There are 26,002 projects available.
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/012 |
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The project is managed by an indigenous CBO to address the environmental concerns in the northern district of Apac. Indigenous woodlands have been depleted as a source of livelihood for the local populations especially for firing bricks and fish ( ... )
g. In most cases the species that do well for the activities are of great importance for herbal medicine. As a way of having Biodiversity Conservation and climate change mitigation, the project is to promote conservation of species traditionally used for herbal medicine in the local communities. There is also need to have an improvement in the way the herbs are processed from their crude form
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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2000
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10,412.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: SRL/98/G52/013 |
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Rationale
The rush and reed based industries which were economically and culturally important have been in existence among the villagers of this area for a long period. The invasion of polythene as an alternative has discouraged this ( ... )
nmentally sound industry.
The micro environment in which reed grows help conserve wetlands and associated fish and bird species.
Objectives:
Awareness raising on biodiversity conservation, propagation of reed varieties and manufacture of handcrafted items using reeds, develop a sales strategy and building up of community organizations
Educational, training and awareness programmes on rush
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Dominican republic
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Biodiversity
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2000
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15,513.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: DOM/00/20 |
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Buscar recuperar y proteger las zonas cabeceras de las fuentes acuíferas en estas comunidades (provincia Independencia), a través del cercado y reforestación con especies nativas. Además promoverá el establecimiento de árboles frutales y ( ... )
bles en los terrenos periféricos a los manantiales. De este modo, se establecen sistemas productivos más estables y que proporcionan ingresos a los propietarios involucrados, como medio para contribuir a mejorar sus condiciones de
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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2000
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38,903.98
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MX/98/017 |
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Conservar especies de fauna silvestre, amenazada de extinción. Establecer un campamento para la protección de la tortuga Carey [Eretmochelys imbricata) y el ecosistema de la Laguna de Chacahito, APFF Laguna de Términos. |
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2000
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40,806.05
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ZIM/98/G52/037 |
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kabila Saba-Lubanda Project is located in Binga district.The community of Saba village thought of embarking on this project after realising how the conditions of the springs and Illala were detoriorating yet at the same time the two resources are of ( ... )
mportance to the current and future generations.The project is actually designed to support initiatives aimed at protecting the environment.
Project objectives
-to protect and conserve Kabila hot springs
-to protect and conserve illala by fencing the area
-to establish a cutting schedule for illala as a way of avoiding indiscriminate cutting of the plant and control those from outside
-to
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Egypt
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Biodiversity
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2000
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12,289.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: EGY-00-05 |
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The project's objectives are:
1. To protect sea turtles from extinction in Alexandria Governorate and stoppe the destruction of their habitat
2. To Issue a law from the Minister of State for Environmental Affairs against fishing sea turtles
3. To ( ... )
he public awareness towards the conservation of sea turtles
4. To prevent the trade of sea turtles in fish
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Egypt
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2000
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12,289.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: EGY-00-05 |
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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6,708.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G46 |
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Nong Pla Lai is a catchment of watershed area of Rayong River, It is situated in the eastern-coast basin-an ecological part of the Gulf of Thailand.The most important reservoir in the eastern region , with total area of 3,038 ha, the ( ... )
oir possesses retention capacity of 164Million cu.metres per year of which 151 million cu.metre can be actually utilized.The reservoir supplies water for both industry, agriculture, commerce and household.
Towards the north of the reservoir is the rain-receiving area of about 408 sq.km.The area is the location of 4 industrial estates all situated on the banks of tributaries
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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2000
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6,300.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/00/08 |
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This project aims at:
-rising of public awareness of local community and school pupils, aiming the acknowledgement of economic and eco-tourism values of the area 'Bredhi i Hotoves';
-Preservation and protection of this area, aiming a better ( ... )
ment of it;
-regeneration of the damaged areas through cleaning-up and planting new saplings and seeds, in an area of about 120 ha.
-protection and increase of threatened species of flora and fauna in this area;
-creation of good circumstances for tourism development;
-Public awareness campaign will be developed through meetings, seminars with local communities and school pupils, a special
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Mali
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Biodiversity
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2000
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22,205.03
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MLI/00/27 |
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Contribution a la conservation de la biodiversité a travers la protection et la restauration des especes en voie de disparition, notamment le vepris heterophila ("Kinkeliba"). Le Kinkeliba, jadis abondant dans la zone est aujourd'hui tres rare. ( ... )
une espece qui a ete surexploite pour ses vertues medicinales.
Objectifs spécifiques - Favoriser la prise de conscience des populations sur la nécessité de la sauvegarde du kinkéliba ;
- Renforcer la capacité technique et organisationnelle des populations pour une gestion durable de l’espece ;
- Restaurer et protéger les peuplements naturels de kinkéliba ;
- Créer des réseaux de
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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5,050.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/02 |
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During modernisation of churches(roofs) and other parish buildings very often hatch places for barn owl (Tyto alba) and bats are destroyed, acces (wholes, small windowws) to save place is not available, blocked.It reflects in observed in past 2 ( ... )
s decline of barn owl and bat population in rural and suburban areas. churches were traditoonally the most save place for those species, with limited access of people.
Project aims in protection of hatch places for both species, construction and placement of 100 hatch boxes for barn owl, before hatching period (in march), then monitoring of results in August-November.
