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In response to outcomes of COP 15 of UNCCD, decisions 9 and 11 of COP15, this project aims to support eligible countries to utilize GEF resources for implementing the Convention and the UNCCD Strategy (2018-2030), which is a comprehensive global commitment to avoid and reduce desertification and land degradation and to restore the productivity of degraded land to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). The project will support Parties to enhance their national-level institutions and technical capacities for effective and timely preparation and submission of the 2026 UNCCD national reports. To achieve this, the project will offer technical support to the UNCCD National Focal Points, equipping them with the technical tools to collect data and submit national reports through the Performance …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Global Environment Facility has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 177 environment charities in Ghana it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 15% of environment charities in Ghana, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
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- financial records
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGlobal Environment Facility is a registered environment nonprofit in Ghana. It is registered with the Department of Social Welfare. It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is GH-IATI-XI-BRIDGE-6385676864. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $184M in annual revenue. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Global Environment Facility's official registration number is GH-IATI-XI-BRIDGE-6385676864, as recorded in the national registry of Ghana.
Global Environment Facility has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 40 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Ghana is 32/100.
Global Environment Facility is registered in Ghana. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Global Environment Facility has $184M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $19M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Global Environment Facility is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Ghana. It operates as a NGO. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $184M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Global Environment Facility is registered with the Department of Social Welfare and overseen by the Department of Social Welfare. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
In response to outcomes of COP 15 of UNCCD, decisions 9 and 11 of COP15, this project aims to support eligible countries to utilize GEF resources for implementing the Convention and the UNCCD Strategy (2018-2030), which is a comprehensive global commitment to avoid and reduce desertification and land degradation and to restore the productivity of degraded land to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). The project will support Parties to enhance their national-level institutions and technical capacities for effective and timely preparation and submission of the 2026 UNCCD national reports. To achieve this, the project will offer technical support to the UNCCD National Focal Points, equipping them with the technical tools... Global Environment Facility is classified as an environment organization registered in Ghana. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among environment charities registered in Ghana: Its annual revenue of $184M is well above the peer average of $19M.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Global Environment Facility is registered in Ghana. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Global Environment Facility is registered in Ghana. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Latest news
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Global Environment Facility Approves $3.9 Billion Package - Environment+Energy Leader
Countries approve US$3.9bn funding package for environmental projects worldwide - Global Government Forum
Egypt urges increased climate finance for developing countries at Global Environment Facility assembly - Dailynewsegypt
Calling on civil society organisations with proven environmental solutions: New IUCN GEF grants programme is open for proposals - IUCN
On World Environment Day 2026, AfDB and GEF Reaffirm Partnership for Africa's Future - African Development Bank Group
From record growth to impact: FAO welcomes ambitious new funding cycle of Global Environment Facility - Food and Agriculture Organization
New US$77.6 Million GEF Investment Unlocks Finance to Scale High-Impact Environmental Solutions - UNDP
Edward R. Carr appointed interim Chair of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel to the Global Environment Facility - Stockholm Environment Institute
Global Environment Facility Pledges $3.9 Billion in Push to Meet Goals - Earth Journalism Network
Over thirty years of partnership, one shared mission: UNEP at the GEF Assembly - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- Financial filings
- Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1991
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Headquarters addressNo address on file
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Global Environment Facility
- What is Global Environment Facility?
- Global Environment Facility is a environment ngo, Ghana. In response to outcomes of COP 15 of UNCCD, decisions 9 and 11 of COP15, this project aims to support eligible countries to utilize GEF resources for implementing the Convention and the UNCCD Strategy (2018-2030), which is a comprehensive global commitment to avoid and reduce desertification and land degradation and to restore the productivity of degraded land to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). The project will support Parties to enhance their national-level institutions and technical capacities for effective and timely preparation and submission of the 2026 UNCCD national reports. To achieve this, the project will offer technical support to the UNCCD National Focal Points, equipping them with the technical tools to collect data and submit national reports through the Performance Review and Assessment of Implementation System (PRAIS) reporting tool.
- When was Global Environment Facility founded?
- Global Environment Facility was founded in 1991.
- Where is Global Environment Facility located?
- Headquartered in Ghana.
- What is Global Environment Facility's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately $100M-$1B.
- Is Global Environment Facility trustworthy?
- Global Environment Facility has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Global Environment Facility's registration number?
- Registration: GH-IATI-XI-BRIDGE-6385676864 (Ghana).
- What is Global Environment Facility's website?
- http://www.thegef.org
- Are donations to Global Environment Facility tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.