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People (41)
Yegor Volovik
Portfolio Manager, GEF International Waters
Bo Wahlstrom
Program Officer
Sean Khan
Programme Officer/Information Mgmt.
Isabelle Vanderbeck
GEF IW Task Manager (UNEP)
Marie Prchalova
Programme Officer
Frederico Luiz de Freitas
Technical Coordinator
Paul Whylie
GEF Project Manager - Regionally Based Assessment of Persistent Toxic Substances
Zorofi Bahar
Programme Officer Enabling Activities
Mahir Aliyev
Regional Coordinator
Ahmed Djoghlaf
Assistant Executive Director/GEF Executive Coordinator
Walter Jarman
Programme Officer /IA Contact
Mark Zimsky
Biodiversity Team Leader
Anne Shiyukah
Project Assistant
Christian Ledermann
IT Specialist
Johnson Kitheka
Programme Officer
Takashi Otsuka
Task Manager
Saranya Rojananuangnit
Team Assistant
Francisco José Ruiz Marmolejo
Director - GEF Amazonas Project
Jan Betlem
Task Manager POPs
Damaris Waigwa
Programme Assistant
Joana Akrofi
Programme Officer
Ellik Adler
COBSEA Coordinator
Elina Rautalahti
Project Manager
Hubert Onibon
Regional Project Coordinator
Doris Mutta
Associate Project Officer
Anjan Kumar Datta
Programme Officer and Project Manager
Daniel Nixdorf
Project manager
Kaisa Uusimaa
Associate Programme Officer
Takehiro Nakamura
Programme Officer
Johannes Akiwumi
Project Coordinator
Nina Schneider
Associate Programme Officer
Sinikinesh Jimma
Project Manager
Caroline Okana
Programme Assistant
Olfat Hamdan
Programme Management Officer
Projects (107)
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closed
Role of the Coastal Ocean in the Disturbed and Undisturbed Nutrient and Carbon Cycles
closed
Regionally Based Assessment of Persistent Toxic Substances (RBA-PTS)
active
Implementation of the Strategic Action Program of the Gulf of Mexico Large Marine Ecosystem
closed
Protection of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (LME)
closed
Integrated Management of Land-Based Activities in the Sao Francisco Basin
closed
Knowledge Base for Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Management of Coral Reefs
closed
Russian Federation - Support to the National Programme of Action for the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment
closed
Protection of the North West Sahara Aquifer System (NWSAS) and related humid zones and ecosystems
closed
Managing Hydrogeological Risk in the Iullemeden Aquifer System
closed
Development and Protection of the Coastal and Marine Environment in Sub-Saharan Africa (CMEA)
closed
Demonstrations of Innovative Approaches to the Rehabilitation of Heavily Contaminated Bays in the Wider Caribbean
closed
A Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme: Aquifers, Lake/Reservoir Basins, River Basins, Large Marine Ecosystems, and Open Ocean to catalyze sound environmental management
closed
Addressing Land-based Activities in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO-LaB)
active
MENARID Reducing Risks to the Sustainable Management of the North West Sahara Aquifer System (NWSAS)
active
Global Foundations For Reducing Nutrient Enrichment and ODFLB Pollution in Support of GNC
preparation
MED Mediterranean Environmental Sustainable Development Program "Sustainable MED"
active
Standardized Methodologies for Carbon Accounting and Ecosystem Services Valuation of Blue Forests
closed
Regional Programme of Action and Demonstration of Sustainable Alternatives to DDT for Malaria Vector Control in Mexico and Central America
closed
Formulation of a Strategic Action Programme for the Integrated Management of Water Resources and Sustainable Development of the San Juan River Basin and its Coastal Zone (PROCUENCA)
closed
Demonstrating and Capturing Best Practices and Technologies for the Reduction of Land-sourced Impacts Resulting from Coastal Tourism (COAST)
closed
Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean Large Marine Ecosystem--Regional Component: Implementation of agreed actions for the protection of the environmental resources of the Mediterranean Sea and its coastal areas
closed
Integrated Watershed Management of the Pantanal and Upper Paraguay River Basin (GEF Pantanal/Upper Paraguay Project)
closed
Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
active
MED Integration of Climatic Variability and Change into National Strategies to implement the ICZM Protocol in the Mediterranean
closed
Development of Methodologies for GEF Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme
active
Reducing Dependence on POPs and other Agro-Chemicals in the Senegal and Niger River Basins through Integrated Production, Pest and Pollution Management
