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The Green Wave 2010 International Year of Biodiversity
CALL FOR PROPOSALS (deadline 19th March 2010) The Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) is supporting the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD)’s efforts to celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity by providing three (3) small grants of US$ 1,600.00 each to non-governmental organizations (NGO) or community-based organisations (CBO) based in Trinidad and Tobago in implementing activities for the Green Wave 2010. What is the Green Wave? A Global Biodiversity Campaign that enables young people to make a difference. The Green Wave supports the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity to strengthen awareness and education on biodiversity. The Green Wave is celebrated annually on 22nd May – the International Day for Biological Diversity. In participating schools and youth groups, children and youth plant tree(s) at 10.00 am local time, creating a “green wave” that goes around the world. Participants upload photos and text to The Green Wave website to share their tree-planting experience with others. An interactive map goes live in the evening at 20:10 local time, creating a second “green wave”. The Green Wave encourages young people to engage in local action, build friendships with other participants around the world, and learn about global issues affecting biodiversity. For more information on the Green Wave 2010 click here. Who is eligible to apply for a small grant? Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) based in Trinidad and Tobago. How to Apply:
Conditions: Successful applicants must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Global Environment Facility - Small Grants Programme. _________________________________________________________________________________
Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme (GEF/SGP)
The GEF SGP was introduced in Trinidad and Tobago in 1995. A National Steering Committee (NSC) develops the Country Programme Strategy (CPS) for the implementation of GEF/SGP and the Social Development SGP and approves projects for grant support. NSC 2009-2011: Members Profile; Terms of Reference The Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) aims to deliver global environmental benefits in the following GEF Focal Areas: Biodiversity: Protection of endangered plants and animals habitats or ecosystems. Climate Change: Reduction or prevention of human activities that contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer. International Waters: Reduction or prevention of the release of poisonous solid and liquid wastes into rivers and seas shared by two or more countries. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): Reduction or elimination of the release of organic chemicals (e.g. pesticides) that are harmful to human health and the environment. Land Degradation: Protection and restoration of dry soil areas; soil conservation; reforestation; prevention of forest fires and organic farming among others. Multiple Focal Areas: Activities that are not limited to one focal area, for example policy formulation or demonstration activities that may include education and awareness of environmental problems related to one or more of the GEF focal areas.
Examples of Trinidad and Tobago Projects in GEF Focal Areas:
HOW TO APPLY: For further information on the programme and eligibility, see our brochure. To apply, please complete our Project Concept Form
Contact information
Ms. Anna Cadiz, National Coordinator GEF - Small Grants Programme c/o United Nations Development Programme United Nations House #3 Chancery Lane Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies Tel: 1(868) 623 7056 ext. 252 Fax: 1(868) 623 1658 Email: anna.cadiz@undp.org.tt |
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