Events
Stay informed about upcoming events across the Global Environment Facility (GEF) partnership and the GEF CSO Network. This page features key meetings, consultations, and global gatherings where civil society can engage, contribute, and collaborate on advancing environmental action and sustainable development.
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Eighth Global Environment Facility Assembly
The Eighth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly is the GEF’s highest decision-making forum, convening representatives from all 186 member countries every four years. It brings together ministers, government officials, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, the private sector, youth, and environmental leaders from around the world to review GEF policies and performance, assess results of GEF-funded projects,… -
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… -
70th GEF Council Meeting – Dec. 2025
The Council, the Global Environment Facility’s main governing body, comprises 32 members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries (14 from developed countries, 16 from developing countries, and two from economies in transition). Council members rotate at different intervals determined by each constituency. The Council which meets twice annually, develops, adopts, and evaluates the operational… -
69th GEF Council Meeting – June 2-6, 2025
The Council, the Global Environment Facility’s main governing body, comprises 32 members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries (14 from developed countries, 16 from developing countries, and two from economies in transition). Council members rotate at different intervals determined by each constituency. The Council which meets twice annually, develops, adopts, and evaluates the operational… -
68th GEF Council Meeting – December 16-18, 2024 (Virtual)
GEF Council to Review $650 Million for Environmental Action and Advance Reforms From December 16-20 2024, representatives of the Global Environment Facility’s recipient and donor countries will convene virtually to review over $650 million in funding for initiatives addressing chemical pollutants, climate adaptation, and biodiversity loss. The agenda includes $554 million from the GEF Trust Fund,… -
GEF Introduction Seminar, September 9-10, 2024 (Virtual)
The GEF Secretariat conducted a GEF Introduction Seminar from September 9-10, 2024. This year more emphasis was given to increasing access to funding for youth, women, indigenous people and the overall access of project funds to civil society organization, CSOs. Therefore, CSOs were encouraged to regularly visit GEF website so as to access information related… -
Regional Latin America Workshop in Quito, Ecuador, September 3-5, 2024: Strengthening Alliances for Environmental Action
The Regional Workshop of the GEFwas held in Quito, Ecuador, a key event to promote dialogue and collaboration between civil society organizations (CSOs) and governments on environmental action in Latin America. This workshop brought together more than 250 representatives from various CSOs, government authorities, environmental experts, and representatives of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to… -
GEF Consultation with Civil Society (Virtual), June 14, 2024
Prior to the council meeting, a virtual GEF Consultation with Civil Society took place on June 14, 2024 on the theme, “Conversation on GEF initiatives and approaches to Civil Society”. During the session, civil society organizations, the GEF CSO Network, Council members, and partners explored GEF initiatives and approaches to broader civil society engagements currently… -
67th GEF Council Meeting
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council Meeting is a significant event where key stakeholders, including representatives from the GEF CSO Network, come together to discuss various environmental issues, projects, and policies. The GEF CSO Network plays an essential role in these meetings by representing the voices of civil society, advocating for environmental sustainability, and ensuring… -
The GEF Expanded Constituency Workshops (ECWs) 2024
The GEF Expanded Constituency Workshops (ECWs) bring together stakeholders from governments, civil society, development partners and international organizations. It is the platform that enables CSOs to network, form partnerships/collaboration and provide input to GEF related processes. Attendees correspondingly gain insights into the latest GEF environmental policies, strategies, and funding opportunities. So far in 2024 GCN… -
66th GEF Council Meeting
The Council, the GEF’s main governing body, comprises 32 members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries (14 from developed countries, 16 from developing countries, and two from economies in transition). Council members rotate at different intervals determined by each constituency. The Council customarily meets twice annually but has decided to meet three times in… -
65th GEF Council Meeting
The Council, the GEF’s main governing body, comprises 32 members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries (14 from developed countries, 16 from developing countries, and two from economies in transition). Council members rotate at different intervals determined by each constituency. The Council, which meets twice annually, develops, adopts and evaluates the operational policies and…