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While the GEF does not have an operational definition of nature-based solutions (NbS), the partnership has been supporting endeavors to protect, restore, and sustainably manage natural resources for almost three decades. Moreover, GEF projects have been leveraging several environmental…

The LDCF/SCCF AER 2024 reports on the Funds through synthesis of evaluative evidence, findings, conclusions, and recommendations from five recently conducted GEF Trust Fund evaluations that also cover LDCF/SCCF projects. The synthesis addresses four primary themes: agriculture, food security,…

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…

This evaluation assesses the relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of GEF interventions in the chemicals and waste sector. Building on prior IEO assessments of the chemicals and waste focal area, it examines the alignment of these interventions with international conventions and the needs…

The results-based management (RBM) system of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) aims to capture and report on the outcomes of GEF projects, enhance management effectiveness, and strengthen accountability. This system integrates lessons learned into decision-making while tracking progress…

Like other small island developing states (SIDS), Pacific SIDSs are challenged by their remoteness, high vulnerability to climate change-induced disasters, and dependence on mostly imported products. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has a long history of supporting Pacific SIDS through…

The Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) prepares the Annual Performance Report (APR) to provide an overview of the performance of GEF activities and processes, the key factors that affect performance, quality of Monitoring and Evaluations systems (M&E…

Ensuring an adequate supply of clean water for people, livelihoods and ecosystems while also protecting against water-related shocks and stresses are the key components that make up water security. In the GEF, water security is woven into several focal areas, from transboundary water resource…

Drylands cover over 40 percent of the earth's land surface and are home to more than two billion people, 90 percent of which reside in developing countries. Countries with a high share of drylands face comparable land-based environmental challenges including water scarcity, high climate…