SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, May 31 (IPS) - The Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) opened today amid a sharp divide, with donor nations urging broader and increased funding commitments, while developing countries called for more equitable and accessible pathways to environmental finance.Read the full story, “GEF-8 Assembly Welcomes New Green Pledges, Highlights Old Access Barriers”, on globalissues.org →