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06 December 2014
At the COP20: Supporting Mountain Communities and their Ecosystems in Adaptation to Climate Change
Lima, December 4, 2014. The UNDP-implemented GEF Small Grants Programme joined the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED),
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04 December 2014
At the COP20: Inspiring Youth to Take Action for Climate Resilience
Lima, December 4, 2014. A number of youth-oriented organizations convened today at a COP20 side event to discuss how awareness, education and active
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16 October 2014
GEF, UNDP and the German Government Create New Global Support Initiative for ICCAs
The Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Government recently announced a new partnership
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22 September 2014
Equator Prize 2014
On the evening of September 22, 2014, the Equator Prize 2014 will recognize 26 outstanding local and indigenous community initiatives, including 11
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29 August 2014
SGP and UN SIDS: Building Genuine and Durable Partnerships
For many years, the UNDP-implemented GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) has provided strategic support to sustainable development efforts in SIDS in a
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15 August 2014
Engaging Herd-boys to Conserve the Southern Bald Ibis in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho
The Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus), a bird species endemic to Lesotho, the eastern parts of South Africa and the western parts of Swaziland,
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27 June 2014
Supporting Innovation for Environmental Conservation and Research: Turkey’s Sunboat
Boating can be intrusive to aquatic ecosystems and increase carbon emissions through pollution from engine emissions, lubricants and accidental
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10 June 2014
Indigenous Women Present Natural Dye Fashion
On May 27th, the GEF Small Grants Programme participated in a Joint Side Event organized by the GEF Secretariat on Indigenous People at the 5th GEF
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29 May 2014
Inspiring Change from the Ground Up
Community Leaders share their Experiences at a 5th GEF Assembly Side Event Cancun, Mexico. Environmental degradation and climate change affect
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16 May 2014
Celebrating the Launch of Community-Based REDD+
United Nations Headquarters, New York - 15 May 2014: Over 100 people attended a reception last night to celebrate the launch Community-Based REDD+
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21 March 2014
Celebrating Indigenous Communities’ Contribution to Forests Conservation
The International Day of Forests celebrates and raises awareness about the importance of forests and trees for our planet. One third of the world's
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07 March 2014
International Women's Day 2014: "Equality for Women Means Better Progress for All"
On March 8, 2014 the world is celebrating International Women's Day with this year's theme highlighting the importance of women and gender equality
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