There are 435 projects that match your search.
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Kenya
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Chemicals
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2009
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48,500.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/YR3/CORE/09/05 |
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The proposed project is part of the national initiative to put a halt to open burning of waste, especially waste that contains chlorine compounds like PVC plastics. This is in accordance with the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants ( ... )
with a special focus on the whole of article 5 which calls for parties to take realistic measures to reduce or eliminate releases from unintentional production of POPs using best available techniques and best environmental practices. Ideally open burning or incinerating of solid waste should be avoided as much as possible, because among other adverse effects, the following constitute the main
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Kenya
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Multifocal Area
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2008
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37,235.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT/OP2-TOP-UP/08/06 |
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The first phase of Brush against Power Saw project was funded by the COMPACT Initiative in 2002 during OP2. Project activities, which included paintings of murals in public areas, such as schools and markets, were implemented in the rural and urban ( ... )
of Meru, Nanyuki, Nkubu and Naro Moru. These areas cover mainly the northern parts of Mount Kenya World Heritage Site.
Activities under the second phase of the scale-up project will be carried out in the southern and eastern parts of Mt. Kenya and will include painting of murals in commercial enterprise premises, schools and other social institutions such as church halls. The paintings will
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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50,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/01 |
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The project will mobilize and sensitize the community in Tharaka District on conservation of sacred sites.
Specific objectives of the project include:
•To strengthen the traditional governance structure of the Tharaka people as a vehicle for ( ... )
entation of the project
• To support a process of strengthening ownership of local territory through production of a community map of all sacred sites and biodiversity-rich hills
• Support a community-based momentum for rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems
• Facilitate development of innovative seed management practices in the area to address food insecurity
• Support recognition
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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16,920.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT2/OP2-TOP-UP/08/02 |
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The group has been funded previously and will use the top-up grant to expand their fisheries project in collaboration with the fisheries department. They have been very helpful to other groups around the World Heritage Site who want to learn fish ( ... )
g. They will use part of the grant to put up a community training centre and fish marketing cold storage to enhance their conservation
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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49,950.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/03 |
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The proposed demonstration project aims at contributing towards the enhancement of the productivity, stability as well as the functional integrity of mangrove ecosystems and associated fisheries production in Kenya through knowledge sharing of the ( ... )
and and resource use practices. The project also aims at the implementation of demonstrative activities for reduction of pressure on in-shore fisheries and destructive land based activities on mangroves.
The site selected for this demonstration project is Gazi bay, located in Msambweni district in the south coast of Kenya (4o25’S and 39o50’E). The Government of Kenya identifies the
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Kenya
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International Waters
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2008
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39,640.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/CORE/07/02 |
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The proposed project aims at a holistic approach of addressing mangrove deforestation through capacity building to the fisher community (women, youth, men) on sustainable use of mangroves through alternative livelihoods like silviculture along the ( ... )
Coast. This will be achieved through extensive environmental educational activities and experience-based learning, basic participatory research at community level as well as Community empowerment, livelihood initiatives and Natural Resource Management strategies. The community will be involved in three silviculture activities (bee keeping, fish/crab farming and mangrove planting/management)
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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20,100.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT2/OP2-TOP-UP/08/05 |
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This is an OP2 top-up grant. The Nyanjara Fisheries Kagumori CBO will work with the Wamiti wa Mbevo Women Group and the Fisheries Department and Kenya Forest Service to implement this project on fish farming and tree planting in the Mt. Kenya ( ... )
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The project will support raising and planting of 50,000 tree seedlings within the Magacha forest part of Mt Kenya. A trout fish hatchery will also be developed.
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Kenya
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Multifocal Area
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2008
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22,581.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN-CWI-07-04 |
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A community water project to be undertaken to be implemented through technical assistance from various partners such as Ministry of Agriculture, World Vision International, Ministry of Health and Water Resource Management Authority. Project ( ... )
ties include, training on a drip irrigation techniques, community mobilization and sensitization on the same and crop management. The overall goal is to improve the livelihoods, to access clean drinking tap water for its members and society at large and advocate for the rights of the vulnerable groups within the
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
Climate Change Mitigation
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2008
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47,403.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT/OP4/CORE/08/02 |
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Kilimo Talii is an agrotourism promotion project based in Meru South to the East of Mt Kenya. It involves community members who neighbour Mt Kenya and grow tea for a livelihood. The project hopes to develop a tourist resort, engage former Mt Kenya ( ... )
s in gainful tree planting /tourism activities and contribute to branding of the Mt Kenya World Heritage Site by selectively allowing agricultural producers employing good production and conservation practices include awareness messages in the packaging of their finished products between 2008 and
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Kenya
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Multifocal Area
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2008
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11,427.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN-CWI-07-05 |
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A spring protection project. The community will work with ARD, a local water resources authority to carry out a baseline assessment, mobilize and sensitize the community on the management of the Kimotony springs |
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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50,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/02 |
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Sabaki River estuary is identified as an Important Biodiversity ARea within the coastal marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and over-wintering migratory birds. Despite its conservation importance, Sabaki River estuary is facing immense pressure ( ... )
he locals through unregulated resource use for farming, fishing and tourism resulting in degradation.
the objectives of the project are:
(i) create conservation awareness amongst the Sabaki Community
(ii) build the organizational and advocacy capcity of the local Sabaki conservation constituency
(iii) Initiate and support sustainable community, nature-based enterprises that support the
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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5,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/RAF/PLN/08/01 |
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A Rocha Kenya has therefore submitted a full proposal to UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme to address these issues through a three-pronged strategy:
• Improve, expand and better market the eco-tourism facilities at Mida Creek
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al conservation groups that benefit from the eco-tourism and are seeking to contribute to the conservation of the forest and creek together with the capacity of ASSETS to administer the scheme effectively.
• Introduce and implement alternative technologies linked to conservation action, including Conservation Agriculture, with the forest and creek adjacent communities so as to raise their
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Kenya
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Land Degradation
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2008
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49,932.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/CORE/07/03 |
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Two group ranches, Sarara and Sabache, have combined their land to form a 100,000 hectare ranch, managed by the Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust. Three quarters of this land (75,000 hectares) has been set aside for conservancy purposes. The ( ... )
would ike to promote sustainable management of resources within the Trust through the revitilization of traditional grazing mechanisms in the management of pasture and ground water.
Specifically, the project seeks:
1. To lessen land degradation by livestock through reduction of distances covered in search of water.
2. To alleviate pressure on natural resources by promoting community based
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2008
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50,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/04 |
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The project ia a community initiated project aimed at supplying electricity to the same community from a micro-hydro project along Kathita River, for domestic consumption. The project will avail affordable clean energy to 300 households and ten ( ... )
utions within the Lower Imenti forest area of Mt
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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45,473.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT/OP4/YR2/RAF/08/02 |
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The Ngare Ndare forest is situated on the northern foothills of Mt. Kenya and has indigenous tree species like Juniperus Procera and Olea Africana as dorminant tree species. It is part of Mt. Kenya forest which got separated by farming lands that ( ... )
urved out of the forest. Currently there are 2 farms between the forest and Mt. Kenya: Marania and Kisima farms.
Wildlife migration especially elephants between the Ngare Ndare and Mt. Kenya forest further serves to support the close relationship between the 2 forests.
The goal of the project is to tap into nature-based, income-generating opportunities within Ngare Ndare forest reserve,
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
Climate Change Mitigation
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2008
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2,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT/PLN/OP4/CORE/07/01 |
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The NGO will revise the existing COMPACT Site Strategy for Phase II |
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Kenya
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Land Degradation
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2008
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41,704.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/CORE/08/01 |
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Olduka lies in a semi arid area that has experienced severe soil erosion. Soil erosion has occured due to poor land use, such as over-grazing, unsuitable farming methods on slopes, and deforestation as a result of charcoal burning. The Olduka Self ( ... )
roup is keen to address land degradation and the resulting soil erosion by effecting the following measures: constructing a dam that will trap water and silt, terracing slopes to improve farming methods, planting aloe and tree seedlings. As a complementary effort, the Olduka community will exhibit culture and traditional practices to visitors of the
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2008
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50,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/05 |
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Rwambiti Muchungwa Electricity Womens Group is building a micro-hydropower facility and power distribution system that will provide electricity to at least 86 households in the local community as well as small nearby shopping areas. As part of the ( ... )
t, a water canal will be built from the river to supply the microhydropower facility and a water main will be constructed to supply group members with piped water from the river. The project will also rehabilitate and protect approximately 100 hectares of the Thimba River water catchment through tree planting and community awareness activities. The group is working closely with the Ministry of
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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19,710.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT2/OP2-TOP-UP/08/04 |
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The CBO will work with the Ministry of Agriculture Extension staff in implementation of a silk worm rearing project. The project hopes to assist 30 house holds (15 women, 15men) to generate adequate income for household needs from silk worm rearing ( ... )
le of silk. The project also helps to increase tree cover by planting 6,000 mulberry trees on each members property, which will also provide the food necessary for rearing of the
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2008
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29,920.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: KEN/COMPACT2/OP2-TOP-UP/08/03 |
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The project aims at planning, conducting community trainings and facilitating the formation of Community Forest Associations in the Mt. Kenya region. It further supports the CFAs to join together and form an umbrella organization with mandate to ( ... )
on conservation goals for the Wold Heritage Site and neighbouring
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