There are 12,310 projects that match your search.
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2008
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38,100.00
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OP4 - Y2 (Jul 08 - Jun 09)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP4/CORE/07/04 |
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The project goal is to conserve the forests and the biodiversity in and around the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Society while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through the production of ecologically friendly honey. |
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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2008
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44,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: JOR/SGP/OP4/CORE/08/05 |
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The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in the valley through developing local eco-tourism, better management of natural resources and raising awareness regarding issue of conservation and ( ... )
nable natural resource management, simultaneously improving the living conditions of the area?s local community. The project will specifically focus on developing locally managed eco-tourism in the project area, improve land management to control degradation, thus improving livelihoods of the local farmers, improving efficiency and availability of irrigation water and raise community awareness
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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2008
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44,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: JOR/SGP/OP4/CORE/08/06 |
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The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and agro-biodiversity in Arjan Valley through sustaining the indigenous fruit orchards in the valley and raising awareness regarding this issue, ( ... )
aneously improving the living conditions of the area?s local community.
The project will specifically work to improve efficiency and availability of irrigation water, improve land management to control degradation, thus improving livelihoods of the local farmers and raise community awareness of the importance of conservation and sustainable land
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Suriname
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Biodiversity
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2008
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49,800.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: SUR/SGP/OP4/CORE/07/04 |
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The objective of this project is to creation sustainable development the women of Godo and their families through sustainable use, preservation and protection of biodiversity. |
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2008
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2,000.00
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OP4 - Y2 (Jul 08 - Jun 09)
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Project Number: NAM/SGP/OP4/Y1/CORE/08/07 |
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Planning phase project for people liveing with disabilities to reverse impacts of unsustainable use of timber and non-timber resources such as devils claw, thatchig grass and etc.
The project is located in the Okavango region, in the Ndama ( ... )
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Turkiye
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Biodiversity
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2008
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50,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: TUR/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/01/02 |
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The project?s main objective is ?sustainable wild life? in Alaçam Mountains. It aims to create a model for a game reserve area and a community management of an hunting ground in order to ensure sustainability of the chukars (alectoris chukar), a ( ... )
pecies seriously threatened locally due to over hunting. The project includes;
? the production and introduction of chukars into the reserve area,
? raising awareness of hunters,
? raising awareness of locals in the benefits of chukars in agricultural pest control,
? monitoring of wildlife,
? creating a community level hunting management Committee including local hunting club members and
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Nepal
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Biodiversity
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2008
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39,916.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: NEP/SGP/OP4/CORE/08/06 |
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) and Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are inextricably linked to natural biodiversity. Nepal has been a treasure vault for MAPs. A large number of poor people in the rural areas have been generating off-farm ( ... )
ment opportunities through the collection and sale of MAPs. There are about 1500 botanical species of MAPs and NTFPs, which have been used as food, medicine, fiber, gum-resin, etc. Among them about 150 botanical species of MAPs are commercially important for rural economy. These species are reported from lowland Terai to high alpine pasture and are mostly harvested or produced by poor, rural
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Argentina
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Biodiversity
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2008
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14,906.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: ARG/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/09 |
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El proyecto tiene como objetivo conservar la biodiversidad local, especialmente la tola (Parastrephia sp), mediante la sustitución de leña por energía solar. Tolar Grande tiene una población de 150 habitantes y se ubica en la Eco región de la ( ... )
a 3.550 msnm, dentro del Área Natural Protegida de Los Andes. Las condiciones climáticas están caracterizadas por 100 mm de precipitación anual, fuertes vientos y probabilidad de heladas durante todo el año. Los medios de vida de los habitantes de la comunidad en gran medida dependen del empleo público, la ganadería y la actividad minera. Existe actualmente una recuperación de las
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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2008
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26,930.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: BAR/SGP/OP4/CORE/08/05 |
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This project was developed to respond to environmental, poverty and social issues in the communities of Brighton, Stubbs, Diamond, Enhams, Calder, Carapan, Calder Ridge, Victoria Village, Glemorgan and Mc Carthy. It will address issues associated ( ... )
he destruction of turtle nesting sites and the deforestation of one of the oldest forest reserves in the Americas (The Kingshill Forest Reserve c. 1791). The capacity of young people will be built to undertake leadership roles and develop viable business enterprises.
The project objectives will be to:
? develop the capacity of the communities to identify, analyse, develop, and implement
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South africa
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Biodiversity
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2008
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50,000.00
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OP4 - Y2 (Jul 08 - Jun 09)
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Project Number: SAF/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/04 |
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Icamagu Institute is a community organization which is located in Dutywa area in the Eastern Cape. It is a social, spiritual, academic and tourism centre which focuses on heritage and cultural activities, Indigenous knowledge systems and African ( ... )
ional Religion. The Institute hopes through the Umthonyama Nursery project, to have a nursery, demonstration garden and to plant indigenous trees and herbal medicines that are regularly used for family rituals and minor ailments. This initiative will be used to create awareness about climate change and global warming and also demonstrate the importance of trees. Community will be educated on
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
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2008
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27,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: JAM/OP4/1/RAF/07/06 |
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The complex geologic and evolutionary history of the Dolphin Head Mountains has generated a landscape rich in biodiversity, endemism, and unique ecosystems. The continued pressure on natural resources as a consequence of development and increased ( ... )
tion represents a conservation challenge for this unique area.
