🇸🇧 The Solomon Islands will receive new support for resilient urban services and flood mitigation. With $9.2M from the GEF, this new project will strengthen urban resilience and benefit 153,285 people. #LDCF #SCCF #GEFassembly2026

In this #GEFVoices interview, Francis Ndeleva, Chief Fire Officer at the @kenyaairports.bsky.social shares why protecting firefighters and protecting the environment go hand in hand. Read the full interview: thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

Choices that put food on the table can also build resilience, reduce emissions, halt biodiversity loss & restore degraded land. Together, @fao.org & @thegef.bsky.social are supporting farmers, fishers & forest communities to transform agrifood systems. See 4 examples 👉 https://bit.ly/3PRh1j0

🇮🇳 #India will receive new support for ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation. With $6.5M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by IUCN and @undp.org — will improve management across 468,000 ha and support nature-positive livelihoods. #GEFassembly2026

🇯🇵 the GEF is at #GNPS2026 in Kumamoto, Japan, where Interim CEO Claude Gascon is joining global leaders to discuss the partnerships and investment needed for a nature-positive future. 🔗 naturepositive.org/events/summit/ #NaturePositive #Biodiversity #KMGBF

For many Indigenous families in Tripura, Dumboor Lake is both a source of livelihood and a reminder of land lost decades ago. A new GEF-backed project is raising hopes that communities will finally have a stronger voice in how the lake is managed. www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/new-... #GEFAssembly2026

🇲🇾 #Malaysia will receive new support to conserve the Ulu Jelai–Fraser’s Hill watershed. With $5.6M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @undp.org — will improve management across 250,000 ha and restore more than 7,500 ha of forests and riparian corridors. #GEFassembly2026 #GEFCouncil71

What harmful chemicals are people exposed to through the air they breathe, the water they drink or the food they eat? UNEP & @thegef.bsky.social are working to strengthen monitoring of mercury and persistent organic pollutants to better understand and address chemical pollution: bit.ly/4oGirJY

In this #GEFVoices interview, Erikka Mokanya shares how partnerships with communities are restoring landscapes and strengthening livelihoods across the Okavango River Basin. Read the full interview: thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #LandRestoration #Drylands #SustainableLandscapes

GEF partner Friendship was recognized at the @earthshotprize.bsky.social Impact Assembly during #LondonClimateActionWeek. GEF is supporting its next phase with $10M from #LDCF to restore Sundarbans mangroves & strengthen coastal livelihoods in Bangladesh with @conservationorg.bsky.social. #LCAW2026

From ambition to implementation: GEF-9 is built to deliver. #GEF9 will help countries deliver results for people and planet through integrated solutions, country leadership, & partnerships that support healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, & sustainable economies.

In this #GEFVoices interview, Esther Mwaura Muiru of the Stand For Her Land initiative at Landesa, shares how women’s access to land and natural resources can improve agricultural productivity and support healthier landscapes and communities. To read more: thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

Great news: @unep.org & @thegef.bsky.social have kicked off the US$23.5 million Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP), a global initiative to strengthen monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and #mercury. Learn more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

In June 2026, REBYC-III CLME+ partners completed nine days of at-sea gear selectivity trials aboard industrial seabob shrimp trawlers in Guyana. @thegef.bsky.social @fao.org

Presenting key findings & outcomes of the concluded @thegef.bsky.social project implemented by the Global Mercury Partnership in #Gabon, #Jamaica & #SriLanka, Malgorzata Style of @unep.org shares potential expansion to a second phase of the project in 18 countries. ▶️ www.unep.org/globalmercur...

The GEN is at 6th meeting of Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products project stakeholder group, sharing updates & connecting the project with global stakeholders & actions across the cosmetics sector. @thegef.bsky.social @minamataconvention.bsky.social ▶️ www.unep.org/globalmercur...

