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The Small Grants Programme (SGP) is implemented by UNDP and funded by the Global Environment Facility. SGP supports innovative sustainable development projects.

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From monitoring wildlife with camera traps to planting thousands of native trees, local communities in Colombia’s Guaviare region are showing how local action can protect ecosystems.

This #WorldWildlifeDay they're securing a future #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/5sM

02.03.2026 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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En la regiΓ³n del Guaviare, Colombia πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄, quienes antes cazaban jaguares ahora se han convertido en sus protectores.

Antes del #DΓ­aDeLaVidaSilvestre, conoce cΓ³mo comunidades locales estΓ‘n fomentando la convivencia a travΓ©s del turismo, la educaciΓ³n y mΓ‘s: undp-nature.exposure.co/de-cazadores...

01.03.2026 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What was once a story of conflict is now one of reconciliation.

Community-led ecotourism and education means jaguars roam freely again.

This #WorldWildlifeDay see how @thegef.bsky.social
@undp.org Colombia support work for wildlife, for livelihoods, #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/5sM

01.03.2026 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kudarikilu, home to 300 people, is an island so small you could walk across it in an hour. The sea is always close. And yet, unexpected bursts of green appear

With @undp.org Maldives @thegef.bsky.social we support home gardens & fruit trees to elevate island life: undpmv.exposure.co/roots-of-res...

15.02.2026 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to learn more about how we support #ResultsInMotion?

In Costa Rica, our @thegef.bsky.social-funded, @undp.org-implemented projects strengthen resilience and biodiversity through local action.

Delivering gains #ForPeopleForPlanet, see how we support #GEFresults.

ow.ly/bnyF50Ybb0f

08.02.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The sea has always shaped life in the Maldives. Instead of building higher walls, the community imagined something different.

What began as an experiment is becoming proof that nature can be our strongest coastal protector🌿https://shorturl.at/dE

#WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands

02.02.2026 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wetlands are a sheer powerhouse in terms of value to humanity – supporting everything from clean air and water, to food and climate regulation.

See how we work with @thegef.bsky.social @undp.org Zimbabwe and local communities to protect them: go.undp.org/wUB

#WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands

01.02.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have already lost over 85% of all wetlands in the past two centuries.

This #WWD2026 join us in #CelebratingWetlands and how important they are.

See how we partner with @thegef.bsky.social @undp.org
in the Bahamas, Mexico & Zambia to protect them #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/5cr

01.02.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #DisabilityDay, our partner, Mobility Sierra Leone, was honored with a well-deserved award.

Lamin Mansaray, Country Manager of Mobility Sierra Leone, spoke to the life-changing value in providing mobility to and economic resilience for persons with disabilities.

#IDPD #IDPD2025

05.01.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What does resilience look like in a changing climate?

Communities in Kyrgyzstan are reimagining their future with nature-based solutions that work #ForPeopleForPlanet.

Take a look at how they're protecting a landscape rooted in nature and tradition: go.undp.org/iX5

30.11.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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People didn’t understand that seagrasses are a powerhouse in addressing climate change - absorbing COβ‚‚ 35x faster than tropical rainforests.

That’s where @thegef.bsky.social and @undpturkiye.bsky.social support came in.

See how seagrasses and tourism are working to #SaveOurOcean: go.undp.org/w9o

30.10.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊12 women in Rodrigues swapped their fishing cards for sustainable livelihoods β€” launching a craft center and restaurant in Graviers.

See how the project, supported by @undp.org Mauritius and @thegef.bsky.social, is empowering women #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/RKyj50Xa1mJ

30.10.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Food is life.
Food is land.
Food is roots.
Food is memory.
Food is a right, not a privilege.

Every day is #WorldFoodDay for rural women in the Brazilian backcountry.

See how they're cultivating change with support from @thegef.bsky.social and @pnudbrasil.bsky.social: go.undp.org/iZK

30.10.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UNDP Lesotho Discover Sehlabathebe’s Hidden Gem! If you ever find yourself in Sehlabathebe, Ha Soloja, make sure to visit the Sehlabathebe Community Conservation Forum – a proud GEF Small Grants Programme...

Discover Lesotho’s hidden gem!

Visit the Sehlabathebe Community Conservation Forum @thegef.bsky.social @undp.org partner in Ha Soloja, protecting nature and culture while promoting sustainable tourism.

Camp, explore & connect with the locals! shorturl.at/k3X48

30.10.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Tiab village of Hormozgan Province, a group of #ruralwomen is protecting and restoring the Shour–Shirin–Minab wetland, one of southern Iran’s most valuable ecosystems.

In partnership with @thegef.bsky.social and UNDP Iran, see how we support work #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/YSWC50XeFys

30.10.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A year ago Laya, Bhutan, we announced grant support with @thegef.bsky.social and IPSI Satoyama Initiative for CSOs and CBOs to boost highland resilience.

