DateNovember 7, 2022
Time
22:47 EDT
Venue
Montreal, Canada

Part two of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP15) takes place in Montreal, Canada from Dec. 7-19, 2022.

The conference is expected to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The framework provides a strategic vision and a global roadmap for the conservation, protection, restoration, and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems for the next decade.

Side Events

In addition to hosting a pavilion, the GEF is convening five side events. All times in EST.

Event Date and Time Room
Inclusive and effective implementation of draft Target 3: lessons learnt from past country experiences Dec. 7, 13:15 514A
GEF support to the development and implementation of Biodiversity Finance Plans Dec. 7, 18:15 511A-D
Global biodiversity framework early action support: GEF project-inception meeting Dec. 11, 10:00 511BE
Perspectives on the GEF going forward: a conversation with the GEF CEO Dec. 14, 13:15 511BE
GEF-8 support to the global biodiversity framework Dec. 16, 18:15 513D

Featured Documents

GEF Pavilion

Cover image for publication "Community-based Climate Solutions for Sustainable Development"

The GEF is hosting a pavilion with a full schedule of in-person and online events. Click here or the image for our program of events and livestream.

If you're attending the COP in-person, visit us at 220B, booth #903. The GEF Pavilion will be a space for civil society, Indigenous Peoples, and young leaders to connect and raise awareness about their work.