Call for Proposals: UNEP Pilot Cities for Urban Ecosystem Restoration 2023 (up to $100,000)
The United Nations Environment Programme is issuing a call for proposals for cities interested in starting or scaling up ecosystem restoration efforts. 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), which seeks to engage with eight pilot cities that will be selected for project funded catalytic grants to make the case, develop innovative policy approaches, and initiate implementation of urban ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions implementation.
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They are also looking for 5-10 role model cities to help strengthen advocacy at 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. The project duration is 21 months, starting in December 2023 and ending in September 2025.
Requirements:
- Open to 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.
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#GenerationRestoration Role Model Cities
- Technical assistance, guidance and advice from ecosystem restoration experts at UNEP and beyond.
- Matchmaking opportunities with donors, funders and wide community of experts for NbS implementation.
- Visibility as part of the communication and advocacy campaigns of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
- Support in the application to become a World Restoration Flagship under the UN Decade.
#GenerationRestoration Pilot Cities
- Implementation grants between $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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the button below or click this link
Deadline: June 30th, 2023
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