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December 2, 2018 | News

Urgent and unprecedented transformation across our economies needed to combat climate change

Countries have strong backing for rapid climate action, given that public awareness and demand for solutions have increased due to clear evidence that our climate is changing. Photo: Shutterstock.

December 2, 2018 | Press Release

Rapid action urged as key UN climate change conference opens
The countries agreed on a comprehensive and participatory process for developing the post-2020 global biodiversity framework anticipated to be agreed upon at the next Conference of Parties. Photo: Shutterstock.

November 30, 2018 | Press Release

196 Governments agree to scale up investments in nature and people towards 2020 and beyond
The GloFouling project will drive actions to implement the IMO Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling, which provide a globally-consistent approach on how biofouling should be controlled and managed to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species through ships’ hulls. The project will also spur the development of best practices and standards for improved biofouling management in other ocean industries. Photo: IMO / Lee Adamson.

November 26, 2018 | Press Release

Global project launched to protect marine biodiversity: A new collaboration between the GEF, UNDP and IMO to address bioinvasions through ships’ hulls and other marine structures
Mercury mining exposes up to 15 million workers and their families in over 70 countries to being poisoned. Photo: UN Environment.

November 26, 2018 | News

Countries meet to address mercury as global emissions rise by 20%
Madagascar’s forests are rich with undiscovered flora and fauna, but for many species time is running out. Photo: UN Environment / Lisa Murray.

November 26, 2018 | News

Fighting for the last Eden: saving Madagascar’s unique species
The Marshall Islands is convening an entirely online Virtual Summit of the Climate Vulnerable Forum on 22 November 2018. Photo: Shutterstock.

November 20, 2018 | Blog

First-ever Virtual Climate Summit to urge for greater action on global warming
GEF's funding for mercury programmes has increased to $206 million

November 19, 2018 | News

Countries gather to tackle mercury pollution
African Elephant

November 16, 2018 | News

UNDP, GEF embark on vast programme targeting wildlife trafficking in commercial ports: Initiative seen as key to disrupting sea routes of wildlife traffickers between Africa and Asia
Mahi-mahi is important for the Ecuadoran economy.

November 13, 2018 | Feature Story

Coastal fisheries on the agenda in Guayaquil, Ecuador

November 12, 2018 | News

Global community gathers to lay the groundwork for action to protect biodiversity and nature
Arab States such as United Arab Emirates shown above, are making steady progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Photo: Shutterstock.

November 12, 2018 | News

The dream of Pax Arabica: Through inclusive climate resilient development, the Arab states work toward the Sustainable Development Goals
Azuero Peninsula

November 6, 2018 | Feature Story

Harmonious land: Promoting healthy land on the Azuero peninsula - Panama's ranching and farming hub

November 5, 2018 | News

9th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference
Our Ocean Conference 2018 was held in Bali this week to further global action on maintaining the sustainability of our oceans. Photo: Wonderful Nature/Shutterstock.

October 30, 2018 | Blog

From political will to financial commitments: six stories illustrate the Our Ocean 2018 Conference in action