There are 26,002 projects available.
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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1999
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17,435.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-JOR-98-G52-03 |
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The project worked to protect and propagat Quercus Aegilops Bioss trees, an indigenous species of threatened quercus trees in Jordan by protecting mother trees and raising public awareness of their importance for preserving the genetic resources of ( ... )
nous species, as well as their economic benefits.
Local community in the project site were involved in project activities, with some job opportunities provided. The project conducted public awareness activities including visits to the site by other NGOs and interested groups raising awareness of gthe importnace of
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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8,476.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-20-99 |
OBJECTIVES:
To conserve the soils and native plants of the Tacaná volcano region.
This project consists on a series of training workshops on agroforestry systems with the use of native species of fruit bearing trees and vegetables, use of ( ... )
onservation techniques and methods of organic farming, at the community of San José Santa Rita located at the Tacaná volcano, which is a protected area, in order to give productive alternatives that are environmentally friendly.
After the training activities, the project actions will be devoted to establish the agroforestry systems on a total area of 22.85
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1999
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5,381.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ECU/99/004 |
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Características biofísicas de la zona:
Corazón Huayco mide 5 ha aproximadamente, rodeado de unas 15 ha de chaparro, con pendiente superiores al 80%, donde también existen especies forestales nativas de importancia en proceso de ( ... )
ración.
Características socioEconómicas de la población:
El clima y la tierra son aptos para la agricultura y la ganadería, mientras el mercado demande los productos de la zona. Los comuneros todavía creen que el futuro para ellos y sus hijos está en el campo y no en la migración, lo que significa que hay que buscar maneras para intensificar la producción, considerando que es
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Viet nam
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Biodiversity
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1999
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523.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: SGP/VN/99/026 |
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India
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Biodiversity
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1999
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8,430.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/GEF/IND/OP1/99/TN01 |
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The focus of the project was to regenerate forest cover with indigenous species and promote sustainable farming techniques such as organic manure and bio-fertilizers, cropping system and crop rotation. The project involved Participatory Rural ( ... )
sal, Nursery raising, distribution and plantation of seeds. The proposed project basically dealt with the problem of deforestation, land degradation and non-eco-friendly agricultural practices. The target groups of the project were small and marginal farmers and the farm women of the proposed project area. The main objectives of the project included regeneration of forest cover with indigenous
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Costa rica
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Biodiversity
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1999
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12,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: COS/95/G52-36 |
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El objetivo del proyecto es el de desarrollar una estrategia de gestion comunitaria para el manejo y la proteccion de bosques, recursos hidricos y biodiversidad de la zona protegida del Cornelio de Acosta.
Las principales actividades son la ( ... )
entacion de una estrategia de manejo comunitario de recursos en la zona protegida El Cornelio, educacion ambiental, investigaciones y publicaciones.
Se realizaran visitas a grupos e integracion en el programa de gestion ambiental comunitaria de la zona protegida Cerros El Cornelio, que incluye: Giras a la zona protegida y vigilancia comunitaria, manejo de charrales, limpieza de carriles,
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Costa rica
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Biodiversity
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1999
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11,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: COS/95/G52-37 |
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Este proyecto busca disminuir la incidencia de incendios forestales por medio de un incremento en el conocimiento, la valoracion, el aprecio y el uso adecuado de los recursos naturales y culturales del canton de Bagaces.
Este proyecto pretende ( ... )
ar la experiencia y el conocimiento que se ha acumulado por mas de una decada en la region, y con ello generar una herramienta practica y sencilla que permita a las diferentes instituciones u organizaciones publicas o privadas, enfrentar de manera conjunta el manejo del fuego. El resultado que se pretende alcanzar es el exito en la prevencion y control de los incendios forestales y agricolas y
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Costa rica
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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15,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: COS/95/G52-38 |
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Promover una fuente alternativa de energia mediante capacitacion y la utilizacion de biodigestores, reduciendose el consumo de lena y por tanto las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, que conllevan al calentamiento global, el efecto sobre la ( ... )
ersidad y la contaminacion por desechos solidos, contribuyendose a un ambiente mas puro y deseable para las familias de la region huetar norte de Costa
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Costa rica
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Biodiversity
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1999
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20,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: COS/95/G52-39 |
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El proyecto incluye actividades como:
1.Construccion de un centro de acopio en un terreno de 1 ha. en la Comunidad de Playa Negra.
2. Construccion de 50 estaciones de recoleccion de materiales en las comunidades de Cahuita, Hone Creek, Puerto ( ... )
Cocles y Manzanillo.
3. Campaña de Educacion ambiental para educar a los pobladores a depositar los materiales en los depositos correspondientes (vidrio-plastico-organico). Se enfoco en escuelas, centros de enseñanza y amas de casa, y en general a la
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Costa rica
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Biodiversity
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1999
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20,590.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: COS/95/G52-40 |
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Objetivo General: Proteger 750 has de bosque en territorios Indigenas, gestionando para elllo el otorgamiento de Certificados de Proteccion de Bosque a las asociaciones de desarrollo de las Reservas Indigenas ubicadas en Buenos ( ... )
Especificos:
