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Protecting ocean biodiversity is vital for marine ecosystems & communities. With $2.4B invested in 370+ ocean projects, @theGEF helps countries protect marine life & implement the #BBNJ Agreement.
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🇰🇪 In #Kenya, @theGEF-supported @youth_actionke 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/feature-…
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At #COP17Armenia, @theGEF highlights how #biodiversity finance turns global commitments into action. With $4.3B+ pledged to #GEF9 and $362M+ in grants from the #GBFF, @theGEF is helping accelerate progress toward global biodiversity goals: 🔗thegef.org/newsroom/feature-…
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Global Environment Facility (GEF) retweeted
🌱Small grants, big impact at #COP17Armenia.
For many, @theGEF 's Small Grants Program, implemented by @UNDP is first step toward lasting change.
“It is a game changer!” Mailes Zulu @sepazambia.
Join us for power of local action #ForPeopleForPlanet: sgp.undp.org/resources-155/e…
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🇰🇬 At #COP17 in Yerevan, FAO project team presented Kyrgyzstan’s progress in strengthening national biosafety capacities.
Implemented with support from @theGEF, the project promotes knowledge exchange, expert cooperation and implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
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Global Environment Facility (GEF) retweeted
Read our October newsletter for updates on the Secretariat’s participation in #ICMGP2026, @planetGOLD_org Global Forum, @informeaportal Steering Committee, Fiji workshop under @theGEF ISLANDS project, upcoming #MinamataOnline sessions & more.
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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. 🔗thegef.org/newsroom/feature-…
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Protecting forests. Restoring land. Building climate resilience. Tanzania's GEF National Dialogue explored how to turn these priorities into funded programs – including through private investment and partnerships across climate funds.
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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. thegef.org/newsroom/feature-… #COP17Armenia #GEFatCBDCOP17 #IndigenousPeoples #TakingActionForNature @aippnet
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Global Environment Facility (GEF) retweeted
Can data, evidence & AI accelerate biodiversity action? 📢At #CBDCOP17, @STAP_GEF, @theGEF & @GEF_IEO explore how science, data & AI can responsibly advance the KMGBF 2030 targets.
📍 Yerevan | 22 Oct | GEF Pavilion
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UNIDO supports safer crop protection in four countries under @theGEF-funded FARM and FARM+ programmes. In India, the project helped eliminate 1,000 tonnes of highly hazardous pesticides and reached 2.64M people, incl. 660,000 women. unido.org/news/unido-highlig…
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🇵🇭The Philippines will receive support to develop its first biodiversity bonds. With $4.5M from #GBFF, the project—implemented by @WorldBankGroup with @IFC_org—aims to mobilize private investment for biodiversity conservation.
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🇰🇪 In #Kenya, @theGEF-supported @youth_actionke 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/feature-… #GEFatCBDCOP17
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🇮🇩 In Indonesia, a new project will support wildlife conservation & community-led ecotourism in 5 national parks. With $6.2M from @theGEF’s #GBFF, the @UNDP-implemented project will protect biodiversity & support livelihoods. thegef.org/projects-operatio… #GEFatCBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia
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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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🇨🇩 In DRC, a new project will support Indigenous-led #biodiversity conservation. With $5.8M from @theGEF‘s #GBFF, the project — implemented by @FAO — aims to restore 14,000 ha and reach 6,000 households: thegef.org/newsroom/multimed…
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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. 🔗thegef.org/newsroom/feature-… #GEFatCBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia @trilliontrees
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Discover how @theGEF investments in forest conservation & restoration go beyond protecting #biodiversity to strengthen food security, community resilience, & economic prosperity: thegef.org/newsroom/blog/don…
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From protecting jaguars in 🇨🇴 Colombia to restoring forests in 🇰🇪 Kenya & grasslands in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, the GEF Small Grants Program shows how community-led action can protect #biodiversity & support livelihoods: thegef.org/newsroom/feature-…
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In 🇨🇴 #Colombia’s Chocó region, a #GBFF project backed by $14.4M from @TheGEF is restoring 675 ha of mangroves and improving fisheries management to protect #biodiversity and support local livelihoods. thegef.org/newsroom/feature-…
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