Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), a multilateral fund that finances environmental projects around the world, has approved an initial $3.9bn (€3.4bn) package to support climate adaptation, biodiversity protection and water security over the next
Almaty, Kazakhstan, 9 June 2026 — Climate finance practitioners, government representatives, and development partners from across Central Asia convened in Almaty today for the opening of the four-day Regional Training Workshop on Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Note Development, aimed at strengthening countries’ capacity to access and utilize climate finance through
Program/Opportunity overview The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy
A technical mission of the World Bank under “The Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration (KG RESILAND CA+)” project is taking place in Bishkek. The purpose of the mission is to review the current implementation progress, agree on key priorities for the coming period, and discuss next steps with project partners.
How the CIAT scholarship program helps Tajik specialists. Photo: KOICA Tajikistan Several employees of the National Bank of Tajikistan have become the latest graduates of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Capacity Improvement & Advancement for Tomorrow (CIAT) scholarship program in Tajikistan. They shared their achievements and knowledge gained at a seminar
An interdepartmental meeting was held in Ashgabat with the participation of representatives of ministries and departments, academic and business circles, and specialists in investment in mitigation and adaptation to climate change in the agro-industrial sector of the economy of Turkmenistan. As reported by Turkmenistan: Golden Age, this is the second meeting within
Since 2018, UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) has helped mobilize over US$1.6 billion in over 40 countries. Today, with support from the Global Environment Facility, the BIOFIN methodology has expanded to over 130 countries. It helps governments assess biodiversity finance needs, identify spending inefficiencies, and develop sustainable finance solutions.
“We are here in Seville to change course,” the UN Secretary-General said Monday at the Conference on Financing for Development. He called the meeting a “unique opportunity” to join forces and raise the $4 trillion needed to enable developing countries to achieve their development goals. António Guterres has warned that international
The UN Green Climate Fund is to allocate $280 million for implementation of environmental projects in Kazakhstan. This was announced by Kazakh Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nyssanbayev, Kazinform News Agency reports. The UN Green Climate Fund is a key financial mechanism for supporting countries in the fight
Kanokpan Lao-Araya. Photo: ABR “ADB to focus on Uzbekistan’s food security” – Lao-Araya “We see high potential for cooperation with the government of Uzbekistan,” said ADB Country Director Kanokpan Lao-Araya. She spoke about plans and projects in the areas of energy, food security and privatization in Uzbekistan. Director of the
