There are 140 projects that match your search.
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2008
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13,700.00
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OP4 - Y2 (Jul 08 - Jun 09)
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Project Number: JAM/OP4/2/CORE/08/08 |
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In the Mavis Bank & Environs area, unreliable/inaccessible water? especially during the March-August dry season? results in intermittent farming. Open field, low yield farming promotes continual land clearing and deforestation which in turn lead to ( ... )
rosion. This erosion allows fertilizer and other contaminants into the watershed. The erosion also causes landslides, destroying crops, homes, and causing road blockages. The inability to farm consistently, as well as these resultant environmental damages, negatively affects the livelihood and available nutrition both of local farmers and other area residents. Therefore, although it is the
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2008
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29,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: JAM/OP4/1/CORE/08/06 |
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Deforestation causing the loss of productive and fertile land is a reoccurring issue ever since humans migrated into the Ewarton area. The areas affected are the communities of Ewarton, Bogwalk and Linstead in the Rio Cobre Watershed. Guy Symes, ( ... )
tant with The Forest Conservancy, said the whole mountain has no indigenous vegetation left.
Vegetation has been removed for these following uses:
*crop cultivation - Cash crops grown are banana, plantain, yams, cabbage, okra, peppers and tomato. Small cash crops do not offer sufficient roots to hold the soil nor canopy vegetation to slow impact of the rainfall.
*dwellings - The Ewarton
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2007
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25,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/02 |
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The five districts of Content, Shrewsbury, Fyffe?s Pen, Sellington and especially Cotterwood in St. Elizabeth have been experiencing problems of acute soil erosion which is threatening the stability of land in the area and in effect is a great ( ... )
er risk in the event of heavy rains. When it rains the soil on the hillside of Cotterwood and Content is washed down onto the main road causing major flooding and damage to the road surface.
This results in the community being cut off all together. Three thousand (3000) persons are impacted in one way or another.
For example, community people are unable to continue normal livelihood
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2007
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24,962.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/11 |
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Globally there has been focus on the correlation between natural disasters and poverty and during the past 18 months Jamaica has experienced three major hurricanes; two tropical storm and several tropical depressions that have impacted poor ( ... )
ities adversely.
It is estimated that the damage caused by flooding in recent times has never been experienced by island since the recording of natural disasters began.
Poor land management practices have been blamed for a significant amount of the flooding that occurred. Each year during the hurricane season, the Hope River overflows its banks flooding the communities of Tavern,
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2007
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25,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/OP3/2/06/21 |
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Environmental awareness is low amongst Jamaicans, particularly with regard to the legislative framework. In 1991, Jamaica?s first piece of overarching environmental legislation, the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act, was passed ( ... )
he intention to consolidate various laws and responsible government agencies into a single regulatory framework. In 2001, the NRCA was then merged with two other government agencies to become the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).
Monitoring, enforcement of and compliance with environmental laws is inadequate in Jamaica. Without effective environmental monitoring and
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Jamaica
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Multifocal Area
Multifocal Area
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2007
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20,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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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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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2006
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25,440.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/04 |
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The rising cost and consumption of oil in Jamaica is an expensive and an environmentally unhealthy practice. At the moment Jamaica spends nearly $US1 billion to procure oil from OPEC countries. While it is no secret that use of fossil fuels have ( ... )
inked to global warming and is the main contributor of human led global climate change, very little is being done on the ground to mitigate its effects.
Global climate change will be especially drastic for low-lying island states such as Jamaica and our neighbours. Already rising sea levels, warming sea temperatures and extreme weather conditions are wreaking havoc on our delicate ecosystems
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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24,850.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/07 |
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Located on the eastern tip of Jamaica, the parish of Portland is prone to extremely heavy regular annual rainfall. Because storms and prevailing winds generally approach from the east, this region is exceptionally vulnerable to devastation by ( ... )
al storms or hurricanes. Portland, and by extension the Drivers River Watershed, is particularly susceptible to flooding and landslides as a result of its topography, fast flowing rivers and the nature of the soils underlying the normally thick vegetation. Regrettably, the thick vegetation protecting the slopes and the valley floors is rapidly being cleared for agricultural purposes.
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2006
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25,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/08 |
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The Cockpit Country has high rates of endemism, is home to 5 endangered species, has been identified by IUCN as one of the 200 most important areas in the world for flora and feeds 5 major rivers and supplies 33% of Jamaica?s fresh water. Sixty-six ( ... )
ities are economically dependent on the forest. The integrity of the Cockpit Country and its unique ecology are threatened by the following problems:
? Cockpit Country forest is identified by The Nature Conservancy as one of eight conservation targets and according to the Forestry Department statistics is being deforested at 0.1% per year.
? Forest conversion to agriculture by residents
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2006
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24,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/OP3/2/06/15 |
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The complex geologic and evolutionary history of the Dolphin Head Mountains has generated a landscape rich in biodiversity, endemism, and unique ecosystems. The continued pressure on natural resources as a consequence of development and increased ( ... )
tion represents a conservation challenge for this unique area.
