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	Mainstreaming Gender at the GEF Gender relations, between women and men, and girls and boys play a key role in the access to and control over environmental resources and the goods and services that they provide. Accounting for gender dimensions is an important consideration when running projects that address global environmental issues. This publication highlights the GEF’s efforts and renewed commitment to link gender equality and environmental sustainability. 2008 | Pag. 56 | 1.48MB  |  English
	Financing the Stewardship of Global Biodiversity The financial mechanism of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), operated by the GEF, has assisted eligible countries to implement their commitments for achieving the objectives of this unique international legal instrument. Considering that most of the biological diversity is located in developing countries, the importance of the GEF to the CBD remains fundamental. This publication highlights the achievements of the GEF since its inception, summarizes its current investment strategy, and begins to map the way forward for the next phase of the GEF. 2008 | Pag.78 | 1.99MB English | French | Spanish
	Indigenous Communities and Biodiversity Many indigenous and local communities live in territories that are biologically outstanding on a global scale.Recognizing the important role they play in biodiversity conservation, and responding to the Convention on Biological Diversity guidance, the GEF biodiversity focal area identifies indigenous communities as key partners in achieving its strategic objectives. This publication provides an account and a first analysis of the scope, content and depth of indigenous communities’ involvement with GEF projects. 2008 | Pag.40 | 1.07MB English | French | Spanish
	Financing Adaptation Action The GEF received the mandate from the Climate Convention in 2001 to finance adaptation projects on the ground. This publication illustrates the types of adaptation projects financed by the GEF and the lesson learned from the first experiences on the ground. 2007 | Pag.12 | 1.07MB
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SGP Publications
 

	Community Action to Conserve Biodiversity:  Linking Biodiversity Conservation with Poverty Reduction In this report, launched in March 2006 at the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 8) in Brazil, the SGP and the Equator Initiative collaboratively present thirty case studies from their portfolio to document and draw preliminary lessons from the successes of community-based biodiversity enterprises.   Download publication (5 MB, PDF): English | Spanish
	Community Action to Address Climate Change:  Case Studies Linking Sustainable Energy Use with Improved Livelihoods This publication documents nearly 50 climate change-related projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme between 1992 and 2003. These projects, undertaken in 29 countries by community-based and non-governmental organizations, address climate change and generate global environmental benefits by helping to remove barriers to the use of renewable and energy efficient technology. Download publication (PDF): English
	The GEF SGP International Waters Resource Guide has been prepared as a readily accessible resource source for International Waters information. This resource guide was designed for the use of National Coordinators, National Steering Committees, NGOs, and other constituencies interested in working with GEF SGP on IW issues.  Marine and freshwater systems, including surface water and groundwater, constitute the world's water resources; these provide drinking water, sustenance, income, transportation routes and other amenities to populations across the world. Download publication (PDF): English
	About SGP's work on Land Degradation Land Degradation, primarily deforestation and desertification, was eligible for funding during the first decade of GEF if it related to these three GEF Focal Areas. In October 2002, the GEF Assembly approved land degradation as a new focal area taking into account the objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification.The Sixth Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD in 2003 formally accepted the GEF as a financial mechanism of the Convention. SGP projects that focus on land degradation support community-led sustainable land management projects. Download publication (PDF): English
	About SGP's work on Persistent Organic Pollutants  Persistent Organic Pollutants are chemical substances that persist in the environment and accumulate in the food chain causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. Common POPs are pesticides, industrial chemicals or unwanted by-products of industrial processes or combustion.They are characterized by persistence (the ability to resist degradation); bio-accumulation (they build up in living tissues); and the potential for long range transport. Download publication (PDF): English
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