The Global Environment Facility (GEF), established in 1991, helps developing countries fund projects and programs that protect the global environment. GEF grants support projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants.
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Since 1991, the GEF has provided over $4.5 billion in grants and generated $14.5 billion in co-financing from other partners for projects in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. This includes grants for more than 1,300 projects in 140 countries.
GEF funds are contributed by donor countries. In 2002, 32 donor countries pledged $3 billion to fund operations through 2006.
GEF projects are managed by a set of Implementing Agencies, notably:
GEF Funding
Management of GEF Projects
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