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Applying with Confidence: Inside the GEF SGP CSO Challenge Webinar
GEF-9 has begun and the CSO Challenge is open. Session 6 of the Whole of Society Talks covers eligibility, the process, and live Q&A with GEF, IUCN, and RTI.
Eighth GEF Assembly – Samarkand 2026: The GEF CSO Network Accelerates Action for 2030
The Eighth GEF Assembly: A Pivotal Moment for Global Environmental Governance The historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan – a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the…
Latin American Civil Society Calls for Democratic and Intercultural Environmental Governance Ahead of GEF-8 Assembly
Regional Statement for Latin America and the Caribbean Heading to the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) “Post-2030 Environmental Challenges: Towards Democratic, Territorial…
East Africa Constituencey Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Ministry of Planning and Development of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia will co-host a four-day seminar dedicated…
Shaping GEF‑9: CSO Network Voices at the Third Replenishment Meeting
The Third Meeting of the GEF‑9 Replenishment took place on 19–20 January 2026 in Bonn, Germany, bringing together donor and recipient governments, partner agencies, and…
GEF CSO Network Engages at the 70th GEF Council Meeting
Highlighting Social Inclusion, Indigenous Rights, and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Across GEF Programs 15–19 December 2025 | Online The 70th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)…
Inclusion in Action at COP30: Real Money. Real Action. Real Impact.
Introduction “Inclusion is not just a principle. It’s the foundation of effective climate finance.”These powerful words opened Session 4 of the Whole of Society Talks…
GEF-9 Replenishment Meeting in Botswana Highlights CSO Roles in Driving Global Environmental Action
Kasane, Botswana – October 9, 2025 – Representatives from GEF member governments, agencies, and civil society organizations (CSOs) gathered in Kasane, Botswana from October 7–9,…
Resourcing Inclusion: Where Should Billions of GEF-9 Money Go?
Introduction As GEF-9’s replenishment enters a decisive phase, this session asked a fundamental question: Will the resources truly match the rhetoric? Civil society actors, GEF…
From Voices to Impact: How GEF-9 Can Champion Inclusion and Accountability
Introduction Session 2 of the Whole of Society Talks webinar series continued the conversation on ensuring that the Global Environment Facility (GEF-9) delivers on its…
Funding for Small CSOs: Lessons and Leverage Points from GEF-8
The inaugural session of the “Whole of Society Talks” series, hosted by the GEF CSO Network, kicked off with an engaging and deeply insightful discussion…
Scaling Impact Through Inclusion: Civil Society Recommendations at the 69th Council Meeting
The 69th Council Meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), held from 2–6 June 2025, marked a critical juncture in global environmental governance. As the…