Publication (folder)
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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2000
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5,200.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/99/07 |
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The main aim of the project is rising of public awareness, mainly of local community on preservation and protection of biodiversity values in the area, through active community participation in concrete demonstration to biodiversity protection. The ( ... )
t will occur in area Strelca-Korce. Rare threatened species of the zone will be identified and some measurements will be taken for their preservation and protection. The project will have its effect and influence on improvement of village stream flow reducing the erosion level and increasing the fish quantity in it. The local community will participate actively in the project, showing their
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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2000
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12,765.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/00/16 |
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This project aims at rising of local community awareness on the protection and preservation of the Mati River Lagoon and the whole natural environment. Participation of local community in different actions is considered a key element for protection ( ... )
eservation of the environment in this area. This project aims also: the forestation of a part of degraded habitats (2ha); determination and evidence of threatened species and actual situation of flora and fauna. Are also intended to be minimized the negative effects caused by erosion, uncontrolled woods cutting, collection without any criteria of the medical plants in the area around the lagoon,
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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2000
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23,500.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUR-00-03 |
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Black Vulture is a globally and nationally endangered bird species. One of the few known breeding colonies is in the Kızılcahamam area. Following the recommendations in the Action Plan for Black Vulture (by Council of Europe), the project ( ... )
o understand the main threats for this species at Kızılcahamam, propose measures for its protection, and in collaboration with (our partner) National Park Authorities, develop and start implementing a Conservation Action Plan with the participation of local stakeholders.
A national campaign against poisoning of wildlife is also launched as this is considered to pose a serious threat to
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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2000
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12,120.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/00/14 |
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The project intends to evidence the biodiversity values in this area; to monitor and inventory of nesting and migrating birds; fishing monitoring in the lagoon; estimation of water quality; rising of local community awareness on real values of ( ... )
ersity in this area. Community participation is considering a key factor and the local community will be thoroughly involved in the process of drafting a 'Management Strategy' for this area in close cooperation with Local and Central Authorities. A Local Organization will be set up, with a large participation of local people, fisherman, hunters, farmers, pupils etc, aiming the area protection and
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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11,505.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/20 |
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Protection of biodiversity of Sola River Valley through reintroduction of white poplar on the selected river course. Stengthening Sola River Valley's role as ecological colrridor connecting Wistula River with the Complex of WesternBeskidy Landscape ( ... )
Information campaign in local media to raise ecolological awareness of local society and school
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Tunisia
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Biodiversity
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2000
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUN/00/03 |
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Aims to preserve the biodiversity by dressing a database of the ornithological species , defining proprietary actions to preserve birds « way of life » and reproduction rituals in a better environment, to create a local, regional and national ( ... )
y in order to show the rich ornithological species of the area and promote the eco-tourism in Sfax, to stimulate researches, initiate bird fanciers and provide an adequate training, to establish data exchange between NGOs involved in the
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Suriname
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Biodiversity
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2000
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TRI/98/G52/2101/001 |
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The project addresses local community participation from the villages of Witagron and Kaaimanston, Suriname, in the management and protection of the rainforest, biodiversity and other natural resources located at the upper Coppename river area in ( ... )
98-designated 1.6 million hectare Central Suriname Nature Reserve (CSNR). The villages own concessions for community forestry, which are valuable to forestry companies, and mining operations. Faced with few economic options, villagers may be tempted to sell their concessions to large corporations which would likely result in clear-cutting and destruction of the forest. The project aims to
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
International Waters
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2000
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30,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUR-00-11 |
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The overall goal of the project is to assess the needs for the preservation of the sturgeon stock in the Black sea and to implement the necessary measures to protect it. |
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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2000
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20,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUR-00-09 |
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Uzungöl is a volcanic lake in the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. It has unique natural view and plenty of attractions as recreational areas and is visited by thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every year. Increasing recreational ( ... )
ties led to local developments, such as hotels, restaurants and fish farms directed towards the needs of the visitors. As a result of the increasing human activities in the vicinity of this small lake, environmental degradation has become visible. In addition, soil erosion around the lake is causing excessive sediment accumulation and diminishing the lake volume.
The main aims of this project
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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20,050.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/04 |
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Preservation of biodiversity of valuable wetland and creation of conditions for development of local tourist services based on natural beauty and value of Przemkowski-Przeclawskie Swamps near Przemków ( area of previous - up to 1992 - Russian ( ... )
n and military training field).
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Morocco
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Biodiversity
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2000
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33,354.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MOR/00/03 |
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The project targets the protection of the endangered yellow bee specie by improving and modernizing the apiculture sector. This goal will be achieved through: the improvement of the yellow bee farming (Introduction of modern ruches, plantation of ( ... )
and rehabilitation of autochthon specie with the local community participation); the training of the farmer on modern apiculture techniques, and the creation of a cooperative. The project will also contribute to poverty and rural migration
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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2000
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6,362.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: SRL/98/G52/002 |
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Protection, Reforestation and collection of data of fauna and flora in urban forest patch and watershed, obtain approval of relevant government departments, construction of pathway deed, collect data, awareness raising of communities, planting, ( ... )
tion of soil erosion, watershed conservation
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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2000
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26,757.50
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MX/98/024 |
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Desarrollar la tecnología de cultivo en laboratorio de postlarvas de camarón rojo del Caribe (F, brasiliensis), capacitar a los pescadores en las técnicas de cultivo de esta especie, dar a conocer a la población a la acuacultura como actividad ( ... )
tiva
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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2000
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4,770.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/00/03 |
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The main objectives of this project are as follows:
-pointing out the real values in the area 'Pylli i Sotires' and the present situation of trees and rare species.
-rising of public awareness, particularly of local community, aiming the ( ... )
tion of recent damages, uncontrolled cuttings and unlegal hunting in this area.
-drafting a set of measurements aiming a long-term common strategy for improvement of the actual situation in the area
-increase of lobbying among organisations and public authorities for right implementation of actual legal frame for this area.
-the project intends to withdraw the attention of local and
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Kazakhstan
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International Waters
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KAZ/00/10 |
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The Caspian Sea is one of the major water arteries of Kazakhstan, and plays a very important role in economic and social aspect of sustainable livelihood of the people. Now the reservoir, as well as other water pools, is exposed to strong ( ... )
pogenous influence through pollution mostly by industrial wastes, degradation of the coast due to felling of trees, etc.
The project is directed on carrying out of information campaign on prevention of pollution of Caspian sea by industrial oil corporations. Within the project information about polluting sources and the size of emissions will be summarized, the results of independent
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Philippines
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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9,937.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: S/OP-036.00-N |
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The UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme managed by the UNDP continues to search for community-based environment and natural resources (ENR) project models that can showcase sustainable development practices demonstrated primarily by people's ( ... )
zations and communities.
