There are 27,190 projects available.
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1998
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5,195.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/97/12 |
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Obtener especies de mariposas peninsulares para investigar la información referente a cada ejemplar obtenido, elaborando una réplica de cada ejemplar en papel mache, respetando tamaño, forma y color de cada especie, para su investigación y ( ... )
ón de la importancia que tiene en el medio ambiente y su conservación, así como la venta de las
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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2,808.33
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/10 |
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The project was awarded US$2,808.33 by the SGP to furthe conduct a bird and leathe back turtle survey at the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area, a national asset assisted and support by the NGO, Village Development Trust and other stakeholders. ( ... )
e survey would establish baseline data for more awarenes and research work by both national and international research institutions. The project will enable another door to be opened for the villagers who gave their land for conservation to benefit both economically and environmentally.
Further to thje biodata collected, the Leather back turtle was funded and supported by the SGP and other
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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1998
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25,017.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/001 |
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Community Eco-tourism project (interpretive canoe rides through one of Uganda?s extensive papyrus wetland systems). Promoting an intergrative management process for sustainable community development and biodiversity conservation. The project is ( ... )
d by Katonga Wetlands Conservation Association a local CBO in the Central Western part of Uganda. The area has one of the richest collections of Wildlife such as the rare sitatunga, elephants and water-buck and various Bird species. The reserve is in a semi-arid area with a predominantly cattle keeping community.
Poaching, overgrazing, acaricide pollution, brick making and sustainable resource
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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7,982.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/018 |
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The project location is the Mahaweli C Zone, falling under 4 DS Divisions, comprising 19 villages.
Rationale
Excessive use of agro-chemicals, deforestation, improper land use methods like chena cultivation for example, have contributed to the ( ... )
ation of the land.
Objectives, activities
Introduction of environmental conservation methods such as soil conservation, production of organic fertilizer, organic farming, management of livestock, use of hay for paddy cultivation, herbal gardens, plant nurseries, minimize the use of agro chemicals and promote usage of organic fertilizers as alternatives
Awareness programmes for school
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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1998
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32,581.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-98-004 |
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Support the production of the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya KOMBA magazine which covers wildlife/biodiversity topics and is distributed to all member schools in Kenya. Pupils will have the possibility to learn more about different environmental issues. ( ... )
funds were also used to rehabilitate a training facility for the Wild Life Clubs of Kenya in the Lake Nakuru National Park. Members and non-memebers will be able to use the facility observing wildlife in the Nakuru Park.
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,010.10
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BZE/98/03 |
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Planning grant to develop a proposal that will establish a proper management system for the entire National Park. |
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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8,578.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G10 |
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The Banthad Range is the major waterhed area supplying water to water bodies in 4 surrounding provinces and the Songkhla Lagoon.The original area was about 144,000 ha 30 years ago and reduced to 112,000 ha at present. Of this present figure, about ( ... )
ha is in Pattalung Province.
It become evident that the Songkhla Lagoon become shallow at an average depth of 1 m. and the quality of the water was degraded. This seems to be the result of the unscrupulous utilization of land area and natural resources in the range.There have been a big demand for land for agriculture and subsequently chemical sustance to raise the yields. Also, the
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Philippines
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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33,426.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: OP-17.98-N |
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The project aims to discuss/disseminate environment principles, programs and social development and a research and development for a continuing effort to give endless possibilities in formulating the program content.
Site visit will also be made ( ... )
munity-based projects through collaborative efforts.
Radio program for the dissemination and popularization of experiences and models of environment program and technologies. Content of program included proposals on alternative solutions to critical environmental
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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17,513.20
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/05 |
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The municipality of Porto Nacional, state of Tocantins, has a population of approximately 45,000. Most of these people live precariously, with ubiquitous illnesses and widespread malnourishment. These problems will be addressed by this project, ( ... )
will implement a living pharmacy and provide nutritional orientation. This will improve the quality of life in the poor community, as well as rescue traditional medicinal knowledge for use of medicinal plants and nutrition. Monitors will be trained to replicate the initiative in different areas, and constant interchange with similar projects will be maintained. Community gardens will be
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Egypt
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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26,527.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: EG-OP1-05 |
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1. To protect the environment through minimize the negative impacts from using traditional methods and energy sources.
2. To remove the barriers and facilitate the use of new & renewable energy and reduce the cost of the units for the ( ... )
ciaries.
