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Portfolio Bulletin 2025 March Edition

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                                                    March 2025 
Welcome to the March edition of the GEF International Waters Portfolio Bulletin of 2025!

In this edition, we celebrate the inaugural World Day for Glaciers and World Water Day, highlighting the eminent need for glacier preservation, alongside International Women’s Day, recognizing the instrumental role of women in the management of shared water resources and their supported ecosystems. We are excited to share impactful stories, fascinating tales, and the latest updates from GEF International Waters projects across the globe.

Dive in with us as we explore groundbreaking achievements, new opportunities, and upcoming events that continue to strengthen our vibrant community.

Preserving the Andean Tropical Glaciers
GEF/UNEP/ACTO 
Amazon Basin SAP

Barismo breaks barriers
GEF/UNEP/GS/OAS/CTPT
Trifinio Basin

Landslides could alter water cycle in Mt Elgon Region
GEF/UNDP/NBI 
Nile Basin

Women and the colors of nature
GEF/WWF-US/KKP
CFI  Indonesia

The Guarani Aquifer: scientific diplomacy in action
GEF/CAF/UNESCO/CeReGAS
Guarani Aquifer System 

Creating waves of change in surf conservation
GEF/UNIDO/CI
Surf Ecosystem Conservation & Blue Economy

Empowering women and girls for a sustainable future
GEF/UNEP/MAP/EBRD 
MedProgramme

A decisive step for water management in West Africa
GEF/UNEP/OSS/DGPRE/
DGRH/CNRE 
SMAS

Toward ecosystem monitoring and management
GEF/FAORAP/SEAFDEC/BOBPIGO BOBLME II

Strengthening MSP capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean
GEF/UNDP/UNEP/UNESCO-IOC IW:LEARN
 
More news of the GEF IW projects here 


            World Day for Glaciers & World Water Day 2025 Celebration


   24th Annual Large Marine Ecosystems Consultative Meeting (LME24), 14-16 May  2025, Athens - Greece.

Read the LME23 full report here

UN World Water Development Report 2025 

Mountains and glaciers - Water towers

GEF IW:LEARN Publication

GEF IW:LEARN Welcome Guide

 GEF G story

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        Meet three African women at the forefront of environmental conservation

Professional opportunities 


GEF Project Technical Specialist
Deadline: 02 April 2025

CBF Project Auditor – Caribbean BluEFin Project
Deadline: 04 Abril 2025

National Project Assistant for Belize
Deadline: 06 Abril 2025
 
Visit iwlearn.net for the latest information on GEF IW:LEARN, upcoming events, and the latest news from the GEF IW portfolio.