For the past several years, the Philippine GEF/SGP under the UNDP assisted a critical sample of people's organization population specifically located in lowland agricultural, upland cultural eco-zones and coastal areas. Thirty (35) projects have already been implemented during the pilot phase (1992 to 1995) and twenty-three (23) for the first operational pahse (1996
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Kazakhstan
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International Waters
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KAZ/00/16 |
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The environmental crisis of the Aral Sea, being a big international water basin, requires consolidation of efforts of community, local authorities, state nature protection bodies to solve environmental issues and prove livelihood of the people of ( ... )
gion without delay. And thereupon, forming of environmental awareness of population plays a very important role.
The project combines ecological education taking into account cultural traditions of Kazakh people.
The programme will be based on performance of Kazakh singers, “akyns”, who will inform people about the problem of the Aral Sea degradation to the audience through songs. Famous
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Mauritius
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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1,930.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MAR/98/G52/II/04 |
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This project aims at raising awareness on the existenceand to rpomote the use of sustainable technologies technologies. Its specific objective is to organise a half-day conference followed by a one and a half-day exhibition at the Octave Wiehe ( ... )
rium of the UoM. Through the above activities, the Chemical Engineering Society of the University of Mauritius hopes to be able to promote the adoption of cleaner technologies, raise awareness on renewable energgy resources and climate change and create links with local companies and suppliers of sustainable technologies. GEF/SGP grant will mainly be used for the organisation of the conference
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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2000
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28,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUR-00-04 |
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The Eastern Mediterranean region is Characterized by rich biodiversity and is especially important to the migrating Western-Paleartic Birds passing through the Belen passage.
The Project aims to enhance the protection of these migrating birds who ( ... )
eatened along their migration routes as well as doing required researches in accordance with International Bonn Agreement (1983) covering Protection of Migrating Wild Species. The Project aims to build the capacity of the local environmental NGOs and and raise awareness among the hunters to prevent poaching of the migrating bird
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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2000
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29,460.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BRA/00/02 |
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Improved income and quality of life through the use of native species in a Cerrado-Rainforest transition area is the goal of this project. Tambaqui and curimatã will be raised in alliance with buriti and açaí. A forest fire in conjunction to ( ... )
r deforestation of the Apiaú region, in Mucapi, state of Roraima, has left the soil fragile and exposed, debilitating the region’s potential. 6 tanks and 3 nurseries will be implemented during execution of this project, for commercialization within one year. 5 groups consisting of 5 families each will benefit. 15,000 kilograms of fish will be produced on average each year, after the first 18
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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2000
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27,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUR-00-07 |
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60 % of Kastamonu is forest area, including Ilgaz Mountain National Park, Kure Mountains National Park; and is within the WWF 200 ecoregions map.
The project aims to raise the awereness of the local administrators and teachers of the region on the ( ... )
l resources and biodiversity of the region. Project includes site visits, workshops, publication of training
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2000
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/008 |
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As a result of increased human population and extensive poaching activities of the Rhinoceros, the Rhinos turned extinct in Uganda since early 1980s. In addition to foreign exchange earnings from tourism, Rhino horns fetch high prices as raw ( ... )
als to sword handles, medicines and aphrodisiacs. The slow breeding/reproduction further diminish chances for their survival
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre(UWEC) in Entebbe manages the project so as to have an exhibit for the southern white Rhinoceros at the centre, as a foundation for re-introduction of the Rhino in
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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11,761.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G10 |
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Originated in the Phetchaboon Range and constituting the ecosystem of the Mekhong River, the Phrom River had long in the past been providing water and food for communities residing along its course of approximate 200 km.At present, the ecosystem of ( ... )
er has been degraded due to
inappropriate use of land and management of water resources. Consequently, the amount of flow becomes minimal, erosion more critical and conflict in water use more complex.These problems need to be urgently addressed by conditions and needs of all communities and with support from government agencies, private sectors and other agencies in the project area.
Phrom
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Dominican republic
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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22,494.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: DOM/00/10 |
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Este proyecto pretende demostrar, a partir de su experiencia, que el uso de hidrocarburos como gases refrigerantes constituyen una alternativa menos costosa y de óptimas propiedades para refrigeradores domésticos. De este modo, se espera reducir ( ... )
uso de gases refrigerantes que contribuyen con el calentamiento global y/o danan la capa de ozono. Para esto, se entrena y suministra equipos básicos a técnicos en refrigeración en el ámbito nacional, de manera que estén en capacidad de hacer la recuperación de R-12 y reconvertir a hidrocarburos en refrigeradores
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Dominican republic
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Biodiversity
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2000
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21,779.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: DOM/00/03 |
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Promoción de sistemas de producción sostenible en siete comunidades de la provincia de San Juan de la Maguana que sirvan como modelo para la recuperación de la cobertura forestal nativa y naturalizada de la cuenca del río Macasías. La ( ... )
entación de sistemas agroforestales, reforestaciones y la creación de una red de conservación de pequenos bosques en parcelas de beneficiarios del proyecto, contribuyen a desarrollar fuentes de generación sostenible de ingresos, mejorar las condiciones de vida de las comunidades enclavadas en el área, y la protección de áreas de cabeceras de
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Peru
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Biodiversity
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2000
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35,265.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PER/99/05 |
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El suche es una especie endémica de las lagunas altoandinas, pero debido a la extracción irracional se encuentra en "estado critico", antesala de la extinción.
Objetivo:
Mejorar la disponibilidad y diversidad de recursos alimenticios nativos ( ... )
ando, preservando y protegiendo al suche del proceso de extinciónen el que se encuentra, permitiendo además su aprovechamiento sostenible por la población local asentada en las áreas de influencia de la Laguna de Pomacanchi.
Resultados principales:
1.- Diez familias del Comité de Criadores de Peces de la Laguna de Pomacachi - CCPLP- crían en estanques 20 000 alevinos de suche.