1. Proteger 750 has de bosque mediante CPB.
2. Crear un fondo rotativo
3. Capacitar al menos 3 asociaciones de desarrollo en el tramite de
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Costa rica
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Biodiversity
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1999
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15,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: COS/95/G52-41 |
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Fortalecer y apoyar el programa de conservación de la biodiversidad a través de la recuperación de la medicina tradicional y del recurso vegetal del que esta depende (las plantas medicinales) en las comunidades indigenas Ngabe, con apoyo a la ( ... )
ón primaria de salud, el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida y la revalidación de la identidad
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Costa rica
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Biodiversity
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1999
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17,075.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: COS/98/G52-01 |
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Establecimiento de un banco de pianguas en el manglar de Golfito, con el fin de repoblarlas, sembrarlas, cosecharlas y comercializarlas. Para ello se creará un local multifuncional para que se pueda utilizar como centro de acopio y venta del ( ... )
to y para educación ambiental. La asociación esta siendo capacidata tecnicamente por parte de la Universidad de Costa Rica en el manejo de este tipo de
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Costa rica
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Biodiversity
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1999
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23,761.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: COS/98/G52-02 |
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El Refugio Nacional de Vida silvestre Bosque Nacional Diria posee una 4000 ha de bosque tropical humedo y humeopemontano, considerado como una de las zonas de recarca acuífera más importante de la Península de Nicoya. El objetivo del proyecto ( ... )
rientado a proteger ese patrimonio natural y cultural mediante iniciativas en pro de la conservación y manejo del medio ambiente y mediante la implementación de actividades productivas, construcción de un pequeno museo natural y mediante la consolidación de brigadas para el control de Incendios
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1999
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21,415.58
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/97/22 |
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Formar a los alumnos y alumnas en el uso integral de los recursos naturales con que cuentan en el medio rural, para satisfacer sus necesidades básicas de alimentación e incrementar sus satisfactores económicos y sociales." con la integración de ( ... )
os tecnológicos, culturales, espirituales y
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India
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Chemicals
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1999
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23,348.70
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/CCF/IND/OP1/DEL01 |
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The project goal is to design and implement a decentralised municipal solid waste management system, accessing needs of the local comminities through evolving solid waste management campaign, identifing and eveluating existing dumping sites and ( ... )
g up a ward level information system for solid waste management in the project
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India
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Biodiversity
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1999
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14,936.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/GEF/IND/OP1/99/UP01 |
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Project was aimed at promoting use of organic fertilizers against chemical fertilizers, promoting cultivation of indigenous seed varieties for protection of biodiversity of the area and demonstrating sustainable and integrated bill agriculture using ( ... )
farming methods which lead to protection of top soil and better yields.
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India
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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20,878.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/GEF/IND/OP1/99/ARP01 |
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The project proposed to connect the organizational strength of Self-Help groups to organic farming practices to promote sustainable agriculture and bring out confluence of women empowerment, improved agricultural techniques and organic farming to ( ... )
se agricultural production. The project focused on efficient use of alternate sources of renewable energy by introducing low-cost, simple technologies i.e. solar lanterns, solar home lighting system and improved chulhas (cook stoves), improved kerosene lanterns and plantations. The project laid emphasis in the remote, hilly and far-flung areas in the un-reached parts of North- eastern
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Viet nam
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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12,203.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/VN/98/003 |
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The project aims to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from home cooking by promoting the adoption of renewable energy, using family-sized biogas digester for cooking in Can Huu Commune, reducing community pressure on forest for firewood. The ( ... )
t also contributes to resolving serious environmental pollution caused by animal husbandry development, which is the community's main economic activity in addition to growing paddy rice. It develops a model for sustainable animal husbandry by adopting biogas for animal waste
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Albania
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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2,050.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/99/05 |
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Through this project intends to be demonstrated and in the same time to be improved the social economic conditions of local community through improvement of environmental-ecological living conditions The main aim of the project is to clean up, to ( ... )
t and well manage the Kashar water reservoir. The Kashar reservoir will be used as a "model" for other communities in Tirana and other cities order to promote them to undertake such initiatives. Women involvement is considered of a great importance in the project. The project will also realize the biological water purification, turn of organic cattle manure to a useful product-increase of fish
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Guatemala
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International Waters
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1999
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8,128.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-07-99 |
To provide access to stakeholders to training on organic farming and agroforestry techniques for the establishment of women managed orchards for commercial and family consumption purposes.
This project has the purpose of provide training ( ... )
h practice on agroforestry and production and use of organic fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides on native species of edible crops, for both commercialization at local markets and family consumption and diet improvement.
They will train a total of 8 local producers as promoters of organic practices, most of the project participants, 65 in total, are
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Trinidad and tobago
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Biodiversity
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1999
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10,147.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TRI/95/G52/2101/010 |
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The project serves to strengthen the capacity of the Zoological Society of Trinidad and Tobago to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity. Specifically, it will afford the organisation the ability to enhance the quality of its captive ( ... )
ng programme by identifying suitable pairs of birds which will allow for the maintenance of variable gene pools hence increasing the chances of survival of the species. Considering that certain areas are of crucial importance to global conservation of biodiversity, namely the Nariva wetland – a RAMSAR site – the project will allow the organisation to breed and re-introduce bird species now
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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14,221.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-11-99 |
OBJECTIVES:
To promote organic agroforestry practices in five groups of women of the same number of communities using native species of perennial (cocoa, vanilla, allspice, annato, cushin) and annual crops (jicama and beans) that serve as green ( ... )
overage.
This project will allow stakeholders from 5 communities, all of them women, to establish an agroforestal system on deforested areas.
The project includes a training component on the cultivation of the proposed crops and commercialization methods to promote
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Trinidad and tobago
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Biodiversity
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1999
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8,282.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TRI/95/G52/2101/008A |
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Continuation of project 008 into 1999 nesting season.
Nature Seekers Inc. is a community-based organisation which maintains a sea turtle conservation, education and research programme within the Matura Beach Prohibited Area on the east coast of ( ... )
d. The pilot project implemented in collaboration with local government agencies and the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST), addresses capacity-building of a rural CBO (NSI) to implement a tagging and database programme on the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) which nests annually in large numbers at the Matura Beach.
Grant funds would be used for
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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6,343.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-09-99 |
OBJECTIVES:
To establish an agroforestal system using native species to improve soils and production on an economically depressed area of Tacaná.
This project consists on the implementation of training workshops to establish agroforestal ( ... )
s with local native species of trees and food crops.
The organization will establish tree nurseries for three species of forestall use trees and two species of fruit trees, afterwards they will plant the trees at intervals with annual crops, maize and several species of native
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Albania
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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6,200.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/99/02 |
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The main aim of the project is to establish an Eco-Counseling Center (Green Line) The Center will be established in Tirana. A new programme will be drafted and new instruments will be defined to be used for environmental education A new database ( ... )
e set up on environmental data at the region, new contacts will be established between Local Community , Local State and other relevant specialists of Scientific Institutions for solving different environmental problems. Strong awareness campaign will be developed with particular attention on environmental education of different people, students, pupils etc.A new model will be set up aiming the
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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15,373.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-16-99 |
To establish profitable vegetal resources under natural rainforest shade and promote the forest recovery on areas that need it with native tree species to diminish human pressure over natural forest cover.
