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.
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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.
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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.
Six years ago, Amina Yesina left her role as CFO to return to her childhood dream of working with horses
She's not just taking care of animals today, she helps children with disabilities, turns manure into fertilizer, educates farmers & creates a closed cycle eco-stable www.undp.org/kazakhstan/s...
In Fiji, market vendors and farmers gathered for a training building skills to access funding, grow their businesses, and uplift their communities.
“For me, the workshop has reminded me of the importance of working together...”
Take a look : ow.ly/NnpP50WQRQ7
Young people are shaping the future of environmental governance
In Nigeria, we're proud to partner with GYBN Nigerian and the Global Environment Facility to support youth engagement around the NBSAP process: www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea...
We're so pleased that #UNDPMauritius Open Day 2025 was a success.
Celebrating partnership and progress, 500+ visitors attended to explore UNDP’s work and its ongoing partnership with the Republic of Mauritius.
Here’s to many more years of action #ForPeopleForPlanet🌍💙
www.undp.org/mauritius-se...
The pristine mountains of #Bhutan attract many visitors, but with visitors comes waste — a growing challenge for fragile ecosystems like Laya, perched at 3,820m.
To respond, UNDP Bhutan and SHE Cycle Solutions, show that when communities lead, solutions last: ow.ly/uSsB50WL9p9
In St. Lucia, the National Council Of and For Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) unveiled its innovative Aquaponics Facility and launched its Organic-Able produce brand.
We believe in #DisabilityInclusion to ensure that we #LeaveNoOneBehind.
Take a look: ow.ly/l6Ef50WHWoP
🌱 Guardians of environment
🦜 Protectors of biodiversity
💚 Keepers of unique traditions
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, see how women in Burkina Faso are reviving traditional farming techniques – with benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/wGY
@thegef.bsky.social @undp.org @iki-germany.bsky.social
🦅 “This project planted a seed in my community – a seed of hope and responsibility.” – Franklin Olivo, Guna Indigenous community, Púcuro.
For #IndigenousPeoplesDay and #YouthDay, see how local action creates global impact in Panama’s wild Darién rainforest: undp-nature.exposure.co/guardians-of...
Join us now! With @thegef.bsky.social and @gefcsonetwork.org to learn more about lessons for financial and technical support to local civil society organizations - especially small, grassroots, and frontline groups.
🗓️ Wed, 6 Aug
🕗 8:00–9:00 AM EST
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