GEF Focal Areas

GEF Focal Areas are specific environmental issues that the Global Environment Facility focuses on to improve the planet’s health. They include areas like biodiversity (protecting various plant and animal species), climate change (reducing greenhouse gases and adapting to a changing climate), international waters (preserving oceans and water bodies), land degradation (preventing soil erosion and deforestation), chemicals (managing hazardous substances), and sustainable cities (promoting eco-friendly urban development). By targeting these areas, the GEF helps fund projects worldwide that safeguard natural resources, support sustainable development, and address global environmental challenges.