2.-
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Bolivia
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Biodiversity
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2000
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24,070.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BOL/09/00 |
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Este proyecto se lleva adelante en las comuniddes de ahijadera y Humaruta Baja.
Mediante las actividades desarrolladas en el proyecto, se han organizado y capacitado a 35 familias en técnicas de recuperación, conservación y manejo de semilla de ( ... )
nativas, promoviendo la recuperación de la agrobiodiversidad.
Se han sembrado 8,5 has de semilla de papa variedad "sani negra", con una producción de 10 toneladas de semilla de papa registrada y
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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6,787.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G44 |
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The area of the 2 tambols is situated in the neighbourhood of the watershed area of Mae Rim and Mae Loh River, two tributaries of the Ping River draining into the Gulf of Thailand. During the past years there has been concentrated accumulation of ( ... )
l residue in cultivated land and water courses because the majority of farmers earn their livings by growing chemical substance-requiring mono-crop such as tobacco, soya bean and cabbage. There has also been land erosion in the upper land due to mono-crop plantation on the steep slope.
This practice of production aiming to increase the yield for ever-increasing market has prompted the
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Ecuador
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Land Degradation
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2000
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28,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ECU/00/006 |
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Situación inicial:
- fuerte deterioro del ecosistema natural
- fuerte conflictividad interna
Este proyecto busca establecer prácticas y sistemas permaculturales con el ánimo de incrementar la cobertura vegetal del volcán Llaló. Trabaja ( ... )
omunidades: la Tola Central, Chica y y leopoldo Napoleón Chávez.
El objetivo general es regenerar el ecosistema natural y cultivado del llaló, recuperar las costumbres ancestrales y aplicar un manejo sustenyable. Los objetivos específicos son :
- promover la necesidad de conocer y conservar el medio ambiente del llaló.
- Entrenar personal comunitario en permacultura para incentivar
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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7,742.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G26 |
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Originated in the Banthad Range, Klong(canal) Nang Noi flows through Nayong District, Munag District of Trang Province and the Trang River which constitutes the ecology of the Indian Ocean. Throughout the past, the canal has been supplying ( ... )
for household as well as agriculture. At present due to the population growth in conjunction with human activities, the canal has become degraded. The water quality is affected by chemical substance from agriculture. The soil erosion is increasing due to deforestation in the watershed area and along both sides of the canal. Water species is dwindling. All these have both direct and indirect
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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9,507.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G42 |
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Of about 770 km. long and with 40 small tributaries, the Nan River supplies a fairly uniform flow throughout the year, compared to the other 3 tributaries of the Chaophaya River draining into the Gulf of Thailand. Stretching about 40 km. along the ( ... )
the project location is rated the most polluted spot in the Pisanuloke Province. The communities residing along both sides of the river depend upon the river for household consumption and agricultural practices.
With fairly uniform water supply, the main occupation is rice farming which is normally practiced 3-4 crops a year. Consumption of water and chemical application are being managed in
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Mali
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Biodiversity
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2000
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21,035.46
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MLI/00/19 |
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Réhabilitation d'une espece menacée : le bois débene, par la responsabilisation et la participation des populations des villages environnant, les peuplements naturels
Objectifs spécifiques - Sensibiliser durant 2 ans les 20 communautés ( ... )
eoises des 3 zones écologiques du bois d’ébene du Sénégal a prendre conscience de leurs responsabilités, a s’organiser et a adopter des comportements favorables a leur gestion ;
- Regenerer durant 2 ans les peuplements naturels des 3 zones écologiques du bois d’ébene par le renforcement des capacités techniques, matérielles du S.C.N. local et les 20 communautés villageoises
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Burkina faso
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Biodiversity
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2000
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38,594.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BKF/00/006 |
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le projet vise à la préservation des ressources naturelles du terroir de Piengou par :
la mise en défens de la formation naturelle du village
l'enrichissement de cette forêt avec des espèces mellifères
La gestion d'une unité moderne ( ... )
ulture pour la valorisation de la forêt et la lutte contre la pauvreté
le renforcement des capacités des membres du groupement des apiculteurs de Piengou parrainé par le centre apicole de Fada, l'un des premiers centres apicoles du Burkina
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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2000
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10,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUR-00-10 |
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The Aliaga Lake is a 15 hectare salt lake situated in the most industrialised part of Izmir. The project aims to compensate the negative effects of the industrial activities by rehabilitating a natural wetland, which is not rich in bio-diversity in ( ... )
tual state, and make it an attraction Centre for the people Izmir whose aim would be nature
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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2000
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17,726.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-JOR-98-G52-07 |
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The project aims to enhance and disseminate sound approaches to biodiversity, soil and water conservation through rehabilitation of sloppy lands and protection of soil through re-introducing indigenous plant species and traditional water harvesting ( ... )
ques. The project is located in Senfeha/ Tafileh, an area of special topographical features overlooking the Jordan Valley in the arid to semi-arid east Mediterranean
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Botswana
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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23,004.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: INT/98/G52/BOT/00/03 |
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There is an ongoing debate on the degree of land degradation in communal areas. Many rural Batswana attribute range degradation to inadequate rainfall. Molalatau is a drought prone and excessively overgrazed area in eastern Botswana.
This project ( ... )
cus on developing simple assessment techniques that will allow farmers in the affected areas to understand and plan appropriate intervention measures to address land degradation with little external intervention. The project will combine modern techniques with indigenous knowledge.The primary goal of this project is to demonstrate community driven land management practises that could reduce or
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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13,392.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G18 |
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A portion of ecological system of the Mekhong River, the project location is one of the riches forest in Nongkhai Province. With its area of 300 sq.km. the forest is the origin of many tributaries of the Mekhong. It used to provide natural resources ( ... )
dance to surrounding communities. Due mainly to the inefficient protection system, the forest has become degraded by slash-and-burn & non-environmentally-friendly agricultural practice, commercial logging ,illegal charcoal burning and ,as a consequence of deforestation, uncontrollable wild-fire.
