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Statement
05 Jun 2026
Statement: Monika Stankiewicz at the 8th GEF Assembly
Statement delivered by Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, at the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 30 May to 6 June 2026.
News
03 Jun 2026
Minamata Convention Secretariat joins GEF Assembly side event on environmental financing to support women and girls
The hybrid side event explored how Global Environment Facility (GEF) financing can support the implementation of Gender Action Plans across environmental conventions and national processes.
Highlights
02 Jun 2026
GEF story: Delivering environmental action that people can feel
Read the Global Environment Facility (GEF) story featuring excerpts from a panel discussion during the 71st GEF Council meeting, including remarks by Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz.