GEF SGP BELIZE

⚡️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: wrld.bg/ivWe50RYVzb #GEFatSIDS4

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

⚡️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 thegef.org/newsroom/press… #BiodiversityDay

✅ 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 ▶️buff.ly/3WfdlZ1 @UNDPClimate

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: wrld.bg/BlHX50Qx0xV

¿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 : undp.org/es/mexico/hist…

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: wrld.bg/XEGl50QMX0a

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🙌

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🙌

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.

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🌳

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: ow.ly/hmTH50QSFbl

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. tinyurl.com/3evvadky

Happy #CleanenergyDay Illuminating the future in 🇧🇿Belize. Inspiring story, Community Action, Global Impact. ➡️tinyurl.com/3evvadky @GEF_SGP @UNDPBelize CSO-Government partnership.

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: ow.ly/7HOk50QeaoR #COP28

Need some inspiration? Take a look at our stories of how we work with our partners to support #biodiversity conservation, #climateaction and more: ow.ly/UWCg50M6BQY

@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 tinyurl.com/3jnauxuu Roadmap: tinyurl.com/3bc595dw

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: ow.ly/wSnM50PTE1x

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.

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.