The OPS8 evaluation provides a comprehensive assessment of the GEF’s interventions across various environmental domains. It examines the effectiveness,…
Eighth Comprehensive Evaluation of the GEF (OPS8) - Ongoing
Evaluation of Cofinancing in the GEF
Since its establishment, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has disbursed over $24 billion, leveraging an additional $138 billion in cofinancing for projects that generate global environmental and adaptation benefits. The 2018 Updated Co-Financing Policy highlights cofinancing’s role in…
Management Action Record (MAR) 2024
The GEF Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) prepares the Management Action Record (MAR) to track the implementation of Management’s action plans to address evaluation recommendations. MAR 2024 covers 20 evaluations, including 18 presented to the GEF Council, one to the LDCF Council, and one to…
Assessing Portfolio-Level Risk at the GEF
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) aims to embrace more calculated risks in its efforts to achieve transformative environmental outcomes. Currently, the GEF portfolio has a low to moderate risk profile. The majority of projects in the portfolio are categorized as low-risk and have generally…
Evaluation of the Global Wildlife Program (GWP)
This evaluation assesses the effectiveness, relevance, coherence, and results of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) supported Global Wildlife Program (GWP). It examines the program's performance in supporting wildlife conservation efforts through ongoing and recently completed GWP projects.…
Training: Introduction to Environmental Evaluation Approaches and Tools
Are you looking to expand your evaluation skills? Have you been wanting to integrate environmental targets in your tracking of the Sustainable Development Goals? Do you wonder how to report on your project’s achievements in relation to the SDGs when it can take years to see concrete changes on…
LDCF SCCF Council Meeting 36
The 67th GEF and 36th LDCF/SCCF Council Meetings in Washington DC, from June 17 to June 20, 2024.
The IEO presented FY25 Work Program and Budget for the Independent Evaluation Office of the GEF under the LDCF/SCCF, and as an information document the LDCF/SCCF Annual Evaluation Report 2024…
Evaluation of the GEF's Global Wildlife Program
Explore our evaluation of the Global Wildlife Program and key findings in this video. Launched by the Global Environment Facility in 2015 to combat illegal wildlife trade, the program has expanded from 21 projects across 19 countries to a broader Wildlife Conservation for Development Program…