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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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01 December 2025

Tanzania’s Kolo Hills: Where Nature, Culture, and Community Resilience Intersect

In the heart of Tanzania’s Dodoma Region lies the Kolo Hills ecosystem, a breathtaking blend of rugged escarpments, savanna vegetation, and ancient

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27 November 2025

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

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24 November 2025

Lower Tamor, Nepal: A Blueprint for Sustainable Landscapes

Stretching across 397 square kilometres in Eastern Nepal, the Lower Tamor landscape is a living mosaic of rivers, forests, and cultures. From the

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16 October 2025

Gardens of Resistance: Rural Women Cultivating Change in the Brazilian Backcountry

In the rugged backcountry of Pajeú, in Brazil’s semi-arid Northeast, stories of resistance are etched into the dry earth and collective memory.

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26 September 2025

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

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11 September 2025

In rubber boots and truly happy: Amina's journey from office life to eco-stable in Kazakhstan

Six years ago, Amina Yessina (pictured above) left a successful career as a financial director in a prestigious company to pursue a childhood

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05 September 2025

Flowing Clean: River Restoration Project Gains Momentum in Soufrière, Saint Lucia

Soufrière, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is celebrated for its dramatic geological features and the Soufrière Marine Management Area—a regional

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28 August 2025

Building marine resilience in Antigua & Barbuda through local action

Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation in the Eastern Caribbean known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows.

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