The Global Significance of the Dolphin Head Mountains
If Jamaica is ranked 5th in the world in terms of plant biodiversity, with a 28% rate of endemism, then the mesic limestone forest ecosystem of Dolphin Head ? a clearly defined, 3,000-acre area located within Hanover-- is proudly deserving of both national and global
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Lesotho
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Biodiversity
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2008
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36,759.00
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OP4 - Y2 (Jul 08 - Jun 09)
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Project Number: LSO/SGP/OP4/Y2/CORE/2008/01 |
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Serumula Development Association proposes to facilitate the establishment of a botanical garden project at Tsenekeng village in Semonkong for in situ conservation of biodiversity. The proposed project directly addresses the biodiversity focal area ( ... )
ng on capacity development for the rural communities in Lesotho. The project is intended to address the environmental problem of over-exploitation of plants of economic/medicinal value by the impoverished rural communitites, resulting in loss of biodiversity. The project will train communities on issues of in situ biodiversity conservatio, support infrastructural developments necessary for
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Mauritius
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Biodiversity
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2008
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2,918.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: MAR/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/06 |
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The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the native wildlife of Mauritius and Rodrigues and their habitats. It has a specialisation in the restoration of small islands and has a long term involvement in the restoration ( ... )
ands around Mauritius and Rodrigues. MWF recognises that islands are important tourist resources and are important for wildlife and has developed an ecotourism project on Ile aux Aigrettes that integrates tourism with conservation. The objectives of MWF closely mirror those of the GEF/SGP Country Programme Strategy, since we are dedicated to training, developing local capacity and establishing
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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23,500.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT2/OP2-TOP-UP/08/01 |
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This is an OP2 top-up grant. The William Holden Wildlife Foundation will work with Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy- who repatriated bongos from USA for reproduction; to create further awareness and publicity on the already funded Bongo Release ( ... )
mme and also form a Bongo surveillance unit for monitoring purposes.
The project will publicize the planned reintroduction of bred bongo antelopes to the Mt Kenya Forest. It will seek to create awareness among local residents on the need to provide needed safety for the bongos as they start a new life in the forest their ancestors lived
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Pakistan
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Biodiversity
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2008
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37,794.30
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OP4 - Y2 (Jul 08 - Jun 09)
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Project Number: PAK/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/17 |
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Badin district faces the poor sanitation, poor drinking water supply and disposal of untreated sewages and domestic waste and untreated disposal of industrial effluents causing contamination, pollution and public health risks and loss of ( ... )
versity.
Water is essential for life. People, animals, and plants all need water to live and to grow. But in many parts of the world people lack enough water to stay healthy. Many people have to travel long distances to collect water. And often, the water that is available is not safe to drink. If people do not have enough water for their daily needs, they face hardship and serious illnesses.
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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2008
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2,635.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: BAR/SGP/OP4/CORE/O8/06 |
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This Planning Grant will enable the Union Island Museum and Ecological Society to develop a full grant project proposal which will contribute to the protection and conservation of the Ashton Mangrove and Belmont Salt Pond. The planning grant will ( ... )
d for the following activites: (i) Research; (ii) Meetings with stakeholders; (iii) Planning seminars and workshops; (iv) Preparation of a baseline using photographs and video footage; and (v) drafting the full project prooposal.
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2008
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36,889.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: TAN/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y1/08/04 |
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The Selous-Niassa Miombo Woodlands of Southern Tanzania and Northern Mozambique are one of the largest and for the global biodiversity most significant, trans-boundary natural ecosystem in Africa. The Selous-Niassa Wildlife Corridor serves as ( ... )
ory route between the Selous and the Niassa Game Reserves hosting the world?s largest elephant, buffalo and sable populations. The corridor and the biological resources in it are under threat from land clearing for arable use as well as unauthorized wildlife off-takes for local consumption and poaching for ivory at a transboundary scale. There is also habitat degradation in the corridor due to
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2008
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5,263.00
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OP4 - Y2 (Jul 08 - Jun 09)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/CORE/OP4/Y2/08/05 |
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LEPAJE is an NGO that involves its self with environmental issues in Kibosho ward. The group was started in 2003 and it was since then involved in tree planting campaigns.
PROJECT PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Tree planting and construction of fuel ( ... )
ent cooking stoves for the conservation of Mt. Kilimanjaro forest.
PROJECT OUTPUTS:
1. Reduction of fuel wood consumption and conservation of the environment by the local communities
2. Poverty reduction as a result of use of fuel efficient cooking stove which reduce the costs encored in the purchase of fuel wood
3. Reduce workload to women in fuel wood collection
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2008
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5,263.00
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OP4 - Y2 (Jul 08 - Jun 09)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/CORE/OP4/Y2/08/02 |
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The Half mile strip area in Kirua ward is surrounded by the villages including Kanango and Marua. This position has lead to excessive destruction of the half mile strip as it faces extractive pressure from both sides. TERESODE has been working to ( ... )
the situation. Since the National park is planning to take the half mile strip area it is necessary that these villages start their own woodlots which will enable them to obtain forest products without interfering the natural forest of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
PROJECT OBJECTIVE:
? Reforestation of bare areas on the slopes and valleys Kanango and Marua village
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
? To assist
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Fiji
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Biodiversity
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2008
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50,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: FJI/SGP/OP4/Y1/CORE/07/02 |
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Conserving turtle population and breeding sites in the Mamanuca Island group. 4 village communities and MES Resort Operators will be targeted through awareness raising and cooperation in biological surveys |
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