The GEF extends an invitation to join the virtual GEF Consultations with Civil Society on Friday December 4th from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. EST, to discuss the Application of Traditional Knowledge by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, Stewards of the Global Environment, a topic which was selected by Council members at its 57th meeting in December 2019.  

This consultation is organized jointly by the GEF Secretariat, the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group (IPAG), the GEF CSO Network and the GEF Small Grants Programme. The consultation aims at bringing the voices of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLC) in a dialogue with civil society, GEF Council members, GEF Agencies, the GEF Secretariat and other stakeholders to discuss the value of traditional knowledge in supporting the conservation of biodiversity, mitigation and adaptation to climate change and combating other global and local threats, including responses to the COVID 19 pandemic.

If you are a member of a civil society organization, indigenous peoples or local community working on the environment and/or issues pertaining to traditional knowledge, please apply to participate in the Consultation through the GEF website here.