International Waters learning Exchange & Resource Network

Portfolio Bulletin 2024 September Edition
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                                            September 2024 

Welcome to the September 2024 edition of the GEF International Waters Bulletin! 

September marks an important milestone as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the GEF IW Portfolio and the 10th International Waters Conference. The conference will be held from September 23 to 26 in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Join us and explore the captivating stories shared by the GEF International Waters projects worldwide. Find out about important updates, achievements, opportunities, and upcoming events that are beneficial for the GEF International Waters community.

At the heart of the transformation of Guinea's forest region 
GEF/IUCN IWRM Mano River Union
Women lead pesticide-free cocoa production in Sixaola
GEF/UNDP/OET IWRM of the Sixaola River Basin

Three Decades of Transboundary Water Management with the Global Environment Facility
GEF/UNDP/IOC/UNESCO IW:LEARN5

Senior Government Officials’ Meeting in Brisbane
GEF/UNDP/PEMSEA ATSEA-2

SAP for the BUPUSA Tri-basin to unlock transboundary investments
GEF/IUCN/GWPSA BUPUSA
 

Legal Foundations for Transboundary Marine Conservation
GEF/UNEP/CCN Facilitating transboundary cooperation with legislators
Stakeholders management at the Senegal Delta Transboundary Biosphere Reserve
GEF/IUCN/Ministry Environment and Sustainable Development Senegal SDTBR
                                  More news of the GEF IW projects here 
We are pleased to announce that the IW:LEARN5 Twinning Exchange Program is now open!


Want to know more? Please visit the IW:LEARN Twinning portal.

Deadline for Expression of Interest : 31 October 2024 
 (Submit the Twinning Request Form or Knowledge Donor Form)


We invite you to complete the GEF IW:LEARN Portfolio Survey.
Deadline 30 september 2024

10th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference IWC10, 23-26 September 2024, Punta del Este - Uruguay.

 GEF IW Project Publications 


 

 ATSEA's Latest Scientific Publications        
Biofouling Prevention and Management in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

Professional opportunities 

Gender Officer - Caribbean BLUEFin Project
Deadline: 23 September 2024
 
Visit iwlearn.net for the latest information on GEF IW:LEARN, upcoming events, and the latest news from the GEF IW portfolio. 
We are open for submissions! Please visit https://iwlearn.net/news/newsletter/guide-storysubmission for guidance on how to prepare and send a GEF IW:LEARN News story.
The GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network (GEF IW:LEARN) collects and shares best practices, lessons learned and innovative solutions to common problems across the GEF International Waters portfolio to strengthen transboundary water management around the globe. IW:LEARN is financed by the GEF, jointly implemented by UNDP and UNEP, and executed by IOC/UNESCO.
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