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“We need an integrated approach to promote nature, biodiversity, and indigenous knowledge."

Read more about 30 years of work in Nepal "to bring coherence between policies and action, uphold meaningful partnerships, and blend science and knowledge,” Ms. Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, UNDP Nepal Resident Representative

Read more about 30 years of local action working in partnership with 155 Civil Society Organizations and implementing 286 projects: https://ow.ly/FepO50SkFTf

UNDP in Asia and the Pacific Global Environment Facility

Celebrating Local Efforts in Biodiversity Conservation Home Nepal Celebrating Local Efforts in Biodiversity Conservation Celebrating Local Efforts in Biodiversity Conservation 30 years of Global Environment Facility- Small Grant Programme June 12, 2024 UNDP Nepal celebrated 30 years of Global Environment Facility Small Grant Programme recognizing the co...

The nókümonísh (almond in the Indigenous Chiquitana language) is one of the most traditional seeds of the Chiquitana region. Until recently, it was nothing more than a vague memory in the minds of older adults, with many local families unaware of the different ways in which this typical fruit of the forest can be used.

Now, the chiquitana almond (Dipterix alata) is a product that has great economic potential for local communities, besides being a key element in the life cycles of local flora and fauna, as part of the regional ecosystem.

The pioneers of this newfound appreciation for nókümonísh are the families of the Indigenous community of San Ceferino, who have developed an initiative that contributes to the conservation of the Chiquitano forests and the sustainable use of this non-timber native forest species. Through a community governance exercise, these men and women decided to recover and revalue their way of life, turning this seed into a real alternative for improving their livelihoods.

Bolivia’s Chiquitano Dry Forests, located in the country’s lowlands east of the Andes, are part of the largest patch of healthy dry forest ecosystem today and one of the most biodiverse dry forests in the world, named after the indigenous caretakers of the land, the Chiquitanos.

Dry forests are the most endangered tropical forest in the world and the Chiquitano forest is under several threats due to recurring large-scale forest fires in the region in recent years, as well as increasing pressure from agricultural expansion.

This , take a look at how United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Bolivia, the Global Environment Facility, ICCA Consortium, and more are :

Almonds and Joy - UNDP Nature The nókümonísh (almond in the Indigenous Chiquitana language) is one of the most traditional seeds of the Chiquitana region. Until recently, it was nothing more than a vague memory in the minds of older adults, with many local families unaware of the different ways in which this typical fruit of ...

Meet WasteWay Salone at ! With funding from GEF Small Grants Programme , they are transforming single-use plastic waste into sustainable, stylish products while promoting environmental awareness & creating income opportunities for women and youth.

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“Coral reefs are our lifeline...Without them, our way of life would vanish.”

In Tamil Nadu, India, we're working with our partners to restore and protect marine biodiversity through artificial coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve.

On , and to celebrate this important , take a look: https://www.undp.org/stories/its-ocean-itself-lending-helping-hand

📷: Dr R.T. John Suresh, founder of Participatory Learning Action Network and Training, a conservation and social development organization. Photo: UNDP in India
📷: The Gulf of Mannar boasts diverse and productive habitats, including coral reefs, seagrasses, mangroves, estuaries, rocky shores, and sandy beaches. Photo: Shutterstock

Océanos saludables, planeta saludable La salud de todos depende de unos océanos limpios y productivos. El día 8 de junio celebramos el Día Mundial de los Océanos.

Almendras que traen desarrollo by PNUD Bolivia on Exposure El nókümonísh (almendra en lengua chiquitana), una de las semillas más tradicionales de la región chiquitana, era hasta hace muy poco una referencia vaga en la memoria de los adultos mayores de la comunidad, muchas familias desconocían los usos de este fruto típico del bosque. Actualmente, la...

We are .

The women of Kirsi, Burkina Faso, know this.

On , we celebrate their work to restore their land, halt desertification and build drought resilience.

