It was the worst environmental disaster in Mauritius’ history. A cargo vessel ran aground, tearing a catastrophic gash through the reef and spilling oil. On #WorldOceanDay, take a look at @undp.org Mauritius @thegef.bsky.social efforts to restore critical coral reefs: go.undp.org/qVm

Are you at the #GEFAssembly2026? Join us to learn more about the power of #LocalAction and how we're moving into SGP 2.0 - enhancing vision, expanding partnerships across @thegef.bsky.social agencies, and strengthening synergies and scalability. 🗓️4 June, 18:30-19:30 #FinanceTheFuture

From rural schools to remote farms, local communities in Uzbekistan’s arid rangelands are adapting to a changing climate. See what is possible when we work together with @thegef.bsky.social @undpuzb.bsky.social to #FinanceTheFuture: go.undp.org/q6o #GEFAssembly2026 #ForPeopleForPlanet

In Uzbekistan’s arid rangelands, communities are building resilience from the ground up. From warmer rural classrooms to drought-resilient crops, see how the @gef-sgp.bsky.social supports local solutions for people and nature. undp-nature.exposure.co/resilience-r... #GEFassembly2026 @undp.org

In Kyrgyzstan, conserving the snow leopard delivers more than wildlife protection. With @thegef.bsky.social and @undp.org, sustainable tourism is strengthening livelihoods to #FinanceTheFuture. Discover more as we build momentum #ForPeopleForPlanet at #GEFAssembly2026 go.undp.org/qXG

⏳1 day to #BiodiversityDay! Target 1 of #KMGBF calls for inclusive spatial planning. In Morocco, Amazighe communities use traditional conservation practices, like seasonal closures of their Agdals to sustainably manage land. #LocalAction Global Impact undp-nature.exposure.co/ancestral-in...

⏳2 days to #BiodiversityDay! Targets 2 & 3 of #KMGBF call for restoring & conserving ecosystems. In Zimbabwe, #LocalAction means restoring degraded wetlands and establishing strong l local management systems - protecting them for generations to come. undp-nature.exposure.co/our-children...

⏳3 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 4 of #KMGBF is about human-wildlife conflict. In Colombia, local farmers turned from hunters into guardians, establishing a Jaguar Protection Corridor - using ecotourism & #LocalAction to protect this iconic species. undp-nature.exposure.co/from-hunters...

⏳4 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 5 of #KMGBF promotes the sustainable harvesting of wild species. In Nepal, these women took #LocalAction to set up a supply chain to sustainably use the local rose hip plant, creating a new source of vital income. undp-nature.exposure.co/melting-moun...

⏳5 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 6 of #KMGBF is about invasive species. In Madagascar, removing invasive species was one of key measures that local communities implemented to restore Andranobe lake and their livelihoods. #LocalAction Global Impact: undp-nature.exposure.co/our-lake-our...

⏳6 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 7 of the #KMGBF is about reducing pollution. In Viet Nam, women are transforming plastic waste management, creating a circular economy that prevents pollution and generates green jobs. #LocalAction for Global Impact: undp-nature.exposure.co/waste-not-wa...

⏳7 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 8 of #KMGBF is about climate impacts & resilience. In Jamaica, a community revitalized their traditional water catchment system, building resilience to drought & ensuring local residents don’t go a single day without water. undp-nature.exposure.co/singing-in-t...

⏳8 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 9 of #KMGBF is about managing wild species sustainably to benefit people. In Kyrgyzstan, community-led ecotourism centered on the snow leopard is creating sustainable livelihoods for local residents. go.undp.org/qTK #LocalAction

⏳9 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 10 of #KMGBF calls for sustainability in agriculture and other sectors. In Antigua & Barbuda, persons with disabilities are turning to climate-smart farming to boost food security. #LocalAction for Global Impact. undp-nature.exposure.co/from-soil-to...

⏳10 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 11 of the #KMGBF is to restore nature’s contributions to people. In Barbados, "coral gardeners" are restoring degraded reefs, bringing back vibrant marine life and strengthening coastal protection for their communities. undp-nature.exposure.co/in-living-co...

⏳11 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 12 of #KMGBF is about enhancing urban green spaces. In Bhutan, we supported Zhenphen Group to make the Royal Botanical Garden accessible for persons with disabilities, ensuring nature's benefits are for everyone. undp-nature.exposure.co/sustainable-...

⏳12 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 13 of #KMGBF is about genetic resources and traditional knowledge. See how we support #LocalAction in Northeast India, where traditional knowledge plays a key role in conservation and adaptation. undp-nature.exposure.co/a-biocultura...

⏳13 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 14 of #KMGBF is about integrating biodiversity into decision-making. In Ecuador, the Kichwa people used #LocalAction to achieve this through a landmark legal ruling to protect their ancestral 'Living Forest'. undp-nature.exposure.co/the-living-f...

⏳14 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 15 of #KMGBF calls for businesses to reduce impacts on biodiversity. In Armenia, an SGP-supported project partnered with the Coca-Cola Foundation to scale up community recycling, collecting 400,000 kg of waste. ow.ly/9Gxh50YWIkH

15 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 16 of #KMGBF is about sustainable consumption choices. The SGP-supported Mauritius Plastic Challenge, implemented by Mission Verte, inspires #LocalAction - rethinking daily habits and reducing plastic waste. undp-nature.exposure.co/action-for-t...

⏳16 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 17 of #KMGBF is about biotechnology—but that doesn't just mean modern labs. It includes traditional practices like fermentation, which nomadic herders in Mongolia use to make cheeses to fund snow leopard conservation. undp-nature.exposure.co/got-cheese

⏳ 17 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 18 of the #KMGBF is about scaling positive incentives for biodiversity. In Costa Rica, we’re supporting rural communities conserve their land through Payments for Ecosystem Services. #LocalAction undp.shorthandstories.com/gef-sgp-rest...

⏳18 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 19 of #KMGBF calls for mobilizing biodiversity finance. In Dominica, local communities leveraged their SGP grant experience to access $500K+ from @theGCF to build climate change resilience! #LocalAction = Global Impact undp-nature.exposure.co/solidarity-i...

⏳19 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 20 of the #KMGBF focuses on capacity-building & technical exchange. See how a beekeeping project in Saint Lucia helped🐝🐝🐝make a comeback in Samoa through South-South cooperation! #LocalAction for Global Impact. undp-nature.exposure.co/tiny-but-mig...

⏳20 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 21 of #KMGBF is about ensuring knowledge is accessible to guide biodiversity action. In Guyana, the Wapichan people blend traditional knowledge with modern science to protect wildlife #LocalAction for Global Impact undp-nature.exposure.co/the-rider-of...

⏳21 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 22 of #KMGBF is about ensuring participation in environmental decision-making for everyone In Peru, these women are raising their voices to influence public policy and protect biodiversity. #LocalAction for Global Impact: undp-nature.exposure.co/hear-her-voice

⏳22 days to #BiodiversityDay! Target 23 of the #KMGBF is about gender equality in biodiversity conservation. In Brazil, rural women are leading the fight against land degradation and climate change through agroecology. #LocalAction for Global Impact. undp-nature.exposure.co/gardens-of-r...

🌍Tomorrow we launch our countdown to #BiodiversityDay! From restoring wetlands to protecting jaguars, follow our campaign to see how SGP is supporting local communities to tackle each of the 23 global biodiversity targets of the #KMGBF. #LocalAction for Global Impact.

Congratulations to the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners! 🏆🌎 These six extraordinary women show that you don’t have to cross oceans to find environmental leadership— but that #ChangeStartsWhereYouStand. Discover their stories: goldmanprize.org/2026 #GoldmanPrize

Indigenous traditional medicine is not a nostalgic exercise—it is a forward‑looking investment in inclusive health systems, ecological restoration, and climate resilience. See how traditional medicine in Kenya improves forest and human health: go.undp.org/TNy #UNPFII

Grassroots heroes bring deep passion and local knowledge to conservation, but their impact can be stymied by lack of sustainable support. This is where our work with UNDP Kenya and @thegef.bsky.social steps in. We're here to amplify and support #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/LHYN50YpoAy

With support from @thegef.bsky.social Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP Malawi, young people are restoring their mountain, protecting forests, adopting clean energy, and transforming their community. Youth are not waiting for tomorrow; they're leading today. ow.ly/RMKq50YAPqe

Kudarikilu’s story is not one of abundance—it is one of enough. Enough to sell a kilo of eggplants. Enough to believe that a tiny island can reshape the boundaries of food security through patience, resilience, and hard work #ForPeopleForPlanet. undpmv.exposure.co/roots-of-res...

