Summary
Throughout the CBD COP 15, the GEF hosted nearly 30 sessions to bring together both governments and non-state actors. Discussions ranged from the launch of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative, support for rangers in protecting wildlife, acknowledgement of the role of blended finance and the role of the private sector.
The eighth replenishment of the (GEF-8) prioritizes biodiversity, focusing 60% of its funding on biodiversity programming. Throughout CBD COP15 in Montreal Canada, the GEF hosted nearly 30 sessions to bring together both governments and non-state actors. Discussions ranged from the launch of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative, support for rangers in protecting wildlife, acknowledgement of the role of blended finance, and the role of the private sector. Throughout all sessions, opportunities to deepen engagement were possible while working collectively towards a post-2020 global biiodiversity framework.
