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63rd Meeting of the GEF Council
The GEF Council endorsed $65 million for biodiversity projects, including more than $18 million to support the development of biodiversity finance plans in 26 countries. GEF Council members, meeting virtually, also approved the establishment of a new Gustavo Fonseca Youth Conservation Leadership program to support the education of promising young conservationists from developing countries.
1st Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-1)
While most delegations seem to agree that there are negative effects surrounding plastic pollution, it was clear they have yet to find common ground on the details and contents of key substantive themes that will determine the scope and guide the implementation of the future international treaty.
GEF Consultations with Civil Society on Global Environmental Conventions
The Global Environment Facility, civil society organizations, and representatives of multilateral environmental organizations highlight civil society’s important role and participation in implementation of global environmental conventions.
Beyond decarbonization: Tackling the triple planetary crisis through systemic resource efficiency and circular economy
IPCC, IPBES, and IRP leaders gathered at a side event to answer how to address the triple planetary crisis while ensuring resource efficiency and economic wins.
Trailblazing Public-Private Action for a More Resilient World
Speakers discussed how the combined power of these sectors can close implementation gaps between commitments and actions to move the world forward in a just and equitable way.
Unlocking Nature’s Potential to Combat Climate Change – The Case for Nature for Climate Action: Country Experiences, Lessons Learned and the Way Forward
This side event showcased the potential for stepping up implementation of NbS across multiple policy sectors and saw the launch of a new UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) report, and a new initiative to coordinate global efforts to advance NbS.
Blue Carbon Implementation Lab
This event showcased on-the-ground efforts to implement nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as the financial instruments and quality assurances required to scale up the potential of blue carbon.
Energy Infrastructure, Governance, Regulatory Framework to Drive Transition and Resilience for Islands
This COP27 side event highlighted energy transition solutions tailored to insular environments, and featured exchanges of views and best practices from actors from across Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Ocean for Climate: Implementing Ocean-based Climate Action to Build Coastal Adaptation and Resilience
With a specific focus on the African continent, speakers and panelists at this side event called for raised ambition, as Ocean and coastal solutions are scientifically proven and central to adaptation, resilience, and sustainable development, yet underfunded.