The Global Environment Facility (GEF) collaborates with developing countries and countries with economies in transition in four regions of the world to conserve and support sustainable development in mountain environments. The report describes GEF projects on mountain biodiversity, water, and landscapes and how these projects assist mountain people in sustainably enhancing their quality of life. Readers will also gain an understanding of how GEF and its three implementing agencies - the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Environment Programme, and the World Bank - work with countries to ensure that the GEF project development process is driven by countries and reflects their national development priorities. A list of GEF projects relating to mountain environments appears at the end.
