The first Provincial grantee NGO workshop, this event launched GEF/SGP in Punjab to a widespread public audience. Executed by Escorts Foundation.

The Workshop will be held to meet two broad objectives; to bring together a large number of key representatives in province to understand the challenges facing the environment of Pakistan, and the activities of GEF/SGP in this context.

Workshop will provide an opportunity for GEF grantee NGOs in Punjab share experiences based on common themes of the projects, to identify lessons learnt and key challenges and work on common strategies.

The workshop will be divided into two sessions: the launch and the working session. Through the launch a large number of organizations and individuals will become aware of issues of concern in the biodiversity of Pakistan. They will also understand how GEF/SGP works and what it has accomplished
to contribute to national and global issues. Potential sponsors to the SGP will be identified.

GEF/SGP in Punjab will produce a report based on the workshop which will serve as a guideline for future directions of work. ESCORTS foundation will build its capacity to facilitate and manage
a provincial level event. It will increase its professional credibility in the NGO and corporate sectors.