There are 29,070 projects available.
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Barbados
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Land Degradation
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2007
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14,326.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: BAR/OP3/Year 2/07/12 |
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This project combines rabbit rearing with vegetable production which is then linked to teaching, curriculum development, nutrition of children (healthy eating) and micro business enterprise. Students, teaches and parents will engage in a process of ( ... )
shing hutches, caring for rabbits, cultivating vegetables; harvesting and preparation of healthy foods; and sale of surplus to a local supermarket.. In addition the entire process will be used for teaching general science, mathematics, agricultural science, and nutrition.
The goal of the project is to "demonstrate an integrated and a sustainable approach to organic farming in land scarce
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Bulgaria
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Biodiversity
Climate Change Mitigation
Land Degradation
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2007
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31,422.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: BUL/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/02 |
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Justification
Kaolinovo municipality is from the group of poorest municipalities in Bulgaria. The region is mainly with minority population and extremely high unemployment ? 45.31% till 31st of August 2006. The favorable conditions for agriculture ( ... )
e traditions in this direction in the close past suppose that this sector will develop fast as the cultivation of the long time unused lands too. This will deepen the problems of the environment (soil and water) and would create risks for the biological diversity. This is why the approach of this project is to demonstrate the opportunities for development of organic agriculture which contributes
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Nepal
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Biodiversity
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2007
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45,323.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: NEP/SGP/OP4/CORE/07/02 |
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Rara National Park is Nepal's smallest and most scenic national which covers an area of 106 sq.km. Situated in Mugu district, most of the park is at an altitude of about 3000 meters and is forested by conifers. The centerpiece is the pristine Lake ( ... )
the biggest lake in Nepal and is surrounded by richly forested hills, and the snow-capped peaks around it. On the other hand among the district Mugu has the lowest Human Development Index. Opportunities for income generation in this remote district (at least 4 days walk from the nearest road head!) are very scarce, except for some high alpine herbs. People rely on self reliant rain dependent
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Jordan
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Land Degradation
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2007
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50,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: JOR/SGP/OP4/CORE/07/02 |
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The project aims at developing an effective and environmentally sustainable rangeland management model within and around the Mujib Nature Reserve within a framework of institutional partnership between the Faqou? Livestock Cooperative and the Mujib ( ... )
e management.
The project will develop a management plan for the area allowed for grazing in Mujib reserve with a surface area of 25000 dunums. It is hoped that the afore-mentioned area would be rehabilitated and sustained through connecting the grazing level with its grazing capacity, which will be defined in cooperation with the reserve management. Complementary planting of suitable
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Thailand
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International Waters
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2007
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32,080.52
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Phase 3
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Project Number: THA/06/22 |
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Target Population/Location of project:
1,250 families (2,550 people) from 20 villages in Phu Khiew and Kasetsomboon districts. Nearly all project members (90%) are farmers who depend on the provisions of the Phrom Rivers Ecosystem, an ( ... )
ated ecosystem of the Mekong River. Local livelihoods are threatened by degradation caused by land and forest encroachment, chemical-intensive agriculture, and unsustainable resource consumption. Major stakeholders include:
? The Centre for Community Ecological Study
? The Northeastern Land Reform Network
? Six Tambol Administrative Organizations in target area
? Phu Khiew Office of Forest
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Philippines
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Biodiversity
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2007
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49,234.14
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Phase 3
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Project Number: PHI/135/06 |
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The projects long-term objectives is to ensure an adequate and sustained biodiversity and natural resources conservation and management within the municipality.
To attain this, the project will strengthen the strategic partnership and collective ( ... )
ment of the project area as a watershed unit among the stakeholder focused on the fundamental concerns of building the capacity of local communities and stakeholders in advocating, developing and implementing better protected area management and
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2007
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48,555.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-06-002 |
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The project aims at providing alternative livelihoods will relieving pressure on marine (reef fisheries and mangrove forests) at the coast region of Kenya. The NGO will a) use a participatory process to carry out analysis b) facilitate farm ( ... )
ng and layouts in 12 selected farms and 2 demonstration sites c) facilitate planting of high value crops on farms d) facilate market linkages e) design and implement participatory monitoring system. A consultant will be
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2007
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2,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: Nam-OP3-1-07-06 |
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The project?s main objective is to raise awareness, give training and develop a strategy on the sustainable utilization of the !Nara plant. In addressing the problem of declining plant and melon production through the use of educational programs the ( ... )
will be able to ensure long term benefits for the community.
The project is located in the Great Erongo Region in the Kuiseb river delta within the Walvis Bay rural
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Bhutan
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Biodiversity
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2007
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11,929.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: BHU/OP3/Y2/06/05 |
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Many bamboo artisans during the 1976 migrated from Kheng Dogar to Norbuling, Pemaling and Tashi Phug villages under Gelephu Drungkhag (Sub-Division of a District). These people were used to making bamboo handicraft and continued their craft even ( ... )
migrating to the new villages. The land is stony and not so fertile.
The project will benefit 35 households in the three remote villages. Although the people have maintained the skill of making bamboo handicraft, they find it difficult to sustain their skills and production too is becoming difficult due to restriction of bamboo raw materials collection by the Forest Department. Secondly,
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Bolivia
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Chemicals
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2007
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25,814.53
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Phase 3
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Project Number: BOL/OP3/2/06/07 |
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La pérdida de la fertilidad natural de los suelos aptos para la agricultura y la contaminación de aguas y la degradación del medio ambiente por el uso y abuso de productos químicos de alta toxicidad, problema que se acentúa más por el reducido ( ... )
de sus parcelas que son aptas para la agricultura y las que son utilizadas en su mayoría para la producción de uva y tomate, cultivos que les significan ingresos para la familia.