This project will provide an option ( ... )
ing the natural forest shade to produce organic managed coffee and pacaína (Chamaedorea costarricensis) both crops with previously established markets.
Additionally, it will promote the planting of fast growing native species of trees to increase the forest cover, trying through both activities to diminish human pressure on one of the most biodiversity rich regions of
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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9,206.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-22-99 |
OBJECTIVES:
To preserve and increase the natural forest of Tuiquinque at Tajumulco volcano protected area through forest enrichment with ornamental palms and native fruit producing trees.
This project consists on a series of training ( ... )
ops on sustainable natural forest management, agroforestry systems with tropical native species of fruit bearing trees, and use of organic farming and soil conservation techniques, at three communities located at the influence region of the Tajumulco volcano protected area.
The use of ornamental palms that have potential market and native fruit trees will facilitate project sustainability at
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Guatemala
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International Waters
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1999
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13,985.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-21-99 |
OBJECTIVES
To establish an agroforestry system with the use of vertical spaces at three levels with crops under organic farming management and soil conservation techniques and methods on deforested areas.
This project consists on a series of ( ... )
g workshops on agroforestry systems with tropical native species of fruit bearing trees, medium sized perennial crops and small sized native species of chilies, in order to recover and diminish human pressure on deforested areas with organic farming techniques, at five communities located at the protected area Volcán Pecul buffer
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1999
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1,082.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/ OP2-99-01 |
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Project development goal:
The establishment of stakeholders collaborative efforts toward conservative strategy of Bali Barat National Park, with regard to community welfare
Project objectives:
1. To stimulate common perception on the ( ... )
ance of the Bali Barat National Park as a strategic conservation area
2. To review and evaluate the initiative of “Bali Sterling Recovery Plan” in it’s effort in conserving the species, as well as the overall ecosystem
3. To establish a future strategy, supported and committed by stakeholders in order to continue the already emerged initiative
Activities to be carried out under the
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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1999
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690.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/99/09 |
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This planning grant will mainly be used to afford some field trips to some areas in Albania, where bobcat lives and grows. This areas are: Shkodra, Malesi e Madhe, Puka, Bulqize, Mat, Librazhd and Devoll. Meetings, discussions with local communities ( ... )
ir involvement in the project are considered of a great importance for drafting a successful project. The main directions where the project will consist are:
- Determination of the bobcat's habitats in Albania
- Evidence of actual problems of this specie in different areas
- Conclusions and ideas will be drafted in a new project on bobcat's evidence, protection and its
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India
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Biodiversity
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1999
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21,986.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/GEF/IND/OP1/99/HP01 |
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It proposed to enhance the local community’s perception of the importance of the medicinal plant species and the benefits that occur through them, to identify the harvest techniques for the medicinal plants, to assess the feasibility of ex-situ ( ... )
vation through cultivation of these species on farmers’ farms and to provide risk coverage to experimenting farmers during the initial phase.
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Palestinian authority
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Biodiversity
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1999
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2,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PAL/99/03 |
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Under this project the following activities is required: Explore the most priority income-generating alternative that potentially relieve the pressure on the sea resources particularly the fish. Facilitate a Rapid Participatory Appraisal process to ( ... )
e potential project beneficiaries in the planning phase of the project through consultations, workshops, and site visits. Insure involvement of the decision-makers and government officials in the priority identification process. Apply all possible methods to help project benficiaries identify a strategic livelihood alternative. And produce a detailed report to iclude report to include the outcome
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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15,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-13-99 |
To promote the natural and cultural rescue of the native vegetable amaranth under organic management and with participation of women at San Miguel Sigüilá community.
This project will develop a series of workshops to train a group of 80 ( ... )
nous women, on organic farming using the native vegetable amaranth which is being lost due to transculturation.
Additionally, the project include a component of improved transformation techniques to processed products and
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Egypt
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Biodiversity
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1999
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: EG-OP1-12 |
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The project will develop the framework of a Protected Area management program that will enhance the management of Gabel Elba National Park and foster local community participation in the conservation of the park and its resources. Environmentally ( ... )
and sustainable development will be promoted.
