ACEF Representative Participated in the Fifth GEF Assembly and associated meetings

This year the Fifth GEF Assembly and associated meetings, which were hosted by the government of Mexico, were held from 24th to 30th May in Cancun, Mexico. Ms. Gao Xiaoyi, Vice Director of International Cooperation Department, on behalf of ACEF, was invited to participated in the Assembly, and made a presentation with title "Youth in Action to Reduce Carbon Footprint" at the sub-forum of Women and youth as key GEF partners under the CSO Forum on 27th May. Her presentation focused on how to promote the youth to reduce carbon emissions.
The Assembly included a plenary and high-level panels, exhibits, side events, and GEF project site visits. The GEF unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. The GEF provided grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants.
Since 1991, GEF has achieved a strong track record with developing countries and countries with economies in transition, providing $12.5 billion in grants and leveraging $58 billion in co-financing for over 3,690 projects in over 165 countries. Through its Small Grants Programme (SGP), the GEF has also made more than 17,000 small grants directly to civil society and community based organizations, totaling $617 million.

The Opening Ceremony of the Fifth GEF Assembly

Group Photo of CSO Forum

ACEF Representative made a presentation at the sub-forum of CSO Forum

Exhibition Events during the Fifth GEF Assembly

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