active
SIP-Equatorial Africa Deposition Network (EADN)
preparation
PAS GEF Pacific Alliance for Sustainability
closed
Addressing Transboundary Environmental Issues in the Caspian Environment Programme (CEP)
closed
Testing a Prototype Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management (CReW)
active
Sustainable Management of the Water Resources of the La Plata Basin with Respect to the Effects of Climate Variability and Change
closed
Enhancing the Use of Science in International Waters Projects to Improve Project Results
preparation
Flood and Drought Management Tools
closed
Addressing Transboundary Concerns in the Volta River Basin and its Downstream Coastal Area
closed
Reducing Pesticide Runoff to the Caribbean Sea
closed
PAS Implementing Sustainable Integrated Water Resource and Wastewater Management in the Pacific Island Countries - under the GEF Pacific Alliance for Sustainability
closed
Fostering a Global Dialogue on Oceans, Coasts, and SIDS, and on Freshwater-Coastal-Marine Interlinkages
closed
Strategic Action Programme for Binational Basin of the Rio Bermejo
closed
Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Bermejo River Binational Basin: Phase II
closed
Strengthening Global Capacity to Sustain Transboundary Waters: The International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network (IW:LEARN), Operational Phase
closed
Reduction of Environmental Impact from Tropical Shrimp Trawling Through the Introduction of By-Catch Reduction Technologies and Change of Management
closed
Nature Conservation and Flood Control in the Yangtze River Basin
closed
Control of Eutrophication, Hazardous Substances and Related Measures for Rehabilitating the Black Sea Ecosystem: Phase 1
active
Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (IWEco)
closed
Persistent Toxic Substances, Food Security, and Indigenous Peoples of the Russian North
closed
Promoting Ecosystem-based Approaches to Fisheries Conservation and LMEs
active
GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resources Network IW LEARN
active
Implementing the Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea
active
Regional Framework for Sustainable Use of the Rio Bravo
closed
Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand (SCS)
closed
MENARID GEF IW:LEARN: Strengthening IW Portfolio Delivery and Impact
closed
Implementing Integrated Water Resource and Wastewater Management in Atlantic and Indian Ocean SIDS
closed
Danube/Black Sea Basin Strategic Partnership on Nutrient Reduction, Phase I
closed
Global Sustainable Fisheries Management and Biodiversity Conservation in the Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)
closed
Sustainable fisheries management and biodiversity conservation of deep-sea living marine resources and ecosystems in the ABNJ
preparation
ARCTIC GEF-Russian Federation Partnership on Sustainable Environmental Management in the Arctic under a Rapidly Changing Climate (Arctic Agenda 2020)
active
Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Protection of the Western Indian Ocean from Land-based Sources and Activities
closed
Determination of Priority Actions for the Further Elaboration and Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Mediterranean Sea
closed
Combating Living Resource Depletion and Coastal Area Degradation in the Guinea Current LME through Ecosystem-based Regional Actions
active
Improving IWRM Knowledge based Management and Governance of the Niger Basin and the Iullemeden Taoudeni Tanezrouft Aquifer System (ITTAS)
closed
Global International Waters Assessment (GIWA)
preparation
Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand
active
Integrated Water Resources Management of the Sao Francisco River Basin and Its Coastal Zone (GEF São Francisco)
closed
Participatory Planning and Implementation in the Management of Shantou Intertidal Wetland
closed
Demonstration of Community-based Mgt of Seagrass Habitats in Trikora Beach East Bintan, Riau Archipelago Province, Indonesia
closed
Integrating Watershed and Coastal Area Management in the Small Island Developing States of the Caribbean (IWCAM)
active
Integrated and Sustainable Management of Transboundary Water Resources in the Amazon River Basin Considering Climate Variability and Change
active
Demonstration of Sustainable Management of Coral Reef Resources in the Coastal Waters of Ninh Hai District, Ninh Thuan Province, Viet Nam
preparation
R2R- Pacific Islands Ridge-to-Reef National Priorities – Integrated Water, Land, Forest and Coastal Management to Preserve Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, Store Carbon, Improve Climate Resilience and Sustain Livelihoods
