Florentina is one of over 3,500 rural women from 93 countries who have become ‘Women Light The World’ after training at Barefoot College International. Bringing lights to remote villages in #Belize, help us celebrate how bright #climateaction can be: ow.ly/xW6H50PYmkf 💡💡💡 #ClimateWeekLAC

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Through New Zambian Magazine, a Small Grants Programme 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🌳

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.

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

Investing in nature pays off for people and the planet. 🌳🤝🌍 Discover how Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council’s family of funds invests in climate change adaptation, biodiversity, ocean health, pollution control, and more: wrld.bg/XEGl50QMX0a

¿Motores de lancha🚤 eléctricos⚡️? 🌿📷 La cooperativa Isla de Pájaros, con el apoyo de PPD México 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…

✅ Recycling ✅ Reducing ✅ Reusing plastics ✅ Influencing consumer use & behaviour ✅ Developing better waste collection See how Small Grants Programme projects help local communities implement a circular economy approach to #BeatPlasticPollution ▶️buff.ly/3WfdlZ1 UNDP Climate

A rapid urban shift has elevated cities into economic powerhouses that can foster innovation, economic development & social interactions. Check out some examples of how Small Grants Programme supports #LocalAction to address urban environmental issues: wrld.bg/BlHX50Qx0xV

⚡️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

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 Blue & Green Islands Integrated Program just launched at #SIDS4, aiming to expand nature-based solutions in: ✅Urban development ✅Food production ✅Tourism Read about Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded $135 million program, managed by UN Development: wrld.bg/ivWe50RYVzb #GEFatSIDS4