Today, we celebrate results #ForPeopleForPlanet β€” resilient highland livelihoods and innovative climate solutions with UNDP Bhutan and partners.

30.10.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Six years ago, Amina Yesina left her role as CFO to return to her childhood dream of working with horses

She's not just taking care of animals today, she helps children with disabilities, turns manure into fertilizer, educates farmers & creates a closed cycle eco-stable www.undp.org/kazakhstan/s...

16.09.2025 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Fiji, market vendors and farmers gathered for a training building skills to access funding, grow their businesses, and uplift their communities.

β€œFor me, the workshop has reminded me of the importance of working together...”

Take a look : ow.ly/NnpP50WQRQ7

03.09.2025 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Young people are shaping the future of environmental governance

In Nigeria, we're proud to partner with GYBN Nigerian and the Global Environment Facility to support youth engagement around the NBSAP process: www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea...

01.09.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're so pleased that #UNDPMauritius Open Day 2025 was a success.

Celebrating partnership and progress, 500+ visitors attended to explore UNDP’s work and its ongoing partnership with the Republic of Mauritius.

Here’s to many more years of action #ForPeopleForPlanetπŸŒπŸ’™

www.undp.org/mauritius-se...

27.08.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The pristine mountains of #Bhutan attract many visitors, but with visitors comes waste β€” a growing challenge for fragile ecosystems like Laya, perched at 3,820m.

To respond, UNDP Bhutan and SHE Cycle Solutions, show that when communities lead, solutions last: ow.ly/uSsB50WL9p9

24.08.2025 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aquaponics Facility Led by Persons with Disabilities Officially Opens With the goal of redefining inclusion in agriculture, the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) officially commissioned its Aquaponics Facility on July 31, a first in Saint Luci...

In St. Lucia, the National Council Of and For Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) unveiled its innovative Aquaponics Facility and launched its Organic-Able produce brand.

We believe in #DisabilityInclusion to ensure that we #LeaveNoOneBehind.

Take a look: ow.ly/l6Ef50WHWoP

19.08.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 Guardians of environment
🦜 Protectors of biodiversity
πŸ’š Keepers of unique traditions

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, see how women in Burkina Faso are reviving traditional farming techniques – with benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/wGY

@thegef.bsky.social @undp.org @iki-germany.bsky.social

08.08.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ¦… β€œThis project planted a seed in my community – a seed of hope and responsibility.” – Franklin Olivo, Guna Indigenous community, PΓΊcuro.

For #IndigenousPeoplesDay and #YouthDay, see how local action creates global impact in Panama’s wild DariΓ©n rainforest: undp-nature.exposure.co/guardians-of...

06.08.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us now! With @thegef.bsky.social and @gefcsonetwork.org to learn more about lessons for financial and technical support to local civil society organizations - especially small, grassroots, and frontline groups.

πŸ—“οΈ Wed, 6 Aug
πŸ•— 8:00–9:00 AM EST

πŸ”— lu.ma/0ztwc2hw

06.08.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have already lost +85% of all wetlands in the past two centuries.

But in Zimbabwe they know β€œwetlands are our children’s heritage.”

With #WetlandsCOP15 taking place now, we celebrate our work with theGEF and UNDPZimbabwe to protect and restore wetlands: go.undp.org/wUB

🌱🌱🌱

24.07.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have already lost +85% of all wetlands in the past two centuries.

But in Zimbabwe they know β€œwetlands are our children’s heritage.”

With #WetlandsCOP15 taking place now, we celebrate @theGEF
@UNDPZimbabwe
work to protect and restore wetlands: go.undp.org/wUB

🌱🌱🌱

24.07.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Harmony with Nature - UNDP Nature Genes, species and ecosystems are the building blocks of biodiversity, and their rapid loss threatens the delicate balance that sustains all life on Earth – including our own.Β While significant progre...

From wasabi terraces to green tea fields, discover how Japan’s landscapes embody harmony between people and nature.

A solution #ForPeopleForPlanet, we know that enhancing #LocalAction is key to achieve the #SDGs: ow.ly/WOVb50WsnUq

#HLPF2025

22.07.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ–‹οΈ What’s ONE word that captures the future YOUth want to help build?

Ahead of #YouthDay, help shape our global word cloud. 🌍✨

Drop your word in one of six UN languages by August 1 and be part of #SignedTheFuture – launching soon.

πŸ”—: bit.ly/UNDPWordCloud

#Youth2030

21.07.2025 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Join us at #HLPF2025 to discuss role of Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS) in achieving #SDGs and key Global Biodiversity Framework targets.

Register here to attend our virtual side event 17 July, 8:30am NYT: undp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

15.07.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0