closed
Making Ocean Life Count
preparation
Targeted Research for Improving Understanding of the Global Nitrogen Cycle towards the Establishment of an International Nitrogen Management System INMS
closed
Development and Implementation of Mechanisms to Disseminate Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Integrated Transboundary Water Resources Management in Latin America and the Caribbean (Deltamerica)
closed
Addressing Marine Plastics - A Systemic Approach
active
Implementing a "Ridge to Reef" Approach to Preserve Ecosystem Services, Sequester Carbon, Improve Climate Resilience and Sustain Livelihoods in Fiji (Fiji R2R)
preparation
Mediterranean Sea Programme (MedProgramme): Enhancing Environmental Security
preparation
CFI: Coastal Fisheries Initiative (PROGRAM)
active
The Coastal Fisheries Initiatives Global Partnership
closed
Implementation of Ecosystem Approach in the Adriatic Sea through Marine Spatial Planning
active
Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme to Ensure Integrated and Sustainable Management of the Transboundary Water Resources of the Amazon River Basin Considering Climate Variability and Change
preparation
Sustainable Management of the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem Programme
preparation
Reversing Ecosystem and Water Degradation in the Volta River Basin (REWarD-Volta River Basin)
closed
Building a Sustainable National Marine Protected Area Network
preparation
Strengthening of the Enabling Environment, Ecosystem-based Management and Governance to Support Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme of the Guinea Current Large Marine Ecosystem
active
Building Resilience of Cambodian Communities Using Natural Infrastructure and Promoting Diversified Livelihood
active
Creation of Loungo Bay Marine Protected Area to Support Turtles Conservation in Congo
closed
Market Policy and Legislative Development for Mainstreaming the Sustainable Management of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems in Lebanon
active
Integrated Ecosystem Management and Restoration of Forests on the South East Coast of St. Lucia
active
Pine Islands - Forest/Mangrove Innovation and Integration (Grand Bahama, New Providence, Abaco and Andros)
active
Iyanola - Natural Resource Management of the NE Coast
active
Assessment of Land Degradation Dynamic in Coffee -Cocoa Production and Northern Ivory Coast to Promote SLM Practices and Carbon Stock Conservation ALDD SLM CSC
preparation
GEF IW:LEARN 5: Supporting Portfolio Coordination Within and Beyond the International Waters Focal Area, particularly in SIDS, Through Knowledge Sharing, Information Management, Partnership Building and Programmatic Guidance
active
Mediterranean Coastal Zones Climate Resilience Water Security and Habitat Protection
active
CReW+: An Integrated Approach to Water and Wastewater Management Using Innovative Solutions and Promoting Financing Mechanisms in the Wider Caribbean Region
active
Reducing Pollution from Harmful Chemicals and Wastes in Mediterranean Hot Spots and Measuring Progress to Impacts
active
Mediterranean Coastal Zones: Managing the Water-Food-Energy and Ecosystems NEXUS
active
Mediterranean Sea Basin Environment and Climate Regional Support Project
active
Mainstreaming Conservation of Coastal Wetlands of Chile’s South Center Biodiversity Hotspot through Adaptive Management of Coastal Area Ecosystems
preparation
Fostering Water Security in the Trifinio Region: Promoting the formulation of a TDA/SAP for its transboundary Lempa River Basin.
closed
Strengthening the Blue Economy: the Economic Case, Science-Informed Policy, and Transparency
active
Enhancing the Conservation Effectiveness of Seagrass Ecosystems Supporting Globally Significant Populations of Dugong Across the Indian and Pacific Ocean Basins (Short Title: The Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project)
active
Fisheries and Ecosystem Based Management for the Blue Economy of the Mediterranean - (FishEBM MED)
preparation
Reduce marine plastics and plastic pollution in Latin American and Caribbean cities through a circular economy approach
active
Facilitating dialogue and strengthening transboundary cooperation with legislators to improve marine governance
active
Enhancing the sustainable management of Senegalo-Mauritanian Aquifer System to ensure access to water for populations facing climate change (SMAS)
active
Towards Sustainable Phosphorus Cycles in Lake Catchments (uP-Cycle)
active
Caribbean BluEFin (Caribbean Blue Economy Financing Project)
active