The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) is a group of scientists who together provide independent advice to the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Washington, DC
Joined July 2020
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Can data, evidence & AI accelerate biodiversity action? 📢At #CBDCOP17, @STAP_GEF, @theGEF & @GEF_IEO explore how science, data & AI can responsibly advance the KMGBF 2030 targets.
📍 Yerevan | 22 Oct | GEF Pavilion
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#COP17Armenia #GEFatCBDCOP17
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🇰🇪 In #Kenya, @theGEF-supported @youth_actionke has restored 15+ ha of mangroves, supporting biodiversity, fisheries & livelihoods. As #COP17Armenia highlights global biodiversity action, youth leadership helps turn commitments into results: thegef.org/newsroom/feature-… #GEFatCBDCOP17
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🇮🇩 In Indonesia, a new project will support wildlife conservation & community-led ecotourism in 5 national parks. With $6.2M from @theGEF’s #GBFF, the @UNDP-implemented project will protect biodiversity & support livelihoods. thegef.org/projects-operatio… #GEFatCBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia
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🇨🇩 In DRC, a new project will support Indigenous-led #biodiversity conservation. With $5.8M from @theGEF‘s #GBFF, the project — implemented by @FAO — aims to restore 14,000 ha and reach 6,000 households: thegef.org/newsroom/multimed…
#GEFatCBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia #IndigenousPeoples
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🇵🇭The Philippines will receive support to develop its first biodiversity bonds. With $4.5M from #GBFF, the project—implemented by @WorldBankGroup with @IFC_org—aims to mobilize private investment for biodiversity conservation.
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#GEFatCBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia
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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ♻️
#Rwanda is greening its industries with support from @theGEF and implementation by @UNDP — building safer, cleaner value chains.
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#GEFatCBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia @minamataMEA
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The 2026 Thomas E. Lovejoy Prize honors Dr. Carlos Afonso Nobre for 40+ years of groundbreaking Amazon science. @TheGEF Interim CEO Claude Gascon joined the celebration in NYC as GEF proudly marked Tom Lovejoy’s legacy and the Amazon champions carrying it forward. #ClimateWeekNYC
At #ScienceSummit2026, @STAP_GEF & @theGEF
explored the science–policy gap, Indigenous & local knowledge, AI, communication, African research capacity and breaking down silos.
The message: we need to make better use of the science we already have.
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Meet the diverse voices joining STAP and @theGEF for a conversation on how science and evidence can help shape environmental investment and turn knowledge into action.
➡️ Register: shorturl.at/C4kUy
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📌 Join @STAP_GEF & @theGEF for the #ScienceSummit2026 session "From Science to Environmental Action Strengthening Evidence-Based Global Investment." #UNGA81
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Join @FAO & @UNEP for the 7th Observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
🗓️ 29 September 2026
🕧12:30 - 14:00 CEST
📝Register: fao.zoom.us/webinar/register…
#FLWDay #FoodLoss #FoodWaste
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🌍 TODAY, WE BEGIN.
Science Summit 2026 kicks off today!
From 14–30 September, science, policy and innovation come together to move From Boundaries to Breakthroughs.
🔬 The conversations start now.
#ScienceSummit2026 #UNGA81
🤖 Made with AI
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🌍 Climate Policy and Finance Week will bring together experts, partners, @FAO Members & colleagues to advance:
✅climate action
✅climate finance
✅work on Loss & Damage in agrifood systems
Learn more: tinyurl.com/34sww62r
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In Pakistan, an @FAO-implemented project is restoring rangelands and promoting sustainable livestock management to reduce land degradation. It aims to restore 3,000 hectares and bring 28,000 hectares under sustainable management, benefiting about 20,000 people.
#GEFatLandCOP17
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Rangelands sustain biodiversity, livelihoods & food security worldwide. During #UNCCDCOP17, we’re highlighting GEF-funded rangeland projects, starting with STELARR: $2M from @theGEF to benefit 570,000 people. Implemented by @IUCN.
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At #UNCCDCOP17, Dr. Ermias Betemariam, @STAP_GEF Panel Member for Land Degradation & Land Health Scientist (Soils) at @TheLandAlliance, joins experts to discuss restoring land, improving soil health, and building resilient food systems through regenerative agriculture in Africa.
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Mongolia is advancing a new vision for #UrbanDevelopment. A new GEF-funded initiative, launched by @UNDP and the Government of Mongolia, will support three major cities in becoming greener, more inclusive and nature-positive. undp.org/mongolia/press-rele… #GEFatLandCOP17 #unccdcop17
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Day 2 at #UNCCDCOP17 highlighted GEF-8 results & the road ahead for #GEF9.
Since COP16, 68 land degradation projects were approved, providing $451.7M & leveraging $2.16B in co-financing.
Partnerships are turning ambition into action.
#GEFatLandCOP17 thegef.org/events/gef-unccd-…
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📢 Calling cities everywhere! 🌍
Ready to transform urban spaces to deliver economic, social & environmental benefits?
Join the @FAO #GreenCities Network for tools, training & events for greener, healthier & more resilient cities.
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4eW23m0
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🇬🇳 #Guinea’s highlands feed more than 22 major rivers across West Africa. An $11M investment from @theGEF’s Least Developed Countries Fund #LDCF is supporting nature-based solutions through the @WorldBankGroup-supported Guinea Water and Sanitation Project: worldbank.org/en/news/featur…
