The Global Environment Facility was established to forge
international co-operation and finance actions to address
four critical threats to the global environment: biodiversity
loss, climate change, degradation of international waters,
and ozone depletion. Related work to stem the pervasive problem
of land degradation is also eligible for GEF funding. Background
information about the GEF >>
Learn more about GEF from the "GEF -
Letters"
Here you will find a brief introduction to the GEF system
in the form of 12 fictious e-mails, which are addressing important
aspects of GEF issues, including information on GEF's structure,
GEF's project portfolio, constructing the biodiversity project
portfolio etc. This manual was created by IUCN. Read
the letters >>
GEF-NGO Network
The Global Environment Facility has a network of non-governmental
organizations (GEF-NGO Network) which serves to ensure the
integration of NGOs´ interests in GEF operation and
the implementation of GEF programmes and projects in an accountable,
transparent and participatory way.
The GEF-NGO Network functions through Focal Points. Each
of GEF regions elects a representative NGO which nominates
an individual to be a Focal Point, called a Regional Focal
Point (RFP). All business to and from the Network, must be
conducted with the respective RFPs.
The Guidelines for the Coordination Committee of the GEF-NGO
Network explain the functioning of the GEF-NGO Network and
the roles and responsibilities of the Regional Focal Points.
Read the guidelines >>
By-laws of the GEF-NGO Network were worked out unanimously
by the Board of the GEF-NGO Network in May, 2001 in Washington
DC regulate the functioning of the network. Read
the by-laws >>
CEEweb for Biodiversity was the Regional Focal Point for
Central and Eastern Europe until 2007.
