There are 213 projects that match your search.
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Zimbabwe
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Land Degradation
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2007
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50,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2007/05 |
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BACKGROUND
the Matobo Hills World Heritage Sites is a landscape that offers a unique combination of natural and cultural capital of exceptional aesthetic, scientific, and educational significance. its natural landscape comprises of scenic ( ... )
ical formations that create micro environments and habitats that are home to a wide range of important flora and fauna. numerous rock paintings, rock shelters, historical buildings, burial sites, religious sites and various artificats depict the time depth and cultural diversity that are worthy of mention and preservation. this natural property covers a total area of 3100km2. 2050km2 of the area
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Zimbabwe
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2007
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25,312.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2006/10 |
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Project Goal and objectives.
The goal of the project is "achieving climate change mitigation by reducing the green house gas emissions and improving the living conditions of communities in Rusitu Valley through the provision of clean and affordable ( ... )
of energy".
The objectives of the project are:
# Increased access to energy services by households through the development of central solar charging, use of solar power in the homes, solar drying of vegetables, and use of wood saving stoves in the Rusitu Valley.
# Strengthened institutional capacity for the management and utilisation of renewable energy resources through training of project
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2006
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29,945.50
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2006/01 |
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BACKGROUND
-Bonde village is is in Chitsanza ward 19 of Nyanga district. its main source of water is the mutarazi river. household livelihoods are centered on farming.
PROJECT GOAL
the goal of this project is sustainable management of ( ... )
ersity and water resources in order to improve the livelihoods of households in bonde village.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
- increased wood biomass production at the household and community levels
-improved efficiency in the use of wood biomass energy resources for cooking
- improves access to water resources and better management of wetland areas.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
-establishing househpold and
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Zimbabwe
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
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2006
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30,250.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2006/05 |
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background
The project will be implemented in ward 2 , Avilla in Nyanga district. Due to climate change the area has been experiencing severe droughts. in response to droughts and the attendant economic hardships some community members in ward 2 ( ... )
sorted to gold panning along the Rwenya river and its tributaries. gold panning and the expansion of the farming area close to the river has contributed towards erosion and desertification.erosion resulting in the development of gullies is exacerbated by the impact of cattle which tend to follow the same tracks as they go to the watering points particularly during the dry season.households in the
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Zimbabwe
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Multifocal Area
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2006
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20,300.98
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/12 |
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BACKGROUND
Zimbabwe has a rich natural resource base and is strongly dependent on environmental products for economic survival of communities. Efforts to preserve and manage the integrity of the environment must hence be sustained through ( ... )
ty building and awareness raising in communities , governments and all stakeholders. this is supported by information exchange and sharing of experiences in an effort to increase visiblity on UNDP GEF/SGP proJects and to equip society and stakeholders with knowledge to facilitate the process of change, and engedered local particiaption, to stregthen environmental projects sustainably.
the
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2006
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29,480.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2006/06 |
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The project is situated in Fombe ward 1 of Nyanga District in the extreme northern end of Nyanga District. The ward falls in agro-ecological region V, which is characterized by high temperatures throughout the year, with low and erratic annual ( ... )
lls of less than 600mm. the underlying problem to sustainable management of biodiversity in fombe is gold panning, stream bank cultivation and unsustainable harvesting of resources. The project is facilitating the establishment of tree nurseries at Fombe, Chimusasa and Kodzaimambo Primary schools in the ward. The project is also encouraging propagation of Jatropha, Cassava, Moringa and other
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2006
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2,000.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/14 |
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BACKGROUND
The kabuba ward is part of the binga district which is one of the most isolated and least developed districts in Zimbabwe. the district is characterized by poor soils, low and erratic rainfall and chronic poverty that leaves 80-85% ( ... )
binga households facing food shortages. the water springs are also a major source of agricultural production and at the same time a source of water for both livestock and wildlife.
the kabuba water springs and its springs are being destroyed through poor resource management and extraction activities resulting in land degradation through the formation of gullys. there is also loss of
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2006
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29,281.20
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2006/02 |
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BACKGROUND
Mambemba village is situated in Chitsanza ward 19 of Nyanga District. the village has a total number o 150 households. Household livelihoods are centered on farming. Development challenges that the community have identified are as ( ... )
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* drought that has contributed to water shortages
* loss of water through seepage in the furrows
*poverty that is being exacerbated by widespread unemployment
*stream bank cultivation
*lack of adequate water supply
*an increase in child headed families.
PROJECT GOAL
*this project is to manage woodlands and water resources in a sustainable manner in order to improve the livelihoods
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Zimbabwe
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Chemicals
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2006
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27,179.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2006/08 |
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background
in Zimbabwe soil erosion is high and the use of agro chemicals particularly for tobacco the largest crop in Zimbabwe is rampant. this has left many areas infertile and with high POPs. the project is aimed at promoting proprietary ( ... )
logy that provide exception opportunities to mitigate against persistent organic pollutants and climate change by offering carbon sink while promoting extensive cropping using little external inputs.
with organic farming it is possible to eliminate inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides and insecticides that contribute to POPs
project goal
to bring the practice f organic
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Zimbabwe
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Chemicals
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2006
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5,300.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/13 |
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1.0 BACKGROUND
The main purpose of this program is to raise awareness of POPS impact on the environment and human health among farming communities using communication tools, that is brochures and posters.the pilot program will be conducted in 4 ( ... )
es in Murehwa District which include Madyamhuru, Chitate, Magaya and Gutu where communities are engaged in horticulture activities for sustenance and use of agro chemical for pest control.
information on bans or restrictions have not reached everyone concerned- local pesticide dealers, health personnel, extension workers and farmers. Greenviron proposes first to identify knowledge gaps on POPS
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2006
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29,429.40
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2006/04 |
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The project area is Sedze vilage situated in chitsanza ward 19 of Nyanga district.the goal of the project is sustainable management of biodiversity and water resources in order to improve the livelihoods of households in Sedze village.
