GEF Small Grants Programme Kenya
Empowering communities to protect the environment while improving livelihoods
Community Action, Global Impact
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Our Mission
The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) is a global programme implemented by UNDP and operational in 125 countries. Established in 1992, the year of the Rio Earth Summit, it embodies the very essence of sustainable development by “thinking globally, acting locally.”
SGP provides financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people’s well-being and livelihoods. It demonstrates that community action can maintain the fine balance between human needs and environmental imperatives.
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SGP Phase 7 • 2023–2027
Three Critical Ecosystems
Phase 7 focuses on three ecologically-sensitive areas selected based on global environmental and socio-economic criteria.
SICA Conservation Area
525 km² across Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba National Reserves. Home to reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, and Somali ostrich.
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Lake Bogoria Ecosystem
A World Heritage Site in the Rift Valley with 370+ bird species. Alkaline waters sustain massive flamingo populations.
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Shimoni-Vanga Seascape
Kenya’s southern coast featuring coral reefs, mangroves, and marine life supporting 10,000+ artisanal fishers.
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Strategic Approaches
Integrative Conservation
A holistic landscape and seascape approach coordinating community-based initiatives to create cohesive, sustainable environmental improvements.
Collaborative Governance
Multi-stakeholder platforms bringing together community members, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners for inclusive decision-making.
Knowledge Sharing
Documenting and disseminating best practices through case studies, reports, and eco-knowledge fairs to facilitate exchange among communities.
Make an Impact
Join us in protecting Kenya’s vital ecosystems. Whether you’re a community organization, civil society group, or conservation enthusiast — there are many ways to contribute.