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04 June 2026
The Ripple Effect: How local action shaped a young scientist and sparked a massive, community-driven movement to heal coral reefs in Mauritius
A coral reef is like a bustling city in an alien world—built not of concrete and steel, but of tiny, living creatures. As corals grow into large
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03 June 2026
COMDEKS Phase 4 Global Workshop: Advancing Community Led Solutions for Nature
The COMDEKS Phase 4 Global Workshop in Marrakech, May 11–15, 2026, brought together SGP National Coordinators, practitioners, community leaders,
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28 May 2026
Resilience Revolution: In Uzbekistan’s arid rangelands, local communities are creating a blueprint for adapting to a changing climate
A student sits comfortably in a classroom, no longer needing a heavy coat to stay warm as she watches the snow falling on the frozen steppe outside
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20 May 2026
An Ancestral Legacy: How the Kira tribe secured a landmark victory for Indigenous Peoples in a Solomon Islands biodiversity hotspot
Sitting on a rock in the middle of an unspoiled stream, Andrew Taraha scoops a handful of crystal-clear water and warns, as it drips from his
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29 April 2026
Forest Health, Human Health: Increasing recognition of traditional medicine in Kenya for people and planet
Over centuries, Indigenous Peoples and local communities have benefitted from herbal plants as medicines. Traditional medicine is an integral
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22 April 2026
Our power, our planet: How local action in Ecuador’s highlands offers global hope
Author: Rissa Edoo, Partnership Specialist In the Andean highlands of Ecuador, the Japanese concept of Satoyama – societies living in harmony
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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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