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Global Environment Facility

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
36/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Global Environment Facility

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 …

Founded
Foundation type
NGO
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Ghana
Integrity Assessment This charity: 36
Peer average: 30

Red flags

· All clear
NPOS deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Global Environment Facility is a registered environment nonprofit, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 30/100 for environment charities in Ghana. The organization reports $184M in annual revenue. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Global Environment Facility has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. 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 36 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Ghana is 30/100.

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 a 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.

Global Environment Facility has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a environment organization registered in Ghana. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among environment charities registered in Ghana: Global Environment Facility's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100 is above the peer average of 30/100. Its annual revenue of $184M is well above the peer average of $19M.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ten environment protection institutions in Polissia obtain 198 camera traps from UNDP and GEF - UNDP
May 2026
www.undp.org
FAO-GEF Launch Small Grants Program for Local Communities - Tempo.co English
May 2026
en.tempo.co
kea-mowat-fM2aOezzEoQ-unsplash - ipsnews.net
May 2026
www.ipsnews.net
ELEPHANT CONSERVATION - Inter Press Service - ipsnews.net
May 2026
www.ipsnews.net
2026 Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (Mozambique) - fundsforNGOs
May 2026
www2.fundsforngos.org
Call for Proposals - Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF - SGP) 2026 - UNDP
Apr 2026
www.undp.org
Inside GEF-9: What it is and Why it Could Define the Next Four Years of Environmental Action - ipsnews.net
Apr 2026
www.ipsnews.net
Grants of up to US$150,000 for environmental and climate projects offered by the Small Grants Programme of the Global En
Apr 2026
www.undp.org
Funding and partnerships - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Apr 2026
www.unep.org
Nations pledge $3.9bn to Global Environment Facility as Race to Meet 2030 Goals Tightens - ipsnews.net
Apr 2026
www.ipsnews.net

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Peer charities

Other environment in Ghana, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Global Environment Facility This page 36 $12.3 million -
Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation 31 - -
United Way Ghana 30 - -
Recycle Up! Ghana 30 - -
Global Green Growth Institute 29 - -
Pt Witteveen Bos Indonesia 29 - -
PricewaterhouseCoopers 29 - -
Jadavpur University 29 - -
Maple Consult 29 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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 36 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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.