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
⏳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.
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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
⏳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
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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
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
⏳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...
⏳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.
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⏳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...
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A coral reef is like a bustling city in an alien world—built not of concrete and steel, but of tiny, living creatures. As corals grow into large colonies, their hard skeletons create an intricate maze of shelters, feeding grounds, and breeding spaces for countless organisms.
A student sits comfortably in a classroom, no longer needing a heavy coat to stay warm as she watches the snow falling on the frozen steppe outside the window.A man in a parched field carefully checks a small, young tree shielded from the elements by a simple plastic box.A farmer’s eyes gleam with hope as he learns of a seed that can survive drought and bring about a harvest to support his family in just a few seasons.
The snow leopard is not just a rare predator roaming the snow-covered ranges of Central Asia. For Kyrgyzstan, it has become a symbol of pristine nature, national pride, and a key driver of environmentally and socially responsible tourism.
