XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-16 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Conservation International/Guatemala CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 240877.00 240877.00 240877.00 0 World Bank Conservation International/Guatemala 0 World Bank Conservation International/Guatemala 0 World Bank Conservation International/Guatemala 722631 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-28 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP PNUD CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 127666.67 127666.67 127666.67 0 UNDP PNUD 0 UNDP PNUD 383000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-197 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 800000.00 800000.00 800000.00 800000.00 800000.00 0 UNDP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 0 UNDP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 0 UNDP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 0 UNDP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 4000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-927 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Ministry of Agriculture, National Protected Areas Council, and National Forestry Institute CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala 1600000.00 1600000.00 1600000.00 1600000.00 1600000.00 8000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1637 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank The Bio-Itza Association, Conservation International Guatemala Office CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 241666.67 241666.67 241666.67 0 World Bank The Bio-Itza Association, Conservation International Guatemala Office 0 World Bank The Bio-Itza Association, Conservation International Guatemala Office 0 World Bank The Bio-Itza Association, Conservation International Guatemala Office 0 World Bank The Bio-Itza Association, Conservation International Guatemala Office 0 World Bank The Bio-Itza Association, Conservation International Guatemala Office 725000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1733 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP HELVETAS CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 323166.67 323166.67 323166.67 0 UNDP HELVETAS 0 UNDP HELVETAS 0 UNDP HELVETAS 0 UNDP HELVETAS 0 UNDP HELVETAS 0 UNDP HELVETAS 969500 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2499 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Fundacion Solar CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 510000.00 510000.00 510000.00 510000.00 510000.00 0 UNDP Fundacion Solar 0 UNDP Fundacion Solar 0 UNDP Fundacion Solar 0 UNDP Fundacion Solar 0 UNDP Fundacion Solar 0 UNDP Fundacion Solar 2550000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2687 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 732000.00 732000.00 732000.00 732000.00 732000.00 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 0 IADB Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 3660000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3630 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Technical Office of Biodiversity (OTECBIO) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 205454.67 205454.67 205454.67 0 UNEP Technical Office of Biodiversity (OTECBIO) 0 UNEP Technical Office of Biodiversity (OTECBIO) 0 UNEP Technical Office of Biodiversity (OTECBIO) 0 UNEP Technical Office of Biodiversity (OTECBIO) 0 UNEP Technical Office of Biodiversity (OTECBIO) 616364 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4191 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP National Protected Areas Council - CONAP CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Tourism policy and administrative management]]+ 259091.00 259091.00 259091.00 259091.00 259091.00 0 UNDP National Protected Areas Council - CONAP 0 UNDP National Protected Areas Council - CONAP 0 UNDP National Protected Areas Council - CONAP 0 UNDP National Protected Areas Council - CONAP 0 UNDP National Protected Areas Council - CONAP 1295455 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4479 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); Protected Areas National Council (CONAP); Fundación para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservación (FUNDAECO) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Forestry policy and administrative management]]+ 880000.00 880000.00 880000.00 880000.00 880000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); Protected Areas National Council (CONAP); Fundación para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservación (FUNDAECO) 0 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); Protected Areas National Council (CONAP); Fundación para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservación (FUNDAECO) 0 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); Protected Areas National Council (CONAP); Fundación para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservación (FUNDAECO) 4042309 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); Protected Areas National Council (CONAP); Fundación para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservación (FUNDAECO) 4398478 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); Protected Areas National Council (CONAP); Fundación para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservación (FUNDAECO) 356169 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); Protected Areas National Council (CONAP); Fundación para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservación (FUNDAECO) 4400000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4618 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 291500.00 291500.00 291500.00 0 