There are 29,070 projects available.
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Area Of Work
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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/G26 |
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The watershed area of Rabom-Siyad Tributary has its origin in the eastern forest area. They drain into the Bang Prakong River and the Gulf Of Thailand. These tributaries supply the Gulf Of Thailand with natural richness which nourish the ecological ( ... )
of the gulf. Besides, the tributaries are likened as an aorta for people settling on both sides for years.
The eastern forest supplies fresh water for tributaries making livelihood in the vicinity complete and simultaneously prevent the sea water flowing up into the cultivated area and freshwater ecosystem. However at present, the forest has been devastated on account of factors and criteria
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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8,504.10
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF INS/YBUL/97-049 |
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Project goal:
The improvement of local community income and welfare through the development of environmentally friendly home industry and the conservation of ?ketak?.
Project objective :
1.Conservation effort of ?ketak? through its planting and ( ... )
ing as raw material of local community home industry;
2.Awareness effort of the community to conserve their environment and natural resources (biodiversity) along with the development of their tradition and culture value.
Activities to be carried out under the project :
1. Preparation.
a) Project introduction and socialization to community;
b) Inventarize the potential of
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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3,328.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/023 |
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Conservation of bio diversity in the remaining tropical rain forests in the Ratnapura district.
Establish an education centre to conduct awareness programmes for the community in the villages adjoining the forests, on importance of conserving bio ( ... )
ity.
Distribution of 2500 energy saving stoves with the expectation of minimizing firewood usage by 50%
Train and equip 25 persons on Bee-keeping.
Distribution of plants that yield timber wood to be grown in the home gardens of the villagers, in order to meet the timber needs of the community, lessen the harm caused to forests and increase forest cover, thereby reducing atmospheric carbon
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Ghana
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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20,012.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/023 |
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The Morago and White Volta Rivers occur in the Bawku East District and the northeastern corner of Ghana, which is an arid/semi-arid area. These rivers are bordered by Government designated forest reserves and hence are protected areas. The forest ( ... )
part of an international biodiversity corridor for the movement of wildlife, particularly the African Elephants, Lexodonta africana between Burkina Faso, Ghana and northern Togo. The northeast corner of Ghana has experienced perennial crop raiding by elephants leading to human-elephant conflicts in which elephants have been killed in the past. GEF/SGP identified the basis of the problem as
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
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1998
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42,436.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/033 |
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The River Ponpon and the Falls that occur along its length including the Boti Falls occur in the Dry Semi- deciduous forest zone in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The river takes its source from the Kwahu Southern Scarp Forest Reserve. Owning to ( ... )
deforestation and degradation of this reserve and the off reserve forests of the area, most indigenous biodiversity and the River Ponpon are under severe threat. The Boti Falls, one of Ghana?s popular ecotourism sites, no longer flow year round because of deforestation and farming the banks of the Ponpon River.The NGO is working with communities along the river to desist from farming too close
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Ghana
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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34,721.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/025 |
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The West Mamprusi District is bordered by the White Volta River on its northern side. The river together with the Red Volta and the Morago Rivers to the north and east respectively of the district are all bordered by government gazetted forest ( ... )
es which serves as international corridors for the movement of biodiversity, particularly elephants, between Burkina Faso, Ghana and northern Togo. The White Volta River also flows westwards and is joined by the Kulpaum River, which runs along the northern border of Ghana?s largest wildlife park ? the Mole National Park. The protection of these riverine forests will reduce the trend of habitat
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Pakistan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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45,400.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PAK/98/30 |
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To promote eco-tourism in Potohar region and train locals as tourists.
The project envisages to achieve its objectives based on the following activities;
Mobilization and organization of environmental clubs based on membership
of Ex-servicemen ( ... )
. The community will be organized for betterment
of environment, identification of potential tourist/environmental guides for promotion of
ecotourism in the area and Training in the field of biology, surveys for better scope of eco-tourism.
Activities include Arranging workshops and training courses for awareness of the Community, particularly the identified potential guides, development of
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Egypt
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Biodiversity
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1998
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26,549.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: EG-OP1-07 |
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Recording of plant species available in that area, describing its condition from the plantation and environmental side. Identifying the important range land plantations. Identifying the endangered plantations.
coopration with the NGOs in the ( ... )
conducting public awarness workshops and case sudies
Documentation of the traditional knowledge of the local Bedouin in the Mediterranean Coastal Zone of Egypt
To rise up the awareness level of biodiversity problems through a notification program executed through international
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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19,018.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/017 |
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To conserve biodiversity and sensitive ecosystems in the Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve and enhance biodiversity in the surrounding forest areas and home lots in the peripheral villages. Provide opportunities, especially for women, to engage in ( ... )
ative and sustainable income generating actvities, cultivate medicinal plants for use in the production of ayuruvedic medicines at the village
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Pakistan
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International Waters
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1998
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2,963.11
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PAK/97/11 |
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Planning grant was approved to develop a comprehensive project project.
The location of the project is in Astola Island, 25 Km South East of Pasni Coast Balochistan. The project objectives are to protect biodiversity of Astola Island by ( ... )
ending its designation as a Protected Area, to motivate the fishing community at Pasni and nearby villages, to preserve the ecosystem through education and awareness, to collect information regarding flora and fauna of the island in order to asses its importance and to remove causal factors disturbing the ecosystem of the island to restore the natural balance.
A survey team will carry out
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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6,793.20
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/97-037 |
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Project goal:
To conserve biodiversity through cultivation of endemic chicken species which also has high monetary value - this could be a good alternative source of income for local community.
