
Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the GEF
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The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) is a group of scientists who together provide independent advice to the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
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Sustainable agriculture means sustainable jobs, by improving soil and crop yields. A GEF-funded project in Tonga, led by UN Environment Programme, even helped shape national land use policies. Featured in the 2024 Monitoring Report: wrld.bg/7nL050W0Tie #DesertificationandDroughtDay




Businesses are key to scaling climate adaptation in agriculture and financing our future. But barriers like limited finance and policy gaps hold them back. UN Development and Food and Agriculture Organization are bridging the gap with climate-smart value chains. 👉 See how: go.undp.org/UDG #FFD4

In Uruguay, Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Food and Agriculture Organization are helping farmers restore degraded land and manage livestock better, thereby boosting pasture growth and incomes. Satellite data shows real gains in grass height! Learn more in the 2024 Monitoring Report: wrld.bg/sbWk50WeH6b


Invisible, toxic… and everywhere. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) poison air, water, & soil, harming humans & ecosystems. No border stops these “forever chemicals“. UNEP & Global Environment Facility (GEF) monitor their presence in the environment & humans in efforts to #BeatChemicalPollution.

.Global Environment Facility (GEF) has built strong partnerships in #Africa for 30+ years by restoring forests, conserving biodiversity, managing water, tackling climate change, and more. Learn about how partnerships power impact: thegef.org/newsroom/featu… #AMCEN20


🌊 We're Hiring! Join Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome as a Natural Resources Officer (P4) Lead the Clean & Healthy Ocean Integrated Programme, a major initiative under Global Environment Facility (GEF) and drive global action to tackle nutrient pollution & marine hypoxia: Find out more & apply👉bit.ly/Job-FAO-apply


Speaking at #AMCEN20, Fred Boltz, Head of Programming Global Environment Facility (GEF) emphasized the fund's longstanding partnership w/ African leadership in advancing environmental progress & biodiversity efforts. GEF remains committed to ongoing reforms for #GEF9 to enhance efficiency and impact.


Pollution from #plastics, #chemicals, and #waste threatens Africa’s environment and economies. Global Environment Facility (GEF) supports prevention and cleanup from mercury mining to e-waste. Of $1B invested in plastics solutions globally, $280M has gone to #Africa. thegef.org/newsroom/featu… #AMCEN20



Deforestation threatens Colombia’s forests, Indigenous communities, and economy. But dialogue, training, and land-use planning, progress is being made toward more sustainable infrastructure adapted to the Amazon. Check out the story: wrld.bg/S3pE50WqN2x Global Environment Facility (GEF)


Nearly 45% of Africa’s land is degraded, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods. As the financial mechanism of #UNCCD, Global Environment Facility (GEF) has invested $1.5B in 200+ projects for land restoration and drought resilience. Learn about the progress taking place: thegef.org/newsroom/featu… #AMCEN20


In Kasimedu, #TamilNadu 🇮🇳, 200 artificial reef structures - deployed by PLANT Trust with support from UNDP India, @undpsgp, Global Environment Facility (GEF) & Philip Green OAM—have transformed lives! 🎣 ✅ More fish, less fuel ✅ Fair prices for fresh catch ✅ Reduced conflict at sea ✅ More time with


Meet Harinath Appalarajugari Sesha, Sr. Environmental Engineer at the World Bank, who supports countries in tackling pollution from air and chemicals to waste, soil, water, and wastewater. Read his #GEFvoices interview: thegef.org/newsroom/featu… World Bank Environment


🍵 Wasabi, green tea, and tradition🌱 See how Japanese farmers are cultivating crops in harmony with nature – and inspiring global change through Small Grants Programme and COMDEKS. We know enhancing #LocalAction is key to achieve the #SDGs: ow.ly/WOVb50WsnUq #HLPF2025




We have already lost +85% of all wetlands in the past two centuries. But in Zimbabwe they know “wetlands are our children’s heritage.” With #WetlandsCOP15 taking place now, we celebrate Global Environment Facility (GEF) UNDP Zimbabwe work to protect and restore wetlands: go.undp.org/wUB 🌱🌱🌱