3. Installing 60 units of solar heater and 40 units of house combust in poor areas of Menia.
4. To raise the environmental awareness of the local community in the target area.
5.To provide the necessary technicians to ensure sustainability of the project.
6.To encourage local community to utilize renewable
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Trinidad and tobago
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International Waters
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1998
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5,769.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TRI/95/G52/2101/006 |
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The Green Waste Recycling Organisation approached the GEF/SGP for grant assistance to purchase a truck to meet the high transport needs and thus ensure the continuation and viability of recycling of glass and plastic bottles. As a result of ( ... )
sions and site visits with the GEF/SGP NC and NSC representative, the organisation was encouraged to consider the approach of using financial assistance to the project to lease transport to continue and upgrade their activities for four months. Towards this end the CBO will be assisted in the formulation of a business plan for the first year of operation based on an assessment of the first three
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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40,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/004 |
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The project is a two-year project implemented by Luzira group of Prisoners lying adjacent to Port Bell Pier, the main inlet to Uganda on Lake Victoria. Extensive amounts of water hyacinth clog the pier & the landing site hampering local transport, ( ... )
g and navigation. The weed was a threat to the lake and the biodiversity therein as well as the livelihood of the people that depend on it. The project has demonstrated that prisoners can sustainably control the water hyacinth through utilisation of water hyacinth to produce furniture, baskets and mats. In addition prisoners are trained in art & crafts skills providing them with direct welfare
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Guatemala
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International Waters
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1998
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9,921.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-03-98 |
To provide options to avoid the pollution of the Lake Atitlán watershed due to inorganic garbage and provide options for local people's management of this kind of garbage through training and recycling practices that generate direct income.
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project will build a recycling center at the village of Panajachel, which is an important tourist center on the Lake Atitlán protected area.
Local people will be trained on recycling activities as an income generation option, and garbage will be sold to recycling companies.
A collection system will be designed and implemented on
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1998
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9,527.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ECU/98/001 |
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Características socio económicas de la población:
La Fundación Molleturo es propietaria del Bosque Sural, sitio en el que se ejecuta directamente el proyecto. En las áreas aledañas al bosque, la actividad económica principal es la ( ... )
ría, la misma que se maneja en forma tradicional con promedios de producción entre 2 y 3 litros por vaca/día; esta situación a obligado a los propietarios de la zona a ir incrementando la frontera agrícola y a su vez propiciar la tala indiscriminada de los remanentes boscosos existentes en la zona.
Area intervenida:
67 has.
Recurso manejado:
El bosque Sural, se encuentra
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Bolivia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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16,857.47
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BOL/06/99 |
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En una de las regiones más áridas del altiplano sur a una altura cercana a los 4 mil metros, la existencia de bosques y asociaciones de especies leñosas se encuentran fuertemente devastadas por el proceso histórico de demanda energética minera, ( ... )
rrilera, industrial y doméstica.
Sin embargo los espacios territoriales de las comunidades originarias del distrito de Turco, poseen recuros y sistemas de gestión de relictos de bosque de alta montaña como la keñua e inmensas extenciones de tholares que continuan proporcionando beneficios a los pobladores y constituyen un delicado recurso renovable que requiere procesos de planificación
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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4,934.20
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF INS/YBUL/97-048 |
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Project goal:
To increase conservation effort and awareness of the visitors to Ujung Kulon National Parks through well educated and trained porters in conservation activities as mediator.
Project objective :
1. To train porters in ( ... )
tanding better guiding practices in conservation efforts and activities which in turn they will transfer it to the visitors of the national park;
2. To broaden the basic nature conservation knowledge of the porters which could be seen as potential entry point in implementing the concept;
3. To increase the participate of the porters in implementing nature conservation concepts and
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Kazakhstan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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21,902.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: KAZ/97/05 |
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In the south of Kazakhstan a unique object, the National Aksu-Dzhabagly Reserve, is located. It has a significant value for conservation of the Kazakhstan nature, and also takes important place in the international system of protected natural ( ... )
ories, it's widely known to the world community. The area close-fitting to the Reserve has also a great value on biological diversity of Western Tien-Shan region because the territory of neighboring reserve ?Aksu-Dzhabagly? doesn?t fully protect the specific character of regional flora and fauna. For instance, the whole zone of foothill ephemeral semi-desert (which remained beyond the boundaries
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: INS95/G52/0043 |
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Project goal:
Demoplot establishment for medical plants cultivation and gene-plasma collection garden
Project objective :
1. To establish a demoplot site as a pilot to conserve rare medical plants;
2. To establish a gene-plasma ( ... )
tion as a conservation effort;
