Global Environment Facility

What life lesson has UN Convention to Combat Desertification Land Hero Aliona Isac learned from work? Small actions can make a big impact on the environment. Read her GEF Youth Voices interview to learn how the hydrologist and doctoral student from Moldova is tackling drought and boosting sustainability: https://lnkd.in/eUVHDsPY #GEFatCOP16Riyadh | #UNCCDCOP16 | #COP16Riyadh | #UNited4Land

🆕 UN Convention to Combat Desertification's “On the Road to #COP16Riyadh: Episode 4” is now live. Explore the pivotal role of finance in addressing land degradation and building drought resilience with two global leaders: Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, GEF CEO and Chairperson and Louise Baker Managing Director of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification Global Mechanism. Key insights: 🌱 Bridging the financing gap for land restoration goals 💡 Paradigm shifts in funding & action for 2030 targets 🤝 Collaborative engagement across sectors and stakeholders 🏛️ Empowering local governments for sustainable impact 🔊 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ekin3nhF #GEFatCOP16Riyadh #UNCCDCOP16 #UNited4Land

2024 is a crucial year for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. Don’t miss the #INC5 talks starting today in Busan, Republic of Korea. 🔗 Here's everything you need to know about the #PlasticsTreaty process: https://lnkd.in/g5He7ZKG 📽️ Watch live as countries work toward a binding #PlasticsTreaty to end plastic pollution: https://lnkd.in/gbNWV3rg

The Government of Côte d'Ivoire, with leadership from the International Monetary Fund, has announced significant initiatives to accelerate climate finance, aiming to develop options to catalyze resources to achieve the objectives set out in their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The efforts focus on governance reforms, green investments, and mobilizing both public and private sector participation. The Global Environment Facility has joined the IMF-led initiative, supporting key projects in sustainable finance and ecosystem restoration. 🔗 Read the full press release to learn more about how this collaboration will help Côte d'Ivoire meet its climate goals: https://lnkd.in/dgafsviy

🤔 Are you passionate about making a real impact and tackling global environmental challenges? The GEF is hiring for multiple exciting positions across our teams. We are seeking talented and skilled professionals for the following roles: 🔹 Operations Analyst 🔹 Environmental Specialist 🔹 Climate Change Specialist 🔹 Environmental Specialist (Chemicals & Waste Specialist) 🔹 Environmental Specialist (Programming Officer) 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dg9GzWFa

⚡ Join the Climate Funds for an interesting discussion on 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣'𝙨 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚! 🌿Don’t miss the chance to learn how Adaptation Fund, Climate Investment Funds, Green Climate Fund, and Global Environment Facility are working to make a bigger impact on gender-responsive climate finance—We’d also love to hear your ideas on supporting gender equality in climate finance and finding solutions to these challenges together! 💪 📅 When: November 21st, 13:15 – 14:45 📍 Where: Climate Pavilion, Blue Zone, D10 🌐 Livestream: https://lnkd.in/dx7AqUNn #Finance4Climate, #GEFatCOP29, #TheClimateFunds, #COP29, #COP29Azerbaijan #GenderatCOP29

The path to mainstreaming climate adaptation runs through standards. ISO standards drive investment and action across economies and sectors. We need the climate finance and standards communities to join forces for localized climate adaptation and resilience action at scale. When public policies motivate uptake of climate adaption standards we can drive systems change. The Global Environment Facility is excited to be partnering with ISO - International Organization for Standardization and UNIDO to catalyze climate action and investment by uptake of climate adaptation and resilience standards, with inveatment from the #GEF Chalenge Program for Adaptation Innovation through the #LDCF and #SCCF. #GEFatCOP29 #resilientroot Noelia Garcia Nebra Sergio Mujica Craig Davies #cail Alois Posekufa MHLANGA Patrick Nussbaumer Olusola I. Katsumasa Tanaka Sara Shoff

This morning, Lightsmith announced at #COP29 that it will receive grant funding from the Global Environment Facility and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation that will complement previously announced support from the USAID to develop and launch the #SCALE platform for climate adaptation and resilience investment. #climateadaptation now

📣 Young people are among the most affected by climate change, yet they’ve often been left out of key climate discussions. The Global Environment Facility is working to change that by actively engaging #youth in climate governance and supporting their leadership in finding solutions. 🌍 At #COP29, the GEF has partnered with the Youth Negotiators Academy to give young leaders a seat at the table in international climate negotiations by joining their national delegations. Through financial support and training, these young negotiators are representing their countries and advocating for inclusive, long-term solutions. The GEF is committed to ensuring youth have the tools, the platform, and the support they need to lead the way towards a sustainable future. These young delegates are bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the critical climate discussions. 🔗 Learn more on how the GEF is partnering with youth leaders to drive climate action: https://lnkd.in/ey_cFK7t #GEFatCOP29 | #Finance4Climate Ann Albert | Linet Ndou | Megan Chen | Yundeh Alfreda Butler | Ana María Mateo Ramírez | Silvana Peralta | Farhan Fauzan | astry lucero chavez pelaez | Adiaratou TRAORTE | Michelle Gaëlle BIDIMA, Ph.D., M.Sc., Eng. | Kealeboha Lenka | Asmau Muhammad

🌿As climate impacts intensify, it’s crucial to harness the power of Nature-Based Solutions (#NbS) to safeguard both people and ecosystems. Join us at #TheClimateFunds Pavilion tomorrow for an event that will showcase real-world examples of #NbS in the Least Developed Countries (#LDCs), with a focus on scaling solutions and overcoming the challenges to financing and policy integration.   Featured speakers: 💡Chizuru Aoki, Manager, Conventions and Funds Division, Global Environment Facility 💡Evans Njewa, Chair of the LDC Group 💡Patricia Fuller, CEO, International Institute for Sustainable Development 💡Marcelo Behar, Senior Advisor COP30, WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Cebds) 💡Abu-Bakar S. Massaquoi, PhD, Executive Chairperson, Environmental Protection Agency - Sierra Leone 💡Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Coordinator, Association des Femmes Peules et Peuples Autochtones du Tchad 💡Dasho Karma Tshering, Permanent Secretary, Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources, Bhutan 💡Ciyong ZOU, Deputy Director General, UNIDO   🔗 More information: https://lnkd.in/eY9ubntX #GEFatCOP29 #Finance4Climate