There are 159 projects that match your search.
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
Land Degradation
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2023
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100,000.00
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OP7 Y4 (July 23-June 24)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y4/CORE/SIDS/2023/01 |
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The primary objective of this project is to enhance resilience and empower three vulnerable schools in the communities of Rock River, Simon, Victoria, and May Pen by greening their communities using Sustainable Land Management and Climate-Smart ( ... )
lture Practices. Activities will focus
on transforming educational institutions through a "Greening" schools? approach, targeting the younger demographic to induce behavioral shifts and enhance overall residents' quality of
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
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2023
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50,000.00
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OP7 Y4 (July 23-June 24)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y4/CORE/SIDS/2023/02 |
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to improve the management of Jamaica?s network of marine protected areas. The capacity to conduct ecological monitoring of coral reefs will be improved by training and certifying staff members from 10 protected areas in monitoring protocols, ( ... )
ing equipment for data collection, and providing funding support for data collection at two MPA sites. The project will also improve data management
to inform MPA management and policy level decision
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Jamaica
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Community Based Adaptation
Land Degradation
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2023
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100,000.00
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OP7 Y3 (July 22-June 23)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y3/STAR/CC/2023/01 |
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This project seeks to increase climate resilience among youth farmers through sustainable practices and technology. This will be done through activities that will result in hectares of land being sustainably managed, increase awareness and capacity ( ... )
youth farmers and fisherfolks and increase livelihood opportunities for youth entrepreneurs in agriculture and fisheries.
The project will focus on Climate Change Mitigation and Land Degradation and Sustainable Forest
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
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2022
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150,000.00
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OP7 Y3 (July 22-June 23)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y3/STAR/BD/2022/01 |
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The primary objective of this initiative is, ?to support conservation of this world heritage site through
habitat conservation, awareness building and ecotourism activities?. Habitat conservation helps to
conserve, protect, and restore habitats ( ... )
event species extinction or reduction in population. This
project supports the GEF SGP OP7 Focal Area of Biodiversity Conservation by strengthening a civil
society organisation for financially sustainable biodiversity conservation management. It also supports
Jamaica?s National Development Plan ? Vision 2030 (which is linked to the UN Sustainable
Development Goals) by contributing to the
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2022
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50,000.00
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OP7 ?Y2 (Jul 21-Jun 22)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y2/CORE/LD/2022/01 |
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The primary objective is to enable the farmers in the targeted communities to ply their trade in a sustainable way by adhering to the agricultural best practices. The result of which is to increase their economic output, impact the lives of their ( ... )
es, increase food security by supplying the demands of the local and international demands, increase economic activities locally and globally which will decrease the importation of goods and contribute significantly to the GDP. This initiative will aid the farmers through the Farmer?s Group by supplying them with the Greenhouse, irrigation and other farming equipment, capacity building through
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2022
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50,000.00
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OP7 ?Y2 (Jul 21-Jun 22)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y2/CORE/CC/2022/02 |
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The project will install solar panels as a mitigation strategy against climate change. Solar energy is a renewable form of energy production that reduces or eliminates the release of carbon in the form of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases ( ... )
at high levels in the atmosphere causes global warming. The solar energy produced will be utilized on the farm to power a solar water pump, a cold storage unit for extending the shelf life of produce from greenhouses and open field production that farmers will be engaged in. This approach to agriculture will have far reaching impact on the environment by making the livelihoods of farmers more
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Jamaica
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Chemicals
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2022
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150,000.00
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OP6 ?Y7 (Jul 21-Jun 22)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y7/CORE/PLA/2022/02 |
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This project will focus on several components of the previous Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica project, namely the Public Education campaign, the Cleanup Network and Model Communities. A new component focusing on advocacy surrounding updating the solid waste ( ... )
ment policy will be added. Raising public awareness will be addressed through the promotion of new and existing audio-visual content and various promotional events to engage with the public on key campaign messaging. Traditional and social media will reach Jamaicans across the island, while promotional events will be targeted in areas with known solid waste management issues, namely Kingston,
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Jamaica
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Chemicals
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2022
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50,000.00
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OP6 ?Y7 (Jul 21-Jun 22)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y7/CORE/PLA/2022/01 |
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The aim of this project is to arm the residents of the community with an effective solid waste management system by stationing bins strategically in the community and creating awareness of waste management best practices. A formal recycling ( ... )
mme will also be established in the community by establishing relationships with stakeholders such as the National Solid Waste Management Agency (NSWMA), the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSMAC), the Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW), and community-based organizations. The project will also provide a platform for establishing greater commitments from public and private sector
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
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2022
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100,000.00
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OP7 ?Y2 (Jul 21-Jun 22)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y2/CORE/BD/2022/04 |
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The primary objective of the project is to conserve the biodiversity of Mason River Protected Area through environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and low maintenance infrastructural development, installation of a boardwalk, and the implementation ( ... )
blic awareness-building campaign. This project will help the surrounding communities and assist the country in realising goal four (4) of Vision 2030, which speaks to Jamaica as a healthy natural environment. The vision talks about sustainable management and use of environmental and natural resources, hazard risk reduction and adaptation to climate change and sustainable urban and rural
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2022
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50,000.00
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OP7 ?Y2 (Jul 21-Jun 22)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y2/CORE/LD/2022/03 |
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The project seeks to positively impact vulnerable groups in different ways. Employment will be created for persons in financial need, women, youth, and the disabled. Youth with little or no interest in agriculture, environmental preservation, and ( ... )
vation will have opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge through their direct involvement. The elderly and persons with low health will have improved overall nutrition and nutrient availability as the influx of affordable fresh fruits and vegetables will extend their life span. It is also in our intention to develop an apiary of twenty-five (25) colonies with special emphasis on the youth for
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Land Degradation
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2022
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41,400.00
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OP6 Y8 (July 22-June 23)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y8/STAR/BD/2022/01 |
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The primary objective of this project is to protect the natural resources while supporting and promoting sustainable livelihood in South-East Cockpit Country. This initiative is well aligned with the GEF focal area of Biodiversity Conservation and ( ... )
egradation and Sustainable Forest Management. This initiative will also support the Vision 2030 Jamaica goals 13 & 14 and several SDGs. The expected results are listed below. This initiative will allow community members to not only set up businesses for themselves but change the economic landscape of these communities and empowers these vulnerable groups to be visible in their efforts in the
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2022
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50,000.00
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OP7 Y3 (July 22-June 23)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y3/STAR/LD/2022/01 |
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The primary objective is to implement reforestation and soil conservation measures Agroforestry
and Live Barrier Techniques that will assist farmers to practice more environmentally sustainable
options of farming. The project aligns well with the ( ... )
l goal of vision 2030 as well as the GEF
SGP focal areas that will generate global environmental benefits.
