Application Deadline:
31 July 2026
About Organisation
The UNCCD G20 Global Land Initiative (GLI) was launched by G20 Leaders in 2020 to prevent, halt, and reverse land degradation while enhancing the conservation of terrestrial habitats. The initiative promotes sustainable land management by sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovative restoration approaches across countries. Working alongside global partners, it supports ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Through collaboration with governments, research institutions, civil society, and the private sector, the initiative strengthens global efforts to restore degraded landscapes, build local capacity, encourage investment, and contribute to international environmental commitments under the Rio Conventions.
About the Grant
The Nature-Positive Actions Transforming Lives and Landscapes 2026 initiative invites real-world stories that demonstrate successful land restoration and nature-positive solutions. Organized by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), UNCCD G20 Global Land Initiative, and WOCAT, the programme aims to showcase projects delivering measurable environmental, social, and economic benefits. Selected stories will be professionally edited and published in a global digital publication, launched at UNCCD COP17, while also being featured at major international events. The initiative highlights scalable restoration models that support biodiversity conservation, ecosystem recovery, climate action, sustainable livelihoods, and long-term landscape resilience.
Who can Apply?
Submissions are open to governments, intergovernmental organizations, civil society organizations, NGOs, research institutions, universities, private sector organizations, startups, investors, community-based organizations, Indigenous groups, local initiatives, environmental practitioners, and members of the GEF partnership or UNCCD networks. Applicants should be directly involved in land restoration, ecosystem conservation, or nature-positive solutions with measurable environmental and socio-economic outcomes. Proposed initiatives should demonstrate scientific credibility, scalability, financial sustainability, and positive impacts on communities, biodiversity, or local economies. Contributors must provide evidence of achievements, supporting data, and high-quality photographs showcasing their restoration efforts.
How to Apply?
Applicants must complete the official submission form and provide a detailed story between 1,200 and 2,000 words. The submission should include a description of the initiative, measurable achievements, environmental and socio-economic impact data, and high-quality photographs. Selected contributions will be professionally edited before publication and may be translated into multiple UN languages for wider international visibility.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 31 July 2026.
Last Date To Apply
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