There are 441 projects that match your search.
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Tanzania
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Multifocal Area
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2006
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32,032.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/17 |
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The project objective is to establish an autonomous organization of the COMPACT grantees which includes NGOs, CBOs and Institutions to one organization. The established organization will network these groups thus making them gain control and ( ... )
tive power in the management of natural resources and other environmental related social economic needs around Mt. Kilimanjaro. This grantees organization will also build the capacity of grantee groups to a self sustained level of a NGO or CBO to continue on their own after COMPACT support. A number of meetings and exchange visits between these groups were conducted to promote inter community
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Tanzania
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Chemicals
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2006
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28,584.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/SGP/OP3/Y2/06/01 |
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To increase public awareness on POPs, the Stockholm Convention and the NIP with the view to fostering understanding, which will lead to improved compliance to obligations, which are stipulated under the Convention. Increased awareness on POPs, NIP ( ... )
e Stockholm Convention will trigger increased activition at the Government and community levels aimed at improving compliance and effectiveness in ensuring that Tanzania meets its obligations as a Party to the
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2006
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31,769.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/18 |
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The project objective of this project is to promote and popularise the use of biogas technology as an alternative energy to fuel wood and Charcoal. The use of fuel wood and charcoal has threatened existance of natural forests in Kilimanjro region. ( ... )
risl survey of the forest of Mt. Kilimanjro of the year 2001 indicated the burining of charcoal in the naturalforest of the mount Kilimanjaro. This has created the need to look for other sources of energy to suppliment the use of fuel wood and charcoal.
The proposed project will introduce and popularize the use of biogas technology as a suppliment source of energy source to fuel wood and
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Tanzania
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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23,971.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/NBI-NTEAP/06/13 |
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Magu District is a sub-catchment of Lake Victoria Basin. it is one of the 8 districts of mwanza region with an area of 33,581.2 square kilometres. Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater body in the world supporting a human population of 30 ( ... )
people. Over the last four decades, the biodiversity of the lake and its catchment has been comprosed. The indigenous fish species variety has reduced by 80% this is explained as being due to the introduction of exotic species which feed on the indigenous and small fish species. The project main objective is to conduct community awareness creation and sensitization meetings. They will also
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Tanzania
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Land Degradation
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2006
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21,904.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/NBI-NTEAP/06/15 |
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Misasi ward has many opportunities which has social, economic and environment significance to the communities in the ward. it is threatened by a number of factors. The main threatening facators are intensive deforestation by charcoal makers and ( ... )
od sellers, soil erosion, unsustainable agricultural practices as a result of lack of sufficient extension officers offering extension services to the farmers and overgrazing respectively.
The project's main objective is to support and build the capacity of the communities and special community groups in the project focus area to conserve and protect the threatened land of Misasi ward. it will
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2006
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18,709.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/SGP/OP3/Y2/06/05 |
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This project intends to promote forward and backward linkages of the lumber industry through demonstrating that the byproduct of one process becomes the raw materials of another production cycle. Under the technology, which is advocated for under ( ... )
roject, saw dust will be used directly by sawdust stoves. Sawdust will also be moulded into briquettes that will be used in place of firewood. This brings about ecological benefits.
Economically sell of the saw dust briquettes is expected to raise income of the project direct beneficiaries.
The project main objective is to promote the use of sawdust as a source of energy with the view to
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Tanzania
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2006
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24,912.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/NBI-NTEAP/06/12 |
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Faraja women Group is one of the women groups in Musoma Rural District Council, which is benefitting from the Lake Victoria Water Resources. The group is using lake water for irrihation ourposes in their garded which is ery close to the Lake. ( ... )
tly the crops grown by the group include maize, tomatoes, watermelown, chinese cabbages etc.,
The project main objective is to conduct topographic susrvey of the project site before project implementation. Also to procure of the windpowered irrigation pump, pipes and accessories. it will also conbstruct 120m3 water storage reservoir tanks, intake canal drainage ditches and
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Tanzania
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Land Degradation
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2006
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31,873.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/19 |
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Monduli district is located on the windward side of Mt Kilimanjaro , thus it is very dry and water shortage is their major problem. The inhabitants of Monduli are pastoralists and they move from one place to onothr looking for water and pasture ( ... )
ier animals. The proponets of this project is an NGO working to help communities members in Longido which is part of Monduli district to participate in prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and Environmental Conservation. The NGO has witnessed the problems which is faced by people who are helping HIV/AIDS patients without water. The project is requesting funds to establish rainwater harvesting project
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Tanzania
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Land Degradation
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2006
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18,566.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/16 |
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The Mount Kilimanjaro inhabitants ( the Chagga) are known for their local skills in maintaining traditional agroforestry systems over years. However, the sustainability of this system is threatened du eto growing population pressure, failures of the ( ... )
industry and fast changing social- economic dynamics. Due to this economic changes the outcome has been encroachment on the forest leading to environmental degradation and fast growing poverty rates.
