Call for application: GEF-9 Planning Workshop Asia

The GEF-9 Planning Workshop for Asia will take place in Vientiane, Lao PDR, from 29 September to 1 October 2026.

This regional workshop organized under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Country Support Programme to enhance understanding of the GEF strategies, policies, and procedures. It will bring together GEF Focal Points, Convention Focal Points, representatives from civil society organizations, GEF Agencies and related stakeholders from across Asia. 

It will provide an opportunity for participants to strengthen understanding of GEF-9 priorities, share regional experiences, and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. This is an opportunity for civil society representatives to bring their experiences, priorities, and perspectives from communities and countries across the region into discussions on future GEF programming. Participation can also help strengthen connections among civil society organizations and other stakeholders working on environmental issues across Asia.

The workshop will include participants from the following countries:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam 

We invite interested members of the GEF CSO Network or civil society organisations that have completed a GEF CSO Network membership application or renewal application (approval is not required at this stage) from the above-mentioned countries. Organizations must have been legally registered for at least three (3) years and have experience in implementing or participating in GEF-funded projects, including SGP, SCCF, LDCF, or GBFF. 

Application deadline:  August 17, 2026

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact:

Faizal Parish  (Chair, GEF CSO Network)

[email protected]

Secretariat

[email protected]

Membership Unit 

[email protected]

Note: If you are not a GEF CSO Network member, please submit a membership application before completing this form for your expression of interest to be considered.

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Application for GEF-9 Planning workshop Asia, 29 Sept- 1 Oct 2026, Lao PDR.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is organizing the GEF-9 Planning Workshop for Asia which will take place in Vientiane, Lao PDR, from 29 September to 1 October 2026

Funding

Selected delegates who require financial support, will be fully funded, including:

  • International airfare
  • Accommodation

To be considered for non funded seats, please select that you do not require funding to join.

Eligible Countries

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a national, long-term resident, or an employee of a civil society organization in the eligible countries, and
  • Either
    • be an active member or renewal/ new membership applicant of the GEF CSO Network; or
    • Have implemented or participated in a GEF-funded project (including GEF Small Grants Programme, Inclusive Conservation Initiative, SCCF, LDCF, or GBFF projects).

If the organization is not yet a CSO Network member, membership application is required as part of the nomination.

Selection Considerations

In line with GEF and GEF CSO network guidance, nominations will consider:

  • Familiarity with GEF processes and programming
  • Prior engagement with GEF projects or intergovernmental processes
  • Gender balance
  • Intergenerational representation
  • Representation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities

While we aim to support one CSO Network delegate per country, final selection will depend on the overall number and quality of nominations received across stakeholder groups.

Application Deadline
August 17, 2026 

Contact
Faizal Parish (Chair, GCN)

[email protected]

GCN Secretariat 

[email protected]

 

Please direct inquiries on membership to the GEF CSO Network Membership Unit:
[email protected]