All these have led to the degradation of the ecology of the Mekhong River as a whole. There have
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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21,531.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/08 |
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fish stocking of a selected Dunajec river courses, poaching prevention, spawning site protection, results estimation |
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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12,255.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/12 |
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Reconstruction of salmon (Salmon salar) population through stocking streams in West Pomerania rivers (Rega, Lubieszawa, Molstowa), legal forms of spawning site protection, monitoring with the local community and students participation (voluntary ( ... )
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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1,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/06p |
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Preparatory work for full project : meetings with local people in Kiszkowo, meetings witl local government, , information campaign in nearby schools, which should be in the future main partner in achevieng sustainable effects and be a voluntary ( ... )
to planned small investments;project will aim in creation of natural refuges former fish ponds and their surroundings , tree planting along the coast (stopping eutrophisation), protection of flora and fauna, education campaign for local
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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7,675.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/17 |
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Construction of drainage canals Woznawiejski and Rudzki in XIX century changed the natural course of rivers Elk and Jegrznia;it caused in the long-run degradation of marsh ecosystem ;as a result secondary vegetation (bush) enters because of ( ... )
ing extensive agriculture in past 2-3 decades, drainage of marshes is accelerated, risk of fires grows. Project aims in preparation of possible hydrotechnical works reconstructing the former hydrological network in the middle part of Biebrza River basin to stop unfavourable trends; the concept of renaturalisation will be follow by attached programs addressed to the local community,
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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945.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/03p |
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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945.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/03p |
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Preparation of project aimed in slowing the stream by construction of wooden made barriers, dams;detailed survey of stream was done , including plant inventory;
Full project was finally rejected after receiving opinion from Warsaw Agricultural ( ... )
sity (professor Ciepielewski) and the Ecofund, potential co-founder of this activities (Dr. M.Grzyb) as too risky and not so propewrly prepared from technical point of view (risk of unwanted floods and a risk of payments of huge
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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41,430.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/16 |
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,Renaturalization of streams in Narew river basin in order to increase water retention is the main aim of this project managed by PTOP. Construction of 3 water dammings on Lutowna river , preparation of 5 further dammings from other sources of ( ... )
ing, preparation of technical and natural aspects of renaturalization of Malynka River and asssociated geodetic mapping are the main activities and results.
GEF/SGP secured extra money in project POL/00/16 for evaluation done by members of the Agreement for Wetlands (Polish abbreviation: PROM), established in 2000 informal network of NGOs, governmental and scientific institutions, individuals
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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10,693.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G28 |
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The process of traditional medicine production involves drying of raw materials which requires heat from various sources such as fire-wood, charcoal ,fossil fuel and electricity from grid. The burning of these fuels gives out the green house gas ( ... )
tends to cause climatic variance and successively adversely affects human livelihood. Moreover at present, the use of fossil fuels costs a lot since its price is comparatively high thus tending to make the process financially unviable.
In order to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas accumulation and ensure a low production cost ,one of the favourable option is to develop the use of
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Egypt
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2000
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30,009.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: EGY-00-03 |
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Egypt
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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30,009.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: EGY-00-03 |
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The project objectives are:
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the sustainable use of wild medicinal plants through the adoption of renewable energy technology represented by the Solar Agricultural Dehydration Tunnel (SADT).
To Link ( ... )
village producers to the SCD through technical assistance and training.
Specific Objectives
Increases the income of local farmers by enabling them to improve the product quality and the productivity of the dehydration process.
Provides employment opportunities for women, through backward linkages with labor-intensive post-harvest activities.
Provides an economically sustainable local
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Peru
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Biodiversity
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2000
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39,659.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PER/99/02 |
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Acelerado proceso de erosión genética en los Andes Peruanos debido a la sustitución de las variedades nativas por las mejoradas, influenciado por el mercado, el crecimiento demográfico, sobrepastoreo y políticas gubernamentales equivocadas. El ( ... )
to está orientado a conservar los recursos fitogenéticos como base para recuperar la diversidad biológica, logrando la seguridad alimentaria y el desarrollo
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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2000
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8,546.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-08-2000 |
OBJECTIVES:
To rescue forest trees endangered species on three communities of the San Marcos This project will develop a series of training workshops and the establishment of tree nurseries on three communities of the San Marcos highlands.
( ... )
ee species that will be used are endemic and endangered due to local overexploitation of the resource.
The training workshops will include public awareness about the conservation status of the tree species, appropriate techniques for their production and conservation measures in collaboration with the local
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2000
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42,929.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BZE/00/05 |
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The Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) is a commercially important endemic species of the Caribbean & Western Atlantic, which has been declining throughout its range for at least the past decade (2). In fact in 1998, it was added to the IUCN ( ... )
f endangered species and is one of only 2 marine fish in Belize that are endangered.
In Belize, groupers made up more than 30 % (38,383 lbs) of the total finfish exported in 1994, of which, 64 % (24,764 Lbs) consisted of Nassau Grouper. During the 1950’s however, annual grouper catches in Belize were as high as 100,000 lbs (13). Nassau Groupers were at one time fished from the Caye Glory
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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2,600.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-PLN-00-018 |
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Baseline Data for Solid Waste Management Project |
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Dominican republic
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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12,498.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: DOM/00/25 |
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Promueve la toma de conciencia de la población dominicana y haitiana de la región fronteriza sobre la necesidad de fomentar y conservar los recursos naturales. A través de la radio como medio masivo de comunicación, posibilita la participación ( ... )
anizaciones dominicanas y haitianas, estimula el fortalecimiento de las estructuras organizativas en ambos países y contribuye a sensibilizar y formar a los oyentes sobre la problemática
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Burkina faso
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Biodiversity
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2000
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11,538.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BKF/00/007 |
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Délimitation, restauration, mise en défens et valorisation de la forêt villageoise de Piengou par la pratique de l'apiculture moderne. renforcement des capacités et amélioration des conditions de vie des populations de Piengou. Ouverture de ( ... )
u au monde
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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10,700.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G05 |
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The project location is situated in the Chee River basin which falls within the ecological reach of the Mekhong River. Long after the adoption of mono-crop system and its modern technology,
the natural resource in the area has become depleted ( ... )
cological system seriously altered.
