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Today, the National Steering Committee of the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Armenia approved five grant projects, addressing OP-7 strategic initiatives in Biodiversity Conservation, Land Degradation and Climate Change Mitigation focal areas.

On November 8, 2022, Ms. Natia Natsvlishvili, UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia, Mr. John Gallagher, UK Ambassador to Armenia as well as representatives from different international organizations, government institutions and diplomatic missions in Armenia took part in the demo event organized jointly by the UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme and ISSD NGO at Ohanyan Educational Complex.

UNDP in Armenia GEF Small Grants Programme supported involvement of youth in climate change activities through establishment of low carbon energy educational centers in six technical colleges of Tavush, Shirak, Lori and Gegharkunik regions.

IMPROVING ENERGY SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE TO ADDRESS STRESS IN CRISIS-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES OF GEGHARKUNIK, VAYOTS DZOR AND SYUNIK PROVINCES

The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) project opens a special call for proposals aimed at introduction of green energy and energy-efficiency solutions to improve energy security and climate resilience, as well as address social needs of communities in stress.

On July 20 a kick-off meeting of the “Green Book” project took place at the UN House in Armenia. The project is being implemented by “Women in Climate and Energy” NGO through financial support of the UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme. 

The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Armenia is pleased to announce the receipt of GEF STAR funds for grant-making in Biodiversity, Land Degradation and Climate Change focal areas. Applications are accepted from registered national NGOs without foreign founders regularly throughout the year. Maximum size of the grant cannot exceed US$50,000 equivalent. 

Today, the National Steering Committee of the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Armenia approved three grant projects, addressing the OP-7 strategic initiatives on Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries and Food Security and CSO-Government-Private Sector Policy and Planning Dialogue Platforms.

The project titled “PLUG.AM: Promotion of Electric Vehicles in Armenia” received one of the most significant environmental awards worldwide: Energy Globe National Award 2021. Funded by UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) the project, successfully implemented by the Armenian Energy Agency Foundation (AEA) geared towards contributing to the reduction of GHG emissions.

Membership in the National Steering Committee of  the Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme in Armenia

The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Armenia is pleased to announce a call for non-governmental NGO member candidates of the SGP National Steering Committee (NSC).

Today, the National Steering Committee of the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Armenia approved two grant projects, addressing the OP-7 strategic initiative on Community-based Conservation of Threatened Ecosystems and Species, Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries, and Food Security and Local to Global Coalitions for Chemicals and Waste Management.