UNEP Pilot Cities for Urban Ecosystem Restoration 2023 (up to $100,000) | APPLY NOW

This informs the public about the UNEP Pilot Cities for Urban Ecosystem Restoration 2023. Details about the Program are given below.

UNEP Pilot Cities for Urban Ecosystem Restoration 2023

About UNEP Pilot Cities for Urban Ecosystem Restoration 2023

This call for proposals is part of a global project called Generation Restoration funded by the Federal German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

And seeks to engage with eight pilot cities that will be selected for project-funded catalytic grants (USD 50.000-100.000) to make the case, develop innovative policy approaches, and initiate implementation of urban ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions implementation.

Program Details 

We are also looking for 5-10 role model cities to help us strengthen advocacy at the global level under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, participate in knowledge exchanges, and work with pilot cities to kickstart their efforts on urban nature.

  • Political will and commitment to the project’s objectives until September 2025.
  • Participation in 2 in-person capacity-building workshops, webinars, and peer-to-peer exchanges.
  • Contribution to the development of tools & products to help cities accelerate ecosystem restoration.

Benefits

  • Implementation grants between USD 50,000 and 100,000 in total for the duration of the project (not one each year)
  • Technical assistance and expert advice from ecosystem restoration experts.
  • Support in developing an investment pipeline for urban nature-based solution projects.
  • Matchmaking opportunities with donors, funders and wide community of experts.
  • Visibility as part of the communication campaigns of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Eligibility

  • Governments, municipalities and their implementation partners for cities located in ODA eligible countries. 
  • Successful proposals must highlight the potential of implementation grants to help bring these existing efforts to scale and/or enhance ongoing initiatives. 
  • UNEP, FAO and ICLEI offices are not eligible. 

UNEP Pilot Cities for Urban Ecosystem Restoration 2023 Application

Open this link for those interested in UNEP Pilot Cities for Urban Ecosystem Restoration 2023 to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 14 June 2023.

Open this link for more details about the UNEP Pilot Cities for Urban Ecosystem Restoration 2023.

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