The Fifth GEF Assembly and Associated Meetings was hosted by the Government of Mexico in Cancun the week of May 25, 2014.

The Assembly is the only governing body of the GEF in which representatives of all 183 member countries meet every three to four years, and is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the GEF’s general policies, the operation of the GEF, and its membership. The Assembly is also responsible for considering and approving proposed amendments to the Instrument.