#GEFCouncil70 Spotlight: In Colombia’s 🇨🇴 Chocó Biogeographic region, where poverty and inequality are high, land and marine protected areas, including fisheries and mangroves, will be managed better thanks to the GEF’s #GBFF, @agendacaf.bsky.social, and cofinancing: www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

Wildlife-based ecotourism can boost biodiversity conservation while supporting communities and economic growth. In #Indonesia 🇮🇩, a project with $6.2M from the #GBFF, $21M in co-financing, and @undp.org implementation is making it happen: thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #GEFCouncil70

Madagascar’s 🇲🇬 coastal & marine biodiversity in #LMMAs is getting a boost. With $5.3 million from the #GBFF, this project will strengthen #MPA management, promote sustainable practices, and benefit at least 5,450 people. 🔗 thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #GEFCouncil7

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

Project spotlight from #GEFCouncil70: A new GEF Trust Fund project in #Ukraine 🇺🇦 will restore forest and agroforestry systems to strengthen climate resilience, enhance ecosystem services, and support the country’s green recovery. www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...

#GBFF Council establishes Ad Hoc Working Group on Predictability in Financing, tasks it to explore ways to strengthen predictability of contributions to GBFF & explore additional approaches to resource mobilization. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social

At #GBFF Council, members hear GBFF progress report highlighting rapid rollout: USD 288.7M to 71 countries, including 43 SIDS & LDCs; and all portfolio targets exceeded: 56% to SIDS/LDCs, 47% via IFIs & 28.6% supporting IPLC actions. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social

#Bolivia 🇧🇴 and #Peru 🇵🇪 share a Strategic Action Plan for a transboundary basin in the Andean Altiplano. A new GEF Trust Fund project will support the first five years of implementation to restore the basin. thegef.org/newsroom/new... #GEFCouncil70

The Marshall Islands face worsening droughts and saltwater intrusion that threaten freshwater and soil. Discover how a GEF Trust Fund project will strengthen land, coastal, and knowledge management. www.thegef.org/newsroom/new... @undp.org #GEFCouncil70

New #GBFF projects in #Colombia 🇨🇴, #Indonesia 🇮🇩, and #Madagascar 🇲🇬 will advance biodiversity conservation on land and sea—integrating ecotourism, sustainable finance, and the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. 🔗 thegef.org/newsroom/new... #GEFCouncil70

The goal: protect 100% of Pacific Ocean waters, starting with 30% by 2030. The path: implementing the Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative through the Pacific Community’s Ocean Flagship program, with support from GEF. thegef.org/newsroom/new... #GEFCouncil70

New #LDCF and #SCCF projects are set to scale up country-driven adaptation solutions across #LDCs and #SIDS, focusing on integrated land–water management, coastal protection, sustainable fisheries, and climate-resilient livelihoods. thegef.org/newsroom/new... #GEFCouncil70

🇧🇪 Belgium steps up for climate adaptation. A new EUR 5.9M pledge to the #LDCF will help scale locally-led resilience in the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. Thank you for backing action where it matters most! thegef.org/newsroom/new... #GEFcouncil70

🇩🇪 Germany pledges EUR 10M for adaptation Germany’s new contribution to the #LDCF will help scale real-world resilience solutions in the countries most exposed to climate risk. thegef.org/newsroom/new... #Adaptation #ClimateFinance #GEFcouncil70 @bmz.de

🇮🇪 Ireland supports climate resilience. A new EUR 5M pledge to the #LDCF and #SCCF will help countries deliver practical, country-led adaptation solutions. thegef.org/newsroom/new... #Adaptation #GEFcouncil70

🇸🇪 Sweden pledges SEK 130M for adaptation Sweden’s new contribution to the #LDCF strengthens support for climate resilience where the impacts are greatest. thegef.org/newsroom/new... #Adaptation #ClimateFinance #GEFcouncil70 @swedishmfa.bsky.social

#LDCF / #SCCF Council continues on Thursday with donors pledging additional funds to the #LDCF to support climate change adaptation & resilience building in the world's most vulnerable countries. @thegef.bsky.social #GEFcouncil70

Ireland pledges €3 million to the #LDCF and €2 million to the #SCCF during the #LDCF / #SCCF Council meeting. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social

Sweden pledges SEK 130 million to the #LDCF during the #LDCF / #SCCF Council meeting. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social

The Council of the Least Developed Countries Fund and Special Climate Change Fund approved a Work Program to channel USD 52.26 million and leverage USD 116.84 million in co-financing to support #adaptation priorities in five countries ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir... #GEFCouncil70

At the #LDCF / #SCCF Council, members receive progress report noting USD 6.19m in new LDCF contributions and impacts for 88.9m people, plus USD 2.34m for the SCCF reaching 12.5m beneficiaries. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social

📊 The GEF-8 Corporate Scorecard provides a clear view of how resources are being deployed — and how progress toward global environmental targets is being delivered — across projects approved from July 2022 to December 2025: thegef.org/newsroom/pub... #GEFCouncil70

The #LDCF and #SCCF Councils have approved a new work program advancing climate resilience in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries, with ~$52M in GEF support expected to leverage $116M+ in co-financing. Read more 🔗 www.thegef.org/newsroom/new... #GEFCouncil70

🔴 @thegef.bsky.social has approved 8 projects led by @fao.org to help 7 countries improve their management of agricultural landscapes, promote climate-friendly & biodiversity-positive livestock production, & restore forest, coastal, & marine ecosystems. Read more 👉 www.fao.org/newsroom/det...

