The 70th GEF Council Meeting has just kicked off.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The 70th GEF Council Meeting has just kicked off.
Stay engaged and follow updates via #GEFCouncil70
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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
December 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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 #GEFCouncil70 approved ~USD 372 million in funding to support #climate action, #biodiversity conservation, #pollution prevention and reduction, and integrated environmental action across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean
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December 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The #GEFCouncil70 approved ~USD 372 million in funding to support #climate action, #biodiversity conservation, #pollution prevention and reduction, and integrated environmental action across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean
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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...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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
Read the story: thegef.org/newsroom/new...
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GEF CEO and Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodríguez reported to #GEFCouncil70 that more than 40 policy commitments have been fully implemented during the GEF-8 cycle and @thegef.bsky.social is on track to deliver significant environmental benefits
Highlights ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir...
Highlights ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir...
December 16, 2025 at 5:16 AM
GEF CEO and Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodríguez reported to #GEFCouncil70 that more than 40 policy commitments have been fully implemented during the GEF-8 cycle and @thegef.bsky.social is on track to deliver significant environmental benefits
Highlights ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir...
Highlights ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir...
🌿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.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🌿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
#GEFCouncil70
Some of the world’s most fragile and climate-vulnerable ecosystems are set to benefit from these new GEF funds for frontline environmental action.
Read more: undp.org/press-releas...
@undp.org #GEFCouncil70 #NaturePositive #ClimateCounts #ForNature #FinanceForNature
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@undp.org #GEFCouncil70 #NaturePositive #ClimateCounts #ForNature #FinanceForNature
January 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Some of the world’s most fragile and climate-vulnerable ecosystems are set to benefit from these new GEF funds for frontline environmental action.
Read more: undp.org/press-releas...
@undp.org #GEFCouncil70 #NaturePositive #ClimateCounts #ForNature #FinanceForNature
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@undp.org #GEFCouncil70 #NaturePositive #ClimateCounts #ForNature #FinanceForNature
At #GEFCouncil70 Friday:
• The Council of the Global #Biodiversity Framework Fund approved modifications to the Fund’s revised Results Framework, which aligns portfolio indicators with the #KMGBF
• The GEF Council announced a leadership transition
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• The Council of the Global #Biodiversity Framework Fund approved modifications to the Fund’s revised Results Framework, which aligns portfolio indicators with the #KMGBF
• The GEF Council announced a leadership transition
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December 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
At #GEFCouncil70 Friday:
• The Council of the Global #Biodiversity Framework Fund approved modifications to the Fund’s revised Results Framework, which aligns portfolio indicators with the #KMGBF
• The GEF Council announced a leadership transition
➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir...
• The Council of the Global #Biodiversity Framework Fund approved modifications to the Fund’s revised Results Framework, which aligns portfolio indicators with the #KMGBF
• The GEF Council announced a leadership transition
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The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund Council approved the Fund’s Work Program comprising 3 projects in Colombia, Indonesia, and Madagascar, requesting USD 28.38 million and expected to leverage USD 57.07 million in co-financing
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December 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund Council approved the Fund’s Work Program comprising 3 projects in Colombia, Indonesia, and Madagascar, requesting USD 28.38 million and expected to leverage USD 57.07 million in co-financing
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir...
#GEFCouncil70
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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
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December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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
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#GEFCouncil70
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#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
December 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#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
#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
December 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#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
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...
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Explore the scorecard: thegef.org/newsroom/pub...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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
Explore the scorecard: thegef.org/newsroom/pub...
#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...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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.
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#GEFCouncil70
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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...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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...
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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...
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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...
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
Read his full remarks: thegef.org/events/70th-...
#GEFcouncil70
December 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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
Read his full remarks: thegef.org/events/70th-...
#GEFcouncil70
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
Read more: thegef.org/newsroom/pre...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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
Read more: thegef.org/newsroom/pre...
#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
Read more 🔗 www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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
Read more 🔗 www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
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#GEFcouncil70, #LDCF / #SCCF Council, and #GBFF Council conclude their week-long deliberations to advance their efforts in addressing global environmental priorities. @thegef.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#GEFcouncil70, #LDCF / #SCCF Council, and #GBFF Council conclude their week-long deliberations to advance their efforts in addressing global environmental priorities. @thegef.bsky.social
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.
Read more: wrld.bg/lsfS50XN7cr
Read more: wrld.bg/lsfS50XN7cr
January 7, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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.
Read more: wrld.bg/lsfS50XN7cr
Read more: wrld.bg/lsfS50XN7cr
Exciting news! #Tanzania has secured major support from the GEF to protect coastal habitats & advance its #BlueEconomy.
The initiative will restore mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs & expand sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities➡️ undp.org/tanzania/pre...
#GEFCouncil70
The initiative will restore mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs & expand sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities➡️ undp.org/tanzania/pre...
#GEFCouncil70
January 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Exciting news! #Tanzania has secured major support from the GEF to protect coastal habitats & advance its #BlueEconomy.
The initiative will restore mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs & expand sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities➡️ undp.org/tanzania/pre...
#GEFCouncil70
The initiative will restore mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs & expand sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities➡️ undp.org/tanzania/pre...
#GEFCouncil70
At #GEFcouncil70, Frank Moser @brsconventions.bsky.social highlights that to address #Pollution, we need to continue breaking silos and strengthening cross-focal area cooperation at all levels. @thegef.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
At #GEFcouncil70, Frank Moser @brsconventions.bsky.social highlights that to address #Pollution, we need to continue breaking silos and strengthening cross-focal area cooperation at all levels. @thegef.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
December 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
#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
#GBFF Council praises GBFF Results Framework's alignment with KMGBF monitoring framework, its increased emphasis on finance mobilization & harmful subsidies, and support for IPLCs, women & youth data disaggregation. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#GBFF Council praises GBFF Results Framework's alignment with KMGBF monitoring framework, its increased emphasis on finance mobilization & harmful subsidies, and support for IPLCs, women & youth data disaggregation. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social