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GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 20212 - 2022 (SUMMARY INFOGRAPHIC)

This is the infographic version of the SGP AMR 2021-2022. The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) has been providing 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 2021 to 30 June 2022, based on the information from 127 SGP Country Programmes.
Country: Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bhutan, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Kyrgystan, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Turkiye, Ukraine, Vanuatu, Colombia, South Africa; 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; 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 2021 - 2022 (SUMMARY INFOGRAPHIC)

This is the infographic version of the SGP AMR 2021-2022. The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) has been providing 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 2021 to 30 June 2022, based on the information from 127 SGP Country Programmes.
Country: Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bhutan, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Kyrgystan, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Turkiye, Ukraine, Vanuatu, Colombia, South Africa; 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; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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SGP COUNTRY PROGRAMME STRATEGY FOR OPERATIONAL PHASE-7 BANGLADESH

Country: BANGLADESH  

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RAISING FOREST VOICES: SGP COMMUNITY-BASED REDD+ INITIATIVE

This publication summarizes the experiences and lessons learned from 6 participating CBR+ countries during the pilot phase (Nigeria, DRC, Panama, Paraguay, Sri Lanka and Cambodia). A case study from each country represents a notable strategy for implementing REDD+ at the local level. These case studies, featuring action from the ground up, have demonstrated the importance of investing in Indigenous Peoples, young people, women, and other marginalized groups affected by climate change. These initiatives highlight the need to ensure that forest governance is participatory and inclusive, based on genuine partnerships and synergies with a wide range of stakeholders, and respect for local culture and traditions.
Country: Cambodia, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Sri Lanka; Area of work: Biodiversity, Sustainable Forest Management; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth; Theme: Protected Areas, Landscape/Seascape, Agriculture and Food Security, Traditional Knowledge; Type: Report/Publication; Region: Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT

GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT KEY RESULTS, REPORTING YEAR 2021 - 2022 The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) has been providing 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.
Type: Report/Publication; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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SGP COUNTRY PROGRAMME STRATEGY FOR OPERATIONAL PHASE-7 BANGLADESH

Bangladesh is located in the northeastern region of South Asia, between 20°34/ and 26°38/ North latitude and 88°01/ and 92°41/ East longitude. It has an area of approximately 147,570 square kilometers, including inland water bodies and estuarine water. Rivers and inland water bodies cover 6.7% of the country.
Type: Case Study; Region: Asia and the Pacific  

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COMMUNITY-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

This publication provides an overview of initiatives under SGP’s climate change portfolio which fall under the following thematic areas: 1. Renewable energy access for improved livelihoods 2. Forest conservation for carbon storage and livelihoods 3. Civil society mobilization in support of NDCs 4. Investing in youth empowerment 5. Mainstreaming resilience 6. Fostering innovation and knowledge exchange Several project examples from around the globe are presented to showcase achievements and best practices in developing community-based, low-carbon, climate-resilient solutions. These examples demonstrate the importance of investing in vulnerable populations including Indigenous Peoples, youth, women, persons with disabilities affected by climate change. They highlight SGP’s commitment to continue investing in and working with partners as a global catalyst to empower local communities using an inclusive and participatory approach that deliver tangible climate solutions, enhanced community ownership of projects, and formulate synergies with a range of stakeholders.
Country: Armenia, Belize, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Dominica, Honduras, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Nigeria, Saint Lucia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Colombia; Area of work: Sustainable Forest Management, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth; Partnerships: CBA- Australian Aid, Community-Based REDD+ (CBR+); Theme: Energy, Agriculture and Food Security, South-South Cooperation; Type: Brochure; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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Youth in Action: Experiences from the Small Grants Programme

As we collectively address the global climate and nature crises, it is absolutely critical to engage youth as agents of change, creative entrepreneurs and innovators. Through education, science and technology, young people are scaling up their efforts and skills to accelerate concrete actions. Through the support and partnership provided by the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP), youth are acquiring knowledge and skills to build a more sustainable future, while actively engaging in developing a green and blue economy. This publication brings together great examples of youth innovations and intergenerational efforts on inclusive nature-based solutions to demonstrate SGP\'s approach to empowering young people through its grant-making process and encouraging their engagement in global issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Country: Barbados, Guatemala, Seychelles; Area of work: Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, International Waters, Climate Change Mitigation; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth; Partnerships: ICCA-GSI; Cross Cutting: Entrepreneurship; Type: Brochure; Region: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, Latin America and the Caribbean  

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BEYOND PROTECTED AREAS: EXPLORING OTHER EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION MEASURES, CASE STUDIES IN MALAYSIA

At the 2nd Asia Parks Congress held in Malaysia on 25-29 May 2022, SGP and its NGO partners under the Global Support Initiative to ICCAs (ICCA-GSI) shared their knowledge and experiences on other effective conservation measures (OECMs) in Malaysia. This report provides how OECMs deliver conservation outcomes and contribute to the achievement of CBD\'s post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.
Area of work: Biodiversity; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth; Partnerships: ICCA-GSI; Type: Report/Publication  

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BEYOND PROTECTED AREAS: EXPLORING OECM CASE STUDIES IN MALAYSIA

At the 2nd Asia Parks Congress held in Malaysia on 25-29 May 2022, SGP and its NGO partners under the Global Support Initiative to ICCAs (ICCA-GSI) shared their knowledge and experiences on other effective conservation measures (OECMs) in Malaysia. This report provides how OECMs deliver conservation outcomes and contribute to the achievement of CBD\'s post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.
Area of work: Biodiversity; Priority Group: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Youth; Partnerships: ICCA-GSI; Type: Report/Publication  

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