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 0 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 0 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 842130 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 842130 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) 874500 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4716 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP); The Nature Conservancy (TNC) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1070909.00 1070909.00 1070909.00 1070909.00 1070909.00 0 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP); The Nature Conservancy (TNC) 0 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP); The Nature Conservancy (TNC) 0 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP); The Nature Conservancy (TNC) 5354545 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP); The Nature Conservancy (TNC) 730231 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP); The Nature Conservancy (TNC) 4624314 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala (MARN); National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP); The Nature Conservancy (TNC) 5354545 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5816 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala Sub-station INDE Guatemala Sur, Villanueva (Subestación Guatemala Sur INDE, Villanueva) 14.545952900786952 -90.58616998245061 Ciudad de Guatemala - MARN 14.59976 -90.52893 +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 666666.67 666666.67 666666.67 324963 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 397046 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 109870 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 445917 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 395093 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 286342 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 1774673 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) 2000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9059 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Guatemala Departamento de Suchitepéquez 14.38084 -91.43046 Departamento de Sololá 14.66667 -91.25 Departamento de San Marcos 15 -91.91667 Departamento de Sacatepéquez 14.58333 -90.75 Departamento de Quetzaltenango 14.75 -91.66667 Departamento de Escuintla 14.16667 -91 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 2228899.40 2228899.40 2228899.40 2228899.40 2228899.40 785865 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) 1637511 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) 1829282 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) 2369140 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) 901891 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) 1386389 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) 11144497 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9633 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP National Council of Protected Areas CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 456621.00 456621.00 456621.00 0 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 0 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 0 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 205479 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 289967 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 213430 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 234950 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 358640 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 1314909 UNEP National Council of Protected Areas 1369863 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10263 Global Environment Facility Promoting sustainable food systems, restoring degraded ecosystems, and reducing deforestation in the Motagua River Watershed (MRW) Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.122. The socioeconomic benefits to be delivered by the project at the national level consist of enhancing capacity of staff from public institutions (e.g., MARN, CONAP, INAB, MAGA, and Segeplán) for promoting sustainable production, biodiversity conservation, SLM, mitigation and adaptation to the impacts of climate change on land use planning, and for production-conservation conflicts, among other topics. At the local level, local governments and palm oil, coffee, and agroforestry producers, as well as small-scale producers of corn, beans, fruit trees, and other crops with high nutritional value and medium-scale cattle ranchers, will also participate in this training. In total, training activities will benefit 7,865 people, including women and indigenous peoples. The project will also strengthen local planning processes and governance for implementing ILM systems; this will include developing/updating and implementing five (5) micro-watershed management plans, six (6) PDM-OTs and PEI-POM-POAs at the municipal level, the operational strengthening of departmental, municipal, and community councils, and of governance associations of the MRW and micro-watersheds for implementing ILM systems. The project will strengthen and promote the diversification of coffee farming as a sustainable food production system, improving shaded areas through improved forest cover practices and fruit trees that will ensure the continuity of the coffee crop as an agroforestry system free from deforestation. This will benefit 1,502 coffee producers, including those most vulnerable to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through an inclusive technical assistance program for palm oil, the project will benefit eight (8) producers covering 16,879 ha of palm oil plantations, to strengthen their socio-environmental responsibility and promote new sustainable food production systems in the