From June 17-20, the #GEF Council will meet in DC to discuss $736.4M for environmental projects. Key focuses: 🌱Great Green Wall, 🏭Chemicals in Brazil & Bolivia, 🏙️Sustainable cities. thegef.org/newsroom/news/…

Rosina Bierbaum, Chair, STAP, reported on initial discussions on GEF-9 and suggested that three positive tipping points need to be mobilized: operationalize a whole of society approach; achieve policy coherence; and catalyze durable transformational change. #GEFCouncil67

On its opening day, the 67th meeting of Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council gathered at the mid-point of its current replenishment (GEF-8) and nearly one year following the ratification and launch of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) at the Seventh GEF Assembly.

67th meeting of Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council resumes with discussion on Relations with Conventions & Other International Institutions and first presentation by UN Land and Drought Ibrahim Thiaw #GEFCouncil67

On the eve of the 67th #GEF Council Meeting, Secretariat staff and Council Members held their 10th consultation with CSOs, discussing initiatives and approaches to civil society engagement to inform future GEF partnerships and GEF-9 replenishment. enb.iisd.org/gef-consultati…

The 67th GEF Council met halfway through GEF-8 to approve USD 495.6 million for 25 projects, marking 59% of its funding goal. Progress continues post Global Biodiversity Framework Fund launch at GEF-7. #GEF #biodiversity enb.iisd.org/global-environ…

#GBFF finances action for 3 projects: Conserving Mexican biodiversity through communities and their protected areas; Biodiversity Conservation in Indigenous Lands in Brazil; and Caatinga Protected Areas Program, in Brazil. vimeo.com/962763111

Global Environment Facility member countries approved $736.4 million in funding, including new support for the Great Green Wall, a landmark initiative focused on increasing climate resilience and improving land health across Africa’s Sahel region. thegef.org/newsroom/press…

New GEF program will scale up environmental solutions from youth, women, and Indigenous People. Supported by USD 10 million in GEF funding, The CSO Challenge Program will be led by IUCN. Learn more ➡️ shorturl.at/3ZLp7

#JustReleased: The GEF-8 December 2024 Corporate Scorecard identifies how Global Environment Facility (GEF) is using resources in key regions and country groups: wrld.bg/64w150Uskmg #GEFcouncil68

🚍The Green Mobility Financing Facility for Africa project approved by #GEFcouncil68 will promote green mobility solutions by attracting private sector investment to deploy electric buses, electric 2-3 wheelers & charging infrastructure: thegef.org/projects-opera…

💡 The GEF Small Grants Program (Small Grants Programme) is expanding with support from UN Development, Conservation Intl & Food and Agriculture Organization. This initiative empowers local communities to lead sustainability efforts across ecosystems, agriculture, energy & urban solutions. #GEFcouncil68 thegef.org/newsroom/news/…

68th GEF Council Meeting: a new work program under the #GEF’s 8th replenishment cycle (GEF-8) totaling over USD 550 million, which is expected to generate over USD 4 billion in co-financing for projects benefitting people and the planet. enb.iisd.org/global-environ…

Today the #GEF Council reviewed proposals to streamline the project cycle, evaluated recommendations from the Independent Evaluation Office, and received updates on upcoming evaluations through the Semiannual Evaluation Report. enb.iisd.org/global-environ… #GEFCouncilMeeting

The global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2025 is now open. The annual award celebrates nature-based solutions led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Nominations are open until 23 February. undp.org/press-releases…

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 May, 7:00am – 9:00 am EST (Washington DC time) via Zoom. gefcsonetwork.org/operationalizi… Global Environment Facility (GEF)

On the 29th of May, over 200 participants gathered virtually for Global Environment Facility (GEF) Consultation with Civil Society. The focus of the event was clear: “Operationalizing the GEF Whole of Society Approach: Enhancing Engagement and Support to Civil Society in GEF-9.” gefcsonetwork.org/from-principle…

Scaling Impact Through Inclusion: Civil Society Recommendations at the 69th Council Meeting gefcsonetwork.org/scaling-impact… #GEF #GEFCSONetwork #CivilSociety Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Civil society perspectives ahead of #GEFCouncil70 A #CSO consultation on 12 Dec 2025, highlighted priorities on inclusion, accountability, Indigenous Peoples, gender equality, and stronger CSO engagement for future Global Environment Facility (GEF) programming. enb.iisd.org/global-environ…

The GEF CSO Network engaged at the 70th GEF Council, calling for stronger civil society, IPLC, women & youth participation in Global Environment Facility (GEF) programs. Key statements & recommendations here: gefcsonetwork.org/gef-cso-networ…