The Council of the Global Environment Facility will consider funding for a wide variety of projects and programs, including the first projects financed by the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund.
Event
17 June 2024 - 20 June 2024
Many expressed disappointment over the lack of progress on a range of issues and raised concerns over process, especially with regard to discussions on the mitigation work programme. Delegates also urged enhanced progress on the new collective goal on climate finance and the global goal on adaptation.
Event
3 June 2024 - 13 June 2024
Participants shaped a set of ten draft white papers, which identify future priorities for the Ocean Decade to generate knowledge on science-based solutions to biodiversity conservation, climate change, food security, a sustainable ocean economy, pollution, and natural hazards.
Event
10 April 2024 - 12 April 2024
Discussions focused on kickstarting the implementation of the new BBNJ treaty, especially by identifying marine protected areas. Many also underscored ocean-climate linkages and highlighted the importance of global cooperation on ocean science.
Event
7 March 2024