New climate fund established to help developing countries track climate actions
The initiative is expected to support developing countries in meeting their enhanced transparency requirements in a timely manner
Green funds dry up for developing countries
With the US halving its contribution to the Global Environment Facility, the oldest green fund sees first budget cut in 27 years, hurting the …
Brazil GEF meet: Over half a billion dollars set aside for work on biodiversity
Adequate funds are needed to meet the 4 goals & 23 targets set under the Kunming-Montreal biodiversity framework by 2030
UN General Assembly 2023: Crucial biodiversity fund gets enough money to be operational
Nature and People: From Ambition to Action side event also saw new contributions toward target of conserving 30% land & ocean by 2030
Ebola: Now, a machine to decontaminate infectious waste
Autoclave decontaminates used waste such as syringes, personal protective suits and gloves through several cycles of high-pressure steam and vacuuming
7th GEF Assembly: Member countries get together to ratify Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
Momentum set in Vancouver crucial for achieving the biodiversity and sustainable development goals by 2030
Message to India from UN: empower city mayors to curb emissions
Global Compact of Mayors announced at New York climate meet to make cities sustainable; India out of the picture
First GBFF council meeting takes baby steps for biodiversity
Operational matters discussed, but nothing on resource mobilisation
Brazil GEF meet: Agreement on new biodiversity conservation fund; to be ratified in August
Indigenous peoples and local communities to get 20 per cent of the funds
Self-withering: Biodiversity Convention’s new global framework raises basic questions
Fairness and North-South balance embedded in the treaty made the West uncomfortable with it
7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
First projects under the new Fund likely to roll out ahead of CBD’s CoP16
World Bank supports Mozambique’s development project
The project aims to promote tourism, reduce poverty
7th GEF Assembly: Decision on direct funding to civil societies likely during the meeting
More funds would be needed to make this possible without alienating governments