The project will develop the framework of a Protected Area management program that will enhance the management of Gabel Elba National Park and foster local community participation in the conservation of the park and its resources. Environmentally sound and sustainable development will be
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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1999
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1,000.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: POL/99/01p |
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Consultations concerning of planned the first MSP GEF covering Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic and devoted to the extention of white stork project implemented succesfully by PTPP "pro NATURA" in GEF/SGP ("scalling up").The ( ... )
cope of planned project would be wetland management with white stork as leading
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Thailand
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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10,662.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/99/G05 |
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Activities intended to assist potential grantees in formulating detailed proposals. Researchers from selected R & D institute paid visit to proposed project location, for fact-finding, assessment of community capacity and providing other related ( ... )
ance which would make concept papers most responsive to
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Thailand
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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4,725.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/99/G01 |
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Activities intended to assist potential grantees in formulating detailed proposals. Researchers from selected R & D institute paid visit to proposed project location, for fact-finding, assessment of community capacity and providing other related ( ... )
ance which would make concept papers most responsive to
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Thailand
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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5,638.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/99/G03 |
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Activities intended to assist potential grantees in formulating detailed proposals. Researchers from selectedR & D institute paid visit to proposed project location, for fact-finding, assessment of community capacity and providing other related ( ... )
ance which would make concept papers most responsive to
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Albania
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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10,215.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/98/05 |
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The three-days GEF/SGP Stakeholder workshop is intended as a catalytic training and capacity-building activity designed to foster the development of country "teams" who experience themselves as responsible for the successful implementation of the ( ... )
P. While the workshop will focus principally on the specific work of the GEF/SGP, it will also build capacity in dealing with issues of sustainable livelihoods and the environment, including:
O Fostering broader awareness and understanding of the linkages between local environment and livelihood concerns and the GEF focal areas;
O Building capacity in small scale project development and
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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1999
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4,370.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/98/03 |
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Main Objective of the project is to raise environmental awareness at several schools in the cities of Shkodra and Lezha. The project would serve as a tool to exchange local experiences for the creation and protection of green areas in schools. The ( ... )
t would occur in two elementary schools in Shkodra and two others in Lezha. Under this project, about 240 young trees would be planted in the territories of the elementary schools (60 trees at each school). Workshops, seminars and small competitions would occur in the two cities, and a leaflet would be prepared under the
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Nepal
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Biodiversity
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1999
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: NEP/98/G52/05 |
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This project was initiated in Gwalek Village Development Committee (VDC) of Baitadi district in December 1999. The district lies in the remote Far-western Region of the country. Gwalek, ‘the major watershed’ of the district headquarters and ( ... )
nt settlements in the area is facing tremendous resource degradation and that has led to disturbances in the mountain watershed ecosystem. The project is initiating activities to reduce the high pressure of exploitation of watershed resources through social mobilisation approach. One of the best alternatives to minimise the pressure is to efficiently manage the demands of the natural resources
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Jordan
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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42,817.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-JOR-98-G52-05 |
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The campsite is located in Al Azraq basin area, an important wetland close to the Saudi borders. This part of the Badia region hosts several important historical and archaeological sites. The project will serve as a demonstration in desert ( ... )
urism by promoting astronomical tourism. It will also serve as a research station for range land development and renewable energy applications in a hyper-arid zone to benefit the local community. The Badia Research and Development Programme and the National Energy Research Center are providing technical assistance and support to the
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1999
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5,556.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ECU/99/001 |
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Características biofísicas de la zona:
Altitud: 1200 msnm
Formación ecológica: bosque húmedo – Pre-Montano
Area de intervención:
1500 has.
Recurso manejado:
En el cantón Pangua la vegetación natural ha sido reducida ( ... )
mente a manchas, manteniéndose ésta en zonas con mayor dificultad de acceso por la topografía. Se encuentran aproximadamente unas 1500 has. de bosque húmedo tropical en la parte norte de la comunidad Jesús del Gran Poder.
La pobreza que viven estas comunidades y la falta de alternativas económicas ha llevado a una creciente sobreexplotación del bosque primario, se producen acelerados
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Egypt
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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40,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: EG-OP1-15 |
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1-site visits to project locations
2- interviews and meeting with differant stakeholders
3- assesment and audits for the projects under implementation in cooperation with stakeholders
4- provision of recdommendations, guidance and advice to ( ... )
me impediments of administrative, mangment and tichnical nature
5- providing specialized technical expertise to overcome specific tichnical problems facing NGOs in implementing the projects
6- follow up on the site with the NGOs to streamline thier activites.
7- prducing the documentation manuals and reports for the projects in both Arabic and English languages.
8-preparing and conducting the
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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1999
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11,520.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/98/02 |
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The main aim of the project is serving as a pilot project to restore an area of degraded forest, and demonstrate a development in harmony with nature. The conservation site is close to Prespa lake. Community participation would be ensured. Several ( ... )
rs, workshops, TV emissions, and competitions with local people are scheduled to hold under this project.
At least four hectares of degraded forest will be surrounded by hedge. This site would face forestry techniques to ensure protection and return it to natural condition. School children would be encouraged to visit the protected site, and general ecological and conservation issues would be
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Guatemala
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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26,605.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-01-99 |
OBJECTIVES
1)To facilitate contractual procedures for services and goods needed to implement training and evaluation field visits of the SGP NSC.
2)To provide training and experience exchange workshops at a regional level for SGP stakeholder ( ... )
ations.
3)To facilitate contracting services for specific technical advice and institutional strengthening for SGP project implementing NGO’s.
4)To facilitate contracting services for the establishment of the Program’s project monitoring and its respective database for all implemented projects, and the adequation of language for low academic level stakeholders of the monitoring and
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Bhutan
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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25,670.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BHU/99/01 |
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The project seeks to gradually but drastically reduce fuelwood consumption in North Trashigang. The project is based on the fact the local people can be made aware on their environmental problems and its adverse consequences, and take timely action ( ... )
ress these problems through joint community efforts.
The project involved local community in launching this effort to reduce the use of fuel wood in institutional cooking. The five sites, including a nunnery, have been successful and the demonstration of this technology by religious institution seems to be particularly effective. According to the project evaluation carried out by the Royal
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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1999
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31,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-JOR-98-G52-04 |
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The project aims at conserving biodiversity in the decreasing forest areas in Jordan in a significant forest ecosystem threatened by degradation. It also aims at introducing sustainable land use practicies that contribute to biodiversity protection ( ... )
itively affect the economic and social situation of the local population in the Wadi Ragib watershed area. The Watershed Mangement Project/GTZ is providing technical assistance to this
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Bhutan
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Biodiversity
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1999
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42,281.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BHU/98/01 |
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This project sought to promote conservation of Phobjikha habitat, generally, and the Black-Necked Cranes (BNC), in particular through increased community participation on decision making that considered both the economic needs of the local people ( ... )
e conservation of the BNC and development of community managed eco-tourism.
