International projects
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME
SGP OP6 will support the capacity strengthening of decision makers, municipalities and community organizations for their effective involvement in environmental issues, and their awareness raising in concepts of green economy and ecosystem services. Public participation and involvement at all levels will be supported in a number of different ways such as (i) empowering local NGOs and CBOs to become more involved in environmental decision making processes and implementation of local policies (such as environmental impact assessment initiatives, municipalities’ sustainable energy development action plans, etc.) and(ii) dialogue platform initiatives to influence central, regional and local government policy-making processes, etc. SGP Georgia will also promote income generation and community well-being through supporting the development of social enterprises that are based on sustainable use of resources and environmentally friendly technologies. Priority will be given to those projects that ensure the involvement/participation of women and youth of different social and cultural groups. Based on the experience gained during SGP OP5, both of these groups can be instrumental in raising awareness and promoting advocacy. Other desirable aspects will be (i) project’s ability to positively affect people’s attitudes and behaviour and society’s perceived role in solving environmental problems, (ii) replication of tested (piloted) innovative approaches or technologies in other regions, (iii) partnerships with private sector and(iv) involvement of public education resources to promote wider experience and knowledge sharing.
Budget
USD 865,000
Donor
GEF / Government of Germany
Implementing Partner
UNDP
Contact Information
nino.antadze@undp.org
ana.shubitidze@undp.org