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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