𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ♻️ #Rwanda 🇷🇼 is greening its industries with support from the GEF and implementation by @undp.org — building safer, cleaner value chains. To learn more: thegef.org/newsroom/fea... @minamataconvention.bsky.social #CircularEconomy

In eastern #Tajikistan 🇹🇯, Dzhamolov Mahmadali uses mountain plants to provide natural treatments. 🌿 See how the GEF and @fao.org support his work, and agrobiodiversity, ahead of #GEFAssembly2026: www.fao.org/newsroom/sto...

Grassroots heroes bring deep passion and local knowledge to conservation, but their impact can be stymied by lack of sustainable support. This is where our work with UNDP Kenya and @thegef.bsky.social steps in. We're here to amplify and support #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/LHYN50YpoAy

A high-level convening for the final sprint to 2030. The #GEFassembly2026 brings together leaders driving action on nature, climate & pollution. For more info: assembly.thegef.org/event/2026/s...

The GEF’s Global Biodiversity Framework Fund #GBFF approved 20 new project-preparation grants across 25 countries, totaling $73.4M. This fifth round expands global reach and supports biodiversity action worldwide. Learn more: thegef.org/newsroom/new... @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

With support from @thegef.bsky.social Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP Malawi, young people are restoring their mountain, protecting forests, adopting clean energy, and transforming their community. Youth are not waiting for tomorrow; they're leading today. ow.ly/RMKq50YAPqe

♻️ This #ZeroWasteDay, we highlight how waste can become opportunity: E-waste is a growing challenge. In the #Philippines 🇵🇭, a GEF & UNIDO project is empowering women, creating green jobs & advancing a circular economy. Learn more 🔗 thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #GEFresults

On #ZeroWasteDay, we highlight how India is accelerating safe PCB disposal, banning use after 2025 and requiring disposal by 2028. Learn more about this project, supported by the GEF and implemented by UNIDO: thegef.org/sites/defaul... #ResultsInMotion #GEFresults

Food loss and waste cost the world around US$1 trillion annually. Reducing waste cuts emissions, saves resources, and protects public and household budgets. More info on #ZeroWasteDay: www.unep.org/zerowasteday/ @unep.org

In southern #Mauritania 🇲🇷, access to clean water is transforming lives. With support from the GEF and implementation by @afdbgroup.bsky.social, a water resilience initiative is delivering clean, solar-powered water—boosting livelihoods and resilience. Read the story: www.afdb.org/en/success-s...

At #BBNJ PrepCom III Tuesday, talk focused on administrative and financial issues, with delegates addressing terms of reference for the COP and subsidiary bodies as well as operationalization of financial instruments and the relationship with @thegef.bsky.social Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/marine-biodi...

At #CMSCOP15 Tuesday, the subject of resource mobilization generated divides Parties deliberated whether @thegef.bsky.social should serve as the financial mechanism for supporting migratory species conservation Fragmentation along party lines followed Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/conference-p...

Tackling plastic pollution starts with small actions🌱 In this #GEFVoices interview, Parry Sanixay shares how Plastic Reboot Laos is promoting alternatives to single-use plastics and inspiring change from communities to policy. thegef.org/newsroom/fea... @worldwildlife.org #Laos

Kenya’s water towers — highland ecosystems feeding rivers — supply most of the country’s surface water yet face overuse and poor land use. See how a GEF-funded project protects them through community stewardship: thegef.org/sites/defaul... #WorldWaterDay #ResultsInMotion #GEFresults

🌳 Today is the International Day of Forests Forests support livelihoods and resilient economies. The United Nations Forum on Forests supports countries in advancing sustainable forest management worldwide. #ForestDay #UNForests 🌐 forests.desa.un.org/events/inter...

