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…
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…
GEF Expanded Constituency Workshop in Southern Africa
Within the framework of the Country Support Programme (CSP), the GEF organises Expanded Constituency Workshops (ECWs). The main objective of ECWs is to provide a…
GEF’s Efforts to Increase Global Investment in Forests
Since its inception in 1991, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has played a crucial role in addressing the world’s most pressing environmental issues. However, when…
GEF joins the Leadership for Urban Climate Investment
The Global Environment Facility has joined the Leadership for Urban Climate Investment (LUCI), a framework aiming to raise ambition and fill funding gaps for cities’ climate action by 2025.