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GEF Small Grants Programme UNDP Operational Guidelines for Operational Phase 8

Launched in 1992, the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on behalf of the GEF Partnership, is a GEF Corporate Programme that finances community-led initiatives to address global environmental and sustainable development issues. SGP was specifically designed to generate innovative and impactful local actions by empowering civil society organizations and community-based organizations with a strong focus on social inclusion, including Indigenous Peoples, youth, women and girls, and persons with disabilities. The Operational Guidelines are intended to provide guidance on SGP implementation to SGP National Coordinators (NCs), Programme Assistants (PAs), National Steering Committee (NSC) members, GEF Operational Focal Points and other country level partners, UNDP Country Offices, National Host Institutions (NHI), and the SGP Central Programme Management Team (CPMT). The Operational Guidelines are based on the experience and knowledge gained at the country and global levels over 30 years of SGP programme implementation. The Guidelines provide the basic policy framework for all SGP operations, including the structure, implementation, reporting lines, and governance of the programme. They also address the project cycle, eligibility requirements, and grant disbursement. The Guidelines are meant to apply to all SGP Country Programmes. It is recognized that different contexts and situations may require different responses and adaptations. Any questions about the application of particular provisions of the guidelines should be referred to the SGP Central Programme Management Team.
Type: Report/Publication; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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COVID-19 Response Initiative of the Global Support Initiative to territories and areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and local communities

The Global Support Initiative to territories and areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (ICCA-GSI) launched its COVID-19 response initiative in late 2020 to support Indigenous Peoples and local communities in 45 countries to cope with and recover from the impacts of this new challenge. This publication presents diverse examples from around the world on the coping mechanisms and recovery measures employed based on the self-determined priorities of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to address varied site-specific challenges. It also highlights the importance of the inclusion and active participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to effectively address the socio-economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the ever-increasing threats from climate change and lack of recognition of traditional medicine, amongst others.
Country: Mongolia, India, Argentina, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guinea, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Micronesia, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Colombia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Congo, Congo Brazzaville; Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Indigenous Peoples; Partnerships: ICCA-GSI; Theme: Protected Areas, Tourism, Agriculture and Food Security, ICCAs, Traditional Knowledge, Species; Type: Report/Publication; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 2022 - 2023 (SUMMARY INFOGRAPHIC)

This is the infographic version of the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) Results Report 2022-2023. SGP provides financial and technical support to civil society and community-based organizations on innovative community-driven initiatives that address global environmental issues – such as biodiversity loss, climate change mitigation and adaptation, land degradation, international waters, and chemicals and waste management – while improving livelihoods. This report presents SGP’s results for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, based on the information from 127 SGP Country Programmes.
Country: Algeria, Belize, Bhutan, Cabo Verde, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Panama, Senegal, Seychelles, Viet Nam, Colombia; Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, International Waters, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth, Persons with Disabilities; Partnerships: ICCA-GSI, SPA CBA, COMDEKS, CBA- Australian Aid; Theme: Protected Areas, Landscape/Seascape, Energy, Fisheries, Cities, Tourism, Agriculture and Food Security, ICCAs, Traditional Knowledge, Fresh Water, Mercury, Species, South-South Cooperation; Cross Cutting: Financial Mechanisms; Type: Report/Publication; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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Sustainable cities: for people and planet

The rapid transformation of the world through urbanization has been a defining feature of the last century. This shift has elevated cities into economic powerhouses that foster innovation, economic development, and social interactions. However, this has come at a cost: often prioritizing immediate economic gains, the fast and unplanned expansion of cities around the world has created a variety of challenges that have a negative impact on both people and the environment, significantly contributing to the intensification of the global climate and biodiversity crises. This publication showcases examples of SGP projects that have successfully managed to address key urban environmental issues across multiple focal areas, including sustainable transport, urban waste and chemical management, urban green space management, biodiversity conservation, land use planning, climate action, education and advocacy.
Country: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bhutan, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Nepal, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe; Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Women, Youth, Persons with Disabilities; Theme: Energy, Cities, Agriculture and Food Security, Mercury; Type: Brochure; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 2022 - 2023 (Full Version)

The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) provides financial and technical support to civil society and community-based organizations on innovative community-driven initiatives that address global environmental issues – such as biodiversity loss, climate change mitigation and adaptation, land degradation, international waters, and chemicals and waste management – while improving livelihoods. This report presents SGP’s results for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, based on the information from 127 SGP Country Programmes.
Country: Algeria, Belize, Bhutan, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Panama, Senegal, Seychelles, Viet Nam, Colombia; Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, International Waters, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth, Persons with Disabilities; Partnerships: ICCA-GSI, COMDEKS, CBA- Australian Aid, COMPACT; Theme: Protected Areas, Landscape/Seascape, Energy, Fisheries, Cities, Tourism, Commodities, Agriculture and Food Security, ICCAs, Traditional Knowledge, Fresh Water, Mercury, Species, South-South Cooperation; Cross Cutting: Entrepreneurship, Financial Mechanisms; Type: Report/Publication; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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Integrated community-based water and land management: Experiences from the Caribbean

The Caribbean Small Islands Developing States grapple with diverse challenges, encompassing high debt, unemployment, marine pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. The \"Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean Small Island Developing States\" (IWEco) project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims to address these urgent challenges. IWEco focuses on projects across ten Caribbean countries, positively impacting local and national development, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as gender equality, water and sanitation access, economic growth, tree planting, and coastal area management. This publication highlights the achievements and lessons learned from 59 community-based projects implemented by the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP). The publication emphasizes the significance of local communities and integrated ridge-to-reef programming.
Country: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago; Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, International Waters, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Women, Youth; Theme: Landscape/Seascape, Fisheries, Tourism, Agriculture and Food Security, Fresh Water; Type: Report/Publication; Region: Latin America and the Caribbean  

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GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 2020-2021 (SUMMARY INFOGRAPHIC)

The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) provides financial and technical support to civil society and community-based organizations on innovative community-driven initiatives that address global environmental issues – such as biodiversity loss, climate change mitigation and adaptation, land degradation, international waters, and chemicals and waste management – while improving livelihoods. This infographic reports presents a summary of the key results achieved over the reporting period 2020-2021.
Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, International Waters, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth, Persons with Disabilities; Type: Report/Publication  

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GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 2019-2020 (FULL VERSION)

This summary report covers the reporting period from July 1 2019 to June 30, 2020. During the reporting period, a total of 986 new projects were approved for grant funding representing a total amount of USD 31.28 million in both GEF and non-GEF funding. The report presents results under the GEF Focal Areas of biodiversity, climate change, sustainable land management, international waters and chemicals and waste and SGP’s grant-maker plus strategies.
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THE GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 2019-2020 (SUMMARY INFOGRAPHIC)

This infographic reports presents a summary of the key results achieved over the reporting period 2019-2020
Country: Argentina, Belarus, Ghana, Macedonia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Togo, Turkiye, Vanuatu, Colombia, South Africa; Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, International Waters, Climate Change Mitigation; Type: Report/Publication  

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GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 2020-2021 (SUMMARY INFOGRAPHIC))

This infographic reports presents a summary of the key results achieved over the reporting period 2020-2021.
Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, International Waters, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth, Persons with Disabilities; Type: Report/Publication  

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