#DesertificationAndDroughtDay reminds us that restoring land starts with people. Through a GEF-supported mentorship program, civil society leaders are bringing local voices into global discussions under the @unccd.bsky.social. thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #LandRestoration #UNCCD

This #DesertificationandDroughtDay we know that where land thrives, people thrive. Recognize. Respect. Restore. From Kenya to Mongolia, see how we’re working with @undp.org to restore the land and unlock the opportunities. go.undp.org/cQu

In this #GEFVoices interview, Melina Tuiravakai shares how the Cook Islands are tackling plastic pollution through community-led solutions, Indigenous knowledge, and circular systems that support a sustainable future. Read the full interview: thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan and the 🇰🇬 Kyrgyz Republic will receive new support for sustainable management of the Chu and Talas river basins. With $5.8M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @undp.org — will improve management across 80,000 ha and benefit 50,000 people. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

🇺🇿 #Uzbekistan will receive new support to scale up renewable energy investment. With $12.8M from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this new project is expected to mobilize at least $1B in private investment for renewable energy and storage. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

🇻🇨 St. Vincent and the Grenadines will receive new support to address land degradation. With $6.1M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @undp.org — will improve management across 3,300 ha and benefit 1,000 people. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

🇵🇭 The Philippines will receive new support for biodiversity conservation across island landscapes and seascapes. With $5.3M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @undp.org — will improve management of 62,500 ha and expand protected areas. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

A new global initiative will strengthen protection of ocean ecosystems through the Blue Nature Alliance. With $18.1M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @conservationorg.bsky.social — will support protection and improved management across 1.8B ha of ocean areas. #GEFassembly2026

#IUUfishing threatens marine ecosystems & livelihoods. Port inspections help stop IUU-caught fish from entering markets. In Senegal, @fao.org, ICCAT & @thegef.bsky.social#IUUfishingare strengthening inspectors’ skills, boosting those working daily to #FightIUUfishing. #WorldOceanDay #PSMA10

In our June newsletter: the Secretariat’s participation in the @thegef.bsky.social's #GEFAssembly2026 & #GEFcouncil71, our #MinamataOnline session in preparation for #MinamataCOP7, & meetings on environmental financing & #mercury trafficking cooperation. Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/gef-as...

One ocean. From coral reefs to polar ice, from kelp forests to the open sea, the ocean connects us all. On World Oceans Day, we celebrate the beauty, diversity and wonder of the ocean. #worldoceansday @unep.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @thegef.bsky.social 🎥 Lewis Pugh Foundation

🇧🇩 #Bangladesh will receive new support to strengthen resilience in coastal communities and ecosystems. With $8.8M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @conservationorg.bsky.social — will support 43,050 people and improve management across coastal areas. #GEFassembly2026 #LDCF

This #WorldOceansDay, the GEF highlights how investing in oceans supports people and nature. 🌊 With $2.4B invested in 370+ ocean projects, GEF is helping countries implement the #BBNJ Agreement and protect marine ecosystems: thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #OceanAction

#WorldOceanDay is a call to transition toward sustainable fishing, restore marine biodiversity, and build better, eco-friendly relationships with our oceans. The GEF and @undp.org are two steps ahead: undp-nature.exposure.co/the-power-of...

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau will receive new support to strengthen resilience in coastal and urban areas. With $9M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @undp.org — will improve management across 32,400 ha and benefit 120,000 people. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026 #LDCF #GuineaBissau

It was the worst environmental disaster in Mauritius’ history. A cargo vessel ran aground, tearing a catastrophic gash through the reef and spilling oil. On #WorldOceanDay, take a look at @undp.org Mauritius @thegef.bsky.social efforts to restore critical coral reefs: go.undp.org/qVm

.@fao.org welcomed the 9th Replenishment of @thegef.bsky.social with initial pledges of $3.9B. It will help finance initiatives to support countries in meeting their environmental commitments through inclusive, resilient & sustainable agrifood systems. https://bit.ly/4uTxrqo #GEFassembly2026

