In its role as the lead agency for the IP, UNEP is providing a first Annual Report on progress with the design and delivery of the IP. The programme framework document of the IP was approved by the GEF Council in June 2023. By 29 June 2024, the GCP was approved for implementation, and 6 of the 8 remaining country child projects had submitted their CEO endorsement packages for review by the GEFSEC. The Peru and India child projects were franted a two-month extension period to make their submissions, by 29 August 2024.