The Global Environment Facility’s governing body has approved about $736 million for nature protection and renewal projects, including support for the Great Green Wall and investment in large-scale initiatives for sustainable cities, cleaner industries, land health, and greater climate change resilience.
The GGW countries have made considerable progress in mobilising and engaging diverse communities and partners to support their collective effort in the Sahel, such as the Global Environment Facility , the World Bank Group, the European Union, and the Food and Agricultural Organization . Building on the success thus far will require even greater collaboration and effective coordination by all partners.
Nigeria has also developed a five-year strategic plan that will engender coordinated efforts at advancing the objectives of the GGW initiative. Part of the plan is through awareness creation by sensitising youths, men, and women, and strategic partnership between government, communities, and development agencies.
Focusing on climate change adaption, Council members approved a record $203 million from the LDCF for initiatives across 20 Least Developed Countries, including joint financing with the GEF Trust Fund for the GGW.