The GEF’s Global Biodiversity Framework Fund #GBFF approved 20 new project-preparation grants across 25 countries, totaling $73.4M. This fifth round expands global reach and supports biodiversity action worldwide.
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#GEFCouncil70 Spotlight: In Colombia’s 🇨🇴 Chocó Biogeographic region, where poverty and inequality are high, land and marine protected areas, including fisheries and mangroves, will be managed better thanks to the GEF’s #GBFF, @agendacaf.bsky.social, and cofinancing: www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea...
Wildlife-based ecotourism can boost biodiversity conservation while supporting communities and economic growth. In #Indonesia 🇮🇩, a project with $6.2M from the #GBFF, $21M in co-financing, and @undp.org implementation is making it happen: thegef.org/newsroom/fea...
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Madagascar’s 🇲🇬 coastal & marine biodiversity in #LMMAs is getting a boost. With $5.3 million from the #GBFF, this project will strengthen #MPA management, promote sustainable practices, and benefit at least 5,450 people.
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#GEFcouncil70, #LDCF / #SCCF Council, and #GBFF Council conclude their week-long deliberations to advance their efforts in addressing global environmental priorities. @thegef.bsky.social
Turning the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework into action on the ground 🌍
Through the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, targeted investments are supporting countries to deliver integrated solutions for biodiversity, people, and sustainable development.
#KMGBF #GBFF
#GBFF Council praises GBFF Results Framework's alignment with KMGBF monitoring framework, its increased emphasis on finance mobilization & harmful subsidies, and support for IPLCs, women & youth data disaggregation. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social
At #GBFF Council, members hear GBFF progress report highlighting rapid rollout: USD 288.7M to 71 countries, including 43 SIDS & LDCs; and all portfolio targets exceeded: 56% to SIDS/LDCs, 47% via IFIs & 28.6% supporting IPLC actions. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social
#GBFF Council establishes Ad Hoc Working Group on Predictability in Financing, tasks it to explore ways to strengthen predictability of contributions to GBFF & explore additional approaches to resource mobilization. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social
New #GBFF projects in #Colombia 🇨🇴, #Indonesia 🇮🇩, and #Madagascar 🇲🇬 will advance biodiversity conservation on land and sea—integrating ecotourism, sustainable finance, and the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
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#GBFF Council members approve a Work Program comprising three projects in Colombia, Indonesia & Madagascar, totaling USD 28.4 million & leveraging USD 57.07 million in co-financing, and supporting Global Biodiversity Framework targets. #GEFcouncil70 @thegef.bsky.social
Addressing the #GBFF Council, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social ExecSec Astrid Schomaker welcomes Fund's GBF-aligned indicators & complementarity with #GCF & urges clearer feedback on proposals, action on harmful subsidies & safeguarding core GEF biodiversity financing. #GEFcouncil70
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Fifth meeting of #GBFF Council opens, with @thegef.bsky.social Secretariat reporting the #GBFF has met all 3 portfolio targets: 43% of projects support LDCs and SIDS, 28% are programmed through IFIs, and 29% of financing supports IPLC actions - exceeding all targets. #GEFcouncil70
Upcoming 📣
Next week, GEF Council Members will consider an independent assessment of the GEF’s progress and performance during the current replenishment period as they prepare for GEF's ninth replenishment cycle
What to expect ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-envir...
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🌍 Coming soon: From Dec 15-19, the GEF Council meets for its second-to-last session of GEF-8 to review progress and consider new financing for high-impact initiatives across the GEF Trust Fund, #LDCF, #SCCF, and #GBFF.
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At the GEF's high-level event on the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund #GBFF, the #IUCNcongress heard a resounding call to action: investing in the #KMGBF implementation now constitutes the world's best strategy to hedge against the unthinkable cost of run-away biodiversity loss.
At the #GBFF great british food festival being held at margam park in Port Talbot Wales today.
#monochrome #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #fuji_xseries #visitwales #bnw_raw #bnw #fujifilm #fujifilmx100v #fujifilm_xseriescommunity
Ok. #Amazon looks like it's trying to compete with my #gbff, #sisters, and always by my side #besties for wingman #shopping.
At least the gbff will run through 2nd hand stores with me. Nevermind the squeal when they find a purse 👛 they want.
Sometimes, all you need is a bestie who offers you a hug, an opinion, or both when you confide in them.
That, and a session of "Supermodel Documentary Hour!"
#dollsexposed #superstar #gbff
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At #GEFCouncil69 Friday, Council approved a new Work Program for the Global #Biodiversity Framework Fund, comprising 3 projects and amounting to USD25.68 million, with an average of 30% to support Indigenous Peoples and local communities
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The 2nd meeting of #GBFF Council closes on Friday, bringing to a close, week-long deliberations that included #GEFCouncil69 & #LDCF/#SCCF Council. By the end of the week, the 3 Councils had approved their Work Programs totaling USD 253.98 and included 21 projs & programs. @thegef.bsky.social
#GBFF Council considers Global Biodiversity Framework Fund Progress Report, notes need to increase #biodiversity-related resources & requests #GEF Secretariat to develop #GBFF Resource Mobilization Strategy. #GEFCouncil69 @thegef.bsky.social
"We were very successful in putting together in record time a complex new fund... in a matter of a year and a half, we were already allocating resources."
Today at #GEFCouncil69, the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund Council reviewed early wins of the #GBFF for #biodiversity
#GBFF Council approves its new Work Program comprising 3 projects, amts to USD 25.68 million & will mobilize USD 42.53 million in co-financing; projects cover Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DRC & Peru, with average of 30% directed to support #IPLCs. #GEFCouncil69 @thegef.bsky.social
Some good news #ForestDay
New @theGEF Global Biodiversity Framework Fund #GBFF project in #Brazil to support Indigenous Peoples in their management and protection of their territories…totaling 6 million hectares incl #Amazon, Atlantic Forest
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In Rome today, governments agreed on the way forward to mobilise the resources needed to protect #biodiversity for people and planet.
Read the statement by Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, GEF CEO, on the adopted strategy and the role of the GEF.
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#COP16Resumed #GBFF
Celebration of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund's achievements in its first year dominated the final day of #GEFCouncil68
Council also received pledges for the Least Developed Countries Fund and Special Climate Change Fund
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New Co-Chair of #GBFF Council's Advisory Group for Non-Sovereign Participants Andrea Cruz reports on 1st Group meeting on 10 Dec 2024; says Group stands ready to address any specific topic requested by Council. #GEFCouncil68 #GEF #CBD #biodiversity
#GEF Secretariat briefs #GBFF Council on proposed terms of reference (TOR) modifications for the Council's Advisory Group of Non-Sovereign Contributors, & progress made in setting up Council's Auxiliary Body. Council adopted the modified TOR. #GEFCouncil68 #biodiversity
#CBD Executive Secretary Schomaker hails #GEF for operationalizing #GBFF "super fast," getting projects out, acting like a innovation trailblazer, & quickly approaching portfolio targets. "It all bodes well for a mature, effective & efficient Fund." #GEFCouncil68
