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69th GEF Council Meeting
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69th GEF Council Meeting
Washington D.C., United States
2–6 June 2025
The 69th Council Meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) will convene from 2 to 6 June 2025 at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. As the GEF’s main governing body, the Council comprises 32 members representing constituencies of GEF member countries.
The Council meets biannually to develop, adopt, and evaluate operational policies and programs for GEF-financed activities. During this session, the Council will review and approve the work program, which includes projects submitted for funding approval, and make decisions by consensus.
Key agenda items include:
- Reviewing the progress of ongoing GEF projects and programs
- Approving new funding proposals aligned with the GEF’s strategic objectives
- Discussing policy and operational matters related to environmental financing
- Engaging with stakeholders, including civil society organizations, to enhance collaboration
The meeting will also feature sessions from the 38th Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF)/Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) Council Meeting and the 4th Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) Council Meeting, providing a comprehensive overview of the GEF’s multifaceted approach to environmental challenges.
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Washington D.C., United States
2–6 June 2025
The 69th Council Meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) will convene from 2 to 6 June 2025 at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. As the GEF’s main governing body, the Council comprises 32 members representing constituencies of GEF member countries.
The Council meets biannually to develop, adopt, and evaluate operational policies and programs for GEF-financed activities. During this session, the Council will review and approve the work program, which includes projects submitted for funding approval, and make decisions by consensus.
Key agenda items include:
- Reviewing the progress of ongoing GEF projects and programs
- Approving new funding proposals aligned with the GEF’s strategic objectives
- Discussing policy and operational matters related to environmental financing
- Engaging with stakeholders, including civil society organizations, to enhance collaboration
The meeting will also feature sessions from the 38th Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF)/Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) Council Meeting and the 4th Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) Council Meeting, providing a comprehensive overview of the GEF’s multifaceted approach to environmental challenges.
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The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership is a country-led initiative that supports the implementation of NBSAPs to collectively achieve the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It is co-chaired by Colombia and Germany, supported by the governments of Germany, Norway, Canada and France, and coordinated by a Global Coordination Unit hosted by the Secretariat of the CBD, UNDP and UNEP.
The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership is a country-led initiative that supports the implementation of NBSAPs to collectively achieve the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It is co-chaired by Colombia and Germany, supported by the governments of Germany, Norway, Canada and France, and coordinated by a Global Coordination Unit hosted by the Secretariat of the CBD, UNDP and UNEP.
