There are 29,070 projects available.
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Area Of Work
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Amount
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Mauritius
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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2,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MAR/95/G52/15 |
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Development, with the help of 2 consultants, of a project having 2 components: Designing and Setting up of a Photovoltaic Irrigation System in Riviere Banane (agricultural valley in Rodrigues) and composting of agricultural wastes in the same valley. |
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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10,800.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G40 |
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The project location is in the vicinity of the National Park Phu Sa Dok Bua, Phu Wat
and Phu Phonthong which are watershed areas of Huay Hin Hao and Huay Ban which drains into the Mekhong River. As a rule, local people who are common farmers burn ( ... )
eld after harvesting season. The fire thus set is usually uncontrollable and blazes into the national park. Besides, some local people set fire to forest on purpose for facilitating hunting. The fire has reduced the watershed areas.
With the sustainable agricultural practice all-year-round by communities dwelling in this buffer zone, the watershed area will be rehabilitated and filled
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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5,177.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/047 |
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Rationale
Agricultural lands have been degraded due to prolonged unsustainable farming practices.
Field data reveals that soil conservation is essential in this project area in order to establish environmentally viable farming ( ... )
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Objectives, activities, groups involved
Awareness raising of farmers in 3 villages on the advantages of organic farming, composting training of SALT system to minimise soil errosion, home garden development
The project aims to minimize usage of agro chemicals in farming, thereby cutting down costs and increasing farmers' income by 50%
Establish a permanent forest cover by planting over
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Pakistan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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23,145.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PAK/98/32 |
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To protect agricultural eco-system by mobilizing farmers in the project area for better information regarding agricultural practies through creating a farmer support network. Also to spread community awareness about the adverse effects of pesticide ( ... )
e through traditional Saraiki Theatre as a communication tool. Executed by HIRAK Development Organisation.
The goal of the project is to protect biodiversity and control pollution. The purpose is to protect the agricultural ecosystem of 2 union councils in D.G Khan District.
The proposed activities include the provision of technical training provided for the proper application of pesticides
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Pakistan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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36,492.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PAK/97/21 |
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To promote wise use of communal forest and rangelands and provide protection to the wildlife of the area.
The entire village community of Gunyar will be the participants and beneficiaries of the
programme. The Gunyar Youth Welfare Association of ( ... )
bers will start the
implementation of programme with the collaboration of the village group relevant to each
activity of the programme.
The project shall have the following outputs, About 50,000 trees and shrubs planted, mainly those capable of providing fodder. Increased natural flora and fauna of the village mountain, through better protection, Enhanced productivity of about 500 village
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Nepal
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Biodiversity
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1998
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: NEP/95/G52/01 |
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The project is implemented in Kota-tulsipur, Ramshikharjhala and Sandepani VDCs in Kailali district of Far-western Region of the country. The Ghodaghodi lake, one of the most diverse wetlands in the country, harbours many floral and faunal species. ( ... )
jor inhabitants of this place are the Tharu's, one of the most underprivileged tribes in the lowland Nepal.
The project is aimed at conserving the depleting biodiversity of the area with special emphasis given to restoring threatened floral and faunal species through community mobilization process.
The project focuses on the climate change mitigation as well as biodiversity conservation
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Turkiye
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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48,600.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TUR-98-08 |
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The main aim of the project is to develop public information and conscience on the application areas of renewable (i.e.non-depletable) sources of energy.
Raising public sensitivity toward all issues related to renewable energy and wider ( ... )
ment of renewable sources of energy by informative lectures\ relevant audio-visual material, demonstration\
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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-98-03 |
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Developing better understanding for sustainable use and protection of the Cornel tree, the raw material of the Devrek Batons, and supporting activities to that end are fields of particular interest for the Association.
The project, were aiming ( ... )
roduction of the species under threat of extinction in the region. For that aim, planting Cornel tree and Walnut tree, yet another specie original to the region and under threat of extinction, were planned to be implemented in the selected areas. An extensive program was developed that incorporates plantation of capari and eglantine cover plants and bee breeding as well in to the scope of the
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Turkiye
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Biodiversity
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1998
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25,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TUR-98-01 |
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The project aims to develop a Mountain Zone Management and Sustainable Development Plan for Kackar Mountains, particularly focusing on tourism. The project focuses on the protection of the Kaçkar Mountain itself against increased human activities ( ... )
gradational changes as well as to raise awareness on the sustainable management
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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27,051.35
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/04 |
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Marshaling the sustainable development practices and experiences in the Cerrado is the purpose of the Cerrado Network, particularly in the area of sustainable use of the biodiversity, and protection of the soil in the face of degradation processes, ( ... )
desertification, and renewable energy sources in the rural areas. Local, state, and national public policy subsidies for influence are sought. An assessment of sustainable practices in the Cerrado will be carried out by a survey to be sent to numerous non-governmental organizations. A report will then be assembled and discussed during a set of meetings. The results will be published and submitted
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,700.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ECU/97/031 |
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Características socio económicas de la población:
En las comunidades existe un alto nivel de pobreza con ingresos que dependen en gran parte del uso inadecuado del bosque. Las actividades económicas principales en la zona son la agricultura ( ... )
dería; siendo los principales cultivos el café en huertos combinados con guineo y árboles frutales. La ganadería es porcina y caprina con prácticas de pastoreo extensivo y libre.
