GEF Council approves $916 million for urgent environmental action

On February 5, the Global Environment Facility allocated $916 million for international action on biodiversity, climate change, nature renewal, and pollution control and to advance five integrated programs designed to tackle complex challenges in their entirety.

Approved during a recent GEF Council meeting in Washington DC, the funding will support 45 projects and programs, including four blended finance initiatives, benefiting over 12 million individuals, including indigenous people and local communities.