The GEF Incentive Mechanism for Forests - A New REDD+ Multilateral Finance Program
Since its inception in 1991, the GEF has financed over 300 projects and programs focusing on forest conservation and management in developing countries.
GEF Annual Report 2009
This report offers a glimpse of some of the achievements of the GEF in 2009.
Investing in the phase-out of Ozone-Depleting substances
The GEF has addressed the issue of ozone depleting substances to help developing countries and economies in transition meet Protocol targets by financing technology transfer, outreach and training, and programs to phase out ODS.
El Reino de los Ecologistas Eternos
Histories of lives behind the Small Grant Programme in Peru (Spanish only)
Spanish
Advancing Sustainable Low-Carbon Transport through the GEF
This STAP advisory document aims at providing strategic advice on the options for GEF to “Promote energy efficient, low-carbon transport and urban systems”.
English
The Evidence Base for Community Forest Management as a Mechanism for Supplying Global Environmental Benefits and Improving Local Welfare
This STAP advisory document summarizes the evidence base for the effectiveness of CFM initiatives in generating environmental benefits.
English
Environmental certification and the GEF
This advisory document summarizes the evidence base for the effectiveness of certification programs in generating environmental benefits.
English, Appendix (English)
Communities Contributing to Biodiversity
Examples from Latin America and the Caribbean demonstrate the linkage between the sustainable use of biodiversity, community empowerment and poverty reduction.
English
System for Transparent Allocation of Resources (STAR)
The STAR determines the amount of GEF resources that a given country can access in a replenishment period.
- GEF-7 STAR Country Allocations
- GEF-6 STAR Country Allocations
- GEF-5 STAR Country Allocations
- GEF-4 RAF Resource Allocation Framework
For more information see the policy page on System for Transparent Allocation of Resources (STAR).
Biodiversity Conservation in West and Central Africa
This publication details some important successes in West and Central Africa, and highlights lessons
the GEF has learned to help countries more effectively manage biodiversity.
