Submission Deadline: 30 June 2023
The United Nations Environment Programme is issuing a call for proposals for cities interested in starting or scaling up ecosystem restoration efforts, closing on 30 June 2023 at 23:59 UTC+2 (European time).
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 (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.
We are also looking for 5-10 role model cities to help us 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.
Interested in joining Generation Restoration?
- First, please watch the recording of our info session below, and read the frequently asked questions at this link. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to irene.fagotto@un.org.
- To apply as a role model city, please express your interest by writing an email to irene.fagotto@un.org by 30 June 2023.
- To apply for a pilot project, please fill the project proposal and budget template (available here in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish) and send them alongside a letter of support from the Mayor, City Council, Governor or equivalent to irene.fagotto@un.org by 30 June 2023.
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030, led by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and its partners, covers terrestrial as well as coastal and marine ecosystems. As a global call to action, it will draw together political support, scientific research and financial muscle to massively scale up restoration. Find out how you can contribute to the UN Decade. Follow #GenerationRestoration.
