IISD at the Seventh GEF Assembly
Environmental leaders from 185 countries will gather in Vancouver, Canada, for the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) from August 22 to 26. Building on recent diplomatic breakthroughs on biodiversity loss, toxic chemicals, and the high seas, the GEF Assembly aims to act as a critical stocktaking for 2030 goals to end pollution and nature loss, combat climate change, and propel inclusive, locally led conservation.
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IISD is excited to attend the GEF Assembly, moderating a round table as part of the main program, as well as speaking at various side events.
N.B. This event will take place at the Seventh GEF Assembly in the Vancouver Convention Centre, so you will need to be registered in order to attend.
N.B. This event will take place at the Seventh GEF Assembly in the Vancouver Convention Centre, so you will need to be registered in order to attend.
N.B. This event will take place at the Seventh GEF Assembly in the Vancouver Convention Centre, so you will need to be registered in order to attend.
N.B. This event will take place at the Seventh GEF Assembly in the Vancouver Convention Centre, so you will need to be registered in order to attend.
Upcoming events
Learnings from Implementing NbS for Adaptation in and around Protected Areas
A webinar exploring lessons learned from implementing nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in and around protected areas in Angola, Belize, Fiji, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
The 22nd IGF AGM will be held under the theme of Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains.
2026 Investment Policy Forum
The 17th edition of IISD's Investment Policy Forum will take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Inside the World Trade Organization Public Forum 2026
The WTO Public Forum, taking place from September 15 to 17, 2026, explores services trade as a driver for development under the theme "Powering the Future", with IISD co-organizing for the first time to bring sustainability to the heart of the conversations.