In December, 57 new SGP-supported community projects - funded by @thegef.bsky.social and implemented in partnership with UNDP Samoa - were approved. If you missed the press release, take a look at how these projects work #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/AVo950Yt8zB

From monitoring wildlife with camera traps to planting thousands of native trees, local communities in Colombia’s Guaviare region are showing how local action can protect ecosystems. This #WorldWildlifeDay they're securing a future #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/5sM

En la región del Guaviare, Colombia 🇨🇴, quienes antes cazaban jaguares ahora se han convertido en sus protectores. Antes del #DíaDeLaVidaSilvestre, conoce cómo comunidades locales están fomentando la convivencia a través del turismo, la educación y más: undp-nature.exposure.co/de-cazadores...

What was once a story of conflict is now one of reconciliation. Community-led ecotourism and education means jaguars roam freely again. This #WorldWildlifeDay see how @thegef.bsky.social @undp.org Colombia support work for wildlife, for livelihoods, #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/5sM

Kudarikilu, home to 300 people, is an island so small you could walk across it in an hour. The sea is always close. And yet, unexpected bursts of green appear With @undp.org Maldives @thegef.bsky.social we support home gardens & fruit trees to elevate island life: undpmv.exposure.co/roots-of-res...

Want to learn more about how we support #ResultsInMotion? In Costa Rica, our @thegef.bsky.social-funded, @undp.org-implemented projects strengthen resilience and biodiversity through local action. Delivering gains #ForPeopleForPlanet, see how we support #GEFresults. ow.ly/bnyF50Ybb0f

The sea has always shaped life in the Maldives. Instead of building higher walls, the community imagined something different. What began as an experiment is becoming proof that nature can be our strongest coastal protector🌿https://shorturl.at/dE #WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands

Wetlands are a sheer powerhouse in terms of value to humanity – supporting everything from clean air and water, to food and climate regulation. See how we work with @thegef.bsky.social @undp.org Zimbabwe and local communities to protect them: go.undp.org/wUB #WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands

We have already lost over 85% of all wetlands in the past two centuries. This #WWD2026 join us in #CelebratingWetlands and how important they are. See how we partner with @thegef.bsky.social @undp.org in the Bahamas, Mexico & Zambia to protect them #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/5cr

This #DisabilityDay, our partner, Mobility Sierra Leone, was honored with a well-deserved award. Lamin Mansaray, Country Manager of Mobility Sierra Leone, spoke to the life-changing value in providing mobility to and economic resilience for persons with disabilities. #IDPD #IDPD2025

What does resilience look like in a changing climate? Communities in Kyrgyzstan are reimagining their future with nature-based solutions that work #ForPeopleForPlanet. Take a look at how they're protecting a landscape rooted in nature and tradition: go.undp.org/iX5

People didn’t understand that seagrasses are a powerhouse in addressing climate change - absorbing CO₂ 35x faster than tropical rainforests. That’s where @thegef.bsky.social and @undpturkiye.bsky.social support came in. See how seagrasses and tourism are working to #SaveOurOcean: go.undp.org/w9o

🌊12 women in Rodrigues swapped their fishing cards for sustainable livelihoods — launching a craft center and restaurant in Graviers. See how the project, supported by @undp.org Mauritius and @thegef.bsky.social, is empowering women #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/RKyj50Xa1mJ

Food is life. Food is land. Food is roots. Food is memory. Food is a right, not a privilege. Every day is #WorldFoodDay for rural women in the Brazilian backcountry. See how they're cultivating change with support from @thegef.bsky.social and @pnudbrasil.bsky.social: go.undp.org/iZK

Discover Lesotho’s hidden gem! Visit the Sehlabathebe Community Conservation Forum @thegef.bsky.social @undp.org partner in Ha Soloja, protecting nature and culture while promoting sustainable tourism. Camp, explore & connect with the locals! shorturl.at/k3X48

In Tiab village of Hormozgan Province, a group of #ruralwomen is protecting and restoring the Shour–Shirin–Minab wetland, one of southern Iran’s most valuable ecosystems. In partnership with @thegef.bsky.social and UNDP Iran, see how we support work #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/YSWC50XeFys

A year ago Laya, Bhutan, we announced grant support with @thegef.bsky.social and IPSI Satoyama Initiative for CSOs and CBOs to boost highland resilience. Today, we celebrate results #ForPeopleForPlanet — resilient highland livelihoods and innovative climate solutions with UNDP Bhutan and partners.