Conservation International-GEF Project Agency

🌿 Less than a year since its launch, the Global Environment Facility's Global Biodiversity Framework Fund is supporting projects that are transforming how countries invest in nature. The MEx30x30 project, helps Mexico achieve its goal of conserving 30% of its land and waters by 2030. With $18 million in funding, this project—led by Conservation International and the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature—will collaborate with Indigenous communities, strengthen protected area management, and support inclusive conservation across six regions. 🌎✨ https://lnkd.in/eCppWnig

Yesterday, we came together with partners to host "Towards 30x30 Across the Globe" at the GEF #IWC10 in Uruguay. The event brought together over 50 marine conservation practitioners and subject matter experts to engage in dialogues on the enabling conditions needed for the world to meet the marine 30x30 goal. With participants from Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Latin America, conversations spanned a range of topics related to MPA effectiveness and what can be done to ensure lasting conservation outcomes for communities and the world's marine ecosystems. Thank you to all of our friends and partners for joining us! Global Environment Facility UNOPS UN Environment Programme Nairobi Convention Secretariat MedPAN The MedFund The Nature Conservancy The Pew Charitable Trusts Conservation International Minderoo Foundation #RobWaltonFoundation #GlobalNetworkofMPANetworks #GlobalAllianceofConservationTrustFunds

Today at 1400, during the Global Environment Facility's #IWC10, Conservation International in collaboration with the Blue Nature Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, UNOPS, MedPAN, The MedFund, and the #NairobiConvention will present on the progress and enabling conditions needed to help the world meet the Global Biodiversity Targets of #30x30. Join discussions on ocean and coastal areas, inland waters and transboundary aquatic ecosystems, to learn about networks of protected and conserved spaces that are efficiently managed, ecologically representative, well-connected, equitably governed, and sustainably financed.

Next week, our team and several partners will be at the Global Environment Facility IW:LEARN Conference in Uruguay, representing our GEF surf ecosystem management project with Conservation International Save The Waves Coalition Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental UNIDO For those of you who will be at the conference, please join us for a clinic on Strengthening Marine Conservation Through the Blue Economy, Tourism and Nature-based Sports on Wednesday, September 25th at 2pm in the Bariloche Room at Enjoy Punta del Este Hotel. In our session, we will discuss successes, challenges, opportunities, and pathways to maximize conservation through the blue economy, sustainable tourism, and nature-based sports. We hope to see you there! 🌊🏄♂️ Christian Lavoie, Scott Atkinson, Mara Arroyo, Tatiana Villalobos Cubero, Conservación Internacional Perú, Conservación Internacional Costa Rica, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, Andrew Hume, Ana Gloria Guzmán Mora, Nik Strong-Cvetich, Carolina Butrich, Bruno Monteferri, José Quirós, Cynthia Céspedes, Marissa Miller #IWC10 #GEFIW2024 #IWLEARN #MarineConservation #BlueEconomy #Surfing #SurfConservation #NatureBasedSports #GEFConference #InternationalWaters

🇺🇾 Uruguay will host the 10th International Waters Conference (#IWC10) from September 23-26, 2024. 🌊 This high-level event will bring together over 300 delegates from around the world to discuss transformative actions for water and ocean sustainability. Under the theme "Transformative actions and impacts for the water and ocean SDGs," participants will engage with experts to address pressing global challenges. Read full press release: https://lnkd.in/eEUftnEq #GEFIW2024 | Ministerio de Ambiente, Uruguay | IW:LEARN | UNESCO | UN Environment Programme | PNUD Uruguay | Ministry of Tourism - Uruguay

💡 Did you know that CI-GEF provides a free online course on the CI-GEF/GCF Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)? - It is designed for project teams executing Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) projects under CI’s oversight. - It provides an overview of the purpose and requirements of the CI-GEF/GCF Project Agency’s ESMF and covers topics such as safeguards, gender, stakeholder engagement, and accountability and grievance mechanism. 🖊 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQYXuZ-T #CI #safeguards #EMSF

Conservation and Coexistence in Topón, Mexico🐊 In the quaint fishing village of Topón, Mexico, the community once thrived on shrimp fishing. However, climate change, deforestation, and overfishing led to a sharp decline in shrimp populations, forcing the villagers to make a tough decision: adapt or seek an unexpected ally. Enter the crocodiles. Over the past few years, a collaborative project by Conservation International, the Global Environment Facility, and the Mexican government (CONANP - Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas) transformed the fishermen's relationship with these once-feared reptiles. Crocodiles are now recognized for their vital role in maintaining the estuary's health, regulating oxygen levels in the water, and supporting the shrimp ecosystem. Discover more about how Conservation International works with communities like Topón to build resilience through conservation: [https://ow.ly/f9pH50TgCFa] #ConservationWorks #EcosystemRestoration #Mexico #ClimateAction #GEF #Biodiversity #ConservationInternational

🌊 The Blue Nature Alliance has released its FY24 Impact Report, highlighting significant progress in global ocean conservation. The report details efforts to protect marine biodiversity, support coastal communities, and advance sustainable practices. Key achievements include safeguarding critical marine areas, promoting resilience against climate change, and fostering collaborations that drive transformative change. The Alliance’s work underscores the importance of partnerships, large and small, in achieving a healthier, more sustainable ocean. Read the Impact Report here! https://ow.ly/nFYJ50T82wq #OceanConservation #BlueNatureAlliance #Sustainability #MarineProtection #ClimateAction #ImpactReport

The Global Environment Facility is investing $18.5 million into a new project that advances biodiversity conservation across Mexico. The 'MEx30x30' initiative aims to strengthen protected areas and conservation lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples while scaling up efforts to protect nature in a country with such rich biodiversity! Conservation International-GEF Project Agency is proud to collaborate with the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature and CONANP -Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas on this important work.

🌍 Exciting Milestone for Fiji's Biodiversity 🇫🇯 We're thrilled to announce the launch of the "Safeguarding Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity in Fiji (SAMBIO)" project. This five-year initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by Conservation International (CI), represents a collaborative effort between the Fiji Government, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and other key partners. The SAMBIO Fiji project, with a $7.2 million investment, will address critical threats to our biodiversity, focusing on both terrestrial and marine ecosystems across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and priority maritime islands. By protecting key biodiversity areas and important bird areas, this project aims to restore degraded ecosystems, halt biodiversity loss, and strengthen pathways for sustainable ecosystem services. Hon. Sakiusa Tubuna, Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, highlighted the vital role of Fiji's biodiversity in ecosystem functioning, food security, and cultural identity. This project aligns with Fiji’s Biodiversity and Strategic Plan 2020–2025 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: https://ow.ly/o7lU50T827b We are optimistic that this partnership will bring transformative action and secure a vibrant future for Fiji's natural heritage. Together, we can protect Fiji's biodiversity for generations to come! #Biodiversity #Fiji #Conservation #GEF #SAMBIOFiji #EnvironmentalProtection #Sustainability