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🇺🇿 We thank Uzbekistan for pledging $4.5 million to #GEF9, becoming a GEF donor country for the first time!

This milestone reflects growing international cooperation to address global environmental challenges.

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November 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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🇪🇸 We thank Spain for pledging €50 million to #GEF9, a 60% increase over its #GEF8 contribution!

This renewed commitment will help strengthen financing for biodiversity and other global environmental priorities.

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November 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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🇦🇲 We thank Armenia for announcing its intention to become a contributor to the #GBFF!

As host of #COP17Armenia, Armenia's commitment reflects the importance of collective action to advance global biodiversity goals.

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October 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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🔗 Read the joint statement to learn more about the new contributions: thegef.org/newsroom/new...

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COP17 joint statement on new pledges to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
The text of the following statement was released by Armenia, city of Berlin, Germany, Iceland, Monaco, and the province of Québec.
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November 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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🔗 Read the joint statement to learn more about the new contributions: thegef.org/newsroom/new...

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October 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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🇲🇨 We thank Monaco for its new contribution to the #GBFF!

This support will help translate global biodiversity commitments into concrete action to protect nature and support communities.

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October 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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🌿 How can countries invest more in nature without adding debt?

A new GEF initiative with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) uses debt-for-nature conversions to unlock biodiversity finance in Latin America & the Caribbean.

Read more: thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

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October 31, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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🇩🇪 We thank Germany for its new contribution to the #GBFF at #COP17Armenia!

Germany's continued leadership and support will help scale up biodiversity financing and turn global commitments into action for nature.

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October 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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🇮🇸 We thank Iceland for its new contribution to the #GBFF!

This commitment strengthens international cooperation to protect biodiversity and advance the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

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October 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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🇩🇪 We thank the City of Berlin for becoming the first city to contribute to the GEF family of funds!

This pioneering contribution to the #GBFF highlights the important role of cities in financing biodiversity conservation.

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October 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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In this #GEFVoices interview, Priyanka Pandey shares why women's leadership, Indigenous knowledge, and inclusive decision-making matter for protecting #biodiversity, and what she hopes to see at #COP17Armenia.
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October 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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More than $500 million in additional pledges are boosting financing for action on nature at #COP17Armenia, bringing #GEF9 pledges close to $4.4 billion and broadening support to the #GBFF.

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October 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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On #InternationalSnowLeopardDay, discover how GEF-funded efforts in 🇰🇿 #Kazakhstan support snow leopard conservation through science & community action: thegef.org/newsroom/blo...

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October 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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#COP17Armenia GEF CEO Diego Mesa Puyo, Armenia's Minister Matevosyan & @adb.org VP Saputra sign new #GBFF project for Lake Sevan - $1.4m from #GBFF will enable larger ADB financing to advance biodiversity & sustainable livelihoods. Integration, catalyzing, & delivery in action! #GEFatCBDCOP17
October 25, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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At #COP17Armenia, the GEF Partnership Pavilion showcases how finance & partnerships turn biodiversity commitments into action.
📅 Explore the program: thegef.org/gef-partners...
📲 Explore & join the conversation using #GEFatCBDCOP17: my.walls.io/GEFatCBDCOP17
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October 23, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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As countries review biodiversity progress at #COP17Armenia, a new the GEF publication highlights $4.64B approved for 649 projects in 144 countries during #GEF8 & outlines #GEF9 priorities for conservation, restoration & biodiversity finance.
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October 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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At #COP17Armenia, the GEF highlights how #biodiversity finance turns global commitments into action. With $4.3B+ pledged to #GEF9 and $362M+ in grants from the #GBFF, the GEF is helping accelerate progress toward global biodiversity goals: www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #GEFatCBDCOP17
October 21, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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With $4.5M from the #GBFF and $95.9M in co-financing, a new GEF-funded project will support 🇵🇭 the Philippines' first biodiversity bonds, helping mobilize private investment for nature.

Learn more: thegef.org/projects-ope...

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October 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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In this #GEFVoices interview, Pirawan Wongnithisathaporn shares why Indigenous rights, knowledge, and leadership are essential to turning #biodiversity commitments into action.
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October 19, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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🇨🇩 In DRC, a new project will support Indigenous-led #biodiversity conservation. With $5.8M from the GEF‘s #GBFF, the project — implemented by @fao.org — aims to restore 14,000 ha and reach 6,000 households: thegef.org/newsroom/mul... #GEFatCBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia #IndigenousPeoples
October 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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In this #GEFVoices interview, Sagar Aryal shares how technology is helping communities raise funds, track forest restoration, and protect #biodiversity—and why listening to those closest to nature is essential.
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October 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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In #Kenya, the GEF-supported Kenyan Youth Biodiversity Network has restored 15+ ha of mangroves, supporting biodiversity, fisheries & livelihoods.
As #COP17Armenia highlights global biodiversity action, youth leadership helps turn commitments into results: thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #GEFatCBDCOP17
October 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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🇮🇩 In Indonesia, a new project will support wildlife conservation & community-led ecotourism in 5 national parks. With $6.2M from the GEF’s #GBFF, the @undp.org-implemented project will protect biodiversity & support livelihoods.
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October 14, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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🇧🇷 In Brazil, a $9.1M GEF's #GBFF project will support Indigenous-led conservation across 5 biomes, improve management of 6.4M ha, & benefit 61,000 people. Implemented by FUNBIO with @iebchile.bsky.social.
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October 13, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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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.

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October 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM