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Washington, DC, 18 - 20 February 2025 – Some of the world’s leading environmental scientists, technical experts, and practitioners gathered in Washington, DC, for the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

Washington, DC, 26 February 2025 – In a critical moment for global environmental policy, with less than five years remaining to meet key international targets—leading experts gathered last week in Washington, DC, for the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

STAP Chair's opening remarks at the ninth Global Environment Facility Replenishment Technical Advisory Group Meetings in Washington, DC.

The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) will participate in the GEF Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings in Washington, D.C., from February 18 to 20, 2025.

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Aderiana Mbandi is an atmospheric scientist with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in chemical engineering and a doctorate in Environmental Sciences.

The GEF bulletin by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has published

Virtual Meeting 16 - 20 December 2024 –The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) team is fully participating in the one weeklong 68th Global Environment Facility's (GEF) Council meeting that kicked off on 16 December.

On December 16 - 20, 2024, representatives of the Global Environment Facility's recipient and donor countries will meet virtually to consider more than $650 million for the management of chemical pollutants, climate adaptation needs, and other ecological challenges, including an expansion of support for Indigenous- and community-led environmental stewardship.

Riyadh, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 5 December 2024 – Drought, intensified by climate change, has become a significant global challenge with profound environmental and socioeconomic consequences. It disrupts ecosystems, deteriorates soil health, accelerates biodiversity loss, and increases greenhouse gas emissions.

Report of the Chair of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel to the 68th GEF Council Meeting

Why drought resilience matters for the global environment Date: December 5, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

In February 2024, the GEF Council adopted a GEF Risk Appetite that described the level of risk the GEF is prepared to take in its ambition to achieve global environmental benefits.

With climate change intensifying, drought is emerging as a critical global challenge.

Between March and June 2024, STAP undertook an extensive consultation process culminating in its initial thoughts and advice for the GEF-9 replenishment period.

The GEF has a long history of using community-based approaches (CBAs) to achieve environmental outcomes across its diverse focal areas and special programs. CBA projects have been shown to deliver positive environmental outcomes, as well as socioeconomic co-benefits, including increased food security, better access to water and sanitation, enhanced educational attainment, and income increases.

Dr. Sandy Andelman is a conservation scientist, with over 30 years of experience designing and implementing local- to global-scale initiatives at the intersection of science, policy and practice across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the United States.

Dr. Rosina Bierbaum, the STAP Chair, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sandy Andelman as the new STAP Panel member for the Global Environment Facility Biodiversity focal area.

Rosina Bierbaum, the STAP Chair, is delighted to announce that Dr. Jon Barnett has been appointed the new STAP Panel Member for Climate Change Adaptation, effective June 1. 2024.

Photo caption: High-Level Panel during the Target 18 event.