Have you heard the news?
Through a new initiative with
@FletcherSchool
,
@theGEF
supports young leaders to become effective environmental advocates in the international arena.
Read to learn more:
#GEFyouth
Clean and efficient lighting is vital for health and productivity.
@UNDP
&
@theGEF
are implementing green technologies in Kazakhstan, particularly in remote areas, improving local communities' lives. Learn more:
🇲🇽 Mexico is a megadiverse country that is highly vulnerable to climate-linked disasters.
With
@theGEF
support, the Conservation of Coastal Watersheds project led by
@WorldBank
promotes sustainable management of protected areas and local livelihoods:
Read
@UNEP
’s Iñaki Rodríguez’s interview on his lessons learned from working to protect people and the environment from the toxic effects of mercury related to artisanal & small-scale gold mining through
@theGEF
-funded
@planetGOLD_org
program:
#GEFvoices
It was an honor to address the Restoration & Preservation of Biodiversity: An opportunity for the Financial Sector conference in Mexico City. Thanks to the Mexican authorities & the financial sector for inviting
@thegef
to share experiences on biodiversity &
#NatureBasedSolutions
Xalapa City,
#Mexico
, has 55 inches of rain annually, yet residents experience water shortages because of climate change and deforestation.
Learn how gray and green infrastructure are helping with support from
@theGEF
and
@UNEP
:
Biodiversity hotspots are home to a staggering array of different species, however they are under threat from human activity. 🌍🏭
Learn what they are & why they must be protected. ⬇️
#BiodiversityDay
#GEFGold
program works to encourage small-scale artisanal miners in
#Peru
to extract gold responsibly without toxic mercury emissions
#MakeMercuryHistory
The
#AmazonSustainableLandscapes
Program is making a difference in the region. 🌎🌳
Supported by
@theGEF
, it aims to improve integrated landscape management and ecosystem conservation in priority areas of the Amazon.
Learn more:
Aside from being havens for a vast array of plant and animal species, the world’s
#peatlands
are critical sinks for greenhouse gasses.
A
@theGEF
-supported &
@IFAD
-implemented initiative will work to conserve Borneo’s peatlands:
#ForNature
This GEF-supported initiative in the
#Philippines
is empowering Indigenous communities to lead conservation efforts. Learn how the collaborative effort is opening doors to a sustainable future:
How do we solve the complex crisis of mercury pollution from gold mining? “We need a systems mindset to tackle interconnected crises,” says
@UNEP
’s Iñaki Rodríguez in this
#GEFvoices
interview:
Witness the beauty of biodiversity at the monarch butterfly sanctuary in Mexico, recognized by
@nytimes
. 🦋 With support from the GEF and
@UNDP
, this reserve provides a lifeline for these endangered creatures.
🌊 The
#BlueEconomy
is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and ocean ecosystem health. Learn more about what it encompasses through this
@WorldBank
infographic 👇
What is the impact of GEF investments? 🧐
This interactive GEF platform integrates satellite imagery with localized data to map real-time results of GEF projects, identifying both progress and areas of need. 📡
🔗 Check out the free online platform now:
Focusing on habitat restoration across the 22,000 acres 🌳 of the Giant Panda National Park has helped local communities thrive and become more sustainable.
🔗 Learn how
@theGEF
supports the work:
Today’s young people were born into the
#climate
,
#nature
, and
#pollution
crises. They hold the keys to addressing them. 🗝
With support from the GEF, youth leaders around the world are building careers to heal the planet and create a better future.