facility
https://youtu.be/J_kKDaOZxO0
10 months ago
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GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodríguez message for FFEM's 30 year anniversary
YouTube video by Global Environment Facility
https://youtu.be/-SAu9kGR54E?si=79w273Xb05s3A8Js
10 months ago
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The Global Environment Facility & AWF roll out regional training for focal points from 23 African countries GEF CEO “We believe that by investing in the capacity of our partners, we can drive impactful environmental outcomes that benefit both people and nature”
www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
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GEF and AWF roll out regional training for focal points from 23 African countries
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and the Global Environment Facility have rolled out the first African regional training workshop to enhance the operational effectiveness of GEF operational focal...
https://www.thegef.org/newsroom/news/gef-and-awf-roll-out-regional-training-focal-points-23-african-countries
11 months ago
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Some good news
#ForestDay
New @theGEF Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
#GBFF
project in
#Brazil
to support Indigenous Peoples in their management and protection of their territories…totaling 6 million hectares incl
#Amazon
, Atlantic Forest Read ⤵️
www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
11 months ago
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
12 months ago
💼 ✨Are you a creative and analytically-minded young professional, knowledgeble about environment and enthusiastic about stakeholder engagement? We have a position just for you! 📅 Apply by March 10
worldbankgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
#GEFjobs
#WorldBankjobs
#environmentcareers
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#COP16Resumed
has adopted the strategy for resource mobilization + a decision on the role of the Global Environment Facility Read statement by GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
#COP16Colombia
#PeaceWithNature
12 months ago
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Robert Bisset
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
12 months ago
Experts take first step towards
#GEF9
replenishment. With less than five years on the clock to meet key international environmental targets, experts gathered this week to discuss strategic choices that can make a lasting positive difference for people and the planet.
www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
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Experts take first step towards GEF-9 replenishment
With less than five years on the clock to meet key international environmental targets, experts gathered this week to discuss strategic choices that can make a lasting positive difference for people a...
https://www.thegef.org/newsroom/news/experts-take-first-step-towards-gef-9-replenishment
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The Fonseca Leadership Program, a youth professional development program, will include: ✅ Fellowships ✅ Grants ✅ Awards ✅ Opportunities for networking 🎥 Learn how @theGEF’s program is inspiring the next generation of conservationists:
youtu.be/qYDtqo1F1MA
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The Fonseca Leadership Program
YouTube video by Global Environment Facility
https://youtu.be/qYDtqo1F1MA
about 1 year ago
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⚡️#GEFcouncil68 approves nearly $700M to improve chemicals & waste management, protect biodiversity & boost resilience in developing countries. Negotiations for the GEF-9 replenishment to start this year. 🔗Read the full press release:
www.thegef.org/newsroom/pre...
about 1 year ago
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