Stories from the GEF International Waters community of projects and partners
Restoring the flow:
31 Oct 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
At 70, Mr. Reynato Robles, a river ranger, recalls the glory of the river he grew up with. He remembers a time as ...
Before, the land wore me out. Today, it feeds me
30 Oct 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
The story of Aissatou, a farmer in Gogbèdè, northern Benin (Kandi basin)
Chegga El Beidha, Mauritania:
29 Oct 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Water for Resilience: A Pilot Initiative Tackling Scarcity, Quality and Climate RisksIn the small village of Chegg...
Mallam Bello:
29 Oct 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Reviving Rivers, Restoring Lives: The Story of Wammako Under the ITTAS Pilot ProjectForced to LeaveThe river that ...
Guardians of the Coast:
29 Oct 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
The powerful, yet often under-recognized, force in environmental stewardship is the focus of the GEF/UNEP/UNOPS SC...
Life Beyond Fishing
22 Oct 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
In Samkai Village, Merauke District, Indonesia, a group of elderly fishers has found a new way to stay productive ...
Community heroes working for lasting water solu...
29 Sep 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Benon Byabasaija and Alfonse Mugambwa have become local heroes in the Birere subcounty of Isingiro District. Nearl...
Africa’s Inclusive Blue Economy
26 Sep 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
In a landmark moment for Africa and the world’s ocean, Sierra Leone and Morocco recently became the 60th and 61st ...
Constructed wetlands and rainwater harvesting s...
26 Sep 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
The indigenous communities of Yaxley, San Antonio Segundo, and Yodzonot Nuevo share not only the scenic beauty of ...
Celebrating International Mangrove Day
25 Jul 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Mangroves are very special trees. You can find them in tropical and subtropical coastal areas, rooted in saltwater...
The Blue Crab Success Story
25 Jul 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Rich in culture and biodiversity, the Mediterranean Sea faces is under growing pressure from non-indigenous specie...
Building Resilience of Cambodian Communities Us...
23 Jul 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
A large-scale community-led mangrove restoration initiative was carried out in Chumpu Khmao Village, Tuol Totoeng ...
GEF CReW+ Strengthening Local Governance and Ma...
23 Jun 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Since the previous CReW project, we in Costa Rica have shown great interest in working collaboratively with countr...
Eco-stoves that improve living conditions for c...
20 Jun 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
When Sara del Rosario Pérez Ramos opens the door to her kitchen, the air no longer burns her eyes.The smoke that o...
Source-to-Sea Integration: A Tale of Two Nations
26 May 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Once upon a time, in the vibrant lands of Morocco and Lebanon, two nations embarked on an extraordinary journey to...
Pacific power: A blueprint for global fisheries
23 May 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Over two decades, collaborative governance, technological innovation, and community-led initiatives have safeguard...
Building bridges for the SEA
20 May 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
The large marine ecosystems (LMEs) of the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand are valuable ecosystems, rich in bi...
An Intercultural Water Plan
19 May 2025 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
The Awá People have protected their Katsa Su (territory) since time immemorial. For them, water is more than just ...
