Como os elefantes detestam couves e outras lições para integrar conservação e desenvolvimento
January 13, 2017
Quando tento explicar a importância do Fundo para o Meio Ambiente Mundial (GEF) na protecção da biodiversidade, falo de dois dados fundamentais.
O primeiro é a distribuição desigual da biodiversidade no nosso planeta e, o segundo, a maioria dos...
Gender and biodiversity joint gains: myth or reality?
December 13, 2016
At the UN Biological diversity conference (COP13) in Cancun, Mexico, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) discussed progress and experiences in integrating gender and social inclusion dimensions into biodiversity-related projects...
Restoring degraded lands, growing resilient communities in Kenya's drylands
November 11, 2016
Moving from the Paris Agreement to climate action is on everybody’s mind these days and transforming agricultural production to climate smart practices is central to the international community’s efforts of keeping the global climate well below 2 C...
How to mine all your existing M&E data without breaking the bank
October 25, 2016
A common challenge faced by organizations in a world where information systems are changing rapidly is a large amount of data that is not easily accessible. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), is no different, but we’ve taken important...
Using the power of collaboration to tackle the global nitrogen challenge
September 29, 2016
My great-great grandfather was an innovative farmer. Working the sandy soils of North West Denmark, he was still able to produce a plentiful harvest of wheat and vegetables. The secret behind his success laid in the farming practices he used on his...
Three ways to include biodiversity protection in your life, besides cutting back on totoaba bladders
May 21, 2016
The theme of this year’s International Day of Biodiversity is “Mainstreaming biodiversity; Sustaining people and their livelihoods” and if you’re like 99% of people you will then ask – what is mainstreaming biodiversity?
Mainstreaming...
When it comes to fighting climate change, citizen action matters
April 30, 2016
From national governments to businesses, from organizations to individuals, we all have a role to play in accelerating ambition and achieving bold climate action.
On April 19-22, world leaders gathered at the United Nations...
Safeguarding the global commons is the wisest investment we can make
April 29, 2016
Scientists tell us that the biophysical processes that determine the stability and resilience of Earth, our “planetary boundaries” that allowed our societies to thrive during the past 10,000 years, are being pushed to their limit. Evidence is...
A new platform to put cities at the core of sustainable development
March 25, 2016
Urban areas will play a critical role in achieving sustainable development and combating climate change. Many cities have already taken bold steps to reduce their environmental footprint, and have often been able to do so much more quickly and pro-...
A must-read list to get you ready for #WorldWildlifeDay 2016
March 4, 2016
On March 3rd, there are so many ways to celebrate World Wildlife Day 2016. One can go to the zoo and take pictures with elephants, organize a wildlife photo exhibition, participate in a street parade, host an art contest, organize a panel...