direct areas of influence of the these plantations, thereby benefiting 2,000 small farmers. In addition, an inclusive production program to address production activities identified as causing deforestation and environmental degradation, primarily subsistence crops and cattle ranching, will result in sustainable food production systems with a focus on integrated landscape management that will benefit an additional 225 farmers. The project will also make available national forest cash incentives such as PINPEP and PROBOSQUE and other financial mechanisms (i.e., government, private, municipal, etc.) that will promote the conservation and restoration of natural habitats. These incentives are expected to benefit 3,344 small- and medium-scale producers and to contribute to the delivery of global environmental benefits such as enhanced habitat for biodiversity, restoration of degraded lands, and mitigation of climate change. In total, the project will directly benefit 12,966 people (40% women and 60% men).123. The expected economic benefits the project will generate include cash incentives to producers through the PINPEP and PROBOSQUE programs. The PINPEP program is directed to beneficiaries and landholders who lack legal ownership titles in the municipalities that are prioritized according to their levels of poverty. This program covers agroforestry activities, forest plantations (only native species will be used in this project), and forest management activities to reverse the processes of deforestation, reduce vulnerability to extreme weather events, mitigate or adapt to the effects of climate change, and reduce the level of extreme poverty in the country. Projects usually receive payments during 6 to 10 years. On average the PINPEP program has paid the following: a) Incentive amount for managing natural forests for protection purposes per year for 10 years: a) from 0.1 to 5 ha: $370 per ha; b) over 5 ha: $1,853.84 for the first 5 ha + $95.10 per additional ha; and b) Incentive amount for managing natural forests for production purposes (plantations with native species and agroforestry) per year for 10 years: a) from 0.1 to 5 ha: $396.86 per ha; b) over 5 ha: $1,984.28 for the first 5 ha + $110.78 per additional ha.[19] 124. The PROBOSQUE program provides cash incentives for managing natural forests to protect and provide environmental services, establishing and maintaining agroforestry systems, managing natural forests with production aims, and restoring degraded forest lands, among other things. The program is directed to a wide group of stakeholders such as municipalities, CSOs, cooperatives, individuals, and indigenous communities. Payments through the PROBOSQUE program for the restoration of degraded forestlands have averaged $225.54 per ha.[20] At least this level of payments (economic benefits) is expected through the project for those producers that will make use of these incentive programs. In addition, producers will benefit from commercial sales agreements established between national and international buyers of coffee and national producers for the development of sustainable value chains in the prioritized landscape of the MRW. Finally, coffee growers may benefit from the certification (premiums); benefits from coffee certified as sustainable will depend on market conditions.125. Other project benefits include improved water supply for producers and other stakeholders through the implementation of a pilot scheme for the compensation for water ecosystem services. Finally, through knowledge management activities and products, the project will benefit multiple stakeholders nationally by increasing awareness about mainstreaming biodiversity in production landscapes, SLM, climate change mitigation, and sustainable production; this will be key for replication and scaling-up of successful experiences in other production landscapes and watersheds. [19] Source: http://portal.inab.gob.gt/index.php/component/content/article/112-servicios/183-pinpep?Itemid=437 [20] Custodio De Leo´n, L. M. 2017. Boleti´n Estadi´stico 1998-2017. Departamento de Incentivos Forestales. INAB Guatemala. Global Environment Facility UNDP International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) CEO Endorsement Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Agricultural land resources]]+ +![cdata[Food crop production]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Food security policy and administrative management]]+ 2232560.40 2232560.40 2232560.40 2232560.40 2232560.40 11162802 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10305 Global Environment Facility Establishing and implementing a MRV system in Guatemala to monitor the implementation of its NDC and to meet the requirements defined under the Article 13 of the Paris Agreement. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The socioeconomic benefits of improved MRV in the area of climate change are—while indirect—potentially significant. By establishing the holistic MRV system, the country will be able to improve the quality of its NGHGI, improve the quality of its reports, track more accurately mitigation and adaptation actions, as well as national and international climate finance, and more effectively link received support to national priorities and policies on climate change. The MRV system will also contribute to more efficient use of public funds and to reducing overlaps and duplicities in international resources for actions against the effects of climate change, thus freeing up resources for additional measures. This is particularly relevant for Guatemala as it is considered a country highly vulnerable to climate change effects. As climate change will have the greatest impact on the poorest and