Launched in 1992, SGP supports activities of non-governmental and community-based organizations in developing countries towards climate change  abatement, conservation of biodiversity , protection of international waters , reduction of the impact of persistent organic pollutants  and and prevention of land degradation  while generating sustainable livelihoods.

Funded by the Global Environment Facility GEF as a corporate programme, SGP is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme UNDP on behalf of the GEF partnership, and is executed by the United Nations Office for Project Services UNOPS. SGP supports activities of non-governmental and community-based organizations in developing countries towards climate change abatement, conservation of biodiversity , protection of international waters , reduction of the impact of persistent organic pollutants and and prevention of land degradation while generating sustainable livelihoods.