From Hunters to Guardians: How local communities in Colombia are using ecotourism and education to transform human–jaguar conflict into a story of balance with nature
As foothills and savannahs give way to lush jungle in Colombia’s Guaviare department, towering outcrops of some of the oldest rock formations on Earth rise as sentinels watching over crystal-clear streams and hidden caves decorated with ancient rock art. Walking along meandering trails in the dense rainforest of this fascinating region, every rustle of leaves sharpens the senses. In the stillness, you may feel a subtle awareness of being observed by something powerful. "Even if we cannot see it, we may hear it roar or see its tracks." -&nbs...
 
United by Wetlands: In the Bahamas, Mexico, and Zambia, local communities are working to protect these life-sustaining ecosystems
Wetlands are critical to people and the planet. Yet they are among the ecosystems cur...
 
Falconer and Farmer: One farmer’s story in rural Kazakhstan highlights how important local solutions are for restoring the land
In Kazakhstan, becoming a falconer requires significant time, dedication, responsibility, and a deep understanding of the birds of prey. For Tleukabyl Yessembekuly, a farmer from the village of A...

Established in 1992, the year of the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF Small Grants Programme embodies the very essence of sustainable development by "thinking globally acting locally". By providing financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being and livelihoods, SGP demonstrates that community action can maintain the fine balance between human needs and environmental imperatives.

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From Hunters to Guardians: How local communities i...
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United by Wetlands: In the Bahamas, Mexico, and Za...
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Falconer and Farmer: One farmer’s story in rural...
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SGP Launches Annual Monitoring Report 2024-2025...
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Melting Mountains: How Indigenous Communities in N...
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Tanzania’s Kolo Hills: Where Nature, Culture, an...
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Resilience Reimagined: Communities in Kyrgyzstanâ€...
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Lower Tamor, Nepal: A Blueprint for Sustainable La...
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Gardens of Resistance: Rural Women Cultivating Cha...
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The Blue Voyage: How Seagrass Conservation is Driv...