At #COP16Colombia, governments commit $163M to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (#GBFF), delivering vital support for #biodiversity.

@SchomakerAstrid of @UNBiodiversity thanks all donors, noting that “the fund is needed now more than ever.”
🔗 https://t.co/pJeNvW2qo5 https://t.co/Zm01pAaadT

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @theGEF: 💚 The #GBFF emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous Peoples & local communities in #Gabon, creating strategies that ensure shared benefits from nature conservation.

Read the full story on one of the projects funded by the #GBFF: https://t.co/JcPv2b0ykS
#GEFatCOP16Colombia https://t.co/PIDE63PGHw

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @SchomakerAstrid: Grateful to Japan and H.E. @asao_keiichiro, Minister of the Environment @MOEJ_Climate, for the support to the Convention, including a ¥650M contribution to the #GBFF @theGEF, backing through the Japan Biodiversity Fund, and a @UNBiodiversity Junior Professional Officer.

#COP29 https://t.co/IYtWt4UQEQ

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

At #GEFcouncil68, representatives are set to discuss recent progress on programming for biodiversity projects and on the governance of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (#GBFF): https://t.co/V6CNIW4WaI

via @theGEF https://t.co/hh8t0dyhGC

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @SchomakerAstrid: At #GEFcouncil68 I thanked @cmrodrigueze for continued support to @UNBiodiversity. As we prepare to resume #COP16Colombia, we look forward to @theGEF contribution to resource mobilization for the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF, including through #GBFF & 9th Replenishment.

At #GEFCouncil68 @UNBiodiversity Exec Sec @SchomakerAstrid notes #COP16 debated creating a new fund or having @theGEF continue current role, & requested more GEF support for #biosafety. She said Feb 2025 resumed COP will focus on resource mobilization & financial mechanism. https://t.co/aH30MnMU3g - Earth Negotiations Bulletin

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @SchomakerAstrid: At #GEFcouncil68, I congratulated @theGEF on swiftly operationalizing the #GBFF after COP15.

The Fund is now demonstrating effectiveness and future potential for supporting the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

Thank you, @cmrodrigueze, @theGEF and #GBFF Councils.

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

#GEFcouncil68 approved $68 million for agrifood systems solutions in 22 countries, including

👩‍🌾Small Grants Program for community action
🌱#GBFF projects for biodiversity
🏜️@theGEF investments for land, water, biodiversity & pollution

Read all about it👇https://t.co/c2g6rj1V4r

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

🌳90% of Gabon's land is covered in forests that absorb CO2 and host incredible wildlife like leopards & 95,000 forest elephants. 🐘

Read how @theGEF is boosting efforts to protect these ecosystems & support local communities through the #GBFF.

🔗https://t.co/f3ugxlxO0r

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

With support from the GEF's #GBFF, the 🦋Biodiversity Conservation in Indigenous Lands project moved from concept to implementation in just six months.

Discover how supporting Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples promotes sustainable land management: https://t.co/2xHpZuJDbD
via @theGEF https://t.co/xe669aSuo3

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @theGEF: In Rome today, governments agreed on the way forward to mobilise the resources needed to protect #biodiversity for people and planet.

Read the statement by @cmrodrigueze, GEF CEO, on the adopted strategy and the role of @theGEF.
 
https://t.co/g44oYlRm72
 
#COP16Resumed #GBFF https://t.co/12Jm3utXJl

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

⚡️Brazil, Gabon & Mexico receive the #GBFF’s first project preparation grants for initiatives that are set to make significant contributions towards the #KMGBF targets.

🔗Read how the funds aim to put nature on a path to recovery this decade: https://t.co/pVMiWI8Vcx

via @theGEF https://t.co/j7fvJzcrVV

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

⚡️Brazil, Gabon & Mexico receive the #GBFF’s first project preparation grants for initiatives that are set to make significant contributions towards the #KMGBF targets.

🔗Read how the funds aim to put nature on a path to recovery this decade: https://t.co/pVMiWI8nmZ

via @theGEF https://t.co/sGlFhb6EUs

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

Brazil, Gabon & Mexico receive the #GBFF’s first project preparation grants for initiatives that are set to make significant contributions towards the #KMGBF targets.

🔗Read how the funds aim to put nature on a path to recovery this decade: https://t.co/pVMiWI8nmZ

via @theGEF https://t.co/QOM5SQ8ILz

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

The first #GBFF project in the Democratic Republic of Congo🇨🇩 was approved at #GEFCouncil69

The project puts Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the center of #biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use, and ecosystem restoration

➡️https://t.co/j6xwO4Ilqm
@theGCF

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

The first #GBFF project in the Democratic Republic of Congo🇨🇩 was approved at #GEFCouncil69

The project puts Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the center of #biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use, and ecosystem restoration.

➡️https://t.co/j6xwO4Ilqm
@theGEF

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

Turning the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework into action on the ground🌍

Through the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, targeted investments are supporting countries to deliver integrated solutions for biodiversity, people & sustainable development.

#KMGBF #GBFF

New #GBFF projects in #Colombia 🇨🇴, #Indonesia 🇮🇩, and #Madagascar 🇲🇬 will advance biodiversity conservation on land and sea—integrating ecotourism, sustainable finance, and the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

🔗https://t.co/iaNMGGa8Gs

#GEFCouncil70 https://t.co/lA48rZqm7m - Global Environment Facility (GEF)

UN Biodiversity

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @theGEF: Wildlife-based ecotourism can boost biodiversity conservation while supporting communities and economic growth. In Indonesia, a project with $6.2M from the #GBFF, $21M in co-financing, and @UNDP implementation is making it happen: https://t.co/Nfwn0PNAIm
#GEFCouncil70 https://t.co/kjmiaarK1C

UNDP Planet

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme