International Waters learning Exchange & Resource Network

Portfolio Bulletin 2024 February Edition

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                                        February 2024 
Welcome to the February 2024 edition of the GEF International Waters Bulletin! Join us as we commemorate World Wetlands Day and delve into the fascinating narratives shared by the GEF International Waters projects across the globe. Discover significant updates, accomplishments, opportunities, and forthcoming events useful for the GEF International Waters community.
Stories 


Saving the Ghar El Melh Lagoon
GEF/UNEP/GWP-Med/Medprogramme ACCISI-GEM


Invisible water in the Bolivian Amazon

GEF/UNEP/ACTO Amazon Basin SAP



Fish traceability for sustainability

GEF/UNDP/CI/WWF CFI-LA

N
itrogen: The key ingredient for success
GEF/UNEP/INI INMS


Artisans of the forest and healthy living
GEF/UNDP/OET IWRM of the Sixaola River Basin
 


Non-indigenous species expansion: Challenges and opportunities 

GEF/FAO/UNEP/GFCM/Barcelona Convention FishEBM MED
News


Second meeting Project Steering Committee
GEF/UNEP/COBSEA SCS SAP


Amid heightened public attention to healthy oceans

GEF/FAO/UNEP/UNDP Common Oceans Programme
Highlights

GEF Council approves $1.1 billion and sets plans for biodiversity fund

The Global Environment Facility’s 186 member governments have agreed to invest $1.1 billion for international action on biodiversity, climate change, nature renewal, and pollution control, and met for the first time as Council of the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF). Read more

Upcoming events
Upcoming in IW: LEARN

Newsletters

Integrated River Basin Management Project Newsletter - Edition 1

Nile Basin Initiative Newsletter
Report

Regional Ocean Governance (ROG) Strand

United Nations SIDS Partnerships Awards 2024
 

Professional opportunities 

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