09/10/2025
17:30 - 18:15
Global Environment Facility
, Onsite
Why attend
Discover how community-led, climate-resilient solutions are accelerating Global Biodiversity Framework implementation. Learn practical financing and partnership models from GEF SGP’s three decades of experience empowering Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, and local communities to scale biodiversity conservation, restoration, and livelihoods.
Session Description
This session spotlights the GEF Small Grants Programme’s locally led landscape approach to conserving biodiversity and restoring ecosystems amid climate change. Drawing on 30+ years across 130+ countries, speakers from communities and civil society share practical models, lessons, and best practices for scaling and sustaining impacts that deliver global environmental benefits while improving livelihoods. The event highlights how targeted finance, inclusive governance, and strategic partnerships—bridging traditional knowledge and science—can accelerate Global Biodiversity Framework targets and SDG outcomes. Participants will explore blended and landscape finance, replication pathways, and social inclusion strategies for Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Videos and photos will showcase on-the-ground innovations incubated and accelerated by GEF SGP.Organised by
GEF
Partners
UNDP
Speaker
Moderator
