National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The new web resource is available at:https://assembly.thegef.org/event/5f273900-b80c-45b2-b9a9-72d76f57b4d0/ summary, providing comprehensive official information on the event, its objectives, programme, key thematic priorities and participation modalities.

The VIII GEF Assembly is the Facility’s highest governing body and brings together representatives of all 186 GEF member countries, as well as international organizations, the private sector, the scientific community, civil society, women, and youth. Convened once every four years, the Assembly serves as a global platform for shaping strategic directions and advancing solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges, including biodiversity conservation, land restoration, pollution reduction and strengthening climate resilience.

The Assembly website offers detailed information about the event, including thematic priorities, plenary and working session programmes, and organizational updates. The platform will be regularly updated in the lead-up to the Assembly, with further information on participant registration, invited speakers, partnership initiatives and associated events.

For reference: from 30 May to 6 June 2026, the city of Samarkand will host the VIII GEF Assembly. This milestone event will mark an important step in advancing international environmental cooperation and strengthening Uzbekistan’s role in the global environmental agenda. The Assembly will help mobilize governments, the private sector  and civil society to work collectively toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and scaling up investment in sustainable development initiatives.

The launch of the official website provides stakeholders with direct access to authoritative information and practical tools to support effective preparation and meaningful participation in the Assembly, thereby contributing to the development of global environmental solutions.