# Biodiversity Small Funds Initiative

Empowering local communities to tackle plastic pollution and biodiversity loss


## Tackling plastic pollution to conserve biodiversity

Plastic pollution is a critical threat to our planet's biodiversity, disrupting ecosystems, harming species, and impacting livelihoods. At the Global Plastic Action Partnership, we are addressing the critical link between plastic pollution and biodiversity loss.


## About the Biodiversity Small Funds Initiative

The Biodiversity Small Funds Initiative offers funding opportunities to support impactful projects on the ground.With the support of the Government of Canada, this initiative aims to empower local non-profit organizations and community initiatives tackling the dual challenges of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss.


### Meet the Winners

These 20 organizations are fighting plastic pollution to conserve biodiversity.


## Organizations that restore ecosystems while tackling plastic pollution at its source:


## Members

*Browse and filter community members*


## Organizations that turn plastic waste into opportunity through local enterprise and innovation:


## Members

*Browse and filter community members*


## Organizations that centre women and marginalized groups as agents of change:


## Members

*Browse and filter community members*


## Organizations that blend traditional knowledge, youth leadership and education to drive long-term impact:


## Members

*Browse and filter community members*


*Partner organizations and sponsors*