most vulnerable populations population (small male and female producers and various indigenous groups) living in developing countries , the project will indirectly deliver important socio-economic benefits for this particular group.Improved MRV in several sectors will also enable Guatemala to align its policies and measures with commitments under its current and future NDCs and to better understand the co-benefits, including socio-economic benefits, of actions to address climate change.Finally, gender mainstreaming in the MRV system and the use of data disaggregated by sex, will provide decisionmakers new and clear information with respect to the different impacts of climate change on women and men, allowing new policies, actions and climate finance to include gender considerations.Global Environment Facility UNDP Tropical Agronomic Center for Research and Education (CATIE) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Guatemala +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 500000.00 500000.00 500000.00 70943 UNDP Tropical Agronomic Center for Research and Education (CATIE) 310724 UNDP Tropical Agronomic Center for Research and Education (CATIE) 1500000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11016 Global Environment Facility Improve the conservation of the Tropical Dry Forest (TDF) ecosystem and its associated biodiversity by: (i) developing a scheme for targeting forestry incentives and strengthening the governance model for their implementation; (iii) facilitating access to incentives and providing technical assistance to beneficiaries in the planning and implementation of the farm plan; and (iii) evaluating the scheme to propose policy recommendations to channel forestry incentives towards the country’s conservation needs. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The project will address the challenges of TDF conservation based on the existing socio-ecological dynamics and considering the productive system as a whole. That is to say, include household and crop needs, as well as those for the conservation of strategic ecosystems in all the actions developed, mainly by the second component. The foregoing, based on the premise that global environmental benefits are achieved and maintained, if the communities also obtain socioeconomic benefits. In this sense, the planning of the farm and its implementation consider actions to improve the productivity of the crop, access better markets (commercial sales agreements, short chain strategies, etc.) and meet the basic needs of the household (firewood, consumption, etc.) that will have direct impacts on the income and socioeconomic conditions of the household. In addition, the project will support producers to access the forestry incentives of the PINPEP and PROBOSQUE programs. These programs promote the management of natural forests to protect and provide environmental services, establish and maintain agroforestry systems, manage natural forests for productive purposes, and restore degraded forest lands, among other things. Eligible producers receive a payment to implement and maintain these activities for 6 to 10 years, depending on the modality they apply.Women participating in project activities will benefit from the application of good practices on gender equity, as foreseen in the Gender Action plan that will be developed at the beginning of the project. The expected benefits are the following:- Improvement of women's knowledge regarding the implementation of techniques in productive systems through training that takes into account women's practical needs, time and if possible (only in consensus with them), the creation of temporary day care centers so that women can concentrate better during training activities. Technical assistance provided by women will also be considered. Materials with inclusive language and gender focus will be generated to help improve understanding of the importance of women's role and participation in TDF conservation.- Improvement of women's economic autonomy through the payment of forestry incentives to those women who are in charge of the productive system (farm), regardless if they are the owners of the land.- Improvement of women's decision-making capacity (political autonomy) as they will be trained with tools to improve their participation and decision making in dialogues and governance spaces related to natural resources of the ODF-BC multi-stakeholder platform. Approximately 30% improvement (See above in Gender Section, table: Guidelines for the Gender Action Plan). Global Environment Facility IADB CALMECAC – Foundation for the Integral Development of Men and Women and their Environment CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Guatemala 340628.67 340628.67 340628.67 177200 IADB CALMECAC – Foundation for the Integral Development of Men and Women and their Environment 247000 IADB CALMECAC – Foundation for the Integral Development of Men and Women and their Environment 1021886 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11275 Global Environment Facility The objective of the project is to contribute to the protection of critical ecosystems in the prioritised regions of the Department of Petén, the Selva Maya and the Trifinio area in Guatemala, while improving the well-being of local communities. The project’s objective will be achieved by i) strengthening governance and protection of natural resources; ii) promoting sustainable forest management, restoration of degraded forest lands and conservation efforts; iii) mobilising funding for sustainable forest management inside and outside protected areas; and iv) promoting regional cooperation and knowledge sharing. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Some of the socio-economic benefits that the project will support are:• Improved livelihoods for local communities:The project focus on supporting community-managed projects and sustainable production practices (Component 1 & 2) will lead to increased income and improved living standards for people living near the Selva Maya forests.Activities like capacity building for forest and biodiversity management (Component 1) will also equip local actors with valuable skills for future similar initiatives.• Sustainable forest management:The project emphasizes protecting primary forests through various activities (Component 1 & 2) which will lead to a more sustainable approach to forestry, potentially creating long-term economic benefits.• Ecotourism potential:Protecting the Selva Maya's biodiversity could enhance the region's ecotourism potential, which has the potential for creating new jobs in the tourism sector and generate income for local communities.• Knowledge sharing and capacity building:The project's collaborative approach (Component 2) with local and international organizations will lead to knowledge sharing and capacity building within communities. This will empower them to manage resources more effectively and contribute to long-term sustainability.• Gender and social inclusion: As the project emphasizes incorporating women, youth, and indigenous peoples, this could ensure a more equitable distribution of project benefits and promote social inclusion.Global Environment Facility IUCN CEO Endorsement Date ' Guatemala 10708870 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11293 Global Environment Facility The objective of the project is to catalyze a transformative shift towards urban sustainability in Guatemala by integrating urban and environmental planning, mobilizing innovative financial resources, and promoting nature-based solutions (NbS) to conserve biodiversity, protect and enhance the value of urban forests, and strengthen climate resilience. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Socio-economic benefits of the project The project delivers a multidimensional set of co-benefits by promoting urban sustainability through nature-based solutions (NbS). These interventions—particularly the restoration of ravines, creation of ecological parks, and implementation of green infrastructure—produce tangible health, environmental, social, and economic improvements for vulnerable urban populations, while contributing to systemic policy transformation. Urban ecological parks and green corridors, as envisioned for Guatemala City and Huehuetenango, play a critical role in improving public health. Access to green spaces reduces respiratory illness, improves mental health, and promotes physical activity, especially in densely populated neighborhoods with limited recreational infrastructure. By lowering temperatures, filtering air pollutants, and absorbing excess rainwater, NbS mitigate the effects of climate change while enhancing urban livability. Environmentally, the restoration of urban ecosystems improves biodiversity and hydrological regulation. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), ecological buffers, and forested ravines reduce flood risks, prevent erosion, and protect aquifers. These services are crucial in informal and peri-urban areas where infrastructure is often absent. The recovery of ecological functions also enhances landscape aesthetics and ecosystem connectivity across the urban matrix. Socially, the project promotes equity and empowerment through inclusive governance. The Gender Action Plan ensures women participate meaningfully in decision-making processes, benefit from training and employment in NbS interventions, and access restored public spaces safely. The Indigenous Peoples Participation Plan recognizes and integrates Indigenous knowledge in land stewardship and ensures that activities are culturally appropriate, especially in Huehuetenango and areas with high ethnic diversity. These communities are engaged not merely as beneficiaries, but as active partners in co-designing and maintaining ecological infrastructure. Urban ecological parks also contribute to local economic development. They create short- and long-term employment opportunities—ranging from ecological restoration to park management, environmental education, and nature tourism. Micro-enterprises linked to green infrastructure, such as plant nurseries and eco-guides, can emerge as sustainable income sources for local residents. The participatory planning approach fosters community ownership and builds capacity for maintenance and monitoring, further embedding the economic value of ecosystem services in local development strategies. The project strengthens social cohesion by activating green spaces as educational and cultural venues. Recovered ravines and ecological parks become platforms for environmental learning, intergenerational dialogue, and cultural expression, enhancing collective identity and environmental stewardship. Community monitoring and partnerships with academic institutions promote environmental literacy and citizen science. Finally, by embedding NbS within municipal and national planning frameworks, the project creates an enabling environment for long-term transformation. It demonstrates that green infrastructure not only addresses climate and biodiversity goals, but also improves quality of life, empowers marginalized groups, and stimulates green livelihoods. The co-benefits generated form a compelling case for sustained investment in urban resilience that is inclusive, participatory, and regenerative. Global Environment Facility IUCN Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala CEO Endorsement Date ' Guatemala 3876053 GEF