Inorder to acheive the above mentioned broad objectives, the project has initiated various activities through the active participation of the local communities for effective management of the project. with the introduction done by SGP the following components has been developed for the sustainability of the
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Trinidad and tobago
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Biodiversity
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1999
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8,052.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TRI/95/G52/2101/011 |
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Update inventory of local orchid species and establish electronic database compatible with proposed national biodiversity database
The project addresses the preparation of an inventory of orchid species held in public and private collections as ( ... )
in their natural habitat in Trinidad and Tobago, including identification and description of each species, photographic records and geographic location indicators. The inventory will be available in electronic format on the Society’s website at www.ttorchids.net and will be integrated into the national biodiversity clearing house at: http://www.trinbagobiodiversity.gov.tt
Grant funds would
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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1999
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-PLN-99-002 |
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Feasibility study on cultivation of Luffa Cylindrica for export purposes |
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Peru
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Biodiversity
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1999
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9,100.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PER/98/06 |
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Los beneficios ambientales gloales de los humedales son poco conocidos por las poblaciones locales quienes generalmente los consideran perjudicial para su salud y apoyan medidas para secarlos. El Proyecto está oreintado a promover la participación ( ... )
omunidad de Chimbote para conservarlos y difundir la importancia para las aves migratorias, los beneficios recreativos que brindan a la colectividad, entre otros. También cuenta con actividades de
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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1999
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631.31
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BZE/99/01 |
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Planning grant to prepare project for supporting protection of Natural resources through co-management of the proposed Mayflower Bocawina National Park. |
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Egypt
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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45,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: EG-OP1-14 |
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The project will carry out the following activities:
1) Conduct two training events on Biodiversity & International Waters
2) Prepare project proposals of the two Demonstration Projects
3) Initiate implementation and follow-up on the ( ... )
tration projects
4) prepare training materials
5) establish a data bank and information system that would make avaliable national, regional and international data and information (conventions, systems, technologies, experties, activities, etc.)
6) survey of data and information avalible nationally, regionally, internationally concerning systems, technologies,
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India
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Biodiversity
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1999
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16,010.39
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/CCF/IND/OP1/99/UP05 |
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The project is concerned to increase the community participation in the process of scientific management of common lands through assisting the village communities to organise themselves, to manage forests and to use the natural resources in a ( ... )
nable manner. It aimed to assist herb growers with technical skills for growing, processing and marketing culinary herbs, in order to make it a viable income option for farmers in the hills and organise village communities to take decisions, by consensus or majority, to protect and regulate the use of common land.
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Guatemala
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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7,872.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-12-99 |
OBJECTIVES
To provide training and facilitate the use of native endangered and non endangered species of trees and annual crops and establish an agroforestry system that includes soil conservation techniques.
This project will provide ( ... )
ng to 27 stakeholders on native species rescue and sustainable use, mainly the tree endangered species Guatemalan fir, canaque, white pine and endangered species of annual crops, as "isiche" beans and native pumpkins.
After training they will establish a tree nursery and the agroforestry system using the above mentioned
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Viet nam
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Biodiversity
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1999
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473.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: SGP/VN/99/030 |
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Mexico
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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7,931.41
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/97/23 |
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Enlazar al CND con las organizaciones pivote, para evaluar técnica y contablemente los proyectos que se encuentran vigentes, y proveer de un instrumento validado en campo para el seguimiento y evaluación del Programa.
NO COFINANCING |
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Albania
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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900.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/99/10 |
|
This planning grant will be mainly used to collect all the necessary information aiming the preparation of a good and successful project, ensuring broad participation at the same time. Many field trips are foreseen to be carried out at some houses ( ... )
village 'Katund i ri' near Durresi. The main aim is to pick up opinions, ideas from the local community and to discuss with them the use of biogas as an alternative energy source for their domestic needs. Awareness campaigns will be developed with particular attention on the importance and benefits of biogas usage as an energetic mean for domestic
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Peru
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Biodiversity
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1999
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3,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PER/98/02 |
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Analizar los principales problemas que afectan la diversidad biológica de la zona maritimo terrestre de la Caleta para formular participaivamente un Proyecto que permita revertir las amenazas al ecosistema. |
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1999
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1,096.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/OP2-99-02 |
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Project development goal:
To increase community participation in management and development of Dieng conservation program, with collaborative effort from other stakeholders within the area.
Project objectives:
1. To identify community’s ( ... )
oward conservation plan as a whole
2. To identify community’s potential economic activities to be develop, to stimulate the alternative source of income with regard to nature conservation effort
3. To increase and strengthen NGOs capacity in developing sound conservation plan with regard to community’s welfare
4. To increase collaboration and strengthen coordination, especially among NGOs
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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21,736.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-08-99 |
OBJECTIVES
To recognize and recover the traditional knowledge of the mam ethnic group on the use of native natural resources in 7 communities of Tacaná, San Marcos.
This project has been designed to recover the traditional knowledge of a ( ... )
erse rich ecosystem, the uses that the mam ethnic group give to native species, both medicinal and food sources, validate the information collected through participatory processes and interviews with old women and men, communitary leaders, midwives and local promoters, to develop educational materials to preserve this traditional knowledge about biodiversity on younger
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Egypt
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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46,370.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: EG-OP1-13 |
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The project will carry out the following activities:
1) Survey of data and information available nationally, regionally, internationally concerning systems, technologies, activities,..
2) Establish an information node equipped with the ( ... )
ary hardware and software.
3) Prepare training material on Climate Change, Biodiversity and International Waters
4) Conduct one training event on Climate change
5) Prepare one project proposal of the Demonstration Project on Climate Change
6) Initiate implementation and follow-up on the demonstration
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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1999
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7,230.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/99/08 |
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The main aim of the project is to preserve and use in sustainable way the biological diversity
through raising of local community awareness via environmental education on ecotourist values of National Park of Theth. Different actions will be ( ... )
aken in the field, identifying the globally threatened species aiming the improvement of habitats's situation. New NGOs will be established and a good work will be carried out on local community capacity building Strong campaigns will be developed on rising of public awareness and sensibility of local community, wider Albanian public as well as of foreigners on the values and importance of this
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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15,275.00
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Phase 2
|
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Project Number: PPS-04-99 |
OBJECTIVES:
To provide access to training on methods for cultivating a local endangered species of edible mushrooms, Pleurotus ostreatus, through the implementation of family greenhouses and mycelium reproduction and distribution on native ( ... )
remains.
This project will develop a series of workshops to strengthen the three participant organizations, provide specific training on mushroom and forest ecology, cultivation techniques using agricultural wastes and methods of restock natural sources of the species at local natural forests remains.
