Virtual Event
From Ecosystems to Economies: the Environmental, Economic, and Social Benefits of Ecosystem Restoration
12 May 2022
Abidjan , Cote d'Ivoire
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Under the auspices of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), are pleased to bring you an exciting side event taking place at the upcoming 15th Conference of the Parties (COP-15) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, in Abidjan, on 12th May, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm GMT.
Register for this event here
The event brings together high-level keynote speakers and panelists to present successful ecosystem restoration and drought resilience initiatives implemented by UNEP and FAO, and funded by the GEF. Presenters will share and discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by ecosystem restoration in an interactive, lively format that will be sure to ignite rich discussion and debate. You can find more information in the attached flyer.
Food and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by clicking here. Virtual participation is also available.
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral fund dedicated to confronting biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, and strains on land and ocean health. Over the past three decades, the GEF has provided more than $22 billion in financing and mobilized another $120 billion for more than 5,000 national and regional projects.