Clearing the forest in order to obtain more land for cash crop was being practiced. In order to rush and ensure an expected yield, the application of chemical fertilizer/pesticide has always been exceeding the appropriate limit. The adverse consequences of the dual problem are witnessed both environmentally and in livelihood security.
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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11,571.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G17 |
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The project area is situated in the ecological system of the Mekhong river. It is a part of the wetland area of Songkhram River, one of the main tributary of the Mekhong in northeast Thailand. The current agricultural practices focusing on mono-crop ( ... )
dered the once-intact forest a degraded one. Moreover, the practices has prompted vast-scale burning of rice-fields and unregulated application of chemical substance to maximize the yield thus making the land more degraded
A grass-rooted , farmer organization, Ban Kham Bok Farmers’ Group has discussed amongst its 86 members to reverse the unfavourable agricultural practices and adopt new
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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10,848.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G04 |
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Situated in the ecological system of the Chee River, a tributary of the greater Mekhong River, the project location and target population have long benefited by its provision in terms of water and food. However some 40 years ago , the ( ... )
ment policy and approach on agriculture sector emphasizing the mono-culture to boost the export figure have rendered the imbalance of the ecosystem. The approach has prompted deforestation for cultivated land and large-scale application of chemical fertilizer and pesticide adding upon the expense of farmers. Moreover, there has been an unfavourable practice in preparing the
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Kazakhstan
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International Waters
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KAZ/00/13 |
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As a result of overcontrol of the Big (Bolshoi) and Small (Maly) Uzen Rivers transboundary with Russia and the West Kazakhstan region, non-rational use of water and land resources, the Karasu River ecosystem which feeds itself from the Small Uzen ( ... )
has greatly deteriorated bringing along the River shallowing and oozing, biodiversity reduction, soil salinization, pasture and hay-making area capacity decline. Waste and discharges from Kaztalovka village located on the River Karasu banks pollute the water, while local authorities and nature protection agencies fail to pay adequate attention to activities for the River ecosystem restoration and
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Sri lanka
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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9,682.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: SRL/98/G52/004 |
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Rationale:
The lack of respect to ‘Road craft’ by the licensed but unskilled drivers which result in waste of fuel, emission of green house gases, causing traffic jams and congestion.
Objectives & benefits:
Address the issue of waste of fuel ( ... )
ing in atmospheric pollution due to semi-skilled driving.
Minimize atmospheric pollution caused by waste of fuel and emission of green house gases.Road craft- answer to the problem of environmental pollution, provide training to driving license applicants with a mini exhibition for school children, conduct seminars for professional drivers, managers and police officers and pratical training
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Morocco
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Biodiversity
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2000
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30,538.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MOR/00/04 |
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The project will contribute to the safeguard of the M’Hamid palm grove ecosystem by: planting an important number of acclimated palm race (in order to fight against the destructions caused by the Bayoud disease), settling a rational management ( ... )
for the oasis ecosystem, improving the conditions of irrigation in the palm grove, and introducing 150 improved ovens (to protect the Tamaris Forest). The project will also reinforce the capacity of the population in terms of communication skills and participatory approach, as well as in sustainable management of the
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Mali
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Biodiversity
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2000
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15,298.06
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MLI/00/21 |
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Contribution a la conservation de la diversité biologique par la restauration et la sauvegarde de l'accacia kirkii dans la foret de N'Gana
Objectifs spécifiques - Conscientiser les populations sur la nécessité d’une gestion durable des ( ... )
rces naturelles et la conservation de la diversité biologique ;
- Renforcer les capacités techniques et organisationnelle de la population sur la sauvegarde de l’acacia kirkii eet l’environnement ;
- Conserver la biodiversité a travers la reconstitution et la régénération des peuplements d’acacia kirkii dans le site de N’gana.
Activités - Information, sensibilisation des
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Mexico
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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16,836.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MX/98/006 |
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Este proyecto aportará beneficios concretos al problema de la pérdida de biomasa y biodiversidad, dirigiéndose especialmente a evitar el calentamiento atmosférico. Esto se logrará substituyendo la práctica de la quema en un total de 55 ( ... )
reas y aumentando el número de campesinos que trabajan en una forma "globalmente responsable" de 7 a 49 en dos
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Mali
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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8,069.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MLI/00/06 |
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Projet d'initiation des élus communaux aux themes du FEM a savoir la Diversité Biologique, le Changement climatique, les Eaux Internationales et la lutte contre la désertification.
Objectifs spécifiques:
- Approfondir les connaissance des ( ... )
communaux sur les themes du FEM retenus ;
- Faire connaître aux élus les Conventions et Protocoles relatifs aux 4 themes retenus et leurs états de mise en oeuvre au Mali ;
- Renforcer les capacités de formulation de projets conformément aux directives et criteres du FEM ;
- Dégager le rôle des élus communaux et les stratégies adéquats dans le cadre de la mise en oeuvre des principes
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Tunisia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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15,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUN/00/08 |
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Aims to promote the use of renewable energies to the large public, NGOs, environmental clubs and municipalities
Le projet vise à :
1) impulser la sensibilisation à l’utilisation des énergies renouvelables et toucher le maximum du ( ... )
public ( grand public, ONGs, clubs de l’environnement et collectivités publiques)
2 : Identifier les besoins en formation en matière d’utilisation des énergies renouvelables
Activités du projet :
Les activités du projet sont les suivantes :
Organiser une journée d’information et de sensibilisation à l’utilisation des énergies renouvelables.