3. To cultivate and preserve medical plants;
4. To distribute the seeds and saplings of medical plants to the community;
5. To plant community yards with a useful plantations.
Activities to be carried out under the project :
1. Preparation.
a) Introduction of the activities to the community;
b) Land preparation;
c) Seedlings and saplings
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G01 |
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Mekhong river is an international water originating in the Himalaya Range and flowing through six countries: China, Myanmar, Lao P.D.R.,Thailand , Cambodia and Vietnam. More than 200 million people directly depend upon the river for their ( ... )
.Especially,the river has been a prime source for fishes. At present, the river is under the verge of being depleted due to the degradation of watershed areas, over-fishing and development projects on the river basins.These has eventually affected the ecosystems of the river and consequently the livelihood of the people who depend upon the fishes and other resources in the river.
Giant catfish
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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6,947.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G05 |
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A joint effort between highland and lowland people to conserve the watershed area of the Mekhong River by building capacity of target population , demonstrating an appraoch for collective conservation between lowland and highland population and ( ... )
ing campaigns among youths in the two types of
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Sri lanka
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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19,082.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/030 |
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Rationale
The natural water resources that supply water for paddy cultivation, easily run dry during drought periods, causing damage to crops.
Soil erosion in the lands near water bodies, due to improper land use.
Damage caused to crops by ( ... )
sed numbers of crop pests.
Use of expensive and inefficient fossil fuel for domestic energy needs.
Objectives, activities
To build two micro hydro power plants in two villages for lighting and battery charging facilities.
To provide domestic electricity to 2 remote villages, situated far from the reach of the national grid, by constructing 2 micro hydro power plants.
2 persons from the
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G19 |
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The civilization of the twentieth century is one of industry-oriented in which human
beings are over-consuming energy. Mostly, the energy is being used in manufacturing processes in industry and communication to respond to the consumerist ( ... )
y. Such processes are enormously contributing to the release of a gas ,known as Carbondioxide, a major GHG, into the world?s atmosphere. This GHG has caused the rise in the world?s temperature and other climatic variance. The phenomenon is widely known as the Green House Effects the consequences of which are all threatening the livelihood of human beings.
One of the many solutions for
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Bolivia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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22,337.16
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BOL/19/99 |
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Mediante acciones de veda de 31 has. de bosque primario en 3 comunidades, 59 has. de matorral o bosque degradado en 8 comunidades, donde se han realizado tareas de repoblamiento forestal con especies nativas.
Además se ha logrado la plantación ( ... )
has de bosque con fines energéticos y la protección de infraestructura de riego. Los plantines de Eucalipto fueron logrados en nueve viveros comunitarios con participación de 111 familias. Se ha logrado inventariar un total de 74 especies arbóreas y arbustivas en dos micro cuencas representativas del área aymara y quechua de la región. Se ha realizado tres talleres por comunidad con un
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,966.67
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/15 |
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A planning grant of K1,966.67 was provided to the Motu Koitabu Group of the Village of Hanuabada to develop their project proposal. In late 1998 the group approached the secretariat informing the coordinator that the people were suffering from a ( ... )
of environment health related diseases. As the village is locked in the city of port moresby the village is overcrowded with approximately 30,000 people. The harbour which was their traditional fishing group is also contaminated not only by surrage but also from the industries and harbour activity. The problem is recognised and the group has been encouraged to develop a good project proposal
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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5,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/038 |
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The Workshop on Gender and Renewable Energy Systems Development and Application was co-funded by GEF/SGP, UNDP and UNIFEM. It brought together 84 participants including renewable energy practitioners, experts and users who deliberated on the ( ... )
inkages between the environment, energy, food security and economic empowerment of women, particularly women?s? agro-processing businesses. It also collated information on energy policies with particular reference to access by women including issues of design and development of future energy
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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19,860.63
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/15 |
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Native beekeeping in the Cerrado has cultural roots. The basic needs for survival of the jandaíra species have been identified. Application of knowledge acquired and disseminated in diversified media is sought by this project, in the form of ( ... )
s offered to local families, teachers, and school children. Local communities will assist in these activities. Additional income will be generated for local small farmers who adopt the native beekeeping activities, bringing together the basic needs of the community and the environmental quality. Planting of trees beneficial to the native beekeeping activity will also be
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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9,933.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G27 |
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Forest is a big source of energy and other valuable natural resources. However, the processes of national and industrial development have prompted the excessive and wasteful use of these natural gifts from the forest. Such an unregulated use has ( ... )
ed in the built-up of greenhouse effect which gradually produce harmful consequences to human beings and their environment. Forest is a source of clean air and carbon sink. It absorbs the water and retains the soil fertility.
