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
Natural Solutions for Water Security: Canada’s Policy Path Forward
This 2-day forum aims to advance strategic priorities and define practical next steps to accelerate the adoption of natural infrastructure as the new normal.
Weathering the Waters: Building climate resilience that pays off
Join us to explore Canada’s adaptation progress, the rising costs of delay (water, floods, drought), and new ways to finance resilience.
Connected Waters: Bridging communities and ideas (IAGLR-SCAS 2026 joint conference)
We're hosting the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) conference, along with the Society of Canadian Aquatic Scientists (SCAS) conference, May 25–29, 2026—right here in Winnipeg.
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.