GEF

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. An independently operating financial organization, the GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants.

Since 1991, GEF has achieved a strong track record with developing countries and countries with economies in transition, providing $12.5 billion in grants and leveraging $58 billion in co-financing for over 3,690 projects in over 165 countries. Through its Small Grants Programme (SGP), the GEF has also made more than 16,030 small grants directly to civil society and community based organizations, totaling $653.2 million.

The GEF also serves as financial mechanism for the following conventions:
Address: United Kingdom
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Planting shade for coffee – The Sustainable Coffee Landscapes Project in Burundi
This solution is one of 18 climate change adaptation solutions shared in Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from East Africa, which showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response to specific...
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Support for Sustainable Food Production and Enhancement of Food Security and Climate Resilience in Burundi’s Highlands
This solution is one of 18 climate change adaptation solutions shared in the bookletMountains ADAPT: Solutions from East Africa, which showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response to...
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Landscape Approach to Forest Restoration and Conservation in Rwanda
This solution is one of 18 climate change adaptation solutions shared in the booklet Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from East Africa, which showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response...