This report outlines the work of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Programme at the UNDP through a series of case studies from GEF / UNDP funded projects. Case studies are organised to highlight innovative approaches to balancing conservation and development needs according to broad ecosystem types. Projects showcased reflect the GEF / UNDP view that \"the ecosystem approach to conserving biodiversity must be integrated with measures to alleviate poverty in ways that respect the regenerative thresholds of species and habitats\".