The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Chairman, after reviewing the conclusions and recommendations of the GEF Operations Committee (GEFOP), recommends to the Council, for its consideration and approval, the proposed work program presented in this document. It contains 4 project proposals with requested GEF financing of $28 million. The focal area composition of the proposed work program is as follows:
(a) Biodiversity: $20.8 million (1 project)
(b) Climate Change: $2.575 million (1 project)
(c) International Waters $4.780 million (2 projects)
Annex A provides summary information on the proposed work program and the requested level of financing. Annex B sets forth a cumulative account of GEF financing requested in the work programs presented to Council to date.