From mountain peaks to communities downstream, everything is connected. This #WorldDayForGlaciers, we highlight how glacier loss impacts water, food, and ecosystems worldwide. Learn how the GEF supports resilience from source to sea: thegef.org/newsroom/blo... #Glaciers2026

On #ForestDay, the GEF highlights how investing in forests supports livelihoods, economies, and biodiversity. With $6B invested globally, GEF programs show that conservation and development go hand in hand. To read the statement: thegef.org/newsroom/new... #UNForests #ForestsDay2026

🌳 21 March is International Day of Forests! More than 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods. Yet, they remain undervalued & underinvested. Learn more about their role for sustainable & inclusive economies: wrld.bg/gNZ150YvVxh #ForestDay #UNForests

Restoring millions of hectares starts with better data 🌍 With support from the GEF’s #LDCF, Malawi 🇲🇼 is mapping degraded land and guiding restoration where it’s needed most — turning insights into action. 🌱 To read more: www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #LandRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions

🌳 21 March is International Day of Forests! More than 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods. Yet, they remain undervalued & underinvested. Learn more about their role for sustainable & inclusive economies: forests.desa.un.org/events/inter... #ForestDay #UNForests

Whole-of-government approaches and policy coherence are more than concepts—they can be catalysts for systemic, lasting change. Discover how the GEF helps countries turn these into practical, transformative solutions: thegef.org/newsroom/blo...

Along Libya’s Mediterranean coast, stronger marine protection depends on inclusive governance and community trust. Sara Almabruk shares how citizen science and community engagement are helping strengthen Marine Protected Areas in #Libya 🇱🇾 through #MEDProgramme. unep.org/gef/news-and... @unep.org

In December, 57 new SGP-supported community projects - funded by @thegef.bsky.social and implemented in partnership with UNDP Samoa - were approved. If you missed the press release, take a look at how these projects work #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/AVo950Yt8zB

The GEF joined partners in Washington DC to launch the Greening Transportation Infrastructure Development (GRID) Integrated Program — helping ensure the world’s rapidly expanding transport systems work for both people and nature. Learn more: gridip.org #TTDC26 #SustainableInfrastructure #GRIDIP

Along Libya’s Mediterranean coast, stronger marine protection depends on inclusive governance and community trust. Sara Almabruk shares how citizen science and community engagement are helping strengthen Marine Protected Areas in #Libya 🇱🇾 through #MEDProgramme. unep.org/gef/news-and... @unep.org

🌍✍️ Want to report from one of the leading global gatherings on environmental finance? Apply for our fellowship to attend the Eighth Global Environment Facility Assembly in #Samarkand, #Uzbekistan, from May 30 to June 6, 2026: loom.ly/By7HDRc @earthjournalism.bsky.social #GEFAssembly2026

In this #GEFVoices interview, Nadia Balducci shares a key lesson from her work on plastic pollution: lasting change takes patience, empathy, and trust built over time. Read the full interview: thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

#GEFVoices spotlights people working to make the world a better place. Read Linus Orakwe’s interview on tackling pollution through technical expertise and a deep commitment to communities and livelihoods. thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

Mobilizing finance for biodiversity is essential to meet global commitments under the #KMGBF. Supported by @undpbiofin.bsky.social and @thegef.bsky.social, 90+ countries are now developing national strategic plans that unlock financial flows for nature.  www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

Pacific leaders meeting in #Fiji with the GEF highlighted the urgency of stronger international partnership to support Small Island Developing States facing growing environmental pressures. The GEF has financed 270+ projects across the Pacific since 1991. www.thegef.org/newsroom/new... #SIDS

At the GEF Expanded Constituency Workshop in Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia 🇪🇹, over 100 delegates from 14 Eastern African countries visited GEF-supported sites in Gullele and Yeka, highlighting practical approaches to urban resilience. @undp.org

Karamoja’s 🇺🇬 farmers and herders face drought, floods, and threatening food security. An $8M GEF-funded project with $58M in co-financing is building resilience with climate-smart agriculture and alternative livelihoods. wrld.bg/ZgYZ50YpswN @undp.org @fao.org #Uganda

In Tojikobod, Tajikistan, Sonya is a trusted figure, admired for her farming & inspiring other women to do the same. Through @fao.org & @thegef.bsky.social, women farmers are reclaiming local seeds, building seed banks & strengthening food security. https://bit.ly/3MVHCKi #IYWF2026 #IWD2026

From monitoring wildlife with camera traps to planting thousands of native trees, local communities in Colombia’s Guaviare region are showing how local action can protect ecosystems. This #WorldWildlifeDay they're securing a future #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/5sM