The expected results are:
? Hectares of Land under Sustainable Management ? this will be done through planting of timber
and fruit trees on 3 hectares of land owned by 2 selected farmers who hold their land titles. An
agreement will be established with these farmers to use their land as
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2021
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50,000.00
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OP7 - Y1 (Jul 20-Jun 21)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y1/CORE/LD/2021/04 |
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The primary objective of this project is to build communities resilience among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). This will be done by sustainably managing of 5 hectares of through climate-smart agricultural practices; increase food security and ( ... )
to clean water by 10 PwDs and their families; and increase knowledge, independence, and motivation among the disabled through livelihood opportunities and the establishment of an emergency
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
Land Degradation
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2021
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50,000.00
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OP7 - Y1 (Jul 20-Jun 21)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y1/CORE/LD/2021/03 |
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This project will build on the previously funded GEF SGP projects, viewed as best practices, to benefit more farmers within Mafoota and surrounding communities. The proposed project will seek to implement sustainable farming practices through land ( ... )
dry, drip irrigation technology to include harvesting and storage of water for irrigation, solar technology aquaculture and training. Water will be harvested from rainfall both directly into the pond and from the guttered greenhouses that will piped to the pond. Also, the establishment of a social enterprise to support nearby local tourism attraction as well as creating
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Land Degradation
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2021
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50,000.00
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OP7 - Y1 (Jul 20-Jun 21)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y1/CORE/BD/2021/05 |
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The primary objective of the project was to preserve the Stephaney-Johns Vale Forest Reserve and surrounding tree stock while ensuring sustainable livelihoods for its citizens. This was accomplished through the following: (1) Five hectares of land ( ... )
sted in the Stephney-Johns Vale Forest Reserve where some 650 trees were planted in the communities that will produce food for both animals and community members. Over 50 farmers were trained in contour planting and how to care for endemic plants conducted, and a ?How-To-Guide? on forestry and biodiversity preservation developed. (2) Improved livelihoods opportunities for residents within and
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2021
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50,000.00
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OP7 - Y1 (Jul 20-Jun 21)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y1/CORE/LD/2021/02 |
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Jamaica
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CapDev
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2021
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24,750.00
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OP6 - Y6 (Jul 20-Jun 21)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y6/CORE/CD/2021/01 |
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Many civil society organisations (CSOs) are more focused on survival than trying to determine the most effective approach that will allow their organisation to be successful. Today, the focus on CSO capacity building is moving to the forefront for ( ... )
rganisations wanting to enhance their capabilities so that they can foster their effectiveness and viability. In Jamaica, CSOs are different, with varied strengths, institutional and operational gaps. Generally, the strengths of CSOs include commitment and passion, broad knowledge base, media relationships, good donor relationships, networking and collaborations, as well as recognition and
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2021
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50,000.00
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OP7 - Y1 (Jul 20-Jun 21)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP7/Y1/CORE/LD/2021/01 |
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Land Degradation
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2020
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41,400.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP5/STAR/BD/2020/01 - recoded |
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The Negril Environmental Protection Area (EPA) is a unique protected area which is composed of the Negril Hills, Fish River Hills, Negril Great Morass and the Negril Marine Park. It has an estimated population of 215,893 individuals with and ( ... )
ted fishing and farming population of 3,000. The Negril EPA supports several ecosystems functions and provides habitat to both endemic and endangered species in Jamaica. Environmental issues like the denudation of forests, soil erosion, draining of the Negril Great Morass, nutrient overload and forest fires has been having negative impacts on the natural resources and communities? livelihoods.
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
Land Degradation
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2020
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71,050.00
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OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y5/CORE/LD/2020/03 |
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The Springdale and surrounding communities, with a population of some 800 residents is predominantly an agriculture-based with over 100 farmers - 69% males and 31% females. The community has been plagued with poor farming practices like improper ( ... )
learing, soil husbandry to name a few. These poor practices have negatively impacted the forest cover and availability of water in the Rio Cobre watershed. Traditional agricultural systems and knowledge sharing methods have degraded over the years with limited opportunity for young farmers to learn the necessary skills for climate smart agriculture. Farmer knowledge on the importance of
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