For the first time, Indigenous Peoples and traditional knowledge holders from around the world have helped shape the report through a series of dialogues in Mexico, Thailand, and online. Their knowledge and experience, rooted in a deep connection with nature, complement scientific data and offer valuable insights into resilience, stewardship, and living in harmony with the environment. 

The resolution on the future of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO) that kickstarted the GEO-7 process was approved by Member States in March 2022, and the GEO-7 was released in December 2025.   

The GEO-7 team followed thorough consultation and review processes. Between early 2024 and late 2025, experts and governments examined multiple drafts, offering detailed feedback to enrich and strengthen the report. Fifty-six review editors ensured that every comment was fairly addressed —making GEO-7 both scientifically credible and globally representative.