A través de la implementación del proyecto, se pretende rescatar el saber campesino e incorporar técnicas y prácticas agroecológicas para reducir el uso de productos del tipo (COPs). Asimismo sensibilizar a
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India
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2007
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14,738.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: IND/SGP/OP4/Y1/RAF/2008/04/UP 22 |
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a) Goal of the project: Arrest wasteful drain off into the Yamuna river of existing perrenial water stream running below the Pratapner Fort by a brick masonary check dam to create a unique water body for rejuvination of environment and agro based ( ... )
generation activity in ravine belt.
b) purpose/objectives of the project:
* Harness existing and untapped surface water source to acquire a major water resource potential in a water scarcity belt.
* Utilise this potential for arresting and reversing land degradation through restoration of soil cover and rejuvinating bio diversity.
* Harness abundant solar power in the region to maximize
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Thailand
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Biodiversity
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2007
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22,804.05
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Phase 3
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Project Number: THA/06/15 |
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Target Population/Location of project:
384 families (2,337 people) living in four villages, 95% of which are farmers; (the remaining 5% are laborers). The project area, situated in an integrated portion of the Indo-Chinese sub-region, has ( ... )
egraded by unregulated land use and commercial agriculture. As a result, native species and indigenous ways of life are both threatened; the project aims to correct this. Major stakeholders include:
? Four Tambol Administrative Organizations in project location
? Watershed Management Unit
? Center for Hilltribe Culture and Education Association
? Royal Initiative Project (Baan
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Fiji
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Biodiversity
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2007
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50,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: FJI/SGP/OP4/Y1/RAF/07/01 |
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Establishment and implementation of Forest, Land and Marine Conservation Management Plans for the Dogotuki Community, coupled with the initiation of small community alternative livelihood activities for the communuties of the Dogotuki Communities. |
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Mongolia
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Biodiversity
Land Degradation
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2007
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7,099.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: MON/06/36 |
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The project will plant willow, ornamental and fruit trees with future intention of establishing a tree and fruit tree plantation and protect Bukhug river ecosystem and community dam. |
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Philippines
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Multifocal Area
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2007
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35,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: PHI/136/06 |
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The project consists of promoting the convergence of SGP PTF grantees through the holding of various activities that will facilitate exchange of knowledge and best practices. It will also consist of actually applying good practices in the area that ( ... )
hen form the basis of lobby and advocacy work for holistic approaches in development. The project is practically a knowledge management (KM) in
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Tanzania
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Land Degradation
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2007
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25,000.00
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Phase 4
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Project Number: TAN/NBI-NTEAP/07/02 |
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The project main purpose is to minimize soil erosion and steer against deforestation so as to ehance sustainable livelihood and environment conservation. The project will cover for villages of Karuya, Nyanchabakenya, Marasibora and Kukona/Kwibuse ( ... )
tively in Tarime District, Mara Region. In the Mara River Basin natural resources including land, forest, game and water (groundwater as well as surface water water) in the river basin are being managed in unstastainable manner, thus leading to natural resources depletion and consequently environmental degradation in the river
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Jamaica
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Multifocal Area
Land Degradation
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2007
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20,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: JAM/OP3/2/06/20 |
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During the passage of two hurricanes in July 2005, followed by further flood rains and another hurricane later in the season, all 26 watersheds across Jamaica suffered severely from prolonged and heavy rainfall which caused widespread damage and ( ... )
ction that affected livelihoods and exacerbated problems associated with development, i.e. highways, hotels, housing, and mining.
Because of their denuded and degraded condition, the catchment areas were particularly susceptible to excessive precipitation and runoff that resulted in massive erosion and landslides, downstream flooding and silting, damage to roads, water supplies and
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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2007
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27,653.50
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Phase 4
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Project Number: BRA/OP4/Y1/07/01 |
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The region suffers from the pressure caused by soy and eucalyptus plantations, resulting in migration and high indices of poverty. Inadequate use of Cerrado biodiversity has also caused serious environmental damages.
The project aims at ( ... )
ty-building as a strategy to change this situation, working especially with young people, including women and men, qualifying them as Community Agroforestry Agents to disseminate their
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Suriname
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2007
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2,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: SUR/OP3/Y2/06/06 |
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This project is a preparation for a project to utilize renewable energy for potable water and hence improvement of sustainable livelihoods in at Gakaba. Ministry of Health supports this project and want to participate in the larger project as a test ( ... )
make potable water available for the communities in the
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Dominica
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Multifocal Area
Biodiversity
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2007
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36,329.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: DMA/UNF-GEF/Ph2/07/01 |
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The Boetica community is located on the border of the Morne Trois Pitons national Park World heritage Site. It is one of the most impoverished communities in Dominica. As a result of the economic downturn due to the decline of the banana ( ... )
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Efforts are being made to diversify the economic base of the community by capitalizing on the natural assets at Glassi through community tourism. These efforts are spearheaded by the Boetica Village Council. The project includes four components all aimed at improving th elivelihoods of the participants and at the same time promoting environmental conservation.
The construction of the
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