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Save Our Species - www.SOSpecies.org
A large fraction of life on earth is disappearing at a frightening rate, threatening the very basis of human economies, cultures and livelihoods. Over the last 50 years, human activities have changed ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than at any comparable period of time in history.
2009 | Pg.44| 1278KB |
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18 Years of Achievement and counting. . .
Our Story, Our Results.
GEF investments promote synergies that generate multiple global benefits.
2009 | Pg.4| 610KB |
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System for Transparent Allocation of Resources (STAR)
The System for Transparent Allocation of Resources (STAR) is how the GEF determines the amount of resources that a given country can access in a replenishment period. It replaces the Resource Allocation Framework (RAF) that was used during the fourth replenishment period of the GEF (GEF-4), which was the first time that GEF introduced a resource allocation system. For the fifth replenishment of the GEF (GEF-5), the STAR will determine the
2009 | Pg.8 | 1.1MB - Spanish - French
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Investing In Renewable Energy The GEF Experience
The world is at critical crossroads for the future of energy. Climate change, increasing dependence on oil and other fossil fuels, growing imports, and rising energy costs are making the developing world more vulnerable than ever before. These challenges call for a comprehensive and ambitious response.
2009 | Pg.36 | 6.95MB - Spanish
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GEF Annual Report 2008 The latest GEF Annual Report covers the 2008 fiscal years (from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008).
The financial statements and audit reports are presented separately and are available here. 2009 | Pg.116 | 4.14MB |
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GEF Least Development Countries Fund (LDCF) Fact Sheets 2009
The LDCF was established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at its seventh session in Marrakech in 2001. The Fund, which is managed by the GEF, addresses the special needs of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), which are especially vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. This includes preparing and implementing National Adaptation Programmes of Action, which aim to identify “urgent and immediate needs” of each LDC according to specific guidelines provided by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group.The GEF has, as of August 2009, mobilized voluntary contributions of $180 million for the LDCF.
2009 | Pg.68 | 1.8MB - | French |
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Programmatic Approach
A growing number of multilateral development organizations and international agencies are now using programmatic approaches to more effectively support developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Yet the programmatic approach is not a new modality for the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). At its meeting in December 1999, the GEF Council supported the evolution of GEF support to emphasize synergistic programs that transcend national borders. Since then, we have been dedicated to the principle that our focus should be on programs rather than just simply individual projects.
2009 | Pg.64 | 2.5MB |
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Financing Adaptation Action
Climate change is here, and its impacts on our planet are becoming more serious at an ever increasing pace.As a financial mechanism of the UNFCCC, the GEF has a unique mandate to deliver on-the-ground benefits to countries needing to adapt to climate change. In recent years, consistent with the increasing recognition of the impact climate change has on development, the GEF established a Strategic Pilot on Adaptation, a pioneering step in climate change financing. The GEF was also entrusted with managing the Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund, both established by the Climate Convention.
2009 | Pg.36 | 0.86MB | French
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Investing in Energy Efficiency
The GEF Experience
Between now and 2030, world energy demand is projected to grow by 1.6 percent annually, adding up to a dramatic 45 percent increase. Such rapidly growing energy demand is particularly challenging given that most of the world’s population still relies on energy from limited fossil fuel sources and traditional biomass. Dependable and affordable energy supplies are crucial to economic growth in both developed and developing countries. Today the GEF is one of the public sector’s largest funders for energy efficiency in the world, with direct investments of US$850 million in more than 90 developing and transition countries and an additional US$5.9 billion in cofinancing. These investments are expected to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 1.3 billion tonnes by 2020.
2009 | Pg.28 | 0.91MB | French | Spanish |
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Investing in Land Stewardship
GEF's efforts to combat land degradation and desertification globally
With the human population projected to reach 7 billion, our planet faces an unprecedented challenge in meeting food and fiber production needs in the coming decade.This booklet outlines the GEF’s strategic approach to combating land degradation, and embodies many of the fundamental principles that guide our investment in Sustainable Land Management. Land degradation affects more than 33 percent of the planet’s surface area, leading to deterioration of ecosystem services and negative consequences for 2.6 billion people in more than 100 countries. An estimated loss of $40 billion annually worldwide is directly or indirectly attributed to land degradation.
2009 | Pg.44 | 1.14MB - Spanish |
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Cleaning Up
Ridding the world of dangerous chemicals
Many chemicals are dangerous to human and ecosystem health. Among the worst is a range of synthetic organic compounds that persist in the environment for long periods of time. GEF’s involvement in tackling the threats posed by these Persistent Organic Pollutants dates back to 1995. In the ensuing years, the GEF has committed US$ 360 million to projects in the POPs focal area and leveraged some US$ 440 million in co-financing to bring the total value of the GEF POPs portfolio to US$ 800 million.The GEF is investing these funds in a range of programs and activities outlined in this publication to rid the world of dangerous chemicals now and forever.
2009 | Pg.24 | 2.45MB - Spanish | French |
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GEF Fact Sheets - June 2009 These new fact sheets offer brief descriptions and data on the activities undertaken in each focal area and provide an handy resource to know GEF work at glance. This publication is available also in Spanish and French. 2009 | Pg.40 | 4.14MB |
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Investing in Sustainable Urban Transport
The GEF Experience
Investing in sustainable transport reduces carbon dioxide emissions and helps mitigate the potential impacts of climate change. But making these investments also pays off at the local level: we work with stakeholders to expand clean public transportation choices that also have the added benefits of lowering air pollution and reducing traffic congestion. This publication details our efforts in the field toward realizing sustainable urban transport all over the world.
