LocationsUNDP supports grassroots organizations in securing funding for climate initiatives
November 30, 2024
A three-day workshop on proposal writing was held for over 30 representatives of grassroots organizations working on conservation and climate change
In Papua New Guinea, grassroots organizations play a critical role in the efforts to preserve the country’s unique biodiversity and supporting communities in adapting to the intensifying impacts of climate change. To ensure these organizations are able to acquire the necessary support and resources for their initiatives, UNDP and the Conversation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) of the Papua New Guinean government conducted a three-day workshop on proposal writing for local organizations working on climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation in Port Moresby between 25-27 November 2024.
The workshop was organized under the Biodiversity and Climate Fund (BCF) initiative, which is funded by the Government of New Zealand and supported by UNDP. The fund is currently calling for proposals to financially support initiatives aimed at conserving the natural resources of Papua New Guinea, which remains one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries.
The participants learned practical ways for convincing potential donors of the impact of their work
Over 30 representatives from NGOs, civil society, faith-based and community-based organizations in Bougainville, Central, East Sepik, East New Britain, Enga, Madang, Morobe, and West New Britain provinces participated in the workshop. The organizations present represented various sectors, including biodiversity conservation, marine awareness, reforestation and mangrove rehabilitation, and environmentally sustainable livelihoods like coffee and cocoa farming.
Over three intensive days, participants engaged in hands-on trainings where they learned about the importance of robust strategic planning and sustainable financial structuring for their organizations. In addition, the participants learned about the importance of showcasing the aims and impact of their work in their messaging. The session culminated in the completion of draft proposals for the Biodiversity and Climate Fund’s funding window for 2024.
After the workshop, the proposals developed by the organizations will undergo a review by the BCF Secretariat. Some of the proposals will potentially receive funding from BCF and be transformed into actual climate initiatives in 2025.
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