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea will receive new support for biodiversity conservation and community-led ecosystem management. With $6.4M from the GEF, this @fao.org-implemented project will improve management across 1.6M ha and support Indigenous Peoples and local communities. #GEFassembly2026 #GBFF

The world faces interconnected environmental challenges that “know no borders and require collective action at an unprecedented scale.” The #GEFassembly2026 closed in Samarkand, adopting the GEF-9 funding package that supports moving environmental action from projects to scale @thegef.bsky.social

“What we have seen here is not only a discussion about priorities, but a reminder of what is possible when the world comes together with shared purpose.” @thegef.bsky.social Interim CEO Claude Gascon closes #GEFassembly2026, marks start of #GEF9 work Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir...

🇮🇳 #India will receive new support for biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management. With $12.4M from the GEF, this new project will improve management across 200,000 ha and benefit 30,000 people. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026 #GBFF

Landmark decisions from #GEFCouncil71: $232.5 million approved for new projects and programs, and the $3.9 billion #GEF9 replenishment endorsed to support action through 2030. www.thegef.org/newsroom/pre... #GEFassembly2026

Thank you, #Uzbekistan, for your leadership and generosity in hosting the Eighth #GEFAssembly2026 and becoming the Global Environment Facility's newest donor country. It was meaningful to gather in #Samarkand, a city with a long history of connecting people and ideas. Katta rahmat!

Unveiled at the #GEFAssembly2026, the new GEF SGP logo reflects the program's commitment to supporting the innovative solutions of communities and civil society organizations tackling global environmental and sustainable development challenges. thegef.org/what-we-do/t...

Opening the Eighth #GEFAssembly2026 in Samarkand, GEF Interim CEO Claude Gascon welcomed the conclusion of the #GEF9 negotiations and the shared commitment to work together #ForPeopleAndPlanet Read his full remarks: www.thegef.org/sites/defaul...

🇨🇩 The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive new support for agriculture and rural livelihoods. With $9M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @ifad.org — will support 200,000 people and strengthen sustainable land management. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

Opening the Eighth #GEFassembly2026 in Samarkand, GEF Interim CEO Claude Gascon welcomed the conclusion of the GEF-9 negotiations and the shared commitment to work together for people and the planet. Read his full remarks: thegef.org/sites/defaul...

Just under 35 years ago the @thegef.bsky.social was born. As I said at the #GEFAssembly2026 Opening Ceremony, the need for a strong GEF has never been more important - and why @unep.org will continue to work with the GEF to safeguard the planet for generations to come. www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Delighted to meet Claude Gascon, Interim GEF CEO and Chairperson at #GEFAssembly2026. For 35 years, @unep.org and @thegef.bsky.social have worked together to deliver integrated, science-based solutions. As we face growing 🌍 environmental challenges, this partnership has never been more important.

👏 SEI US Centre Director @edwardrcarr.com was appointed interim Chair of @stap-gef.bsky.social this week at #GEFcouncil71, where he will steer the panel through its review by the @thegef.bsky.social Council. Learn more and join us in congratulating Ed on this exciting new role! 👇🏾 buff.ly/Ulppuhh

Since the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund launched, it has received >USD 386 million in contributions Attendees at #GEFcouncil71 reflect on #GBFF traction, how it has helped countries advance #biodiversity plans and how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are engaging @thegef.bsky.social

🇸🇩 Sudan’s River Nile & Northern States will receive new support for sustainable agribusiness and resilient livelihoods. With $8.9M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by UNIDO — will support 27,000 people and strengthen resilience. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

#GEFAssembly2026 adopts the #GEF9 replenishment package. “The success of the negotiations represents a renewed vote of confidence in multilateralism, in the GEF partnership, in the GEF as a financial mechanism, and in the importance of the global environment.” ~ Claude Gascon, Interim CEO, GEF.

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe’s Sebungwe will receive new support to strengthen biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods. With $5.7M from the GEF, this new project — implemented by @undp.org — will improve management across hundreds of thousands of hectares. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026