The Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) focal area targets transboundary water systems, such as shared river basins, lakes, groundwater and large marine ecosystems.

UNESCO: THEMES

Since 1999, the GEF has actively worked to fill the gap in its GEF International Waters Focal Area and project portfolio relating to groundwater and aquifers.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

The Silloth Green project has given the area, which is a focal point for the town, a facelift and includes restoring the Pagoda and creating an events area.

BBC: Silloth Green in Cumbria opened after revamp

Loran Konchok was based at Kirti monastery in Aba prefecture, an area in Sichuan province that has been a focal point for self-immolations.

BBC: File photo: Monks in Sichuan province