Préparer un document
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Mauritius
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Biodiversity
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2000
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18,169.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MAR/98/G52/1 |
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This project aims to improve and protect the health of corals at these sites by supporting the installation of permanent mooring buoys by the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure. The extent of coral degradation by boat anchors at popular snorkelling and ( ... )
sites around Mauritius has increased rapidly in the last ten years. Successful permanent moorings will ensure that valuable lagoons and coral reef habitats are protected. The grant allocated by GEF/SGPhas mainly been used to monitor four mooring buoys that were installed at Aquarium Grand Baie and Aquarium Péreybere in the first phase of the project. It was also used to conduct sensitisation
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Bolivia
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Biodiversity
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2000
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23,962.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BOL/03/00 |
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Este proyecto se lo realiza en el Departamento de Chuquisaca, Provincia Oropeza del Municipio de Sucre, abarca las comunidades de Aritimayo, Punilla, Cajamarca, Silvico y Quitay Tambo.
La Población de las cinco comunidades de la cuenca alta del ( ... )
avelo, en la microcuenca de Cajamarca has sostenido un conflicto de intereses entre sus necesidades de desarrollo agropecuario, ligado a la utilización de sus laderas y el aprovechamiento de sus aguas para riego y, por otro lado, la necesidad de mantener intactas las condiciones hidrológicas de la cuenca para satisfacer las necesidades de agua de la región.
Con la ejecución del proyecto
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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2000
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24,060.96
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MX/98/013 |
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Producción acuícola sustentable de cuatro especies, para generar empleo alternativo a la pesca. |
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Philippines
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Biodiversity
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2000
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7,657.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: S/OP-32.00-L |
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The project intends to do improvement of the quality of life in Agutaya Island, Palawan while conserving natural integrity through effective local governance, resource management, economic enhancement, and basic social services. A cooperation ( ... )
n a NGO Foundation and a small island local community towards improving the quality of life in Agutaya Island, Palawan while conserving natural integrity through: effective local governance; project resource management; enocomic enhancement; and basic social services. SGP provided funding for the biodiversity conservation while ASF supported the other components (i.e. capability-building,
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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18,640.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/06 |
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Extending legal protection to endangered kinds of snakes in Ziemia Lubuska region.Inventory of sites (habitats) worth of legal protection and submission to local authorities relevant documents. Establishment of refuges protected by local community ( ... )
ed in the project preparation and
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Papua new guinea
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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5,474.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PNG/00/04 |
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This project has been an awareness project implemented by students from Sogeri National Highschool through the Sogeri Environment Club that made up of students and teachers. The activities involve the promotion of sustainable forest management and ( ... )
tion of deforestation. The project addresses an area of semi arid vegetation of mostly savannah grassland and shrubs. The project area is located in the Central Province Dry
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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13,392.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G16 |
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Situated in the northeast of Thailand, the project location is a typical area of northeast Thailand where water shortage has been a chronic problem, especially in the location where off-season agriculture is being practiced for additional income ( ... )
d security. In order to guarantee the expected yield , community members have to resort to diesel engine to pump underground water and store in the ponds for subsequent uses.
Water pumping by diesel engine has been practiced in a very large scale. With the price of the fuel apt to increase and the requirement to contribute to the stabilization of the emission of the Green House Gas which
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Philippines
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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8,282.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: S/OP-29.00-V |
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Installation of a solar-powered (photovoltaic) water pumping system for domestic use and conservation of the watershed in Barangay Buloc, Tubungan, Iloilo. OFFERS-Panay spearheaded overall project implementation and coordination of this project. ( ... )
provided technical assistance (designing, supervision during construction and training). A local community organization, Brgy. Buloc Farmers Association (BBFA) managed and sustained the operation of the project.
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Mexico
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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44,337.63
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MX/98/022 |
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Fomentar un espacio comunitario para revalorizar practicas productivas tradicionales, promover alternativas agroecológicas, intercambio intra e inter comunitario que favorezca el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de las comunidades rurales y ( ... )
va la conservación de recursos
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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10,690.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G27 |
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An NGO working with local communities to manage the use of natural resources of a water body-the Songkhla Lagoon and the Gulf of Thailand.
The major activities include capacity building of target population, providing artificial habitat for water ( ... )
s , demarcating conservation zones and formulaing plan for sustainable use of natural
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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2000
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27,970.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-JOR-98-G52-13 |
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To promote eco-tourism in Dana and complement the efforts of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature in the area, the sons of Dana and Qadisiyya Eco-Tourism Cooperative will implement a Nature-based tourism development program. The project ( ... )
hieve its objectives through training members of the cooperative and the local community on the management of eco-tourism projects and renovating a hotel owned by the cooperative. This project falls under the GEF Small Grants Programme efforts of promoting eco-tourism and providing alternative means of livelihood to local communities living around globally significant protected
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Mali
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Biodiversity
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2000
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16,331.07
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Phase 2
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Project Number: MLI/00/15 |
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Projet de restauration et de protection de la nature autour des bois sacrés et des cimetieres et promotion de tourisme dans la commune rurale de Sanzana
Objectifs spécifiques:
- Délimiter par une ceinture verte et avec des essences ( ... )
tales locale 20 bois sacrés ;
- Restaurer la végétation et les especes animales en voie de disparition ;
- Enrichir avec des essences locales, les espaces vides de 20 bois ;
- Créer et former une brigade de surveillance (5 personnes) dans chacun des 8 villages concernés ;
- Sensibiliser les populations de Sanzana et environnants a la préservation de la nature et a l’amélioration de
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India
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2000
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19,245.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/CCF/IND/OP1/2000/UP03 |
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Demonstration project for introduction of appropriate renewable biogas technology for conservation of fragile catchment area.
The project mainly focused & concerned for the conservation of fragile catchment areas adjoining villages and to swift ( ... )
of biogas units as an appropriate technology. The actions were taken to achieve the goal are formation and training of biodiversity conservation groups, nursery raising, interaction with the local user groups, and strengthening of ongoing renewable energy project on biogas technology transfer.
