FAO and the GEF

Partnering for sustainable agri-food systems and the environment

Sustainable Agrifood Systems for Better Environment

Tasked with feeding a global population of over 8 billion and supporting the livelihoods of millions across the globe, global agrifood systems don’t just provide food and support livelihoods - they also hold the key to our planet’s future. However, the way we produce food today has significant negative impacts on the environment. 

Since 2006, FAO has been partnering with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to support countries worldwide in addressing the complex challenges at the nexus between the agrifood systems and the environment.

Cumulative FAO-GEF portfolio since 2006

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Our Approach

Blended Finance
Inclusive Design

Our Work

FAO and GEF-9

The GEF-9 program offers new opportunities for collaboration and impact to achieve sustainable and scalable results.

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Projects by Region

The partnership's portfolio extends across focal areas and impact programs to deliver environmental benefits at a global level.

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Presence Around the Globe

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2026

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2026

Armenia (Armenia), 28/10/2026 - 29/10/2026

The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place in October 2026 in Armenia.

This COP 17 side event brings Indigenous Peoples and other relevant actors into a solutions-oriented dialogue on strengthening financial support, including direct access, for Indigenous Peoples-led biodiversity conservation, customary s...

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2026

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2026

Bali (Indonesia), Hybrid Event, 19/10/2026 - 22/10/2026

FAO is contributing to discussions, workshops and knowledge exchanges at the IWC11 in Bali, Indonesia, drawing on more than two decades of partnership with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and experience implementing International Waters projects across 67 countries.