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The Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme aims to deliver global environmental benefits in the GEF Focal Areas of biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, protection of international waters, prevention of land degradation (primarily desertification and deforestation), and elimination of persistent organic pollutants through community-based approaches. More »

International Year of Biodiversity

SGP strong commitment to biodiversity conservation is reflected in its robust portfolio of projects that accounts for over 6,800 small grants to local NGOs, community-based organizations and indigenous peoples to safeguard the ecosystems and natural resources on which they depend. To see a sample of our work, please visit Biodiversity for Local Livelihoods SGP's contribution to the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity.

In the Spotlight

SGP at the 2009 Global South-South Development Expo 16.12.2009
The Benazir Housing Project in Pakistan was invited to present at the Climate Change and Environment Panel

Two SGP communities in Ghana featured in the local news 25.11.2009
The Dupari and Glang communities in the Wa East District will conserve 150 hectares of land

SGP Project in Cuba featured in TierraAmerica 23.11.2009
Article published in TIERRAMÉRICA, about an SGP projeect in a coastal community In Cuba that introduces a farm of sponges aquaculture project.

Miracle in the Mangrove Forest 23.11.2009
Community organizations in Honduras supported by SGP work to recuperate the Mangroves, protect sea turtles and preserve the habitat of thousands of threatened birds.