The UN World Restoration Flagships are the most ambitious, promising or successful examples of large-scale ecosystem restoration. They offer an opportunity for initiatives and countries to be globally recognized and celebrated for their restoration success stories. Winning initiatives will also receive technical and financial support of up to USD 500,000 per selected initiative. (Note that both developing and developed countries are encouraged to apply, but only Flagships based in developing countries will be eligible for financial aid).

The main role of UN World Restoration Flagships is to provide inspiration to other countries and regions for scaling up restoration efforts, and to attract global attention and investments. Selected UN World Restoration Flagships will provide a basis for joint learning around the world.

At least 10 new Flagships will be selected and announced in 2025. All official Flagships of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration will feature prominently in the UN Decade’s publications, campaigns, outreach, advocacy, and education efforts, and will be listed in the UN Secretary-General’s Report to the General Assembly (UNGA) at its 81st session.

Deadline for applications is 30 April 2024.