The project also includes a commercialization component to facilitate project
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Guatemala
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International Waters
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1999
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14,758.00
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Phase 2
|
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Project Number: PPS-10-99 |
OBJECTIVES:
To diminish environmental pollution on the Empresa Asociativa Campesina El Carmen Villa Seca environment and related river efluents, through the management of liquid and solid by-products of the coffee agroindustry.
This ( ... )
t will allow the Empresa Campesina to build and install of basic infrastructure (decanter, sedimentation ponds, oxygenation ones, a set of filters and artificial waterfalls) in order to diminish chemical demand of oxygen, the official parameter for water pollution, in 80% on the first year of implementation of the project.
Additionally the coffee pulp, main solid pollutant will be separated,
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Cote d'ivoire
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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9,743.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IVC/95/G52/018 |
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Réduire les émissions de gaz a effet de serre liées a l'usage du bois de feu dans 7 villages de la s/p de Diabo, par la construction de 400 foyers améliorés, et par la formation a la technique de constructions des foyers améliorés. |
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Senegal
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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34,404.00
|
Phase 1
|
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Project Number: SEN/98/06 |
|
Le projet se justifie par la nécessité de réduire sensiblement l'abattement des arbres et la production de charbon de bois et de bois de chauffe. Le niveau de déboisement au Sénégal est de 30 000 ha par année, et la production de charbon de ( ... )
st de 330 000 tonnes annuellement.Face aux besoins de plus en plus croissants des populations en combustibles ligneux, il est nécessaire de prendre des mesures de réduction de la consommation en bois d'énergie.Ainsi, il s'agira dans ce projet de chercher à baisser la pression sur les ressources ligneuses par la réduction de la consommpation d'énergie des ménages grâce à:
- la
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Bhutan
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Biodiversity
|
1999
|
7,719.00
|
Phase 1
|
|
Project Number: BHU/98/02 |
|
The project sought to address some of the emerging environmental problems of Trashi Yangtse such as over exploitation of the limited arable land, encroachment of forestland and overgrazing due to rapidly increasing human and cattle population. ( ... )
nd degradation is a major problem in the eastern part of Bhutan. Degradation of land is highly attributed by heavy rainfall, difficult terrain, forest fire, human activities and excessive grazing. There is considerable natural erosion, which is further excerbated by human activities, especially when the soil becomes heavily water logged during monsoon season.
People of Trashi Yangtse has
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Viet nam
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Biodiversity
|
1999
|
12,500.00
|
Phase 1
|
|
Project Number: SGP/VN/98/002 |
|
The project meets the goal of the GEF/SGP by combating land degradation caused by the overuse of chemical fertilizers in 3 pilot communes in Ba Vi District, which are located in the buffer zone of Ba Vi National Park. It promotes the application of ( ... )
c fertilizers, including biofertilizer and compost, in the pursuit of sustainable agriculture development. The project transfers the simple technology for biofertiliser production, using local materials, such as peat and rice husk, and its application to local farmers, targeting ethnic people and women. The combination of biofertiliser and compost application prevents land degradation and
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Palestinian authority
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
|
2,000.00
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Phase 1
|
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Project Number: PAL/99/02 |
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The grant aims at enabling the grantee to get more acquainted with the techniques of the solar pumping for irrigation. Therefore they hired an external consultant to help in this term. Also, the grant helps the PHG to do initial investigation to ( ... )
ine the appropriate location for the project and conduct a primarily consultation with the potential group of
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Botswana
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Biodiversity
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1999
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34,162.00
|
Phase 2
|
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Project Number: BOT/98/G52/99/05 |
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In 1995, the Bobirwa Environmental Committee identified deforestation, resulting from the over-exploitation of natural woodlands for fuel, as one of the most serious environmental problems in the Bobirwa subdistrict. Some residents of Bobirwa ( ... )
ted that there were conservation committees that were willing to become more active in addressing the problem, but they needed support.
This project seeks to promote the use and manufacture of fuel efficient stoves for villages severely affected by deforestration resulting from the over-exploitation of natural woodlands for fuel wood. The proposed project will be implemented in the Bobirwa
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Cote d'ivoire
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
|
10,135.00
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Phase 2
|
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Project Number: IVC/95/G52/012 |
|
The project objective is to contribute to protect the local environment by helping women of Komborodougou and of 4 other surrounding villages to improve the energetical efficiency and promote the alternative energies.
This objective will be ( ... )
pped through:
- the construction of 200 concrete mobile improved stoves in the subprefecture and its surroundings,
- the contruction of a 10m3 biogas digestor for the Public Primary School 1 of
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Cote d'ivoire
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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16,283.00
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Phase 2
|
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Project Number: IVC/95/G52/010 |
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Smoked fish represents a flourishing activity for women living in Attécoubé (a commune of Abidjan) and Yopougon Kouté (a village located on the bank of the lagoon), and generally in Côte d'Ivoire. It is an activity which also requires a lot of ( ... )
od leading to the emission of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.
The project of promotion of improved ovens’ technology will contribute to reduce the greenhouse gas, and promote the use of the thrifty energy technologies, at a small scale level although it is a community
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Botswana
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Biodiversity
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1999
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21,782.00
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Phase 2
|
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Project Number: BOT/98/G52/99/14 |
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At present the genetic base on which crop farming takes place in Botswana is increasingly being eroded by mono cropping, the use of single 'modern' vareities, etc., making it more prone to the ravages of droughts and generally making it ( ... )
ainable (both environmentally and economically) to be engaged in crop farming. However crop farming is often the only economic activity left for the poorest section of the population.
Since its inception Permaculture Trust of Botswana has recognised the erosion of the genetic base on which crop farming takes place and has put efforts in gaining experience to set up a community based seed
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Peru
|
Biodiversity
|
1999
|
17,000.00
|
Phase 1
|
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Project Number: PER/98/05 |
|
El Proyecto se ubica en la zona de amortiguamiento de la Zona Reservada de Batán Grande, donde los comuneros han deforestado grandes extensiones de bosque seco y consecuentemente su calidad de vida se ha deteriorado. El proyecto pretende promover ( ... )
s de vida sostenible basado en la capacitación de la comunidad a través de los promotores campesinos que manejan módulos productivos (pecuarios, apicultura y vinomiel). Los promotores campesinos capacitados difunden las técnicas de manejo hacia otros sectores de Jayanca. Contempla también obras complementarias como cocinas mejoradas para disminuir el consumo de lena y mejorar las condiciones
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Poland
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Biodiversity
|
1999
|
650.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: POL/00/02p |
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Mauritius
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Biodiversity
|
1999
|
30,992.74
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MAR/95/G52/18 |
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This project has experienced lots of difficulties and is delyed due to lack of committment of NGO. It is proposed to close the project before the end of 2005 if nothing is done.
