GEF in Action

GEF in Action is a series of reports that illustrate how GEF projects make a difference to the lives of people in the developing world and economies in transition.

Keeping Costa Rica Green: The Profitability of Ecomarkets

December 7, 2006

Forests provide an array of vital services and products to a country, ranging from foods and medicines to biodiversity conservation to water purification and watershed protection. Forests also furnish hours of enjoyment and exploration for residents and tourists alike. Unfortunately, forest owners usually only receive payments for their forests when the trees are chopped down. —View the full story

Nile: Preserving Peace and Endangered Waters

September 20, 2006

Traversing 6,700 kilometres, the Nile River drains more than 3 million square kilometers, about a tenth of the entire African landmass. For millennia, this unique waterway has nourished varied livelihoods, an array of ecosystems, and a rich diversity of culture. —View the full story

Sudan: Sun Sheds Brighter Light on Energy Need

June 12, 2006

Sudan, a sun-belt country, is turning to the sun to bring electricity into homes, schools, hospitals, and workplaces once lit with kerosene or fueled by firewood, charcoal, and other environmentally harmful fuels. —View the full story