Global Environment Facility
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to help tackle our planet’s most pressing environmental problems.

Empowering operational focal points to maximize the impact of GEF-funded projects

GEF project helps schools and local communities in Kenya access potable water

June 2025 Council meetings: New GEF financing propels progress to 2030 goals

Accelerating Action for Biodiversity - the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund

69th GEF Council - Day 5 - June 6, 2025

69th GEF Council - Day 4 - June 5, 2025

LDCF & SCCF Supporting Climate Adaptation for the Most Vulnerable

69th GEF Council - Day 3 - June 4, 2025

Next-gen Nature Leaders: Meet the First Fonseca Fellows

69th GEF Council - Day 2 - June 3, 2025 - Afternoon Session

69th GEF Council - Day 2 - June 3, 2025 - Morning Session

Highlights from the opening of the 69th GEF Council meeting | Work program approval

69th GEF Council - Day 1 - June 2, 2025

GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodríguez message for FFEM's 30 year anniversary

Strengthening Africa’s environmental leadership: GEF and AWF inaugural OFP training workshop

68th GEF Council - Day 5 - December 20th 2024

68th GEF Council - Day 4 - December 19th 2024

68th GEF Council - Day 3 - December 18th 2024

iCOAST program to boost sustainable tourism in 14 countries

FARM+ program to pave way for sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture in 8 countries

68th GEF Council - Day 2 - December 17th 2024

68th GEF Council - Day 1 - December 16th 2024

GEF CEO conversation with Joe Smith, Panthera

Target 18: Creating the Right Incentives for a Nature-Positive Future - Opening Session

Target 18: Creating the Right Incentives for a Nature-Positive Future - Closing Session

Turning harmful subsidies into incentives for nature

Spotlight on GEF programs in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean biodiversity support

Interview with Qongqong Hoohlo, Council Member from Lesotho at #GEFCouncil67

Interview with Samanthia Justin, Council Member from St. Lucia at #GEFCouncil67