This project aims to conserve, re-introduce, propagate and sell ( ... )
c and indigenous ornamental plants. A portion of land of the extent of 1A12 at State land Malherbe, Wooton has exceptionally been allocated to the Mauritius Girl Guides Association in order to implement this project. The grant allocated by GEF/SGP will mainly be used to create jobs for four local people who will be responsible for the day to day care of the ornamental seedlings and plants. It
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India
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Multifocal Area
|
1999
|
11,363.00
|
Phase 1
|
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Project Number: SGP/GEF/IND/OP1/99/OR04 |
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The goal of the project was to involve the local people, especially women to protect the degrading eco-system through generating awareness about the renewable energy devices viz. biogas, smokeless chullah, and introducing the community to activities ( ... )
ganic compost, plantation of fuel wood, organise thrift and credit groups for the self employment opportunity to make the community self-reliant and
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Palestinian authority
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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45,600.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PAL/99/04 |
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The project promots the application of hybrid system of solar and wind energy for domestic and public electrification in the boarder village in Innabl Al Kabear in Hebron in the southren area of the Palestinian Authority.The project enables 10 ( ... )
of 64 inhabitants, the mosque and the school to use 24/h eclectricity services as a sustainable alternative to the old deasil generator. Also, the project gives a special focus on raising community awareness on energy effeciency and saving techniques and peovids training on system manitenance for members of the community
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Kazakhstan
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Multifocal Area
|
1999
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37,072.00
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Phase 2
|
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Project Number: KAZ/99/01 |
|
During realization of the first stage of the project a number of difficulties which NGOs collide with in the process of realization of different activities have been revealed.
1) NGOs leaders have a poor understanding of what monitoring is, what ( ... )
necessary for, and how monitoring results can be used in the NGOs activity. Besides, there is a lack of accessible methodical literature in Russian and in Kazakh.
2) NGOs don't successfully involve resources into the projects, they are not able to develop evident presentation materials and arrange success information campaign and to draw attention of journalists.
3) NGO leaders don't possess
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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1999
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37,640.00
|
Phase 2
|
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Project Number: GEF-JOR-98-G52-02 |
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The project involves installation of drought resistant landscaping on a site, dating back to the Umayyad period and occupied during the Ottoman and the recent Fallahi periods, to demonstrate traditional natural resource management practicies in an ( ... )
o semi-arid area in the East Mediterranean ecosystem comlementing ,at the same time, the restoration of a significant historical and archaeolgical site. The project has cleaned up and rehabilitated several historical cisterns on site, has made significant discoveries and is working on re-creating the xeriscape patterns in the
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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1999
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-98-009 |
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The NGO will establish a facility depicting different species of quarry plants and create a suitable stony habitat for them for educational purposes. The NGO will also create a new indigenous Nairobi forest to replace the exotic trees currently ( ... )
ing the grounds of National Museums of Kenya,
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1999
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15,326.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PPS-19-99 |
To recover and preserve two highly endangered high altitude tree species through community participation on tree nursery and forest enrichment activities.
This project consists on a series of training workshops on tree nursery establishment, ( ... )
ered tree species ecology and forest enrichment methods.
Additionally, training on sustainable use of forest resources and its commercialization will be given.
Following the described training activities, field actions will complement them to give a sustainable use of the forest resources and tree nursery and forest enrichment actions will be
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India
|
Biodiversity
|
1999
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13,607.30
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/CCF/IND/OP1/99/UP04 |
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The project involvs Propagation and regeneration of Ringhall and traditional species of fuel wood and fodder, organise community and women groups for economic and ecological sustainablity of forest resources and livelihood security to the community. |
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India
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Biodiversity
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1999
|
13,607.39
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Phase 1
|
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Project Number: SGP/CCF/IND/OP1/99/UP04 |
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Ringaal is an easy to work bamboo species that grows in a short duration around villages in the lower reaches of the hill state of Uttaranchal. With over exploitation the growth aspects have not been addressed of this otherwise highly regenerative ( ... )
This has resulted in the community involved with its value addition going deeper and deeper into the forest regions to source the material, reducing their time that could be devoted to craft making that they specialize in. As a result, many craftspersons have ended up seeking alternate means of revenue earning, though not necessarily with success.
Decreased availability of the three daily
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Ecuador
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Land Degradation
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1999
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5,556.00
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Phase 2
|
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Project Number: ECU/99/007 |
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Características biofísicas de la zona:
Altitud: 2600 msnm – 3000 msnm.
Formación ecológica: bosque húmedo – Montano Bajo
Recurso manejado:
El proyecto cubre zonas donde se hallan remanentes de bosques primarios e intervenidos ( ... )
que se han extraído las especies más valiosa.
De estos bosques nacen las vertientes que alimentan al canal principal del proyecto de riego Tres Quebradas – Gañil que dota de agua a 104 familias; sin embargo para lograr la sostenibilidad de este proyecto, es preciso realizar un manejo adecuado de la vertiente de la microcuenca.
En esta zona se continúa incrementando la frontera
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India
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Multifocal Area
|
1999
|
17,374.00
|
Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/CCF/IND/OP1/99/OR06 |
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The project was concern to restore the Chilika ecology by reducing water logging and salinity of cropland arise due to extensive prawn culture in and around the lake. The emphasis has given to promote organic manure and bio- fertilizers instead of ( ... )
ation of chemical fertilizer and pesticides for sustainable farming and to study the existing features of the Chilika and the salinity problems of cropland. It is proposed to take up suitable steps for cleaning, deepening and widening of drainage channels, introduce composite Pisciculture and fresh water aquaculture, organise training programme, and strengthening the people’s
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Albania
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Multifocal Area
|
1999
|
7,760.00
|
Phase 2
|
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Project Number: ALB/99/03 |
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The main aim of the project is rising of sensibility and awareness of local community and state institutions about the great importance of impact assessment on Anthropogenic Actions in Biodiversity in the area Korca-Bilisht.
