The work featured here has been funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The GEF includes several multilateral funds working together to address the planet's most pressing environmental challenges and support developing countries to meet international environmental goals. UNDP has partnered with the GEF since 1991, supporting over 160 countries with over US$8 billion in grant funding. In its active portfolio, for every $1 in grants received, an additional $6 in co-financing investments are unlocked.
Global Environment Facility / GEF
Five countries are using nature-based solutions to build climate resilience across urban, coastal, highland, and rural landscapes.
The programme aims to build the capacity of developing countries to meet the requirements of the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) .
Sustainable energy can help lay the groundwork for long-term peace and economic recovery in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
UNDP and the Lavazza Foundation have announced a new initiative that will provide clean water access in Ecuador.
Distributed solutions are moving into the mainstream because they are flexible, scalable and central to meeting real-world energy needs.
Ethiopia, Rwanda and Senegal are working to reverse land degradation and strengthen climate change adaptation and resilience.
Transparency is key to unlocking climate finance for prosperity in line with climate commitments and sustainable development goals.
New funds unlocked to double-down on pollution, conservation and boost community resilience.
Climate change is putting pressure on health systems. Here’s how five countries in Asia are increasing the climate resilience of their health systems.
Energy efficiency upgrades in China’s hospitals are cutting emissions and saving costs, allowing more public funds to go toward patient care.
Powering climate-resilient solutions is key to ensuring access, stability, and an inclusive future.
From Ecuador to Ghana to Indonesia, preserving forest ecosystems is essential for productive agriculture.
