Landmark decisions from #GEFCouncil71: $232.5 million approved for new projects and programs, and the $3.9 billion #GEF9 replenishment endorsed to support action through 2030. thegef.org/newsroom/press-re… #GEFassembly2026

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan and the 🇰🇬 Kyrgyz Republic will receive new support for sustainable management of the Chu and Talas river basins. With $5.8M from @theGEF, this new project — implemented by @UNDP — will improve management across 80,000 ha and benefit 50,000 people. #GEFassembly2026

GEF-9 replenishment shows renewed confidence in multilateralism Read ➡️ sdg.iisd.org/news/gef-9-repl… #GEF9 #FfD #climatefinance @theGEF

Communities thrive when recovery efforts address both immediate needs & long-term resilience. Launch of 152 Mass Housing units, Climate Peace Hubs & @theGEF-backed solar minigrids in Katsina highlights integr., solutions linking shelter, clean energy, livelihoods & peacebuilding.

The five Central Asian countries launch a USD 30 million @theGEF funded initiative implemented by @FAO, designed to manage water, land, biodiversity and food systems as one interconnected system #GEFAssembly2026 ipsnews.net/2026/06/ccentral…

🇺🇿 #Uzbekistan will receive new support to scale up renewable energy investment. With $12.8M from @theGEF, this new project — implemented by the @WorldBankGroup — is expected to mobilize at least $1B in private investment for renewable energy and storage. #GEFassembly2026

Calling civil society organisations in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia! 📢 @IUCN and @theGEF invite potential applicants to join an upcoming webinar on the CSO Challenge Program, a new global initiative that supports high-impact, innovative environmental solutions led by civil society organisations. 📅 Monday, 15 June 2026 🕗 8:00–9:00 AM Eastern Time / 14:00–15:00 Central European Summer Time 🔗 Register here 👉 link.rti.org/Email The CSO Challenge Program offers grants of up to USD 300,000 to help CSOs scale and replicate promising environmental approaches. More 👉 csochallenge.org/ #environment #EasternEurope #Caucasus #CentralAsia #funding #grants

🌴 In Avépozo (Togo 🇹🇬), coconut trees planted through the #R4C project are curbing erosion, protecting land, and supporting women market gardeners. The #R4C project is implemented by FAO & the Ministry in charge of the Environment, with funding from @theGEF.

🇻🇨 St. Vincent and the Grenadines will receive new support to address land degradation. With $6.1M from @theGEF, this new project — implemented by @UNDP — will improve management across 3,300 ha and benefit 1,000 people. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

At the #GEFAssembly2026, #UNIDO convened high-level side events and contributed to partner-led events, advancing dialogue on key priorities for the next phase of GEF programming. Learn more🔎 unido.org/news/unido-and-gef… @theGEF

Tanzania is calling for stronger international support under @theGEF to cushion vulnerable communities from climate shocks, as civil society experts advocate for climate finance that directly benefits rural communities #GEFAssembly2026 ipsnews.net/2026/06/tanzania…

🇵🇭 The Philippines will receive new support for biodiversity conservation across island landscapes and seascapes. With $5.3M from @theGEF, this new project — implemented by @UNDP — will improve management of 62,500 ha and expand protected areas. #GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

🌍 Belgium is proud to continue its support to the Global Environment Facility. At @theGEF Assembly, we reaffirmed our commitment to GEF and joined countries across the world in the replenishment effort of 3.9 billion USD.

For Victoria Ali, a rice miller in rural Nigeria, reliable electricity reduced costs, improved productivity, and helped her business grow. Supported by @theGEF solar minigrids are powering opportunities for agribusinesses across communities in Africa. go.undp.org/qCU

While pressures on public budgets are growing and geopolitical tensions rising, it can be tempting to see environmental finance as optional. It is not, says @theGEF Interim CEO Claude Gascon at #GEFAssembly2026 ipsnews.net/2026/06/make-las…

A new global initiative will strengthen protection of ocean ecosystems through the Blue Nature Alliance. With $18.1M from @theGEF, this new project — implemented by @ConservationOrg — will support protection and improved management across 1.8B ha of ocean areas. #GEFassembly2026

Nature does not stop at borders, and neither should our response 🙌 This was the key message from last week’s #GEFassembly2026 side event, which explored how regional programmes can help countries respond more effectively to shared nature and climate challenges. The discussion featured perspectives from IUCN, @ADB_HQ, @FAO, @WorldBankGroup and @theGEF Focal Points from Central Asia, the South Caucasus and the Western Balkans. 🎯The exchange highlighted that regional programmes create space for shared learning, knowledge exchange and scaling up of successful approaches. The @BDTF_WB was presented as a successful mechanism that helps implement Pillar 5 of the #GreenAgendaWB, supported by IUCN and its regional projects, the ADAPT 2.0 funded by @Sida /Sweden, and Greening the Western Balkans, enabled by #InternationalPartnershipsAustria 🙌

The Western and Central Pacific Ocean is now the only major ocean area where tuna are harvested sustainably. For 20 years, we have worked with @theGEF, @TunaFFA and partners across 14 Pacific island states to make this possible. go.undp.org/qtv

Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean, but support over 25% of all life in it—the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the planet. On #WorldOceanDay, take a look at how communities supported by @UNDPMauritius @theGEF are protecting them: go.undp.org/qVm

This #WorldOceansDay, @theGEF highlights how investing in oceans supports people and nature. 🌊 With $2.4B invested in 370 ocean projects, GEF is helping countries implement the #BBNJ Agreement and protect marine ecosystems: thegef.org/newsroom/feature-… #OceanAction

🇧🇩 #Bangladesh will receive new support to strengthen resilience in coastal communities and ecosystems. With $8.8M from @theGEF, this new project — implemented by @ConservationOrg — will support 43,050 people and improve management across coastal areas. #GEFassembly2026 #LDCF