IISD at the Seventh GEF Assembly
Environmental leaders from 185 countries will gather in Vancouver, Canada, for the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) from August 22 to 26. Building on recent diplomatic breakthroughs on biodiversity loss, toxic chemicals, and the high seas, the GEF Assembly aims to act as a critical stocktaking for 2030 goals to end pollution and nature loss, combat climate change, and propel inclusive, locally led conservation.
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IISD is excited to attend the GEF Assembly, moderating a round table as part of the main program, as well as speaking at various side events.
N.B. This event will take place at the Seventh GEF Assembly in the Vancouver Convention Centre, so you will need to be registered in order to attend.
N.B. This event will take place at the Seventh GEF Assembly in the Vancouver Convention Centre, so you will need to be registered in order to attend.
N.B. This event will take place at the Seventh GEF Assembly in the Vancouver Convention Centre, so you will need to be registered in order to attend.
N.B. This event will take place at the Seventh GEF Assembly in the Vancouver Convention Centre, so you will need to be registered in order to attend.
Upcoming events
COP 29 | Breaking Siloes Across the Climate-Biodiversity Nexus: Enhancing synergies between NDCs, NAPs, and NBSAPs
This COP 29 side event will focus on discussing practical recommendations on how national-level policy-makers could advance synergistic, just, and gender-responsive actions on climate and nature at this critical juncture of the NDCs and NBSAPs updates, as well as the NAPs assessment.
A Municipal Perspective on the Value of Natural Infrastructure
This webinar will showcase examples the cost-effectiveness of natural infrastructure from a municipal perspective. Focusing on what municipalities need—what evidence and numbers they rely on, and what tools and planning processes are required to ensure that natural infrastructure is assessed alongside traditional infrastructure for cost-effectiveness.
COP 29 | Halfway Point Webinar
Halfway through UN climate change talks in Azerbaijan, join the Earth Negotiations Bulletin team to reviews the latest developments, pose questions, and prep for week two.
Climate Finance: Elevating voices from the Global South
Climate finance experts from India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Brazil share their country perspectives to help build awareness on the climate finance needs of the Global South.