In many African countries, agriculture still accounts for more than two-thirds of the labour force and it is still often a subsistence activity, sometimes supplemented by a few cash crops. However, monetary income from agricultural activity is often modest; they do not allow farmers to invest in their farms. This results in low yields and insecurity in the event of climate change. The adoption of the principles of agroecology offers real prospects for the development of agriculture while respecting the natural resources and health of the inhabitants. The transition to agroecology is, particula...

In Africa, access to firewood for cooking and heating is becoming increasingly difficult. Some regions have diminishing forest cover and desertification. In rural areas, collecting firewood is a difficult task, often for women and girls. The increase in logging bans in some areas is forcing firewood collectors to find new sources of supply, which are increasingly far from their living areas. In addition, charcoal production is highly regulated and even banned in some regions or countries. In urban areas, prices of firewood and charcoal have risen sharply in recent decades due to its scarcity, ...

World Wetlands day- 2021

World Wetlands Day 2021

Kiborgoch Conservancy has an important role for biodiversity, recreation, livelihoods and other ecosystem services for local populations. It acts as a ‘sponge’, by retaining water and moderating its flow. The ecosystem is a home to over 100 species of birds. Wild animals found in the Conservancy include sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) - an endangered species, plains zebra (Equus quagga), ostrich (Struthio camelus), waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus), common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), monkey (Cercopithecidae), olive baboon (Papio anubis), greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), grant�...

Pawartaku Movement Credit Union (CUG PAWARTAKU) was founded on March 9, 2013 by activists of the Sitas Desa Foundation and activists of the Aryo Blitar Farmers Association, starting with a revolving fund program which is a component of the GEF / SGP Grant program, namely the Procurement of Microhydro Electricity in Tlogosari Village, Kulonbambang Doko Hamlet Blitar Regency, East Java, This micro hydro program generates electricity for 90 households in Tlogosari and Genjong hamlets, including supplying electricity to public facilities, roads and places of worship.

TMFund is a digital financing application exclusively designed for communities and members of Terasmitra (grantee partners network of GEF SGP Indonesia). The app offers ease of access to financing, timely and accountable provisions. It allows Terasmitra to increase their outreach, fulfilling its mission “to Create, Connect, Collaborate and Change the World”. Terasmitra recognizes the need to grow their initiatives in supporting eco-based social enterprises. TMFund is envisaged to be the flagship to bring Terasmitra members together, advancing in digital era whilst preserving Mother Nature ...

Guidelines are developed for the use of NGOs, GEF SGP grant project teams and other CSOs. The manual explains the specifics of financial management in accordance with current legislation of Ukraine and taking into account the requirements of international organizations.

Tutorial 'Eco-psychologic aspects of social work with persons with disabilities’ is developed for higher educational institutions (in Ukrainian).

Tutorial 'Social and Green Entrepreneurship for the Community’ is developed for higher educational institutions (in Ukrainian).