Huy Tao Dam Forest is still rich and full of big trees. With the area about 5,000 ha, it is conserved as a source of energy by communities settling around. However, the
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Guatemala
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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7,559.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-04-98 |
OBJECTIVES:
To provide access to training on environmental, soil conservation and forestry activities and implement learned practices on stakeholders plots.
This project will develop a series of workshops to strengthen the three ( ... )
ipant organizations, provide specific training on environmental themes, soil conservation and forestry related activities.
The project will develop a series of soil conservation actions, as new options to avoid erosion and soil nutrient depletion.
This actions involve forest management and tree
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1998
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8,168.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-21-97 |
Environmental education activities at three communities, endangered sea turtles rescue activities and mangrove rescue activities at a RAMSAR declared wetland and related ecosystems.
Objectives:
1)To establish a nature information center for ( ... )
s at the Manchón Guamuchal main point of public entry.2)To provide continuity to efforts of environmental education and sustainable use of mangroves and endangered species of sea turtles. /This project will establish a public information center about the local wetlands natural resources, provide pamphlets and information prepared by local people to visitors, continue the environmental education
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Turkiye
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Biodiversity
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1998
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10,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TUR-98-04 |
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The Project goal was to protect the level of biodiversity in Goksu Delta through conserving values and natural functions of the ecosystem.
The project objective was to Establish and operate of a fully equipped and functioning Nature Information ( ... )
in Tasucu which close the Goksu Delta (internationally important wetland site).
Two major outcomes were defined:
·Develop and implement education programs, actively participate to annual Tasucu Environmental Festive.
·Produce and distribute information material (leaflets and
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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2,074.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G06 |
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Nong Leng Sai ,a reservoir, which drains into the Maekhong River, has the area about 1,050 ha. It has been a source of water supply for household consumption, agricultural activites and food for villagers residing in the 5 Tambols around the ( ... )
oir.
In 1994, The Payao Provincial Accelerated Rural Development,a government agency, had launched a development project by dredging the ditches around the reservoir.The main objective was to demarcate the boundaries of the reservoir and check the community encroachment. Morevoer, the project had dredged the central part of the reservoir to hold more water.However, the project had been
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Kazakhstan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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23,602.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: KAZ/98/05 |
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Aralsk town is situated north-east of the Aral sea and until the mid-70s it was a port. At the present time the sea has been receded and the former sea bed has become a source of wind salt, sand, and dust which blows onto the town. The prevailing ( ... )
westerly wind used to bring cool moist air from the sea but now it brings hot air and hazardous chemicals from the sea bed. Absence of the woody and shrub vegetation around Aralsk aggravates the problem. Clearing of saxaul woodland at the begining of 20th century and current desertification process can dramatically affect biodiversity of north deserts. The importance of stands of trees and shrubs
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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16,391.11
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/09 |
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The project recieved US$19,391.11 to establish the Omani - Paimanda Wildlife Management Area. The proposed WMA was to prserve the habitat and the population of the was Arfak Astrapia (Astrapia nigral) and Huon Astrapia (Astrapia rothschildi) both ( ... )
ovincial emblems for the Enga province.
The concern was that the interior of the proposed WMA was under threat of being exploited and therefore conservation and development was seen as an alternate to promote conservation and provide support to sustain the livelihood.
