There are 288 projects that match your search.
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y1/CORE/BD/12/04 |
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The goal of this project is to improve sustainability of the two protected areas of Caye Caulker through community-based actions. These actions are compatible with the GEF Strategic Document , under the Biodiversity Focal Area, Objective 1: Improve ( ... )
nability of protected areas and indigenous and community conservation areas through community-based actions.
I. Strengthening capacity to improve FAMRACC?s co-management ability;
Output 1: Construction and function of an Operational Centre in Caye Caulker Village associated with the CCMR-HCMR office.
Output 2: Retrofit boat for optimal functionality.
Output 3: Design of a roadmap including
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/06 |
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The goal of this COMPACT project is: To increase effectiveness of sustainable marine resource use management within SEA?s three protected areas, through site level infrastructure to improve best practices in both fishing and tourism industries
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forms an important component of SEA?s strategies to address an important part of its mission - to improve the management of the three marine protected areas in its management portfolio for long term sustainability. The organization recognizes that to ensure good stewardship, it is critical for it to develop a comprehensive understanding amongst stakeholders of all ages of the importance of
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/04 |
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The project goal, to invest in a secure economic future through livelihood diversification in Sarteneja, Belize?s largest fishing community, will have the following outputs:
Output One: SFA will have invested in strengthening its capacity to ( ... )
t its members and contribute towards the development of diversified income generation options in Sarteneja
By the end of this project:
? Four SFA members will have the capacity to be responsible for the day to day management of the association?s affairs
? SFA will have implemented at least 50% of its strategic plan
? SFA will have been able to extend its support of alternative livelihood
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/03 |
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This project is designed to improve the effectiveness of conservation and sustainable use initiatives in and around the Port Honduras Marine Reserve (PHMR) through increased stakeholder participation. The goal is that community stakeholders are ( ... )
ly participating in conservation and protected area management initiatives in and around PHMR, in particular the managed access fishery program currently being piloted by the Fisheries Department and TIDE.
The ecosystems of Toledo are still relatively pristine and contain an extremely high level of biodiversity. However, rapid population growth, combined with a high level of reliance on natural
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/11/02 |
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The goal of the project is to enhance the sustainable development of the Community Baboon Sanctuary and the surrounding communities. Objectives: The project objectives are as follows:
1- To promote alternative sustainable livelihoods ( ... )
unities for the community stake holders of the CBS.
2- To create more awareness regarding the importance of environmental conservation in the communities.
The project intends to achieve the following results:
1- Enhanced capacity of CBSWCG Board and Staff to manage protected areas and projects.
2- Strengthened partnerships with other agencies involved in environmental conservation,
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Belize
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Land Degradation
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2012
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49,998.50
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/LD/12/02 |
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The goal of the project is to promote Landscape Management in the Vaca Forest Reserve through community development and support by strengthening an apiculture local based activity inside and near the reserve; building the capacity of the Friends of ( ... )
ca Forest Reserve and promoting an improved farming technology among farmers.
More specifically the project will aim to a) rehabilitate degraded lands in the Vaca Forest Reserve; b) reduce the rate of land degradation through good agricultural practices and apiculture; c) improve the local economy among fifteen farmers; and d) promote landscape management in the Vaca Forest Reserve.
By the
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Belize
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Land Degradation
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2012
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49,582.50
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y1/CORE/LD/12/05 |
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The goal of the project is to introduce the use of technology and improved sustainable agricultural practices to minimize land degradation and improve livelihood conditions through the use of Biochar. The importance of maximizing use of land ( ... )
ces and developing a sustainable product not only reduces pressure on competing land uses but addresses cross cutting issues such as poverty alleviation, livelihood, youths and gender.
1.4 Description of Project Activities
Output (Objective) 1. 5 Kilns are assembled and installed in 2 communities and are working effectively.
? Register first 5 farmers selected to learn installation of
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2011
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50,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/CORE/BD/11/02 |
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The STGA seeks to strengthen its capacity to promote Sarteneja?s tourism potential, and facilitate alternative livelihood opportunities for its members, through the strengthening of the organization and its tour operation, Sarteneja Adventure Tours. ( ... )
also develop the Sarteneja Tourism Information Centre, to provide a focus for tourism activities, forming the link between the visitors and the tourism services provided in Sarteneja ? the tour guides, the homestay opportunities and the developing arts and
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2011
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50,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/CORE/BD/11/03 |
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Sarteneja, a traditional fishing community on the coast of Belize, is considered one of the primary stakeholders of the Belize Barrier Reef, and of the majority of the seven sites within the World Heritage nomination . The economic foundation of the ( ... )
ty is based on the traditional harvesting of marine resources. Over 80% of households are dependent on fisheries resources ? principally through traditional free diving for lobster, conch and finfish, but more recently, also through fly?fishing and reef tourism (SACD, 2008). This reliance on the marine resources creates a strong relationship between the state of the resource and the needs of the
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2011
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50,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/CORE/BD/11/01 |
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: To create sustainable livelihoods in Toledo for fishing families.
Specific Objectives:
? To empower 15 micro-entrepreneurs
? To create 15 sustainable non-marine resource businesses in Toledo
By project end, at least 15 members of fishing ( ... )
es will have the capacity to operate micro-enterprises. The businesses will increase household income by 33%. Although fishers will be unable to stop fishing altogether over the course of the project, the additional source of income provides an alternative to fishing, especially during times of financial stress, school fees for example. A small business could take in more work or stay open
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Belize
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2010
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50,000.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP4/Y3/CORE/09/01 |
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Land-based activities are increasingly acknowledged as responsible for stressing aquatic environments. Riparian forests and their associated floodplains provide an important buffer between land-based activities and freshwater and marine ( ... )
nments. Changing land use and the loss and fragmentation of riparian forests has considerable negative impact upon riparian, freshwater, near shore and reef biodiversity across the tropics, and particularly within Belize, where agricultural expansion is the primary cause of land-use change.
