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Allen now DGM Program and Logistics Coordinator with Conservation International

Fellow(s): Melanie Allen

Melanie Allen is now the DGM Program and Logistics Coordinator for Conservation International.

The Dedicated Grant Mechanism (DGM) is a global initiative dedicated to enabling the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC's) in the global effort to reduce deforestation and forest degradation.As a special window under the Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF) Forest Investment Program (FIP), the DGM is a unique endeavor to place climate financing directly in the hands of IPLC's.

Melanie's role is: providing coordination and logistical support for organizing international training's and workshops; supporting the development of communication materials such as fact sheets, bulletins, video/digital learning products, etc;supporting Global Executing Agency team specifically in the areas of monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

Project link: http://www.dgmglobal.org/

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