Strengthening NbS to Restore Ecosystems, and Conserve and Enhance Blue Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity in Vietnam
2025 – 2026
Mekong Delta coastal ecosystems are under pressure from degradation, requiring urgent restoration through nature-based solutions. Symmetry led the GEF-8 preparation phase by coordinating technical studies, assessing blue carbon and climate risks, exploring NbS financing options, and developing the full investment-ready project document for submission to the GEF.
Climate Change Adaptation Concept Note Development of a Project in Nigiri Wayanad-Chaliyar Corridor for the Adaptation Fund
2025
India’s Western Ghats face growing climate impacts, increasing ecosystem degradation and community vulnerability. Symmetry supported UNEP in developing an Adaptation Fund concept note by conducting consultations, drafting the proposal, and refining it through stakeholder and donor feedback for submission.
Promoting Nature Positive Food Systems in Burkina Faso
2024 – 2025
Burkina Faso faces severe land degradation, biodiversity loss, climate impacts, and food insecurity driven by unsustainable agriculture, requiring urgent transition to nature-positive food systems. Symmetry supported the design of a GEF-funded project (“Promoting Nature Positive Food Systems”) by developing the full project document, aligning stakeholders, and structuring interventions across key value chains to drive sustainable, scalable impact
Enhancing Integrated Watershed Management and Climate Resilience for Vulnerable Communities in Lao PDR
2024 – 2025
WWF-Laos and MONRE submitted a GEF LDCF concept in April 2024 for a climate resilience project in Sayaboury Province, Lao PDR, with Symmetry leading full proposal development. The project focuses on climate-resilient water management, agriculture, and livelihoods, with implementation expected in Q1 2026.
Developing the GEF 8 Tiger Conservation in Thailand Project Document
2024
Our team of leading tiger experts in Thailand are supporting the Department of National Parks and IUCN to develop the Project Document for the GEF 8 – Tiger recovery in Thailand through prey recovery, forest restoration, and community participation. With a population of 180, Thailand has by far the largest number of wild tigers in mainland Southeast Asia. The project will support the species to recolonize areas from where it has been lost.
Consultant Climate Adaptation and PSAA Feasibility Lead for GCF Initiative in Vietnam
2025
The Symmetry supports CARE in developing a GCF PSAA and Concept Note for climate adaptation projects in Mekong countries. Work includes climate risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, alignment with GCF criteria, and delivery of a feasibility study and investment pitchbook for a strong, country-owned proposal.
Upscaling Sustainable Forest Management in Pakistan
2025
Pakistan’s forests face deforestation and climate pressures, reducing carbon stocks and resilience while affecting vulnerable communities. Symmetry supported an IUCN–Government of Pakistan GCF project by leading assessments, stakeholder consultations, financing analysis, and developing an investment-ready concept for
sustainable forest management.
GCF FEASIBILITY STUDY: CLIMATE ADAPTATION IN HUE PROVINCE, VIETNAM
2023
Co-led a GCF proposal. This required undertaking a Feasibility Study to examine critical barriers to transforming Hue province in Vietnam towards having systems and structures in place to effectively respond to worsening climate risks. This study would provide the rationale and project activities for a full GCF project proposal.