Inclusion in Action: Real Money. Real Action. Real Impact.

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 (GEF-9), the conversation around access, equity, and accountability in climate finance has never been more urgent. Billions are being mobilized to tackle the crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, but who gets the money, and how does it reach the communities creating real impact on the ground?

​This session will explore what is happening across the GEF partnership, spotlighting progress, gaps, and opportunities to reshape systems for the years ahead. Participants will share experiences on direct access, co-creation, and local leadership; and identify how GEF-9 can set a new standard for inclusive and effective finance.

​The dialogue aims not just to reflect, but to drive the global conversation forward, toward a climate finance architecture that is people-centered, transparent, and transformative. One where inclusion delivers what it promises: real money, real action, and real impact.

Note: UNFCCC Accreditation is required to access this event and we are unable to offer any accreditations