GEF SGP BELIZE

The GEF Small Grants Programme in Belize - Fostering Innovation, Social Inclusion and Impact of community-based initiatives #SDGs #CSO+Government Partnerships.

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

⚡️Breaking news: The Blue & Green Islands Integrated Program just launched at #SIDS4, aiming to expand nature-based solutions in:
✅Urban development
✅Food production
✅Tourism

Read about @theGEF-funded $135 million program, managed by @UNDP: https://t.co/TDHw4JqH0t #GEFatSIDS4

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

Biodiversity: Here Mario shares his thoughts on the importance of biodiversity as he checks on a yellow headed parrot nest in the protected park areas of southern Belize

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

⚡️Breaking news: The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund #GBFF approved a new round of project preparation grants to help nature recover by 2030.

> $70 million is allocated for 18 new projects in 21 countries, including 13 #LDCs and #SIDS
https://t.co/jhVjZG5em0 #BiodiversityDay

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

✅ Recycling
✅ Reducing
✅ Reusing plastics
✅ Influencing consumer use & behaviour
✅ Developing better waste collection

See how @GEF_SGP projects help local communities implement a circular economy approach to #BeatPlasticPollution ▶️https://t.co/qI8yTky8n4
@UNDPClimate

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

A rapid urban shift has elevated cities into economic powerhouses that can foster innovation, economic development & social interactions. Check out some examples of how @GEF_SGP supports #LocalAction to address urban environmental issues: https://t.co/BtR8mswlym

[PPD México @PPD_Mexico]

¿Motores de lancha🚤 eléctricos⚡️? 🌿📷 La cooperativa Isla de Pájaros, con el apoyo de @PPD_Mexico está liderando el cambio hacia la navegación 0 emisiones 🌎en #Campeche. Para celebrar el día Mundial de la #innovación compartimos su historia : https://t.co/VGcDzmsqvd

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Investing in nature pays off for people and the planet. 🌳🤝🌍

Discover how @theGEF Council’s family of funds invests in climate change adaptation, biodiversity, ocean health, pollution control, and more: https://t.co/e6syUA8eLX

[UNDP Belize @UNDPBelize]

Congratulations #Belize🇧🇿! The first Caribbean nation to officially ratify the groundbreaking ocean biodiversity agreement under #UnitedNations Convention on Law of the Sea on Conservation & Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction🙌

[UNDP Belize @UNDPBelize]

We're proud to be supporting the "Enhancing Protection, Infrastructure, and Governance of the Elijio Panti National Park" project through @GEFSGPBELIZE

The project aims to enhance the management of protected areas within National Park & provide benefits to local communities🙌

[Carlos Manuel Rodriguez @cmrodrigueze]

On forest day it is important to review Costa Rica’s impressive restoration of forest and biodiversity. 3 main reason: phase out perverse incentives, good governance and the payment for environmental services.

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Through @NewZambian, a @GEF_SGP grant recipient, artists are raising awareness on the need for urgent action to mitigate #ClimateChange in 🇿🇲

This #IntlForestDay, let's reflect on how we can act to preserve our life-sustaining forests & the complex ecosystems that call it home🌳

[Small Grants Programme @GEF_SGP]

We know the power of local action.

We're here to directly support and amplify the work of local communities taking action #ForPeopleForPlanet.

For impact stories, revents, and featured publications, take a look at our latest newsletter: https://t.co/NxhRClmiX9

[GEF SGP BELIZE @GEFSGPBELIZE]

In🇧🇿Punta Negra, a vibrant community nestled in the 🫀of Belize, embraced the power of the sun- 5th community to receive #photovoltaic systems! 12 homes, 5 businesses, 1 school bask in the glow of clean, renewable energy!! Historic partnership achievement. https://t.co/0Ozuy8VnUy

[GEF SGP BELIZE @GEFSGPBELIZE]

Happy #CleanenergyDay Illuminating the future in 🇧🇿Belize. Inspiring story, Community Action, Global Impact.
➡️https://t.co/pIjcK0cQVF
@GEF_SGP @UNDPBelize CSO-Government partnership.

[Small Grants Programme @GEF_SGP]

A large part of #climateaction focuses on adapting and building resilience, but there are limits to protecting people, places, and nature.

That's where #LossAndDamage comes in.

We know how direct access to international funding can help: https://t.co/sZ8WfLOPBI #COP28

[Small Grants Programme @GEF_SGP]

Need some inspiration?

Take a look at our stories of how we work with our partners to support #biodiversity conservation, #climateaction and more: https://t.co/WiTYCWgiBp

[GEF SGP BELIZE @GEFSGPBELIZE]

@COP28 the Loss and Damage Fund was established. A case study of our work in #Belize with the Monkey River Watershed Association is featured. SGP’s most recent global publication: Loss and Damage: An Evolving Challenge https://t.co/a8l5R8tdHs
Roadmap: https://t.co/CfNyrxTZ9t

[Small Grants Programme @GEF_SGP]

Are you interested in learning more about the work that we support? And how #LocalActionGlobalImpact help conserve & restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being & livelihoods around the 🌍?

Take a look at our latest newsletter: https://t.co/zvr1AbTiU4

[PPD México @PPD_Mexico]

Está semana se llevó a cabo, el encuentro Tuumben K´iin, encuentro de mujeres Sur-Sur hacia la energía solar, en alianza con @GEFSGPBELIZE. + de 60 mujeres reunidas para dialogar, intercambiar y construir una nueva realidad en la cual participan en la transición energética.

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Every minute, the world spends $1M on agriculture subsidies, yet 90% of crop varieties vanished in 100 years.

Agroecology, an eco-friendly farming approach, promotes biodiversity & strengthens local economies. #ForPeopleForPlanet, it's time we farm with nature, not against it.