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-increase wood biomass production t the household and community levels
-improve efficiency in the use of wood biomass energy resources for coking
-improve access to water resources and management of wetlands areas in the foothills of Nyangani mountain range.
project activities
-awareness raising on the use and importance of chingwa stoves and on the need to conserve vegetation
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Zimbabwe
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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29,216.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2006/07 |
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background
the project is located in Nyandoro village a riverine community that is situated at the extreme southeastern corner of Mudzi district. this project seeks to achieve sustainable management of biodiversity resources in Nyandoro village ( ... )
s environs. The eradication of the tsetse fly menace, population migration to the lower Rwenya area due to gold panning activities along the river and the resultant increase in the huaman population in Nyandoro and adjacent villages in Nyanga district have resulted in increased human population pressure on biodiversity resources. the threat to sustainable management of biodiversity has been
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2005
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29,257.88
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/11 |
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Background
The area covered by the proposed project which falls within the Matopo World heritage Site covers 4 communal lands which comprises of8 wards and 38 villages within the 8 wards.The estimated total beneficiary population within the project ( ... )
5497.
The ecology of the MWHS has a number of flora and fauna that include the rare species.The woodland type found in the area include combretums, prerocapus, zizphus and kirkia.These interlace with exposed granite giving a scenic view.The vegetation includes kopje lichens and resurrection plant ,Myrantamnus flabellious.
The fauna includes a number of amphibians, reptiles, fish beds and
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2005
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22,882.65
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/01 |
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BACKGROUND
Honde Valley is in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe and extends over ten wards under Mutasa Rural District Council. It has many streams and rich plains and forests with indigenous trees and fruit trees such as bananas, mangoes and ( ... )
that grow naturally in the wild. The area has a variety of flora and fauna which are however under threat of extinction due to uncontrolled land use practices and human activity.The valley has high mtns on either side. Continued tree cutting and uncontrolled livestock grazing have resulted in loss of vegetation cover so causing erosion. Stream bank cultivation is threatening water sources due
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2005
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4,000.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/09 |
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The Great Limpopo Trans-Frontier Park GLTP) is arguably the world's greatest animal kingdom which covers 35000 square kilometers. The Park was created through the signing of the Great Limpopo Trans-Frontier Park Treaty by three heads of States that ( ... )
e Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. The GLTP offers very good opportunities for having a strategic project that is also trans-boundary.
The land adjacent to the GLTP, forms the Trans-frontier Conservation Area (TFCA) and includes private properties and communal land areas. The local communities derive their livelihoods from a diversity of forest and wildlife resources. The communities
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Zimbabwe
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Land Degradation
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2005
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30,934.67
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/03 |
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Chitate village has an estimated total population of 480 people drawn from 56 households. The area has a mountainous terrain and is located 8.3 km from Muhume Business centre. Within Chitate, one of the major problems that was identified is ( ... )
ive land degradation manifested by the presence of deep gullies. To date not much work has been done to avert the situation to the extent that the gullies have become a hazard not only for the livestock but are also threatening some fields and households. The community therefore requested for funds to reclaim two of the major gullies.
PROJECT GOAL
Reversal of land degradation through gully
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Zimbabwe
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Land Degradation
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2005
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43,313.15
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/08 |
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1.0 PROJECT RATIONALE
Environmental degradation is increasingly becoming a major threat to human life in the semi-arid areas of Zimbabwe. This has been due to lack of sound environmental management systems at community level and unsustainable ( ... )
ltural farming practices and the ever-increasing population density in most communal areas of Zimbabwe where 60% of the country's population resides. This has resulted in between 50 - 80 tonnes of of soil per hectare being lost and deposited in the country's water courses(Draft National Environment Policy, 2003) resulting in the siltation of major intranational rivers.
Save is one of the
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2005
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40,000.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/02 |
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BACKGROUND
Gutu Wetland protection project is located in ward 8 of Murewa District in Mashonaland East Province. Ward 8 has a total population 18 300 people and is considered the second poorest in the district with regards to poverty ( ... )
fication in terms of food supply. In Gutu village itself there are 61 households with a total population of 475 people. The wetland in Gutu village is strategically positioned as it provides the source of water from the Urah River.
OUTPUTS
1) One wetland that is 6 hectares in extent rehabiliated and protected by end of July in 2007 for the betterment of the biodiversity status and
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2005
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16,275.27
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ZIM/04/09 |
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The kushinga group comprises of 24 households located in Sabhuku /village head Musindo and Dende in Chief Gudo `s area.It was initiated in November 2002 with an overall objective of bolstering their capacity of local communities and that of their ( ... )
resources to be able to conserve and utilize them sustainably.The project initially commenced working with CHIEHA in the small grains project. This community `s conservation group protects , preserves and effectively manages forest used for burial purposes with small game including monkeys, porcupines ,reptiles ,birds and wild pigs.The community also manages a wetland area .During good rain
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2005
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43,361.98
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y1/CORE/2005/10 |
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BACKGROUND
This project is located in Umzingwane district,in Dobi, Zodula ,Gabheni ,Mtshede11, Nokwane, Dula, Sewondo villages which form part of the Matobo World Heritage Site.A general survey has revealed that most of the community members are ( ... )
re of the natural capital ,and cultural heritage available as well as the current status of the land they reside in.This ignorance has resulted in the problems of land degtradation, loss of biodiversity,poverty and food security which this project seeks to resolve.
The goal of this project is to contribute to the improvement of the livelihoods of the community around the MWHS cluster through
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