USD $42 million program launched for primary forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific | United Nations in Indonesia
The Southeast Asia and the Pacific Forests Integrated Program will bolster the health and connectivity of primary forests across the region for biodiversity, climate benefits, and sustainable livelihoods.
FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. As a partner agency for the GEF, FAO supports countries worldwide in addressing the complex challenges at the nexus between the agrifood systems and the environment. Since 2006, FAO has supported 141 countries in accessing nearly $2 billion in grants for projects that respond to local priorities, deliver global environmental benefits, and advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
www.fao.org/GEF
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) includes several multilateral funds working together to address the planet's most pressing challenges in an integrated way. Its financing helps developing countries address complex challenges and work towards meeting international environmental goals. Over the past three decades, the GEF has provided more than $26 billion in financing, primarily as grants, and mobilized another $153 billion for country-driven priority projects.
www.thegef.org
Tiy Chung, FAO Regional Communications Officer for Asia and the Pacific, [email protected]
Ardila Syakriah, FAO Indonesia National Communications Specialist, [email protected] / +6282230428291