Project objective :
1. To increase local ( ... )
ity?s awareness on nature conservation effort;
2. To increase community skill in making use of biodiversity to increase welfare?s;
3. To decrease the use of pesticide to control floral pest;
4. To utilize of households solid waste;
5. To develop an alternative feed for intensive chicken farming;
6. To maintain ecological food chain cycle;
7. To increase land fertility through the
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1998
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6,500.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ECU/98/002 |
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Características socio económicas de la población:
La población esta conformada por comunidades indígenas que cuentan con diferentes grados de organización alrededor de la Fundación Inti Churi.
Las actividades económicas a las que se ( ... )
n los pobladores son la agricultura representada por cultivos andinos y la ganadería con vacunos y camélidos. En menor proporción se da una migración local para dedicarse a actividades como la albañilería y comercio informal; y ocasionalmente se producen migraciones temporales para realizar trabajos agrícolas en la costa y las mujeres en trabajos domésticos.
Area
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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7,178.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/031 |
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Rationale
Kegalle district has a rich bio diversity of medicinal plants, which at present is rapidly diminishing, due to priority being given to few species of food crops.
Main activities:
Conservation and sustainable use of herbal plant ( ... )
ies found in the distirct, form a network of Ayurveda physicians, conserve herbal plants used for medicines and conduct Ayurveda clinic for communities.
Conserve bio diversity of indigenous medicinal plants and promote their sustainable use.
Raise awareness among community on their importance.
Establish 100 herbal gardens, each with 750 plants belonging to 150 species. Each plot of land being
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Ghana
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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29,249.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/024 |
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The East Mamprusi District borders the White Volta River and Morago River to the north. Both rivers are bordered by Government gazetted forest reserves and have been identified by GEF/SGP as an international corridor for the movement of ( ... )
ersity, particularly the African Elephants, Loxodonta africana, between Burkina Faso, Ghana and northern Togo. Because of degradation of these protected areas by fringe communities, the forests yield less food and elephants now come out of the forests more than before to raid farmers? crops leading to human-elephant conflicts. The NGO worked with 10 fringe communities, particularly the
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Mauritius
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Biodiversity
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1998
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17,751.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MAR/95/G52/I/12 |
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This project aims at the cultivation of indigenous/endemic medicinal plants at Britannia Government School. It is a project which involves the community for the children of Britannia Government School as well as the villagers have been involved in ( ... )
entification of existing indigenous/endemic medicinal plants. The Parent Teacher's Association is involved in the monitoring of the programme and they will at the end be responsible of a greenhouse. The grant allocated by GEF/SGP has mainly been used for converting a neglected plot of land at Britannia Government School into a greenhouse and a conservation area. Revenues that will be generated by
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Indonesia
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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3,404.76
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/98-074 |
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Project goal:
Conserving Indigenous Knowledge
Project objectives:
1. To identify Indigenous Knowledge from several parts of Indonesia
2. To collect and documented Indigenous Knowledge available
3. To define comparative benefit of ( ... )
nous Knowledge in many aspects
4. To increase appreciation on Indigenous Knowledge
5. To disseminate information on Indigenous Knowledge especially to the youngsters
6. To dig up the potential of organizations commitment toward conserving Indigenous Knowledge
7. To form a network on preserving Indigenous Knowledge
Activities to be carried out under the project :
1.
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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2,708.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/034 |
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Rehabilitation of mangroves in the Rekawa lagoon and awareness Programmes for schools and communities.
Identify the areas in which mangroves have been destroyed.
Determine the type of mangroves suitable to be replanted in that area
Plant 1200 ( ... )
ve plants in 5 hectares in the Rekawa lagoon area.
Awareness programmes for members of 8 CBOs, school children of 6 schools for a period of 3 months.
Release 100000 Tilapia fish species in the lagoon in order to generate income for the communities living in the area.
Introduce energy conserving stoves.
Demarcate the boundaries of Rekawa mangrove reserve
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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13,750.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/020 |
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Rationale
The ?Nilgala? herbal forest with a historical significance is gradually deteriorating owing to acts of illegal timber dealers and use for human habitation and chena cultivation,
soil erosion due to excessive clearing of ( ... )
Objectives & activities
Plant trees and medicinal plants in 50 acres, to prevent destruction and plunder of the Nilgala forest reserve, set up a plant nursery, and conduct awareness programmes
Conservation of herbal plants in the forest reserve.
Setting up and maintenance of a herbal plant nursery
Distribution of herbal plants among the community, 20 types to be planted in each home
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
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1998
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5,726.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/030 |
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Nyagbo-Konda and Gagbefe are situated in the middle dry deciduous forest zone of Ghana and in a hilly area, which is part of the Ghana-Togo Highlands ? a priority biodiversity area as identified by Conservation International. No protected area as ( ... )
as bee gazetted in the area. The project was to develop a conservation programme for the off reserve and develop a rational use for the natural resources in there including sustainable landuse and ecosystem exploitation. The project was also to improve the livelihood of the people through ecologically sustainable agriculture, bee keeping,
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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12,640.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/009 |
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Conserve and improve bio diversity and minimize environmentally harmful activities taking place at present, in 5 selected eco systems in the Uva province.
Environmental conservation through social mobilization of the villages adjoining the eco ( ... )
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create 125 home gardens to bring about economic benefits,
establish an information center and a center for selling
guide and promote eco tourism, conserve plant species facing threat of extinction, protection of water catchment areas by planting trees around them,
educate and create environmental awareness among school children of 5 schools within the eco systems,
introduce and
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