The project was partially completed and its objectives were partially achieved as the project was incomplete as mentioned
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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25,221.06
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/07 |
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Acquisition of knowledge and techniques for controlled use of fire in the municipality of Almas, state of Tocantins, prevention and combat of forest fires are the goals of this project. The following procedures for allocation of human resources, ( ... )
als, and training were adopted, destined to the use of techniques and methods previously applied in Cerrado areas: fixed vigilance system with towers and lookout points located in strategic points; mobile vigilance with a car; radio communication system; permanent environmental education aiming at prevention; periodic training for the monitors; acquisition and maintenance of fire fighting
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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15,039.58
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/98-067 |
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Project goal:
Optimilizing the productivity of land available through managing it?s natural resources with ecofarming system approach
Project objectives:
1.To increase community?s understanding of ecological function
2.To increase community?s ( ... )
ss on biodiversity conservation efforts
3.To increase community?s participation on conservation activities
4.To increase community?s income through providing alternative income generating activities
5.To improve community?s capability in managing environmentally sounds business
6.To optimalize the reuse of waste
7.To implement zero waste concept as a part of ecofarming system
8.To improve
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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4,450.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/046 |
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Rationale, objectives
Large number of youth is unemployed in the Kumbuk ara village. Although farming is predominantly their livelihood, some have resorted to other labour work.
This project seeks to introduce organic farming, for domestic ( ... )
ption and since there is a great demand for organic food, it is aimed at generating income by sale of the products.
Activities, groups involved
Encourage organic methods of home garden cultivation of women agricultural producers, encourage the women of the poorest category to resuscitate home garden cultivation to ensure sustainability and better quality of life.
Develop 50 model home
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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16,181.50
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/97-040 |
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Project goal:
Strengthening market potentials for local decorative plants (e.g. for cut flowers, pot pourri, garden flowers, etc.) in market, as an innovative effort to maintain biodiversity of local varieties.
Project objective:
1. To ( ... )
uce and promote potential local varieties of cut flowers, as well as other decorative plants, in the commercial market, as a competitive local commodity.
2. To increase farmers? awareness on the potential of local varieties, which has not been explored previously.
3. To cultivate local varieties of cut flowers and decorative plants, to reinforce the supply of those plants and avoid scarcity in
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Mexico
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International Waters
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1998
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11,750.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/97/13 |
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Lograr una mayor participación comunitaria que involucre a las organizaciones de los diversos sectores en el cumplimiento y desarrollo del Programa de manejo y del Plan de desarrollo sustentable. Fortalecer líneas de desarrollo sustentable que no ( ... )
án atendiendo por falta de personal especializado y de los recursos materiales
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G32 |
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Rice is an economically important crop for the Thai population and the country. At present, the area for paddy plantation is reduced while the demand for consumption and export are increasing. Effort to identify processes to increase yield and ( ... )
e the quality of rice are being carried out earnestly.
Rice farming communities in the basin of Park Phanang River and Songkhla Lagoon comprises the areas in Tha Sala District, Park Phanang District,Chianyai District,Hua Sai District,Cha-Uad District and Chulabhon District of Nakhornsithammarat Province. To the west of the Lagoon are the areas of Kuan Khanoon District, Muang District,Pa
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G34 |
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Rice farming communities in the basin of Park Phanang River and Songkhla Lagoon comprises the areas in Tha Sala District, Park Phanang District,Chianyai District,Hua Sai District,Cha-Uad District and Chulabhon District of Nakhornsithammarat ( ... )
ce. To the west of the Lagoon are the areas of Kuan Khanoon District, Muang District,Pa Pha-yom District of Phattalung Province. To the east of the Lagoon are the areas of Ra-noad District, Kra-sae-sin District,Sathing Phra District, Singha Nakorn District of Songkhla Province. These areas have long been regarded as the riches production sources of rice in southern Thailand for the past
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G14 |
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Rice is an economically important crop for the Thai population and the country. At present, the area for paddy plantation is reduced while the demand for consumption and export are increasing.Effort to identify processes to increase yield and ( ... )
e the quality of rice are being carried out earnestly.
Rice farming communities in the basin of Park Phanang River and Songkhla Lagoon comprises the areas in Tha Sala District, Park Phanang District,Chianyai District,Hua Sai District,Cha-Uad District and Chulabhon District of Nakhornsithammarat Province. To the west of the Lagoon are the areas of Kuan Khanoon District, Muang District,Pa
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G11 |
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Rice is an economically important crop for the Thai population and the country. At present, the area for paddy plantation is reduced while the demand for consumption and export are increasing. Effort to identify processes to increase yield and ( ... )
e the quality of rice are being carried out earnestly.