The project objective is to increase income and create alternative livelihood opportunities for communities living in the 1000-1700m above sea level zone so as to reduce pressure on protected
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Tanzania
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International Waters
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2006
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24,386.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/NBI-NTEAP/06/04 |
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The project purpose is to strengthen the capacities of two primary schools along the lake to overcome environmental threats with negative impacts to Lake Victoria through addressing effects of deforestation and use of industrial agro-chemicals. The ( ... )
t will operate in two schools of Mwajombo and Buganda in Misungwi district. The project will enhance environmental education and community health education to the two schools, support schools to establish tree woodlots at their respective compounds to minimize soil erosion and act as wind breakers during wind period and will promote organic farming activities in schools to minimize the non point
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Tanzania
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Land Degradation
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2006
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24,242.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/NBI-NTEAP/06/03 |
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The project purpose is to strengthen the capacities of two primary schools along the lake to overcome environmental threats with negative impacts to Lake Victoria through addressing effects of deforestation and use of industrial agro-chemicals. The ( ... )
t will operate in two schools of Kigongo and Bulemeji in Misungwi district. The project will enhance environmental education and community health education to the two schools, support schools to establish tree woodlots at their respective compounds to minimize soil erosion and act as wind breakers during windy period and will promote organic farming activities in schools to minimize the non point
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Tanzania
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Land Degradation
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2006
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13,960.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/SGP/OP3/Y2/06/14 |
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Vuga Ward is located in the slopes of West Usambara Mountains which forms part of the biodiversity rich Eastern Arc Mountains. Tributaries from Vuga ward contributes to Pangani river waters useful for fishing, hydroelectric power production and ( ... )
tion, however these tributaries are drying up including the Nkindoi river.
This project aims at restoration of water sources and improved land management through soil erosion control and agroforestry approaches. It will also promote conservation of Nkindoi Water Basin which is the source of livelihood in the Vuga Ward through soil erosion control and
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Tanzania
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Multifocal Area
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2006
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23,427.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/NBI-NTEAP/06/06 |
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The project purpose is to strengthening the capacities of the Nsunga ward communities to plan and implement sustainable environmental conservation of Minziro forests. The project will cover Nsunga ward in Missenyi Division, Bukoba Rural district. ( ... )
o forest is currently facing the threat posed by the community in search for the charcoal, firewood, grass for animals/roofing and timber. The above mentioned economic ventures and the uncontrolled bush fires have so many environmental threats to the forests because they are conducted in an unsustainable way. It is the aim of MDA to work with other institutions like CBOs, government departments
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Tanzania
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Community Based Adaptation
Community Based Adaptation
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2006
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31,021.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/12 |
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This project has been developed to address the water related conflicts which are associated to water scarcity in areas on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. With the increase in population and investment, there is increasing water demand from ( ... )
lture and industrial sectors. This project focuses on increasing availability of water for irrigation.
The primary objective of this project is to demonstrate the use of treated municipal waste water as a potential source of water for irrigation which is expected to reduce pressure to fresh water resources.
The recycled water for agricultural activities has proved to increased agricultural
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2006
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5,663.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/04 |
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The aerial survey on the threats on the natural forest of Mount Kilimanjaro ecosystem indicates that the rate of tree cutting in the natural forest and the half milestrip area is alarming. With reference from this report Rombo district througth a ( ... )
lled KEDA Rombo has proposed to undertake tree planting and watersheds, halfmile strip area in Rombo and on community farms.
The project target to improve the availability of forest products to the communities and also to enhanced community participation in forest conservation
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2006
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4,313.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/06 |
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The half mile strip area in Ruwa has a U-shape and thus it receives tree extraction pressure from all its sides from villages around it. Among those villages Ruwa has increased extraction of forest products in area without re- planting hence ( ... )
d bare space on the half mile strip area.
Maua Seminary together with the communities in Ruwa village have proposed tree planting project to support their innitiative in tree planting as they had already planted 1200 trees.
This proposed project will contribute and enable the community together with Maua Seminary to plant about 10,000 trees on the same area. This project will plant tree
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2006
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5,786.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/05 |
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The project aims at planting trees of various species of hard and soft wood on the half mile strip of Makundushi village for sustainable supply of forest products tothe community needs. The project will also carry out training to the community and ( ... )
leaders on environmental conservation activities. the project will involve Primary schools on environmental awareness by planting trees around school compounds. The project will contribute to conservation of the half mile strip area by planting about 50,000 seedlings on bare areas.The project has planned to achieve tree planting on 50 acres of bare areas of the half mile strip in Makundushi
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2005
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27,400.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: TAN/SGP/OP3/Y1/05/14 |
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Areas around Udzungwa National Park are affected by uncontrolled activities of farming, hunting, logging and collection of honey. These activities lead to extensive deforestation, destruction of the ecosystems, and destruction of animals? natural ( ... )
ts and loss of biodiversity. Additionally, use of fire for hunting and smoke for honey collection bring about wildfires, which cause further degradation of natural resources. ECAMO believes that these practices are brought about by ignorance. Therefore, with community sensitization, these practices can be highly reduced and hence reverse the trend of degradation in and around the National Park.
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2005
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24,643.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: TAN/NBI-NTEAP/05/04 |
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Ukerewe Island is very popular for fishing. Various types of fish are harvested including very small species to the giants Nile Perces. In order to catch Nile Perches the fishers in most cases use the cat fish (clarias gariepinus) to attract them ( ... )
r nets. This project will produce the catfish for both the fishers at a young age as well as for the consumers at latter age. And by so doing, it will minimize the number of catfish which are endangered by juvenile collectors from the lake.
This project will also contribute to sustainable biodiversity conservation in Lake Victora and community income
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Tanzania
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2005
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45,413.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: TAN/SGP/OP3/Y1/05/01 |
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Many years of studies and trials have proved that solution to chronic problems of food shortage and hunger lies in small-scale community based irrigation schemes. Priority is given to those that use renewable energy technologies. It is in view of ( ... )
tributes of small scale solar or wind powered irrigation schemes that the GEF Small Grants Programme has supported establishment of wind energy for water pumping and small scale
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