A new green revolution can fix our relationship with the Earth by 2030
April 22, 2019
Extraordinary collaboration is succeeding where national and international government action alone has so far failed
For years, big environmental problems were for governments and international organisations to solve. But despite all their efforts...
Save our species: an Earth Day "Did you know?"
April 18, 2019
April 22 is Earth Day and the theme this year is protecting endangered species. Beyond the beauty of the coral reefs, the majesty of whales, and the lovability of baby sea turtles, these species maintain ecosystems that are vital to our way of life...
We can turn the tragedy of the global commons into an opportunity
April 4, 2019
The global commons are being pushed to breaking point, so coalitions are forming to protect them and to build lasting prosperity
My country, Japan, was long dependent on fishing. In the past, every fisherman in a coastal community would be tempted...
Three quick lessons that teach us to love our forests
March 19, 2019
Forests are integral to our lives in complex ways that we are only beginning to understand. From reducing stress to carbon sequestering and climate regulation, they play a large role in our health and our planet’s health.
March 21 is the...
Celebrating women's contribution to global environmental sustainability
March 8, 2019
On International Women’s Day, GEF is celebrating women’s unique role in and contribution to safeguarding the global environment
Addressing inequalities in areas like control over natural resources and participation in decision-making contribute to...
How finance can reduce deforestation
February 27, 2019
“My sister is the one who got the finance degree and worked on Wall Street. When I finished school, I moved to Borneo to save the rainforests and orangutans.”
I was joking at a recent meeting on financing of commodities supply chains organized by...
The Congo Basin is critical to the health of our planet
February 22, 2019
Lowland and swamp forests, forest savannas, and the mighty Congo river make up the 500 million acres of the Congo Basin, the second largest tropical rainforest on the planet. When standing below the trees, the vaulted canopy of leaves blocks out...
First-ever Virtual Climate Summit to urge for greater action on global warming
November 20, 2018
The world’s first-ever Virtual Climate Summit will take place tomorrow, November 22, to renew political momentum in tackling climate change.
Announcing the summit at the 6th GEF Assembly in Da Nang Hilda Heine, the President of the Marshall Islands...
From political will to financial commitments: six stories illustrate the Our Ocean 2018 Conference in action
October 30, 2018
Our actions today have never had a bigger impact on our future than they do now. Under this premise the Our Ocean Conference 2018 was held in Bali this week to further global action on maintaining the sustainability of our oceans. Millions of people...
Supporting innovation for transformation: GEF’s new Impact Programs to tackle the drivers of environmental degradation in an integrated way
October 19, 2018
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) faces a demanding yet seemingly attainable task: to help countries foster a transformation in how individuals, communities, and businesses use and protect the natural word. But nothing less will...