Around the world, medicinal and aromatic plants are woven into the daily lives of billions of people. From ginseng to agarwood, the international trade of more than 1,500 species is regulated under CITES. This #WorldWildlifeDay, discover why conserving them is essential: wildlifeday.org/en/about

On #WorldWildlifeDay, the GEF highlights the importance of conserving medicinal and aromatic plants that sustain ecosystems and provide income for local communities. Read the statement by Claude Gascon, Interim CEO at GEF: thegef.org/newsroom/new... #WWD26 #WorldWildlifeDay2026 #WildlifeConservation

As we gear up for the #GEF9 investment cycle, 120+ participants met in Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 to reflect on progress and shape future ambitions. Today, the GEF supports 194 projects across Eastern Africa, investing $1.1B and mobilizing $6.3B in co-finance.

Protecting wildlife and communities in #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 takes a multipronged approach. An $8M GEF-funded project ($83.4M co-financed), implemented by @undp.org, improved management across 1.5M ha of protected areas and supported 1,400 livelihoods: wrld.bg/UAyo50Y91LW #GEFresults

What was once a story of conflict is now one of reconciliation. Community-led ecotourism and education means jaguars roam freely again. This #WorldWildlifeDay see how @thegef.bsky.social @undp.org Colombia support work for wildlife, for livelihoods, #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/5sM

This week, experts from 16 countries convened in Panama to help #MakeMercuryHistory. The @who.int, @unep.org, GMP & BRI organized workshops under the @thegef.bsky.social project "Eliminating Mercury Skin-Lightening Products". Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/glob...

With support from the GEF & implementation by @undp.org, a four-year project in Viet Nam is tackling hazardous chemicals in hospitals and industry—from safe disposal of mercury equipment to greener manufacturing. thegef.org/newsroom/fea... @minamataconvention.bsky.social @brsconventions.bsky.social

Mountains and high-altitude ice are central to global water security. At the #GEFAssembly, leaders will focus on mountains and shrinking high-altitude ice — from #Kenya 🇰🇪 to #Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 — and what this means for future water resources. thegef.org/newsroom/blo... #GEFAssembly2026

The planetGOLD Guinea project is supported by @thegef.bsky.social, implemented by @unep.org and executed by the Centre Africain pour la Santé Environnementale. To learn more about planetGOLD Guinea, visit planetgold.org/guinea #MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold #EthicalGold #Gold

A major barrier to the transition away from mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining is the sector's typical lack of formalization. 📺 Discover how planetGOLD #Guinea 🇬🇳 aims to test Landscape Approaches to support #ASGM formalization, reduce conflict, and protect natural resources.

A pivotal moment for Pacific cooperation. At the Expanded Constituency Workshop, the GEF and #Fiji 🇫🇯 bring together 15 countries to strengthen planning, coordination, and integrated programming across the GEF family of funds. #SustainableDevelopment #GEF9

Along Mexico’s coasts, mangroves, reefs, and marshlands support biodiversity and communities. The GEF-funded Kuxatur project is creating sustainable, resilient tourism that protects nature while supporting local livelihoods. stories.undp.org/on-the-road-... @undp.org

High on Mount Kenya, the Lewis Glacier — one of the last remaining in Africa — is rapidly disappearing. Scientists warn it could be gone within three to five years. Learn why this matters far beyond Kenya: thegef.org/newsroom/blo... @lewispugh.bsky.social #MountKenya #LewisGlacier

Along the Humboldt Current, women seaweed gatherers are turning care for the coast into new livelihoods. Discover how GEF-supported efforts in #Peru and #Chile are protecting a vital marine ecosystem. www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea... @undp.org #SustainableFisheries

Through #BIOFIN, countries are unlocking biodiversity finance at scale. Since 2018, the initiative has helped mobilize $2.7B for nature—with 91 countries now developing Biodiversity Finance Plans to drive long-term action. thegef.org/newsroom/fea... @unbiodiversity.bsky.social #BiodiversityFinance

In Egypt’s Kharga Oasis, silence speaks volumes. A Farmer Field School, run by @fao.org & funded by @thegef.bsky.social, is equipping deaf farmers with adapted lessons, leading to an increase in date yields & income, showing how inclusion & innovation can grow together. https://bit.ly/46fWhq8