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Indigenous Peoples and Green Climate Fund - A technical briefing for Indigenous Peoples, policy makers and support groups Forest People Programme & JOAS, Aug 2012, Pag. 34,  3.34 MB English

GEF Publications

	Catalysing Ocean Finance This demonstrates how effective the application of appropriate mixes of market and policy have been in helping countries to address challenges facing the oceans and explores how they could be successfully scaled up. Pag. 60, 3.76 MB Volume I Pag. 82,  6.43 MB Volume II
	Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies The GEF is a leading public funding source for the transfer of environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) to address climate change, having supported technology transfer activities in 168 developing and transition countries. Pag. 48, 7.15MB English
	Implementing the Poznan Strategic Program on Technology Transfer Technology transfer plays an increasingly critical role in an effective global response to the climate change challenge. Promoting the transfer of environmentally sound technologies and know-how to developing countries is a key priority for all countries that seek to mitigate future climate impacts. Pag. 48, 5.71 MB English
	Investing in Renewable Energy: the GEF Experience The application of renewable energy technologies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution using energy sources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, tidal, geothermal, and biomass. Pag. 36, 2.63 MB English
	Greening Opportunities at World Events: GEF Investment Experiences World events, such as the Olympics, provide a unique opportunity to demonstrate projects focusing on adapting to climate change by transfering environmentally sound technologies to developing countries. Pag. 20, 5.22 MB English
	Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Activities The GEF promotes conservation and enhancement of carbon stocks through sustainable management of land use, land-use change, and forestry – commonly referred to as LULUCF. Pag. 28, 4.8 MB English
	Financing Adaptation Action The projects supported through the LDCF and SCCF funds show the way for building resilience to cope with the impacts of a changing climate. Pag. 40, 2.72 MBEnglish
	Principles and Guidelines for Engagement with Indigenous Peoples The paper briefly describes the main concerns and desires expressed by Indigenous Peoples and other experts with respect to Indigenous Peoples engagement in GEF-financed projects and processes. The paper also summarizes relevant policies and processes of the GEF and GEF Partner Agencies as they relate to engagement with Indigenous Peoples. Pag. 28, 979 KB English
	Achieving the Global Transition to Energy Efficient Lighting Toolkit This new toolkit is an unparalleled resource for providing guidance for countries to transform their markets to efficient lighting. Pag. 155, 11.97 MB English
	Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) A summary of the GEF investments on ABS and the opportunities in support of the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol. Pag. 12, 1.6 MB English
	Financing the Achievement of the Aichi Targets This publication summarizes accomplishments of the GEF in biodiversity focal area. Pag. 56, 4.87 MB English
	Mercury and the GEF An overview to the long standing commitment of the GEF to eliminate mercury. Pag. 8, 1.60 MB English
	From Rio to Rio - A 20-Year Journey to Green the World's Economies An engaging narrative and analysis of the 20 year history of GEF projects. Pag. 242, 7.43 MB English
	Behind The Numbers (2012) The numbers tell a story: 21 years, $10.5 billion invested directly, $51 billion in cofinancing, and over 2,700 projects in more than 165 countries. Pag. 24, 2.2 MB English
	State of Biodiversity Markets As more and more governments and businesses consider market-like instruments as tools for biodiversity footprint management, it is increasingly important to understand what is happening, where, and how those tools work. To address this compelling need for more and better information Forest Trends has produced this status and trends report on biodiversity markets. Within the broad spectrum of ‘biodiversity markets,’ the aim is to provide a succinct answer to the question ‘What is happening in biodiversity offset and compensation programs around the world?’ Forest Trends, 2011, Pag. 85,  5.15 MB English
	The A to Z of the GEF A guide to the GEF for Civil Society Organizations Pag. 64, 15.58 MB English
	GEF-5 Focal Area Strategies Compilation of the Focal Area Strategies for GEF-5. Pag. 116, 6.4 MB English
	Accessing Resources under the LDCF The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at its seventh session in Marrakech and is managed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The fund addresses the special needs of the 49 LDCs which are especially vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. As a priority, the LDCF supports the preparation and the implementation of the National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPAs), country driven strategies which identify urgent and immediate needs of LDCs to adapt to climate change. Pag. 40, 20.52 MB English
	Accessing Resources under the SCCF The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is the managing body of the SCCF and LDCF funds. GEF’s operational policies, procedures and governance structure are applied to these funds, unless COP guidance and LDCF/SCCF Council decide otherwise. Its governing structure is composed of: the Assembly, the Council, the Secretariat, ten Agencies, a Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP), and the Independent Office of Monitoring and Evaluation. English  French  Spanish
	Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change The LDCF/SCCF Programming Strategy for adaptation covers LDCF and SCCF operations and activities for the four years from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2014. Pag. 52, 6.85 MB, English
	The GEF Incentive Mechanism for Forests - A New REDD+ Multilateral Program Since its inception in 1991, the GEF has financed over 300 projects and programs focusing on forest conservation and management in developing countries. The total GEF allocation to forest initiatives during this period amounts to more than $1.6 billion, leveraging $5 billion from other sources. Pag. 8, 1.09 MB, English  French  Spanish
	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
 

	20 Years : Community Action for the Global Environment This publication highlights the results and lessons learned in the past 20 years of the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (SGP) and reflects on the contributions of communities to sustainable development. It also includes valuable insight and  testimonials on how SGP contributes to development issues and the UNDP mandate. Download publication (5MB, PDF): English
	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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