Rice farming communities in the basin of Park Phanang River and Songkhla Lagoon comprises the areas in Tha Sala District, Park Phanang District,Chianyai District,Hua Sai District,Cha-Uad District and Chulabhon District of Nakhornsithammarat Province. To the west of the Lagoon are the areas of Kuan Khanoon District, Muang District,Pa
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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24,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-JOR-95-G52-15 |
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This project is a repetition of the Deir alla women group IPM project and was inititated after the women group in Mafraq attended training activities in Deir alla. the project is also assisted technically by GTZ. The agricultural situation in ( ... )
and the socio-ecomic situation of women in this area are different from those in the Jordan Valley and prompted the use of different
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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26,710.46
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/02 |
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This project will be executed by extractivist communities in the municipalities of Santarém (280,000 inhabitants, 40% of which in rural areas), and Belterra (15,000 inhabitants, 60% of which in rural areas). Both municipalities cover an area of ( ... )
8 square kilometers. The rural population, target of this project, lives mostly on the banks of rivers in approximately 800 communities. These are traditional communities, mostly descendants of indigenous and white people miscegenation. Their production is solely for subsistence. Solar energy alternatives will be tested and applied in these communities for minimized environmental impacts and its
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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10,440.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G13 |
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The sea is considered to be a final source of food for human beings. However at present, the natural resources which are provided by the sea have been exploited carelessly resulting in the unavoidable degradation. In addition, the course of nature ( ... )
ntributed to the degradation of itself. For example, the typhoon devastates the coastal natural resources and made the rehabilitation extremely difficult. As a consequence, the country and its population are suffering this degradation both directly and indirectly.
It is evident that the coral, mangrove forest, seaweed, plankton, sea-grass are major constituents of the marine eco-system. They
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Mali
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Biodiversity
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1998
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12,505.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MLI/97/23 |
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Projet de production de plants et de reboisement soutenu par le maraichage.
Objectifs:
- Installer une pépiniere avec une capacité de 3000 plants par campagne afin de produire surtout les essences locales et certaines essences exotiques pour ( ... )
itiatives de reboisement des populations.
- Faire la production maraîchere sur 1 ha afin d'avoir des revenus pour l'association ;
- Sensibiliser les populations 1500 habitants sur la nécessité de reboiser
Activites :
- Reboisement collectif et individuel ;
- Sensibilisation et Mobilisation.
Resultats Attendus:
- 3000 plants par campagne reboisée
- Faire face aux charges de
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Guatemala
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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7,943.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-01-98 |
Objectives:
1)To provide means to recover native orchard species while at the same time provide diversification of production of vegetables.2)To provide training for stakeholders on sustainable practices of soil conservation and organic ( ... )
g practices and strengthening organization's support to participants. /This project includes the creation and maintenance of a series of orchards with native species of vegetables that will provide access to the participants to seeds and plants for the production of organic fertilizers and pest controls. A series of workshops will be conducted to give access to participants to this new
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Guatemala
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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11,051.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-13-98 |
To provide training to trainers on permacultural and organic farming activities for 5 communities on the southern slopes of Sololá volcanoes.
This project will develop a series of workshops to train trainers of stakeholders, mainly women, on ( ... )
c farming, soil conservation and local and or endemic medicinal plants agricultural practices, as part of agroforestry subsistence plots.
The region in which will be developed is considered one of the most biodiverse parts of the South West region of
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Tanzania
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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26,911.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TAN/98/03 |
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- To electrify a youth centre by using a photovoltaic system
- To promote the use of solar energy in rural areas by demonstrating the application of photovoltaic systems for power generation.
- To contribute to global efforts on improving the ( ... )
nment by reducing the use of biomass fuels and switch to zero carbon renewable energy sources
-To equip youth with skills in the installation, operations and servicing of photovoltaic system
-To strengthen the institutional capacity of the youth centre by proving reliable power for training and other activities at the
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Tanzania
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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15,488.36
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TAN/98/04 |
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- The main objective is to popularize the use of solar energy by demonstrating the application of photovoltaic systems as an alternative source of energy in rural area.
- To electrify the Scout camp by using a photovoltaic system
- To strengthen ( ... )
stitutional capacity of the scout camp by providing reliable power which is vital for vocational training activities carried out almost continuously at the scouts camp. Also to equip the scouts with skills in the installation, operation and servicing of photovoltaic
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