The Global Significance of the Dolphin Head Mountains
If Jamaica is ranked 5th in the world in terms of plant biodiversity, with a 28% rate of endemism, then the mesic limestone forest ecosystem of Dolphin Head ? a clearly defined, 3,000-acre area located within Hanover-- is proudly deserving of both national and global
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2006
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25,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/OP3/2/06/14 |
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Historically speaking Jamaica has moved from a paradigm of organic farming to a chemical based agricultural system including the use of insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
While this has increased production in most instances, it has ( ... )
buted to Land Degradation, has been a detriment to Coastal, Marine and Freshwater ecosystems and has undermined Conservation and the Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity.
As with most countries around the world, agriculture in Jamaica was organic in the early 1900?s and shifted to chemical use by the mid 1900?s. Today the majority of developing countries have built their agricultural
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2006
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1,500.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: JAM/06/09 |
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Planning Grant in support of future Biodiversity Cnservation project.
This grant will be used to support community participation in the design and development of NJCA?s proposal, Empowering Communities and NGOs to Practise and Promote Sustainable ( ... )
e and Biodiversity Conservation, primarily through the medium of the St. Ann Parish Development Committee (PDC).
The grant will also support technical assistance to guide and document stakeholders? contributions and ensure their inclusion in the full proposal, and cover some administrative expenses.
How the funds will be used:
1. To provide travel allowances of J$400 per person to
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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25,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/03 |
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Jamaican agriculture and the environment are inextricably linked; often one is addressed without addressing the other. Jamaican agriculture has been plagued by marketing problems, chemical based agricultural practices, poor extension services and ( ... )
vels of technology all to the detriment of the environment.
Santoy Cooperative has identified numerous issues in agriculture and the environment that can be addressed by introducing new agricultural practices while simultaneously benefiting the environment and improving the livelihoods of those involved. This is a groundbreaking project that seeks to utilize new land management practices as
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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22,580.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/05 |
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The Negril Environmental Protection Area (EPA) located on the western tip of Jamaica, is uniquely comprised of five ecologically important regions:, the Great Negril Morass, the Negril Marine Park, the Long Bay to Bloody Bay Beach, the Fish River ( ... )
and the Negril Hills.
These fragile and interdependent ecosystems continue to deteriorate as a result of increased anthropogenic pressure from the expanding tourism industry and population growth combined with the occurrence of natural disasters.
The Fish River Hills is a fertile Lower Montane Forest (TNC, 1991) located on the eastern boundary of the Negril EPA. It is an integral
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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1,500.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: JAM/05/03 |
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Capacity building for possible future Land Degradation project. To develop a project proposal to seek funds for the implementation of an integrated land management plan for the slopes of Jack's Hill that forms part of the Hope Estates. To host a ( ... )
of participatory workshops with representatives of the surrounding communities
CO-FINANCING NOT
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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23,300.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/OP3/2/06/12 |
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This project seeks to build capacity in a vulnerable community ? Mocho in Clarendon ? to raise awareness and participate in debate on land degradation, climate change issues and its impacts.
Information from a study on attitude and behaviour ( ... )
s climate change done by the Meteorological Office in April 2005 shows that there is a general feeling of complacency and indifference among the population when it comes to climate change and its effects. This complacency is also reflected in their attitude to disaster management. According to the study which used the insurance of home and property as a measure of people?s preparedness for
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
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2006
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1,500.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: JAM/OP3/2/06/19 |
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A Planning Grant in support of future possible Biodiversity Conservation project to restore the natural habitat of the jamaica Slider Pond Turtles.
he intent of this project is the rehabilitation of Ramble Pond as a diverse environment of ( ... )
s, fish and other pond life and to create a turtle sanctuary for the turtle population, which has existed in the pond since the pond was constructed.
The Trachemys Terrapen/Jamaica Slider turtle is endemic to Jamaica and is considered to be a ?threatened? population. The rehabilitation project will enshrine the importance of turtles to the pond and the community and ensure the propagation of
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
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2006
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23,297.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/01 |
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The project is a one year project which aims to work closely within a partnership of stakeholders. Critical areas identified by the project, will focus on habitat conservation and collaborative management for a number of endemic and protected ( ... )
s of fauna and flora within the Oracabessa sub-watershed and coastal zone.
These interventions fall within the National Strategy and Action Plan on Biodiversity and are based on the capacity of the organization to successfully implement the project.
Reduction of biodiversity within the Oracabessa Sub- Watershed and coastal areas, caused by the removal of trees for economic benefits such as
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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20,604.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JAM/06/06 |
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
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2005
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1,500.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: JAM/05/01 |
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Capacity building for possible future Biodiversity Conservation project. Project seeks to identify capacity building interventions for the community and ensure that the community is empowered to develop strategies for the protection of rivers and ( ... )
s, their major source of water supply. Project also supports the implementation of a comprehensive environmental health (water & sanitation) programme.
CO-FINANCING NOT REQUIRED
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