Environmental certification and the GEF
This advisory document summarizes the evidence base for the effectiveness of certification programs in generating environmental benefits.
English, Appendix (English)
Communities Contributing to Biodiversity
Examples from Latin America and the Caribbean demonstrate the linkage between the sustainable use of biodiversity, community empowerment and poverty reduction.
English
System for Transparent Allocation of Resources (STAR)
The STAR determines the amount of GEF resources that a given country can access in a replenishment period.
- GEF-7 STAR Country Allocations
- GEF-6 STAR Country Allocations
- GEF-5 STAR Country Allocations
- GEF-4 RAF Resource Allocation Framework
For more information see the policy page on System for Transparent Allocation of Resources (STAR).
Biodiversity Conservation in West and Central Africa
This publication details some important successes in West and Central Africa, and highlights lessons
the GEF has learned to help countries more effectively manage biodiversity.
Payment for Ecosystem Services
This publication summarizes the investments of the GEF since its inception in projects involving Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES).
English
Payments for Environmental Services and the GEF
This advisory document summarizes the evidence base for PES effectiveness and the key issues to consider in the design and selection of PES programs.
Full report (EN), Flyer (EN)
Monitoring Guidelines of Capacity Development in Global Environment Facility Projects
In line with the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Strategic Approach to Enhance Capacity Building (2003) and Results-Based Management (RBM) Framework (2007), this document proposes an approach to monitoring and evaluation in such a way that supports the integration of capacity development into programme and project design.
English
National Capacity Self-Assessments (NCSA)
The Report summarizes the challenges and opportunities experienced by countries in meeting their commitments under the Rio Conventions.
English
Reducing the Human and Environmental Risks of Obsolete Pesticides
This publication provide an overview of the GEF and World bank efforts to help countries to eliminate or restrict the production of Persistent Organic Pollutants.
English
Experiences from SGP: Protecting International Waters
This publication highlights the work of the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) in the international waters focal area.
English