The December 2025 GEF-8 Corporate Scorecard introduces interactive result cards — allowing users to explore indicators, targets, and progress across biodiversity, land, climate, and water. Explore the scorecard: thegef.org/newsroom/pub... #GEFCouncil70

39th Meeting of #LDCF / #SCCF Council opens to consider proposed work program & other matters. Co-Chair Richard Bontjer highlights the projects in Kiribati & Marshall Islands demonstrate effective functioning of @thegef.bsky.social's multi-trust fund modality. #GEFcouncil70

#LDCF / #SCCF Council members approve Work Program comprising 5 projects in Haiti, Senegal, Eritrea, Kiribati & Marshall Islands, requesting USD 52.26m & expected to mobilize USD 116.8m in co-financing. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social

Council members considered the Eighth Comprehensive Evaluation of @thegef.bsky.social, centering on integration as a driver of change The evaluation gave a chance to assess how the integrated approaches adopted by the family of funds shape its work ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir... #GEFCouncil70

🌿The DRC launches a project to restore degraded forests and improve production landscapes with $6M the GEF funding, $20.8M co-financing, implemented by @fao.org. The goal? Benefit 50,000 people, 15,537ha of forests & woodlands, and 119,136 ha of production landscapes. #GEFCouncil70

In 🇱🇷Liberia, the GEF and @afdbgroup.bsky.social are helping eliminate 50 metric tons of mercury from the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector over the next 48 months, while expanding access to finance and markets. 👉 www.afdb.org/en/news-and-... #GEFcouncil70

📘 Just released: the December 2025 GEF-8 Corporate Scorecard reports on all projects approved to date and progress toward GEF-8 targets — including interactive insights into performance by result area. Explore the scorecard 🔗 thegef.org/newsroom/pub... #GEFCouncil70 #GEF8

Day 2 of #GEFcouncil70 continues with a Conventions Executive Secretaries Panel highlighting the importance of national-level coordination, both across ministries and with @thegef.bsky.social

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

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

#GEFcouncil70 opens to consider the next @thegef.bsky.social work programme, key evaluations, and strategic directions as preparations for the ninth replenishment cycle gather pace.

The 70th GEF Council Meeting has just kicked off. Stay engaged and follow updates via #GEFCouncil70 💬 Social wall: my.walls.io/GEFcouncil70

With support from the GEF, Lewis recently visited Mount Kenya’s Lewis Glacier – one of Africa’s last three glacier areas – which is expected to disappear within 5 years. Its loss, alongside Kilimanjaro’s, threatens water supplies for around 2 million people. @thegef.bsky.social

#GEFcouncil70 consultation with civil society organizations kicks off to reflect on the GEF-8 replenishment cycle and consider how to strengthen whole-of-society approaches during the GEF-9 cycle. @thegef.bsky.social

Strengthening how the GEF collaborates with Indigenous Peoples is key to addressing major environmental challenges. Learn how Tania Eulalia Martinez Cruz — an Ëyuujk (Mixe) Indigenous woman and action-oriented researcher — helps the GEF achieve this goal. thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

Glaciers sit at the apex of mountain water systems.Their decline reshapes everything downstream as communities face shrinking water supplies and higher risks of floods and landslides. #UNEA7 @thegef.bsky.social @unep.org #MountainsMatter #IMD2025 📸 @esa.int

🏔️ Mountains are the backbone of life on Earth. They supply freshwater to over half of humanity & sustain biodiversity. Yet, they are vulnerable to degradation from human activities & climate change. On #MountainDay, we celebrate their beauty & their indispensable role for people and nature.

The high Himalayas and Tibetan plateau are warming 2x faster than the world. In Nepal’s Nubri Valley, communities are fighting back with solar greenhouses and local knowledge. This #InternationalMountainDay, discover their story: undp-nature.exposure.co/melting-moun... #IMD2025 #MountainsMatter

Join us at #UNEA7 for an insider’s look at the GEF’s state of play, the road ahead for GEF-9, and new opportunities for developing countries, #LDCs, and #SIDS across the GEF Family of Funds. 📅 11 December 2025 🕕 18:15–19:45 EAT 📍 Mt Kenya Room, UNON Click to watch 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

CITES has agreed to move whale sharks, oceanic whitetips, and manta and devil rays to Appendix I, ending international commercial trade. This does not end the pressure on sharks, but it does give the work ahead a firmer base. #TheSharkSwim #30x30 #UNEA7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social 📷 NOAA

Join us at #UNEA7 for a deep dive into the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF). Hear the latest updates ahead of the 5th Council meeting and learn how the Fund is supporting SIDS, LDCs, and IPLCs. 📅10 Dec | 15:30-17:30 EAT 📍Mt Kenya Room, UNON, Nairobi youtube.com/live/zjckCKv...

In #Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Basin, restoration efforts are rebuilding both ecosystems and the relationship between people and nature. Discover how #science, #policy, and #CommunityAction combine to drive lasting, powerful change. 🔗 undp-nature.exposure.co/resilience-r... #GEFassembly2026

Crisis? Challenge Accepted! UNEP-GEF Solutions at Scale Join the GEF & @unep.org for a special event to explore science- and finance-driven solutions to nature & pollution challenges. 📅Dec 9 • Nairobi 🔗Watch the recording: unea7.sched.com/event/28xtx/...

Investing in a healthy planet isn’t just good for nature—it’s a massive economic opportunity. New #GEO7 report shows that transforming energy, food, waste & finance systems can unlock US$20 trillion a year by 2070, save millions of lives, & lift millions out of poverty. ow.ly/AFjE50XG8bI #UNEA7

🌍 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

The Lewis Glacier lost 62% of its surface in 5 years. GEF has invested for decades to protect mountain ecosystems and water sources in Africa. @lewispugh.bsky.social’s @unep.org- the GEF- supported swim demonstrates why #UNEA7 must scale solutions now. unep.org/news-and-sto... #LewisGlacierSwim