The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference convened from November 30 to December 12, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Together with the Adaptation Fund, Climate Investment Funds, and Green Climate Fund, the Global Environment Facility co-hosted a pavilion at COP28.
The GEF hosted and participated in several side events throughout the COP that featured discussions on climate finance, the dynamics of addressing biodiversity and climate change challenges, and fostering South-South learning. See the Side Events tab for more information.
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The Global Environment Facility hosted and participated in several side events throughout the COP that featured discussions on climate finance, the dynamics of addressing biodiversity and climate change challenges, and fostering South-South learning. A full schedule of all COP28 side events can be found here. All times are in Gulf Standard Time (EST+9).
December 3, 2023 (Sunday)
18:30-20:00 GST
Climate finance: the role of the climate funds in supporting developing countries
The principals of the four multilateral Climate Funds – the Adaptation Fund, the Climate Investment Funds, the GEF, and the Green Climate Fund – convened to discuss their role in delivering climate finance to developing countries.
December 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
18:30-20:00 GST
Streamlining access to climate finance and enhancing impact
The event showcased the efforts being made by the GEF and its partners to streamline and enhance access to finance. Country representatives shared their experiences and lessons learned and explored ways to expand and replicate positive outcomes in the future.
December 8, 2023 (Friday)
11:30-13:00 GST
Addressing biodiversity and climate change synergistically: Scaling up implementation for success
This event was jointly organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Green Climate Fund, the GEF, the Secretariat of UNFCCC, and UNEP. It explored opportunities to address biodiversity and climate change challenges through integration with multiple benefits.
16:45 to 17:45 GST
Fostering South-South Learning: The collaboration between Cuba, Chile, and Panama under the CBIT-Global Support Programme
This event co-organized by the GEF showcased South-South learning by representatives from Cuba, Chile, Panama.