In addition, to projects that are consistent with the operational programs, financing may be available for short-term response measures . These are project activities which yield short-term benefits at a low cost. Examples would be a climate change project aimed solely at reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases or urgent measures to conserve an extremely endangered species. They should seek GEF financing only for the agreed incremental costs of measures to achieve global environmental benefits. They should involve the public in project design and implementation.
Public involvement is essential to developing quality, sustainable projects.
GEF projects should involve stakeholders in project identification, design, and implementation. They should provide for information dissemination and address social and participation issues, such as the needs of vulnerable groups, potential social impacts of the project, and possible conflicts arising from project implementation. Without this endorsement, the project cannot go forward. Sometimes project proposers will submit a project concept to more than one Implementing Agency, either because they are uncertain which Agency is best suited to oversee the project or because a project proposal may involve complementary activities of interest to more than one Agency. This approach raises the confidence of all actors that the best projects will receive financing and that they will be effective in contributing to the GEF's goals.