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18 March 2026
Guardians of the Wild: How Local Roots Protect Our Natural Heritage
* Blog originally published in the UNDP Kenya Medium website. Nature is a vast and delicate tapestry where every thread matters. When one strand
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27 February 2026
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
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04 February 2026
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 currently suffering the highest rates of loss and
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20 January 2026
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
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13 December 2025
SGP Launches Annual Monitoring Report 2024-2025
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is launching its
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09 December 2025
Melting Mountains: How Indigenous Communities in Nepal are Adapting to Climate Change and Glacier Loss
Nestled in Nepal’s remote highlands, the Nubri Valley is framed by towering Himalayan peaks and dotted with ancient monasteries and stone houses.
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01 December 2025
Tanzania’s Kolo Hills: Where Nature, Culture, and Community Resilience Intersect
In the heart of Tanzania’s Dodoma Region lies the Kolo Hills ecosystem, a breathtaking blend of rugged escarpments, savanna vegetation, and ancient
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27 November 2025
Resilience Reimagined: Communities in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Basin Are Leading the Way in Landscape Conservation
Nestled between majestic mountains and shimmering waters, Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Basin is more than a scenic wonder, it is a living landscape rich
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24 November 2025
Lower Tamor, Nepal: A Blueprint for Sustainable Landscapes
Stretching across 397 square kilometres in Eastern Nepal, the Lower Tamor landscape is a living mosaic of rivers, forests, and cultures. From the
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16 October 2025
Gardens of Resistance: Rural Women Cultivating Change in the Brazilian Backcountry
In the rugged backcountry of Pajeú, in Brazil’s semi-arid Northeast, stories of resistance are etched into the dry earth and collective memory.
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26 September 2025
The Blue Voyage: How Seagrass Conservation is Driving Climate Action and the Sustainable Transformation of Tourism in the Turkish Riviera
Cradled by the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, Türkiye’s Bodrum Peninsula is known for its unique blend of natural beauty and cultural
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11 September 2025
In rubber boots and truly happy: Amina's journey from office life to eco-stable in Kazakhstan
Six years ago, Amina Yessina (pictured above) left a successful career as a financial director in a prestigious company to pursue a childhood
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