1. Strategic Focal Areas OP4 This presentation will be displayed on virtual recycled paper

2. Main Outcomes from GEF-4 Global environmental benefits secured Policy reform, conservation of critical ecosystems Sustainability, resource mobilization, capacity development, knowledge management Consolidated reports Institutionalization of multi-stakeholder NSC Growth of a critical mass of synergistic projects NGOs, CBOs, CSOs with the capacity and motivation to support GEF priorities effectively

3. Local Projects in GEF Focal Areas 1995-2009

4. Projects in GEF Focal Areas 1995-2009

5. Local Grant Allocation 1995-2009

6. Grant Commitment 1995-2009

7. Geographic Focus of Projects

8. Biodiversity Project in Kazakhstan Restoration of Relict Pine Forest -Specially Designated Forest Area -Involving local population into restoration of unique pine forests -Application of alternative technologies and further handing over experience from experts of the local forestry departments Green house for pine growing

9. Biodiversity Products

10. IW Project in Belize Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management project in the Amatique Bay Problem Overfishing Objective Reduce over-fishing in the waters adjacent to the Sarstoon-Temash National Park in Amatique Bay in the Gulf of Honduras Partnerships involved SATIIM, Fundacion para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservacion (FUNDAECO), Fisheries Authorities and communities from Belize and Guatemala Bi-National Fisheries Forum

11. Activities of IW Project in Belize Community Stewardship Mapping of Mopan River Community Education and Awareness Environmental Monitoring

12. Climate Change Project, South Africa Implementing a Community Energy Shop, based on community energy needs and requirements - Community Energy Shop - Community Energy Centres. - In addition, they are demonstrating energy efficient building design particularly suited for low-cost housing in South Africa.

13. Examples of POPs Projects PCB Management and destruction -Information (safe storage, management, etc.) -Sensitive sites (testing, leaking transformers, stop recycling of contaminated material, etc.) POPs Pesticides -Agroecological methods of Pest Control -Improved pesticide inventories in special areas Dioxins and Furans -Zero Waste Projects and Waste Separation Projects -Implementation of Best Practices to reduce D&F emissions

14. POPs Project in Cuba Waste Management to Alleviate the Need for Burning Plastics, Guantanamo. Help reduce dioxins and furans from a nearby waste dump. Involved surrounding communities in waste separation, composting, reforestation and the creation of recreational green space.

15. POPs Project in Palestine Reusing Old Car Tires to Establish Children’s Playground in Um Nasser Village in the North of Bait Lahia Town in North of Gaza. Climate Change & POPs Recover and reuse old tires that would likely otherwise be burnt and release unintentional POPs to the environment. Tire collection campaign Children’s playground

16. Strategic Direction 2009-2010 (NC Recommendations only) Climate change & energy efficiency Upscaling of pilot projects POPs Capacity building – NGO/CBO governance – Documentation & publication for sharing – Greater coordination amongst groups/ institutions/govt.

17. Wider geographic focus South, Central Trinidad Tobago Out of the box Innovative Application of lessons learned and good practices GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS