A barbute is a visorless war helmet of fifteenth century Italian design, often with distinctive "T" shaped or "Y" shaped opening for the eyes and mouth. The barbute resembles classical Greek helmets and may have been influenced by a renewed interest in ancient artifacts. This article describes the ancient classical period: for the classical period in music (second half of the 18th century): see Classical music era. ...
Barbut, was in charge of operations with the French overseas departments and territories, as well as the Executive Director for all Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Ocean activities, at the AFD, France's principal executing agency for project aid.
Barbut was a key player in the financing negotiations at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, and went on to play an active role in the creation of the Global Environmental Facility (GEF).
Barbut, a French national, is married with three children.
Barbut, who is currently the Director of the Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), succeeded Mr.
Barbut began her duties at the GEF on August 2, 2006.
Barbut was a key player in the financing negotiations at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, and played an active role in the creation of the GEF.