An detailed estimation ( ... )
field will be carried out about anthropogenic uncontrolled activities in Prespa Lake ecosystem. A technique-scientific report will be compiled on the consequences of anthropogenic impact as well as some key ways and means will be proposed to prevent these damages and to protect the area. A 'Platform' will be drafted on possible future economic developments of the area.
Strong public awareness
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Guatemala
|
International Waters
|
1999
|
13,985.00
|
Phase 2
|
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Project Number: PPS-17-99 |
To diminish water courses pollution through the establishment of agroforestry systems under organic farming management and soil conservation techniques and methods.
This project consists on a series of training workshops on agroforestry systems ( ... )
opical native species of fruit bearing trees, use of green soil coverage and organic farming techniques, at four communities located at the low trench of watersheds of rivers of international importance and that are efluents to a RAMSAR wetland, Suchiate and
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Poland
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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995.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/01p |
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Preparation of inventory of schools with high potential for multiple functions (school, training and cultural center for local community); promotion of renewable energy in selected places;
this inventory and selection based on local capacity helped ( ... )
in 2001-2002 interventions and finding good local
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Bhutan
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Biodiversity
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1999
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3,370.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BHU/99/03 |
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Through this project, 30 households living in Trong and Shongar will work collectively to conserve and regenerate their local watershed.
The Shingneer Community comprising of about thirty households were facing an acute shortage of clean/safe ( ... )
ng water due to the degradation of land which led to the drying of water sources in the area due to loss of biodiversity.
The above project was completed on time July 2000. The objectives were realized through increased volume of water supply by conserving the water sources and carrying out lots of plantation work. The impact was at a national level as this project was displayed at the RNR
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Pakistan
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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32,598.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: PAK/99/02 |
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The project is an emissions reduction project by enhancing the efficiency of biomass fuel utilisation and reduction of green house gases. The general objective of the project is to bring about reduction in greenhouse emissions that lead to global ( ... )
g. The specific objective is defined as a reduction in the use of fuel wood for cooking purposes and consequently the amount of harmful gas emissions from open fire cooking.
The rationale behind the project is to save energy, fuel and time through the use of the fuel-efficient stove; improve women’s health by bettering environmental conditions at home; and transfer appropriate and safe
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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48,934.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-98-007 |
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In this proejct, SCODE will install solar lighting in 100 homes in Bahati area of Nakuru. This will be to demonstrate the potential and replicability of solar photovoltaic systems and enable the community have access to solar lighting and provide an ( ... )
g environment for school going children by enabling them study at home using solar
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Albania
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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8,490.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ALB/99/01 |
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The main aim of the project is to invest at the Administration and Education Center - Prespa National Park with particular attention shifting in solar energy use for general heating as an alternative for protection and renewal of natural resources. ( ... )
rea is considered favorable in terms of geographical position for implementing sucs an idea.Strong awareness campaigns will be developed in order to aware local community on the advantages of solar heating as the alternative for protection of natural wealth in the zone. An exhibition and a seminar will be organised with a wide participation of local community, GEF/SGP and ECAT-Tirana. The main
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Nepal
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1999
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: NEP/98/G52/03 |
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Under the Home Employment & Lighting Package (HELP), Solar Village Electrification Demonstration (SOVED) Program targets the grassroots level communities. These people generally rely on firewood from nearby forests for lighting, cooking and even ( ... )
rning additional income for their survival in the village. This has huge impact on the household as well global environment. Burning firewood for cooking and lighting fills the house with toxic fume and smoke, inviting respiratory diseases.
The program encourages to use villagers' skill to produce handicrafts in order to pay the solar system's cost. It also provides skill enhancement training
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Peru
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Biodiversity
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1999
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25,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PER/98/03 |
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El bosque seco ecuatorial es un bioma {unico en el mundo y se extiende al Sur de Ecuador y Norte de Perú. Gran parte de este bosque fue destruido por incendios forestales durante 1998, con la consecuente repercusión en la pérdida de la diversidad ( ... )
ica y el deterioro de la calidad de vida de la comuidad. El Proyecto estuvo orientado a recuperar el banco de germoplasma de las especies arbóreas y arbustiva sde la zona, así como implementar un sistema de vigilancia para controlar la tala indiscriminada y los incendios forestales, al mismo tiempo de sensibilizar a la comunidad sobre la importancia del ecosistema y el uso sostenible de los
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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1999
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36,441.92
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BZE/98/06 |
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The Rancho Dolores Environmental and Development Group is a newly registered community based organization. It is dedicated to the social and economic development of Rancho Dolores Village and the area surrounding the community.
Planners and ( ... )
vationists are exploring ideas aimed at balancing the need for economic and social development and the conservation of natural resources. This project strives to step away from the dangers associated with eco-tourism by putting community ownership and stewardship as the first priority, and tourism as the second. Community-based conservation is a broad concept that strives to incorporate local
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Thailand
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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8,540.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/99/G04 |
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A 3-day workshop where potential grantees and other stakeholders met to discuss and develop full proposals. |
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Thailand
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Multifocal Area
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1999
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5,795.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: THA/99/G02 |
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Following the advice and notification of the grant allocation from the Coordinating Unit, the Thailand-GEF/SGP has launched the implementation of the second operational phase. The GEF/SGP information has been disseminated to target ( ... )
ities throughout the country. In addition, upon requests, the National Coordinator and some members of NSC travelled to meet and discuss face-to-face with groups of NGOs/CBOs in the northeastern region , the most arid and poorest region of the country.
From mid-August to the end of September 1999, the programme has received over 20 concept papers from NGOs/CBOs active in the region. In the
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