Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the GEF

The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) is a group of scientists who together provide independent advice to the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

[Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the GEF @STAP_GEF]

Dr Edward Carr has been appointed interim Chair of STAP. He will steer science-based advice to the @theGEF at a pivotal moment for global environmental action.

Read more➡️https://t.co/YADeJm09D9

#GEFAssembly2026
@SEIresearch

[Earth Negotiations Bulletin @IISD_ENB]

The successful end of 18 months of negotiations for the ninth replenishment of the GEF Trust Fund “represents a renewed vote of confidence in multilateralism, in the GEF partnership, and in the importance of the global environment.”

ENB Summary ➡️ https://t.co/2X3mjYOLmc

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Opening the Eighth #GEFassembly2026 in Samarkand, GEF Interim CEO Claude Gascon welcomed the conclusion of the GEF-9 negotiations and the shared commitment to work together for people and the planet.

Read his full remarks: https://t.co/aTCzOQA2XR

[Earth Negotiations Bulletin @IISD_ENB]

Council members had a busy first day endorsing the programming directions of GEF-9 and approving the last GEF-8 Work Program

Highlights ➡️ https://t.co/ymH3DZF1ts

#GEFCouncil71 #GEFassembly2026

[Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the GEF @STAP_GEF]

Science for impact. This week in Samarkand, @STAP_GEF is providing evidence-based insights to help strengthen @theGEF investments and advance global environmental action.

#GEFAssembly2026

[Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the GEF @STAP_GEF]

📍Samarkand, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
STAP is at the #GEFAssembly and related Council meetings, providing independent, science-based advice to support informed decisions and strengthen global environmental action.

Follow along for updates from Samarkand.
@theGEF

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Today is #BiodiversityDay🌿The theme: Acting locally for global impact—exactly what @theGEF Small Grants Program has done for 30+ years. From Colombian jaguar guardians to Kenyan forest healers and Kazakh falconers, communities save biodiversity. https://t.co/i0VXgohef0
#IDB2026

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Ahead of the #GEFAssembly2026 in Samarkand, GEF Interim CEO Claude Gascon says success means “turning urgency into action” - through #GEF9 approval, country pledges, faster delivery, and stronger support for LDCs, SIDS, and IPLCs. https://t.co/830ZMLhXkl

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Ready, set… Samarkand. 🇺🇿

@theGEF countries will meet in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to consider new support across the family of funds ahead of #GEFassembly2026
https://t.co/ZNYue0EqzC #GEFCouncil71

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Indigenous-led conservation is expanding, with resources and decision-making increasingly in the hands of communities through initiatives supported by @theGEF.

Read more: https://t.co/RHAJcBX73z

#UNPFII #IndigenousPeoples

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

The #GBFF continues to exceed its targets:

✅ 31.9% for #IPLCs (vs. 20%)
✅ 38.8% for #LDCs & #SIDs (≈39% target)
✅ 30.4% for #IFIs (vs. 25%)

See how this latest round strengthens global biodiversity efforts.

https://t.co/6DHSZYOVRn

@UNBiodiversity

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Whole-of-government approaches and policy coherence are more than concepts—they can be catalysts for systemic, lasting change. Discover how @theGEF helps countries turn these into practical, transformative solutions: https://t.co/3s2g4Gaj7c

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Meaningful change requires collaboration 🌍

In this #GEFVoices interview, Samuel Nyakudya shares how Plastic Reboot South Africa is helping tackle plastic pollution through circular economy solutions.

https://t.co/GJliV0Fdwu

@WWF @World_Wildlife #SouthAfrica

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Ahead of #GEFAssembly2026: In #Uzbekistan, farmers are restoring degraded rangelands while strengthening livelihoods.

See how @theGEF support is helping turn environmental pressure into opportunity: https://t.co/KKiSTGKqHg

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Ahead of #GEFAssembly2026: In #Uzbekistan, farmers are restoring degraded rangelands while strengthening livelihoods.

See how @theGEF support is helping turn environmental pressure into opportunity: https://t.co/4JDZnhudto

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

$3.9B pledged to @TheGEF for its #GEF9replenishment cycle—now action begins.

At @TheGEF #IPforumNairobi, co-hosted with
@UNEP, partners are aligning solutions across sectors to tackle environmental challenges at the source.

Learn more: https://t.co/dsp0SCAwG5

#GEFIPForum #GEF9

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Highlights from 20 new #GBFF projects:

✅ Marine Prosperity Zones supporting #IPLC-led conservation
✅ Lake Sevan restoration led by @ADB_HQ
✅ Long-term conservation financing across 5 countries
✅ Scaling sustainable fisheries through blue finance

https://t.co/uIA2PSW9Ej

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

@TheGEF’s Global Biodiversity Framework Fund #GBFF approved 20 new project-preparation grants across 25 countries, totaling $73.4M. This fifth round expands global reach and supports biodiversity action worldwide.
Learn more: https://t.co/dVobQirDcR
@UNBiodiversity

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬♻️

#Rwanda 🇷🇼 is greening its industries with support from @theGEF and implementation by @UNDP — building safer, cleaner value chains.

https://t.co/JzQqCoawqI

@minamataMEA #CircularEconomy

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund #GBFF has now programmed $362.2M across 82 grants benefiting 87 countries — expanding both geographic reach and ambition.

Read more about the latest approvals: https://t.co/lQ2As0Vkde

@UNBiodiversity