There are 26,002 projects available.
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Area Of Work
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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 |
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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
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SEN/98/06 |
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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
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1999
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7,719.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BHU/98/02 |
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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
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1999
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12,500.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SGP/VN/98/002 |
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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
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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
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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
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10,135.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IVC/95/G52/012 |
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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
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Biodiversity
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1999
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17,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PER/98/05 |
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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
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1999
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650.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: POL/00/02p |
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Mauritius
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Biodiversity
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1999
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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
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1999
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11,363.00
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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
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1999
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37,072.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: KAZ/99/01 |
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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
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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
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Biodiversity
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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
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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
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1999
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17,374.00
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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
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1999
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7,760.00
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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
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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-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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