• Civil Society Driving Global Environmental Action with the GEF

    The GEF CSO Network brings together civil society organizations worldwide to drive sustainable development, protect biodiversity, and promote climate-resilient landscapes. Join a global community shaping environmental policy, sharing knowledge, and collaborating for lasting impact.

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  • 8th GEF Assembly: Connecting Civil Society Globally

    Join the dialogue on biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development with CSOs from across the GEF partnership.

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Events

  • Eight GEF Assembly - Samarkand, Uzbekistan

    Eighth Global Environment Facility Assembly
    Dates: 30 May – 06 June 2026
    Samarkand
    The Eighth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly is the GEF’s highest decision-making forum, convening representatives from all 186 member countries every four years. It brings together ministers, government officials, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, the private sector, youth, and environmental leaders from around the world to review GEF policies and performance, assess results of GEF-funded projects,…
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  • Inclusion in Action: Real Money. Real Action. Real Impact.
    Dates: 12 November 2025
    Belém
    Inclusion is not just a principle. It’s the foundation of effective climate finance. This Whole of Society session, by the GEF Civil Society Organization (CSO) Network, brings together youth, civil society, Council Members, and partners to discuss how inclusion can move from rhetoric to real delivery. ​As the Global Environment Facility enters its ninth phase…
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  • GEF Council meeting 69

    70th GEF Council Meeting – Dec. 2025
    Dates: 15-19 December 2025
    The Council, the Global Environment Facility’s main governing body, comprises 32 members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries (14 from developed countries, 16 from developing countries, and two from economies in transition). Council members rotate at different intervals determined by each constituency. The Council which meets twice annually, develops, adopts, and evaluates the operational…
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GEF Focal Areas

The GEF supports global efforts to protect the environment and address climate change. Its work is organised around five focal areas that guide its investments. For more information, visit the Global Environment Facility website.

Biodiversity

Supports the conservation and sustainable use of species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity, helping countries protect critical habitats and strengthen nature-based solutions.

Climate Change

Funds efforts to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and supports countries in adapting to the impacts of climate change through resilient, low-carbon development.

Land Degradation

Invests in combating desertification, deforestation, and soil degradation by promoting sustainable land and landscape management.

Chemicals & Waste

Promotes the safe management, reduction, and elimination of harmful chemicals and hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment.

International waters

Strengthens cooperation on shared rivers, lakes, aquifers, and oceans to improve water quality, restore ecosystems, and enhance regional environmental governance.

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Mission

Strengthening civil society partnership with the GEF by enhancing informed participation, contributing to policy development and local action.

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Governance

The GEF CSO Network has a decentralized leadership approach, which facilitates collaborative decision-making and shared responsibility among its diverse CSO members.

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Focal Points

The GEF-CSO Network’s Coordination Committee is composed of 16 Regional Focal Points and Indigenous People’s Focal Points from 3 regions.

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The GEF CSO Network in Transition

Revitalizing Civil Society’s Voice in Global Governance

GEF CSO Network in Transition
GEF CSO Network Safeguarding Policy
GEF CSO Network Whistleblowing Policy

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Membership


In line with the decision of the GEF Council in November 2008, the accreditation system for Civil Society organizations operated by the GEF Secretariat is replaced by a membership system operated by the Network. Organisations which are admitted as members of the Network will be eligible to attend GEF Consultations and Assembly meetings in a similar manner to formerly accredited organizations.

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GEF Agencies

GEF Agencies help governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
to develop, implement and execute their projects