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Portfolio Bulletin 2024 First Edition January

First Edition January 2024 
Welcome to the first edition of the GEF International Waters Portfolio Bulletin of 2024! We are delighted that you are here and wish everyone a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm. 

In this edition, we are sharing reviews, lessons learned, and milestones achieved by GEF IW projects worldwide in 2023. We will also introduce new initiatives and inspiring advocates on the ground.

The coming months are bound to be filled with numerous noteworthy updates, achievements, opportunities, and gatherings and reunions, especially at the GEF IWC10 in Punta del Este, that we can all look forward to together.
Project stories

The climate refuge coral reef rescue journey
GEF/WWF/University of Queensland CRR GEF


Enhancing capability and resilience for sustainable Pacific fisheries

GEF/UNDP OFMP3

Fighting the development paradox
GEF/IDB/UNEP CReW+ 

Sustainable future of the Arafura and Timor Seas Region
GEF/UNDP/PEMSEA ATSEA-2


Ripples of sustainability
GEF/WB/SADC-GMI Groundwater Management In SADC Member States Phase 2
A programmatic approach in UNDP's Water and Oceans interventions in LAC
GEF/UNDP/MAATE/Minambiente IWRM of the Mira, Mataje and Carchi-Guáitara Binational Basins


Remarkable progress recorded in flood and drought management
GEF/IUCN/GWPSA BUPUSA


Waters that unite
GEF/CAF/UNESCO Implementation of the Guarani Aquifer SAP


Updates on the Blue Nature Alliance
GEF/CI Blue Nature Alliance

Supporting Morocco's efforts to restore water availability
GEF/EBRD EnviTeCC
Upcoming events

IW:LEARN is pleased to announce that the 23rd Annual Large Marine Ecosystems Consultant Meeting (LME23) will take place on 3-5 June 2024 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. Read the LME22 meeting report to stay up to date on previous discussions.

We will provide more information on how you can get involved in the most anticipated gathering of GEF IW projects, partners and stakeholders in the coming days. Visit the GEF IWC10 event page for background information.

 Join   The World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge for Aquapreneurs
The World Bank and partners invite all interested and eligible youth aquapreneurs (age 18-35) to apply by February 23, 2024, with innovative solutions tackling one or more of four global water challenges: Too much water; Too little water; Contaminated water; and Mismanaged water. For more information: https://connect.newibnet.org/youthinnovationchallenge

 Engage

The Ocean Decade Vision 2030 white papers review process

 GEF IW Project Newsletter 


Coastal Synergy: Building Futures for Resilient Living

Publications


 Promoting sustainable land management through evidence-based decision support

Integrated community-based water and land management: Experiences from the Caribbean
Visit iwlearn.net to view the latest information on GEF IW:LEARN, upcoming events, and the latest news from the GEF IW portfolio. 
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