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…
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….
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…
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…
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)…
Key takeaways and outcomes of the 7th GEF Assembly
The Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility, which took place in Vancouver Aug. 22-26, stands out for its focus on our current global biodiversity…
New Global Biodiversity Framework Fund launched at GEF Assembly
In an encouraging stride towards environmental conservation, representatives from 185 nations gathered during the Seventh Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly in Canada to unveil a…
GEF Council Meeting 2023: CSOs Vital for GEF Work Programme, Spearheading Climate and Biodiversity Solutions
In the wake of a historic biodiversity agreement, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) unveils an unprecedented $1.4 billion work program, while laying the groundwork for…
Canada to Host Global Environment Facility’s Seventh Assembly
On World Environment Day, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced…