RT null T1 Strengthening GEF Support for Indigenous Peoples: Issues of Governance, Project Design, Financial Access, and Livelihood Benefits A1 Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the Global Environment Facility, A2 Andelman, Sandy A2 Bierbaum, Rosina SN 978-92-807-4270-1 YR 2025 FD 2025-05 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49254 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49254 NO Andelman and Bierbaum. 2025. Strengthening GEF Support for Indigenous Peoples: Issues of Governance, Project Design, Financial Access, and Livelihood Benefits. A STAP Information Note. Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel to the Global Environment Facility. Washington, DC. NO This information note examines ways to strengthen Global Environment Facility support for Indigenous Peoples. It draws on literature, project reviews, and consultations to identify challenges and opportunities. The document focuses on governance, project design, financial access, and livelihood benefits, presenting recommendations on knowledge integration, rights and consent, participation, co-design, and financing approaches. It also highlights lessons from existing initiatives on Indigenous engagement, safeguards, monitoring, and implementation. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Nov 5, 2026