Current Projects

To Assist GEF-Eligible Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to prepare and make timely submission of their Third National Reports on measures that each party has taken to implement the Protocol in line with Article 33

To prepare and submit Gabon’s Initial Biennial Update Report (BUR1) to UNFCCC and in doing so enhance Gabon’s capacity to meet its reporting obligations under the UNFCCC on a continuous basis.

To strengthen the capacity for implementation of the updated POPs Global Monitoring Plan (GMP) and to create the conditions for sustainable monitoring of POPs in the Latin American and Caribbean Region

To support thirty nine (39) Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) prepare and submit good quality initial biennial update reports to the UNFCCC that comply with the convention's reporting obligation

To strengthen the climate monitoring capabilities, early warning systems and available information for responding to climate shocks and planning adaptation

The network of forested Parks and Reserves of Cote d'Ivoire is sustainably protected, financed, and managed with a landscape approach, and the participation of the concerned stakeholders.

To introduce bio- and botanical pesticides and other alternatives to DDT as first step for elimination of dependency on DDT, ensuring food safety, enhancing livelihood and protecting human health and the environment. The project will demonstrate cost-effective, socially acceptable and environmentally sustainable alternatives to DDT and other POP chemical of similar use.

To assisst Islamic Republic of Iran with the Fifth UNCCD Reporting and Review process and also aligning its NAP with the UNCCD 10-years Strategy

To inform the integration of public policies and private finance to mainstream biodiversity and ecosystem conservation in production landscapes

Nine countries prepare and submit intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) to the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Agreement and have institutional arrangements in place that support the INDC process

To take stock of South Sudan’s existing capacities and specific capacity needs and priorities, as it moves to implement multilateral environmental Conventions to which it is a signatory.

To review and update the National Implementation Plan (NIP) in order to comply with reporting obligations (Article 15) and updating of National Implementation Plans (Artcile 7) under the Stockholm Convention.

Nine countries prepare and submit intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) to the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Agreement and have institutional arrangements in place that support the INDC process

To develop the South Sudan National Adaptation Plan of Action (NAPA), following a participatory process to address the most immediate and urgent climate related risks.

To integrate South Sudan’s obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) into its national development and sectoral planning frameworks through a participative ‘biodiversity planning’ and strategizing process, in a manner that is in line with the global guidance contained in the CBD’s Strategic Plan for 2011-2020.

To achieve efficiency and sustainability in the use of deep-sea living resources and improving biodiversity conservation in the ABNJ, through the systematic application of an ecosystem approach.

To support Seychelles meets its obligations under the UNCCD through a) review and alignment of NAP with 10 – Year Strategy and b) Reporting and Review process.

To assist South Sudan in the preparation of its Initial National Communication (INC) for the
implementation of the obligations under the UNFCCC.

Strengthen the building sector to address energy efficiency issues and promote expansion of investment in energy efficiency technologies/design in the housing, public and tourism building sub-sectors.

Increased management effectiveness and sustainable use of the North East Coast’s natural resource base to generate multiple global environmental benefits.

Ratification and early implementation of the Minamata Convention is facilitated by the use of scientific and technical knowledge and tools by national stakeholders in participating countries

Enhanced financing and management of protected areas through innovations in renewable energy capacity and arrangements

To create the enabling environment to effectively address poaching and illegal wildlife trade IWT through new and enhanced laws regulations, and policies.

To strengthen the capacity for implementation of the updated POPs Global Monitoring Plan (GMP) and to create the conditions for sustainable monitoring of POPs in the African Region

To strengthen the capacity for implementation of the updated POPs Global Monitoring Plan (GMP) and to create the conditions for sustainable monitoring of POPs in the Asian Region