Call for Proposals 2024

GEF-Small Grants Programme

The GEF-Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan would like to invite Civil Society Organization and Community-Based Organizations to submit proposal to develop the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS) comprehensive strategy for enhancing sustainable development and resilience of highland communities in Bhutan.

At the CBD COP15 in Montreal, December 2022, the Japan Ministry of Environment, Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation, UNDP, and other partners announced the launch COMDEKS Phase 4. This phase aims to further expand and ensure sustainability and sound biodiversity management, governance, and sustainable livelihood activities with local communities in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes.  In Bhutan, the initiative focuses on promoting sustainable practices, enhancing biodiversity, and improving livelihoods through community-led projects of the highland communities.

The development of a robust strategy is essential to guide future activities, ensuring they are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with national development goals.

The deadline for the submission of proposals is 03.00 PM, 23rd August (Friday) 2024.

Submit your documents in PDF format only.

Submit your proposals via email to UgyenL@unops.org the National Coordinator for GEF-SGP Bhutan, UNDP. You can also contact +975 17603885 for further information.