"In Kirsi the land is highly degraded. Many households could not have more than one meal a day. The lean periods were long. But now, thanks to the techniques of zaï, stone bunds and half-moons and the provision of manure and liquid fertilizer, almost all families can have three meals a day throughout the year". - Noel Compaore, SGP National Coordinator in Burkina Faso

Read more about their work here:

Our Land. Our Future. - UNDP Nature “There were places where we couldn’t harvest anything because the land was too dry, but now it is easy to plow. Where we used to harvest 200 kg of millet per hectare, we can now harvest 400 to 500 kg per hectare.”Awa Kouraogo is a 37-year-old farmer and mother of six children who lives in the ...

Earlier this year the Global Environment Facility CEO, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, visited smallholder farmers in Kazakhstan.

With GEF funding, and in partnership with UNDP Kazakhstan and local communities, we're building greenhouses, improving soil fertility and restoring degraded land. Through these efforts, we're strengthening the skills of local farmers to develop their businesses sustainably.

Read more: https://ow.ly/IxoV50RWSNl

With GEF Small Grants Programme Trinidad and Tobago – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

At the heart of a volcano, a community is conserving their natural and cultural heritage.

From wine to coffee, rare birds to medicinal plants, this take a look at how we’re working with GEF SGP Cabo Verde to support action in the Fogo Biosphere Reserve: https://ow.ly/LOYj50RHEj7

We are all .

📣𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐚̀ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

✏️Le Programme de Microfinancements du PNUD Tunisie, financé par le Fonds Mondial de l’Environnement, lance un appel à propositions destiné aux organisations de la société civile 🇹🇳 pour des projets communautaires visant à contribuer à la gestion durable des ressources naturelles et à la protection de l’environnement.

👉🏻Pour plus d’informations : https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=98262

⚠️Date limite de soumission : 𝟏𝟒 𝐦𝐚𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

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In the Mexican state of Yucatán, a group of Mayan women are the world’s largest producers of rare melipona honey, produced by a genus of neotropical stingless bees unique to Latin America. The workers have organised themselves into a co-operative network to strengthen their capacities and jointly face entrepreneurship challenges as caretakers of these indigenous bees.

"Before, we didn't have much knowledge about meliponiculture. There are many things that we did not know, but through these trainings that we have taken, they have helped us a lot. We have changed our lives, because before we were only embroiderers. How much did we earn [back then]? Very little, there were no more resources. On the other hand, now I have changed a lot as a person", remarked Fany Argüelles Parra.

She and 96 other Mayan women are part of the Kuxtalil co-operative network, which represents 12 producer’s groups across nine locations in the Yucatán towns of Maní, Dzan, Oxkutzcab, Teabo, Chacsinkín, and Tekax.

The melipona bee, or Xunán kab, as it is called in the Mayan language, produces a honey with medicinal properties that has been used since ancient times in the Mayan culture.

This , read more about these Queen Bees 🐝🐝🐝: https://undp.shorthandstories.com/gef-sgp-queens-of-their-hives/

📷: Fany Argüelles Parra shows her hands covered in melipona bees, which are stingless. Photo: © UNDP Mexico, SGP Mexico, Claudia Novelo Alpuche
📷: Julia Daniela Ku Tzuc, from the Melipona bee colony in Maní, Yucatán. Photo: © Claudia Novelo Alpuche/UNDP Mexico, SGP Mexico.
📷: Meliponiculture provides many economic opportunities, such as the development of personal hygiene and beauty products like shampoo, soaps, facial creams, and more. Photo: © UNDP Mexico, SGP Mexico, Claudia Novelo Alpuche

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Queens of Their Hives A network of Mayan women produce melipona honey and protect biodiversity in Mexico

World Bee Day 2024 World Bee Day 2024 video on why conserving bees are so important

Mountains are home to 15% of the world’s population & host about half of the world’s hotspots.

Wherever you live, on May 22 reminds us that we can all do our part to safeguard the around us and be . 🏔️

🌿 monitoring guide for and

Supports communities to make decisions on their own land, and to collect accurate data to strengthen their claims
https://transformativepathways.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Introduction-to-community-based-environmental-monitoring.pdf



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