2009 | Pg. 28 | 2.03MB - Spanish | French |
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Behind the Numbers
A closer look at GEF achievements
The numbers tell a story: 18 years, $8 billion invested directly, $33 billion in cofinancing, and 2,000 projects in more than 165 countries. Together, these numbers make us the world’s leading public financial fund investing in the joint management, care, and restoration of our planet.
Yet behind those numbers is a bigger story that comes from the positive impact GEF investments have on the two billion still waiting for access to electricity, clean water, and other services others easily enjoy.
2009 | Pg. 20 | 8.01MB - Spanish | French | Chinese | Japanese |
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A New Climate For Forests
GEF Action on Sustainable Forest Management
This publication is intended to shed light on GEF experience in Sustainable Forestry Management, perhaps the best-kept secret in the forest financing arena worldwide. It also puts forward guiding ideas on how to build on GEF comparative advantages in financing forests in the coming years, as these invaluable, threatened resources occupy center stage in multiple international agendas.
2009 | Pg. 32 | 3.66MB - Spanish | French |
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From Ridge to Reef
Water, Environment and, Community Security: GEF Action on transboundary water resources
The world’s oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater systems do not respect political borders. These large water systems cover most of our planet, but they continue to be managed in a national and fragmented way that is endangering the food supply and livelihoods of billions of people. In this publication we explore just a handful of the GEF International Waters projects that have enabled countries to work collectively and, in many cases, to establish adaptive management institutions.
2009 | Pg. 92 | 5 MB - Spanish | French |
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GEF Annual Report 2006 - 2007 The latest GEF Annual Report covers two fiscal years (from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2007).
The financial statements and audit reports are presented separately and are available here. 2008 | Pg.76 | 3.14MB |
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GEF Least Development Countries Fund (LDCF) Fact Sheets
The LDCF was established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at it seventh session in Marrakech and is managed by GEF. The fund addresses the special needs of the 48 Least Developed Countries which are especially vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. This includes preparing and implementing National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA) to identify urgent and immediate needs to adapt to climate change.This publications contains a collection of fact sheets on the LDCF and on each completed NAPA.
2008 | Pg.39 | 0.7MB |
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GEF Engagement in the Mediterranean Region
In the Mediterranean the human footprint driven by economic growth and, to a lesser extent, subsistence requirements has drastically increased. Protecting the environment of the Mediterranean Region —a biodiversity “hotspot”— is a priority for the beneficiary countries, the Global Environment Facility, and its partners, as evidenced in this report. 2008 | Pg.40 | 1.11MB - French | Arabic |
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Mainstreaming Gender at the GEF
Gender relations, between women and men, and girls and boys play a key role in the access to and control over environmental resources and the goods and services that they provide. Accounting for gender dimensions is an important consideration when running projects that address global environmental issues. This publication highlights the GEF’s efforts and renewed commitment to link gender equality and environmental sustainability.
2008 | Pg. 56 | 1.48MB - French | Spanish
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Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies: The GEF Experience
The GEF, over its 17-year history, has extensive experience in the transfer of climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies. A total of around $2.5 billion has been allocated to support climate change projects in over 100 countries. Transfer of environmentally sound technologies is playing a crucial role in the global response to climate change. Lessons learned at the GEF will help improve the efficiency and efficacy of future efforts to transfer ESTs to developing countries.
2008 | Pg.40 | French | Spanish | Chinese | Arabic
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Financing the Stewardship of Global Biodiversity
The financial mechanism of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), operated by the GEF, has assisted eligible countries to implement their commitments for achieving the objectives of this unique international legal instrument. Considering that most of the biological diversity is located in developing countries, the importance of the GEF to the CBD remains fundamental. This publication highlights the achievements of the GEF since its inception, summarizes its current investment strategy, and begins to map the way forward for the next phase of the GEF.
2008 | Pg.78 | 1.99MB - French | Spanish |
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Indigenous Communities and Biodiversity
Many indigenous and local communities live in territories that are biologically outstanding on a global scale.Recognizing the important role they play in biodiversity conservation, and responding to the Convention on Biological Diversity guidance, the GEF biodiversity focal area identifies indigenous communities as key partners in achieving its strategic objectives. This publication provides an account and a first analysis of the scope, content and depth of indigenous communities’ involvement with GEF projects.
2008 | Pg.40 | 1.07MB - French | Spanish |
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Financing Adaptation Action
The GEF received the mandate from the Climate Convention in 2001 to finance adaptation projects on the ground. This publication illustrates the types of adaptation projects financed by the GEF and the lesson learned from the first experiences on the ground.
2007 | Pg.12 | 1.07MB - French |
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Linking Adaptation to Development
“Communities around the globe must now take action against the ravages they face because of climate change. It is the GEF's urgent task to empower them to find effective ways to adapt.”
Monique Barbut, CEO & Chairperson, GEF 2006 | Pg. 16 | 0.36MB - French |
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