The proposed project will positively influence community perception and encourage civic
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2010
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3,015.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/04 |
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The goal of the project is to enhance the sustainable use and management of environmental
resources in and around the Rio Blanco National Park. Rio Blanco National Park is a tourist destination, but management has no access to telecommunications ( ... )
e the site is remote. An Internet connection would offer access to the World Wide Web. Satellite dish technology is readily available, and the group could hire a designer for a web site.
The Association foresees a twelve-month project with two main objectives: to strengthen park management with training and infrastructure; also to amplify the solar power systems in the two primary schools
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2010
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5,000.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/06 |
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PLANNING GRANT:
1) USES:
? To conduct consultations with village residents including leaders in seven villages of the lower Belize River Valley Area
? Gather, assimilate and analyze data.
? Prepare a project proposal and submit the proposal ( ... )
SGP for consideration.
2) PROPOSED PLANNING ACTIVITIES: Activities will be conducted by the facilitator (proposal writer) and the Community Baboon Sanctuary Women?s Group (CBS WCG) along with Community Leaders.
? The facilitator and CBS WCG will contact the leaders from seven communities and set up an initial meeting in each village to discuss the project.
? Meet with village council
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2010
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3,100.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/07 |
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The propose grant will enable the Toledo Maya Women?s Council (TMWC) in partnership with Rio Blanco Women?s group to develop and design a Capacity Building project focused on strengthening indigenous women?s leadership capacity with greater ( ... )
ipation of women, youth and families from 2 adjacent communities ( Santa Elena and Santa Cruz)buffering the Rio Blanco National Park.
The purpose of the planning grant will enable TMWC and RBWG to develop a project targeting 3 main areas aimed at building indigenous women leadership.
? Environmental Education ? Indigenous women and youth promote sustainable biodiversity management of Rio
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2010
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10,000.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/02 |
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Last year Programme for Belize joined the Green Wave Initiative by implementing and UNDP-GEF/SGP funded project to celebrate World Biodiversity Day by creating awareness on biodiversity conservation, the convention of biological diversity and the ( ... )
ance of protecting the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area and climate change in seven schools in the Belize River Valley area (Burrel Boom, Bermudian Landing, St. Paul?s Bank, Isabella Bank, Lemonal, and Rancho Dolores) and eight schools in the Mestizo communities (Yo Creek, San Lazaro, Trinidad, August Pine Ridge, San Felipe, Indian Church, and San Carlos).
Building on the
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2010
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10,000.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/01 |
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The Objective of this project is to promote awareness of the need to conserve biodiversity. This will be done by planting trees to celebrate World Biodiversity Day on May 21st /22nd 2010 with leaders, business communities, youths and children from ( ... )
s schools throughout Southern Belize, so that they are aware that they can make a difference in protecting our global environment.
Last year, 2009, to implement the Green Wave, SHIB had a teacher?s training workshop, contributed over 4,000 seedlings to schools and in conjunction with GEF SGP conducted a poster completion. This year, 2010, SHIB wants to reach more people and students to make
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2010
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10,000.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/03 |
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The goal of the project is to raise awareness about biodiversity through the coordination and promotion of the Green Wave in Belize, ultimately contributing to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) programme of work on Communication, ( ... )
ion and Public Awareness.
Objective 1:
To coordinate the Green Wave campaign at four primary schools in the buffer communities surrounding the BAS co-managed protected areas including Belize City.
Result: The adoption and carrying out of the Green Wave on May 22, 2010.
Objective 2:
To create awareness and understanding of the importance of biodiversity; educating children and youth
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Belize
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Land Degradation
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2010
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2,850.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/08 |
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PLANNING GRANT:
1) USES:
? To conduct consultations with cooperative members and supporting government agencies to plan and develop the information and input for preparing the project proposal.
? To hire a resource person to facilitate the ( ... )
ng meetings, take notes and write the project proposal for submission to GEF SGP for consideration.
? To cover logistical costs including food, communications and transportation expenses related to project preparation.
2) PROPOSED PLANNING ACTIVITIES: Activities will be carried out by the managing committee and members of the cooperative, along with the facilitator (proposal
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Belize
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Land Degradation
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2010
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43,750.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/05 |
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Brief Description of Project Goal: To reduce land degradation in Vaca Forest Reserve by piloting apiculture activities as a viable economic industry through the inclusion of Vaca farmers while promoting a stewardship program.
More specifically the ( ... )
t will aim to a) reduce the rate of land degradation in the Vaca Forest Reserve; b) improve the local economy among fifteen farmers; c) promote community stewardship for the Vaca Forest Reserve; and d) strengthen product delivery capacity among members of the Cayo Honey Quality Producers Cooperative through marketing and promotion.
This project addresses the GEF strategy designed to prevent
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2010
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38,250.00
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OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/10/10 |
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The goal of this project is to increase the effectiveness of conservation NGOs and CBOs for improved management of our National Protected Areas System. Objective 1: Increase the institutional capacity of 7 conservation CBOs in four key governance ( ... )
agement areasObjective 2: Improve the management and conservation of 7 protected areas through increased capacity of 7 conservation CBOs to better manage their protected area and implement projects and programs effectively and transparently. PROJECT ACTIVITIES : Activity 1. Capacity building for 7 conservation CBOs in Organizational Planning and Project Development and Financial Management and
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