π Group photo at the Eighth GEF Assembly. Photo credit: IISD/ENB | Danny Skilton 'A healthy planet makes lasting development possible' Press Release GEF approves $232.5 million in new projects and endorses $3.9 billion replenishment, launching final sprint to 2030 π Four people in a group photo with vegetation behind. Photo courtesy of Uxue Urteaga Ruiz de ViΓ±aspre Feature Story Mentorships create bonds across landscapes π View over the mausoleums and domes of the historical cemetery of Shahi Zinda through an arched gate, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photo credit: MehmetOZB/Adobe Stock Event Eighth GEF Assembly π African woman farmer in a field. Photo credit: Lisa Murray/UNEP News GEF adaptation funds back new projects and 2030 strategy π Forest and mountain landscape in India. Photo credit: Neeraj Khera/CONSERVE PPG Feature Story GBFF in Focus: A forest that belongs to the village In Focus GEF-9 Replenishment GEF Voices π Profile photo of Melina Tuiravakai with sunset in background. Photo courtesy of Melina Tuiravakai Feature Story 'This work is about more than plastics' π Samuel Nyakudya profile photo. Photo courtesy of Samuel Nyakudya Feature Story 'Meaningful change requires collaboration' π Arlison Castro in nature. Photo courtesy of Arlison Castro Feature Story 'Environmental science is not a solitary path' Read more stories Areas We Focus On π biodiversity Biodiversity π Chemicals and Waste Chemicals and Waste π Food Security Food Security π Forests Forests π Freshwater Freshwater Ecosystems π Land Degradation Land Degradation π Large Marine Ecosystems Ocean Health π Sustainable Cities Sustainable Cities Our Stakeholders On π Civil Society Organizations Civil Society On π Image Countries On π Image Women On π Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Peoples On π Image Private Sector On π Image Youth GEF-Managed Funds π LDCF LDCF π SCCF SCCF π Borneo calot on a leaf. Photo credit: ssergey6 alifant/Shutterstock GBFF