Cuentan con servicios básicos, pero existen malas condiciones de salud en la población.
Area intervenida:
1200 has.
Recurso manejado:
El bosque Jatumpamba ? Jorupe, fue declarado como Bosque
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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4,496.35
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/01 |
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An award of USD4,496.35 was given to the NGO, Social Concerns Incorporated grant to establish a nursery for seedlings. The project area, as observed and reported by Dorothy Luana, previous NC, was highly populated and intensive gardening was seen to ( ... )
practice by the local people.
The nursery was established and the seedlings were distributed. However, the impact and sustainability of the project was uncertain. During the NC visit, it was noted that seedlings were distributed without charging a price.All the funds for the project were disbursed as agreed in the
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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8,858.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF INS/YBUL/97-026 |
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Project goal:
To encourage agroforestry system to be adpoted by local community live surround national park, as a way to increase their income as well as nature conservation effort
Project objective :
1.To increase the adoption of bio-technology ( ... )
y to stimulate the production of gubal in gaharu tree
2.To decrease the useless gaharu trees cut down in searching for gubal done by the local community
3.To develop community based economic activity, which could be reliable as primary source of income
4.To increase the adoption of better land management system
5.To increase local community?s income and welfareness
6.To increase nature
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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22,602.70
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF INS/YBUL/97-051 |
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Project goal :
Effective utilization and conservation of biodiversity (bamboo, medical plants, and endemic chickens).
Project objective :
1. The development of alternative income of community based organization through an integrated ( ... )
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2. The development of alternative raw material to supply home industry;
3. To increase land fertility and productivity;
4. To decrease the dependency on external supplies (fertilizer and pesticides);
5. To decrease the emission of green house gases from agricultural practices (through the treatment of wastes and residue);
6. To preserve the fertility and productivity of the
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,202.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/035 |
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The project produced a video production using cell animation to elucidate the harmful effects of unsustainable farming practices on forest resources, the ecosystem in general and human welfare in particular. The main target audiences are children in ( ... )
of school. The product is to be used as an educational tool that kids can learn from while having
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Indonesia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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22,880.80
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/97-034 |
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Project goal:
To introduce a renewable energy practice (in this case: solar energy) to traditional fishermen, as an approach toward reducing the use of fossil fuel and increase their annual income.
Project objective :
1. To reduce fishermen?s ( ... )
ncy on the use of fossil fuel (kerosene, diesel, gasoline) for the fishermen's fishing lamps;
2. To reduce the expenses to operate their fishing lamps;
3. To facilitate local fishermen in purchasing Solar PV lamps;
4. To conserve natural resources (in this case, fossil fuel) through the use of renewable energy;
5. To provide financing option (micro credit scheme) for the local fishermen in
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Papua new guinea
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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1,944.44
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/16 |
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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12,483.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G38 |
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The Ping River ,one of the 4 tributaries of the Chao Phraya River, is a main river which
provides water for livelihood to northern and central region of Thailand.With the lenght of about 500 km., it joins the Chao Phraya River at Nakhornsawan ( ... )
ce and subsequently drains into the Gulf of Thailand in southern area of Bangkok.
The course of the river through Chiangmai province is nearly 180 km. It passes through the provincial town which is the residential area of nearly 400,000 population. The 2 crucial problems of the river are the municipal waste disposal and the unscrupulous personal desire for land area by intrusion into the
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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10,061.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/98-079 |
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Project goal:
Increasing the uses of local kind bulb-root in order to diversify food available
Project objectives:
1.To maximize the uses of unproductive garden
2.To raise community?s awareness on conservation effort
3.To raise community?s ( ... )
pation on conservation activities, especially woman
4.To increase community capacity in managing biodiversity conservation effort
5.To increase community skill in post harvesting process
6.To increase farmer?s income by planting economic kind of plant
7.To provide choices on alternative food
8.To conserve biodiversity by planting local variety bulb-roots
Activities to be carried out under
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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19,426.10
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF INS/YBUL/97-029 |
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Project goal:
Improving the community quality of live through better land use management system.
Project objective :
1. To increase and to develop capacity of CBO;
2. To increase the awareness of the community on natural rescue ( ... )
vation effort;
3. To increase local community participation in adopting better land management system;
4. To maintain biodiversity in Sei Ular water catchment area;
5. To increase the deposit of ground water availability by tree planting;
6. To be a model of land management system in water catchment area;
7. In the long term, to increase income and welfare of local community.
Activities
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