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From Principles to Action: Operationalizing the Whole of Society Approach
On May 29, 2025, a significant event occurred in the climate space. Over 200 participants gathered virtually for the GEF Consultation with Civil Society. The…
Operationalizing the GEF Whole of Society Approach: GEF Consultation with Civil Society
The GEF Secretariat, in collaboration with the GEF CSO Network, would like to invite you to the GEF Consultation with Civil Society on Thursday 29th…
GEF Council to Review $650 Million Climate and Biodiversity Agenda
From December 16-20, representatives of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) will meet virtually to discuss an ambitious $650 million funding package aimed at addressing global…
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…
Steering Humanity Towards a Sustainable Future: The Landmark 64th GEF Council Meeting
From June 26th to 29th, 2023, Brasilia, Brazil, witnessed an extraordinary gathering of over 400 participants from around the globe for the 64th Meeting of…
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…