Deadline: 29-Jun-25
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is calling for local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and grassroots initiatives to become part of the GLFx network —either by establishing a new local chapter or by joining an existing one.
What is GLFx?
- GLFx is an opportunity-making network for local organizations, community-oriented and grassroots initiatives, referred to as GLFx chapters, transforming landscapes from the ground up, forging inclusive partnerships, and advocating for policy change.
- From leading public dialogues, to championing agroforestry, soil restoration, sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity recovery, ecopreneurships, reforestation campaigns, and more environmental solutions, GLFx chapters are at the forefront of change in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Through the GLFx network, chapters leverage opportunities and partnerships for networking, learning, spotlight the media and in global events, and access to seed funding for sustainable and inclusive landscape management.
What’s in it for you?
- If your organization becomes or joins a GLFx chapter, you will be expected to:
- Networking and peer-to-peer learning through the GLFx community and GLF Charter Members
- Global spotlighting: regional and global outreach support, storytelling opportunities through the GLF’s events and platforms.
- Learning and knowledge sharing: tailored learning programmes, connection with scientific experts
- Funding: internal calls for proposals, access to funding and other fundraising opportunities.
What is expected from chapters?
- If your organization becomes or joins a GLFx chapter, you will be expected to:
- Assign a focal point to liaison with the GLF
- Join regular meetings with the GLF team and other chapters
- Engage with regular opportunities shared by the GLF team (learning, knowledge co-creation, spotlighting, networking, funding calls or alerts)
- Regularly update the GLF about on-the-ground activities.
- Leverage existing activities to connect people, share knowledge locally and globally, develop learning opportunities for the community, and/or lead action on the ground.
Eligibility Criteria
- They will accept applications from registered local NGOs, community-led or grassroot initiatives, and networks that:
- Are made up of, represent, and work with local communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Are led by people from the geographic area of the organization’s work.
- Focus on landscape restoration and management for sustainable livelihoods and land-use, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, justice and inclusivity.
- Promote collaboration and partnerships among communities and landscape actors.
- Are well organized, with an administrative structure to potentially receive and manage funds.
- They would especially encourage applications from groups with:
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing actors to facilitate local action
- A strong commitment to promoting sustainable landscapes and restoration
- Existing partnerships and dialogues with other stakeholders in the landscape
- A diverse team: diversity and inclusion will be taken into account during the selection process.
For more information, visit GLF.