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🌳 Today is the International Day of Forests Forests support livelihoods and resilient economies. The United Nations Forum on Forests supports countries in advancing sustainable forest management worldwide. #ForestDay #UNForests 🌐 forests.desa.un.org/events/interna…

#GEF_Samarkand ✅@theGEF : Uzbekistan Strengthens Its Role in International Environmental Policy Read more:gov.uz/en/eco/news/vi…

❄️World Glacier Day is call 2 scale up climate action through partnerships, advocacy & investment. W/partners @theGEF, @adaptationfund, @EUinTajikistan, @UNDP 🤝resilience, ecosystem restor. & adaptation in🇹🇯 helping protect💦systems. Protect. glaciers =protect. livelihoods.See⬇️

These workshops are part of the project Enhancing Water Security in the Trifinio Region, financed by @theGEF, implemented by @UNEP, and executed by the Americas Water Program of @OAS_official in coordination with the Trinational Commission of the @Plan_Trifinio.

From mountain peaks to communities downstream, everything is connected. This #WorldDayForGlaciers, we highlight how glacier loss impacts water, food, and ecosystems worldwide. Learn how @theGEF supports resilience from source to sea: thegef.org/newsroom/blog/… #Glaciers2026

By investing in tree planting, Kazakhstan is not only protecting against dust storms but also creating jobs & supporting livelihoods for farmers & agribusinesses. See how @theGEF and @WorldBankGroup are supporting these efforts: wrld.bg/G3JB50Yx1Br #GEFassembly2026 #ForestDay

On #ForestDay, @theGEF highlights how investing in forests supports livelihoods, economies, and biodiversity. With $6B invested globally, GEF programs show that conservation and development go hand in hand. thegef.org/newsroom/news/… #UNForests #ForestsDay2026

What began as an effort to manage waste evolved into a story of women reclaiming dignity, communities restoring their environment, and local leadership rewriting development. See how @GEF_SGP @theGEF and @UNDPMalawi work together #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/uWiG50Ys7I1

Desertification threatens critical infrastructure, public health, and agriculture in Kazakhstan. See how @theGEF and @WorldBankGroup are helping the country invest in tree planting to restore degraded land, protect communities, and support farmers: wrld.bg/jjPh50YwBR6

🌳 21 March is International Day of Forests! More than 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods. Yet, they remain undervalued & underinvested. Learn more about their role for sustainable & inclusive economies: wrld.bg/gNZ150YvVxh #ForestDay #UNForests

Restoring millions of hectares starts with better data 🌍 With support from @theGEF’s #LDCF, @WorldBankGroup’s NBS Invest platform is helping #Malawi 🇲🇼map degraded land and guide restoration at scale. Read more: thegef.org/newsroom/featu… #NatureBasedSolutions #LandRestoration

🌳 By investing in tree planting, Kazakhstan is not only protecting against dust storms but also creating jobs and supporting livelihoods for farmers and agribusinesses across the country. See how @theGEF and @WorldBankGroup are backing these efforts: wrld.bg/UA6b50YwgEb

Want to report from one of the leading global gatherings on environmental finance? Apply for the fellowship to attend the Eighth @theGEF Assembly in #Samarkand, #Uzbekistan, from May 30 to June 6, 2026: wrld.bg/FYSG50Ywlg8 #GEFAssembly2026 #GEF8 #EnvironmentalJournalism

How can innovative technology and collaboration support healthier and more resilient forests? Discover inspiring #PANORAMASolutions from Montenegro 🌿 Through the GEF-7 project, partners are introducing drones, pheromone traps and digital tree tags to improve forest monitoring and detect threats such as bark beetle outbreaks and forest degradation much earlier. Just as important is strong cooperation among institutions, experts, and local stakeholders 🙌 Explore the full solution 👉 bit.ly/4cUCGQl #ForestDay #WesternBalkans @Panorama_Planet @UNDP_Montenegro @theGEF

📅 Save the date — 24 March A special event will mark the International Day of Forests 2026! 🌳 Theme: Forests & economies 🎥 Live: wrld.bg/FcLj50YvVYQ Join the discussion on forests, livelihoods and sustainable economies. #ForestDay #UNForests 🌐 wrld.bg/xoPI50YvVYO

Along #Libya’s Mediterranean coast, stronger marine protection depends on inclusive governance and community trust. Sara Almabruk shares how citizen science and community engagement are helping strengthen Marine Protected Areas through #MEDProgramme. wrld.bg/bWll50YuyRG @UNEP

These workshops are part of the project Enhancing Water Security in the Trifinio Region, financed by @theGEF, implemented by @UNEP, and executed by the Americas Water Program of @OAS_official in coordination with the Trinational Commission of the @Plan_Trifinio.

🌳 21 March is International Day of Forests! More than 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods. Yet, they remain undervalued & underinvested. Learn more about their role for sustainable & inclusive economies: wrld.bg/gNZ150YvVxh #ForestDay #UNForests

Whole-of-government approaches and policy coherence are more than concepts—they can be catalysts for systemic, lasting change. Discover how @theGEF helps countries turn these into practical, transformative solutions: wrld.bg/zl2K50YvRWg

#TheGambia: In Jarra Madina, women once walked 5km daily for unsafe water. Today, solar-powered taps bring clean water to their doorsteps. The @AfDB_Group and @theGEF Climate Smart Rural WASH Project is transforming 144 villages, reaching 110,000+ people with climate-resilient water infrastructure. ➡️ bit.ly/4kf2OqN #WorldWaterDay