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2000
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8,945.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TAN/00/09 |
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Stakeholder workshop in Shinyanga was organized to foster broader awareness and understanding on GEF/SGP operations with a view to sensitizing NGOs and CBOs to actively participate in the GEF/SGP Country programme. |
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Tanzania
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International Waters
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2000
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8,945.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TAN/00/09 |
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In order to increase the volume of project proposals, a series of stakeholders workshops aimed at fostering broader awareness and understanding on GEF/SGP operations need to be organized. Since the Small Grants Programme will be concentrating in ( ... )
and Shinyanga in order to promote linkages with ongoing UNDP supported projects in the Lake Zone, it is suggested that the first stakeholder workshops be organized in Mwanza and
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Kenya
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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9,200.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-00-005 |
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The GEF stakeholder workshop is held twice a year for participants drawn from the CBO and NGOs as part of capacity building in GEF/SGP thematic areas.The participants of the workshop were introduced by resource experts to the following thematic ( ... )
• Clarification of GEF/SGP focal areas (Biodiversity, Climate Change, International Waters and Land Degradation). An additional subject was Biodiversity related economic. • Writing of proposals through practical exercise in working groups. • Presenting the proposals to the plenary with following discussions.
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Kenya
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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10,800.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-00-006 |
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The GEF stakeholder workshop is held twice a year for participants drawn from the CBO and NGOs as part of capacity building in GEF/SGP thematic areas.The participants of the workshop were introduced by resource experts to the following thematic ( ... )
• Clarification of GEF/SGP focal areas (Biodiversity, Climate Change, International Waters and Land Degradation). An additional subject was Biodiversity related economic. • Writing of proposals through practical exercise in working groups. • Presenting the proposals to the plenary with following discussions.
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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2000
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28,255.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/09 |
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The main aim of this project is to improve of retention functions of old degradated polder and renaturalization of its surface through use of sipmle proecological methods (renewal or construction of simple barriers and dams on channels.
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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11,121.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G19 |
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Khoke Yai forest is a catchment area draining into Siew River, a tributary of Mekhong River. The forest has been providing sources of food , wood and fuel for surrounding communities. The threatening problems are community encroachment for more ( ... )
ated land, illegal logging, and wild-fire. Consequently, the forest has become degraded and subsequently affected the ecology of Mekhong River.
Besides, Khoke Yai forest has long contributed to the control of soil salinity. Without it or with such capacity decrease, the saline soil will expand and spoil cultivated land and water courses.
The network was established by small groups of
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2000
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7,801.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/00/G32 |
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The project location is the watershed area for 2 river basin: the Yom River basin and Mekhong River basin. There are 2 communities whose majority (90 %) earn their livings by planting maize and cotton. The plantation of these 2 cash ( ... )
s encouraged by private sector who aims to make profit regardless the environmental damage. The rate of chemical fertilizer and pesticide application is increasing every year and depositing its effect in the soil , water courses and human bodies. ( 8 out of 10 farmers under examination were found high level of toxic chemical in their blood).
Depending upon the 2 rivers for livelihood, the
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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2000
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30,358.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/OP2-2000-015 |
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Project Development Goal:
Sustainable management of nature resources in Tiga Gili with community based approach and supported by stakeholders
Project Objectives :
1. To empower community through establishment an institution which has ( ... )
y to determine it’s bargaining position
2. To establish ecotourism management focusing on sustainable and just ecosystem management
3. To foster the emergence of local government policy on ecosystem management with community and stakeholder involvement
4. To establish strong community based control system on nature resource management
Expected Outputs :
1. The establishment of
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Viet nam
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Biodiversity
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2000
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17,514.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: SGP/VN/99/028 |
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Vietnam is a country, which is recognised as a centre of origin and diversity for cultivated Rice (Oryza sativa L.), and other crops. The total number of native plant species found in Vietnam is estimated at 4,800. Conservation of agrobiodiversity ( ... )
refore identified as a national priority in the Vietnam National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP, 1995).
The project will be carried out in Phong Chau and Thong Hue Communes, in Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province, a northern mountainous and border province and is home to a number of ethnic minority groups, such as Tay, Nung. Cao Bang is the area which is rich in plant genetic resources of
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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2000
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30,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: TUR-00-08 |
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Çirali is a small village on the Mediterranean coast, important for sea turtle nesting, backed by the high mountains of the Olympos National Park. Its remoteness delayed the uncontrolled development of mass tourism facilities of the '90s. Its ( ... )
e natural (marine turtle nesting beaches) and cultural (Olympos archaeological ruins) richness was enjoyed by the locals and few tourists. The first medium size hotels and illegal construction on the coast are the main threats to the site. The project aims "to promote environmentally and socially sound development through local participation, planning, promoting traditional and alternative
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Botswana
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Biodiversity
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2000
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43,656.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BOT/98/G52/00/08 |
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Since the early 1980s, the National Institute of Development Research and Documentation has initiated and promoted research on sound harvesting and management of renewable natural resources. However, there is less comprehensive research on some ( ... )
ces such as the Phane caterpillar/worm which is an example of a veld product that is being highly commercialised (Moruakgomo, 1996).
This project seeks to provide information about the ecology and responsiveness to use of phane and mophane woodlands, with a view to informing communities on the the best options to sustainably utilise these natural resources. To provide reliable information
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Philippines
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Biodiversity
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2000
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35,739.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: S/OP-35.00-M |
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The project is about erstablishment of a sustainable and competitive seaweed farming industry in Siargao Island, with the end view of providing a sustainable source of income to fisherfolk and establishing a natural mechanism for the protection of ( ... )
rine-based environment. A joint project of GEF SGP and Land Bank of the Philippines, the project involved the establishment of a sustainable and competitive seaweed farming industry in Siargao island. LBP provided the organization with a loan for the seaweed production while the GEF SGP provided a grant for the coastal conservation activities. The project was able to: provide a sustainable
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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2000
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23,668.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-03-2000 |
OBJECTIVES:
To establish agroforestry systems under organic management using native species of trees and vegetables, including soil conservation techniques and the rescue of endangered tree species, at three communities of the San Marcos ( ... )
ce.
This project will establish tree nurseries at the 3 participating communities, soil conservation techniques and native vegetable species to conform agroforestry systems which production will be commercialized on an organized manner.
The vegetable production will provide first and susequent years income, and native fruit production will be added at third project implementation
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