This webinar is jointly organized by the UNDP BIOFIN GEF Umbrella Programme and the GEF-8 Umbrella Programme to Support NBSAP Update and the 7th National Reports, bringing together global, regional, and country teams engaged in the implementation of these two projects.
The session focuses on the practical application of UNDP’s Social and Environmental Standards (SES) in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and Biodiversity Finance Plans (BFPs), highlighting how safeguards can strengthen project design, implementation, and accountability across multi-country programmes. Drawing on country experiences, speakers will share practical lessons on stakeholder engagement, grievance redress mechanisms, and safeguards implementation throughout the project cycle.
Particular attention will be given to the importance of meaningful and inclusive engagement, especially with Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and women, to ensure that concerns are identified and addressed early. The discussion will also highlight how weak stakeholder engagement can contribute to grievances, underscoring the need for robust and inclusive processes from the outset.
