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.
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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.
One of Egypt’s most vibrant destinations embraced a holistic green approach to advance sustainable tourism.
Comoros is tackling water scarcity with climate-smart planning, resilient infrastructure and community action to secure safe water for all by 2030.
A sustainable energy future requires a shift from isolated renewable solutions to flexible, integrated systems.
As countries prepare new climate pledges (NDCs 3.0), three core principles are essential to putting the world back on track.
A clear legal framework is being developed in Africa to boost private investment in off-grid renewable energy and expand rural electricity access.
