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 in biodiversity, cultural heritage, and community spirit.
Today, this region is at the heart of a powerful movement to restore and protect nature through Phase 4 of the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative Programme (COMDEKS) – a global initiative that supports community-led conservation and empowerment through the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Gra...
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 heritage. From secluded coves backed by sun-drenched hills...
Established in 1992, the year of the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF Small Grants Programme embodies the very essence of sustainable development by "thinking globally acting locally". By providing financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being and livelihoods, SGP demonstrates that community action can maintain the fine balance between human needs and environmental imperatives.
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