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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Multilateral Climate Funds at COP29
As world leaders gather in Baku for COP29, the spotlight is on how to finance the global transition to net-zero emissions and a climate-resilient future….
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Governments Pledge $163 Million to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund at COP16
At the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, eight governments pledged an additional $163 million to the Global Biodiversity…
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GEF Council Greenlights $916 Million to Drive Urgent Environmental Initiatives
Washington DC – The Global Environment Facility (GEF) announced a landmark allocation of $916 million to spearhead international efforts combating biodiversity loss, climate change, environmental…
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GEF consultations with civil society: building sustainable, resilient and inclusive cities
The GEF Secretariat would like to invite you to the GEF Consultations with Civil Society on Friday February 2nd 2024, 7:00am – 9:00 am EST (Washington DC time)…
