High-level discussions on governance and financing solutions for global environmental action will touch on the ninth replenishment cycle of the GEF (GEF-9), including its strategic priorities and programming directions.

After three months of consultations, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) tasked with developing a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, has elected Julio Cordano (Chile) to serve as its new Chair.

There was no celebratory tone to welcome the newest intergovernmental science-policy panel and the meeting ended without fully completing any of its expected deliverables, including rules of procedure, location of the Secretariat, and dates of future meetings.

At their December 2025 meetings, the Councils of the family of funds managed by the GEF approved approximately USD 372 million in funding to support climate action, biodiversity conservation, pollution prevention and reduction, and integrated environmental action across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.