There are 282 projects that match your search.
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2003
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/03/20 |
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Designed to enable the proponents develop a better proposal through the use of front-end participatory processes. |
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Uganda
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Land Degradation
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2003
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/03/32 |
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The project aims to carry out stakeholder consultations on suitable renewable energy sources for Nyabushozi and prepare a proposal for a full grant. |
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2003
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39,492.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/03/30 |
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Rural Energy and Environment Conservation of Attar in Lira district of Uganda is an Integrated community based re-newable energy and environmental conservation project funded by SGP Uganda.
The project is promoting an integrative community ( ... )
nservation process for sustainable development, poverty eradication and environmental conservation. Yale Ikom Can Atur Farmers Association (YICAFA), a local CBO implements the project. ?YICAFA is a local dialect word (in Langi) for struggle against "poverty?.
The project area has a rich biodiversity e.g.forests, wetland ecosystems, savanna woodlands and water bodies (e.g. Lake Kyoga. However
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2003
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36,440.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/03/25 |
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The project goal is to enhance conservation of Rwoho forest reserve (91km2) in highly densely populated area (240 per square km and as well as contribute towards livelihood improvement of buffer zone communities. |
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Uganda
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2003
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/03/29 |
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Solar energy provision for improved livelihoods and conservation of Ssesse islands project is managed by Ssesse Community association (SSECODA) a local community based organization in southern Uganda, Kalangala district. It aims at ensuring at ( ... )
ting sustainable natural resource conservation and community livelihood options. The district has 84 islands and only 62 are inhabited with the richest biodiversity of fauna and flora. The greater part of the area is covered by open water (95%) which determines the socio-economic activities are undertaken. The absence of affordable power and or electricity in the area from the national power
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2003
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5,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/03/26 |
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The project fosters the conservation and sustaiable use of Lake Bunyonyi. It aims at conserving lake Bunyonyi from siltation through tree planting, soil and water conservation technologies, poultry and animal husbandry.It also promotes adoption of ( ... )
nable livelihood technologies, conservation education, better agronomic practices for increased productivity and poverty alleviation and capacity enhancement. The GEF focal areas addressed are biodiversity conservation and land degradation. The area experiences waterand soil degradatio problems due to unsustainable human
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2003
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38,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/03/21 |
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Ziika Tropical rain forest is one of the few surviving lake forests in Uganda. It is agood forest for research into mosquitoes, mosquito borne diseases and other natural science related activities. The project aims at ensuring the long term ( ... )
vation of the forest and promotion of collaborative management. It is managed by Uganda Wildlife Society, a local NGO in the central part of uganda. The area has one of the major spiritual sites of the Buganda Kingdom with "Bemba" cavebeing an important site for spiritual worship.The forest also has a lot of fauna and flora such as 120 bird species, 32 mammals, 51 butterfly species and 135 woody
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2003
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/03/24 |
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The project is situated in Nakitoma,Nakasongola district in the central part of Uganda and implemented by the Rhino Fund, a non governmental organization responsible for breeding and reintroducing the rhinos. Rhinos are valuable due to popularity of ( ... )
orns, which are used for making many products such as sword handles, aphrodisiacs which also fetch high prices on the world markets. The demand for these items is higher than the rate at which rhinos can reproduce only reproduce one sole offspring once every two or three years. Their survival therefore depends much on the developmentof management and control systems that guarantee a conducive
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Uganda
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2002
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21,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/10 |
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The goal of this project is to minimise waste production within Kampala and so reduce the generation of greenhouse gases from landfill sites and burning. The project will work with market vendors to sort organic waste, which will be composted by a ( ... )
ity group. Plastic waste will also be sorted and sold to recyclers. Key partners for the implementing NGO include Kampala City Council, the Market Management Committee, and Living Earth, which will provide technical assistance in waste
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/12 |
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The project aims to reduce the desertification threat within the communities of Nalukonge and Kayebe. Loss of biodiversity and physical degradation of the soil are evident in these areas. High termite activity has prevented the success of soil and ( ... )
conservation practices, such as planting trees and grass. It also reduces farm yields and damages buildings. The project seeks to control termite activity by popularising seed dressing protection techniques using newly recommended termiticide, developing modern termite management techniques, and creating awareness among the rural communities. Establishment of bye laws, policy advocacy, and
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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38,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/02/14 |
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The project aims to reduce the biodiversity loss and siltation of water bodies caused by deforestation, soil erosion, and land degradation in the River Nile catchment. Activities include raising awareness on the importance of biodiversity and the ( ... )
cosystem, policy advocacy to ensure implementation of bye laws against cultivation near river banks, and developing skills for more sustainable land use. Target communities will receive training in sustainable agriculture, energy conservation technologies and sustainable forest management, and
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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23,551.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/02/15 |
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The project aims to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions, and to halt the loss of biodiversity and land degradation caused by forest clearance for cultivation, grazing and firewood. The project aims to tackle these problems by ( ... )
ing biogas, fuel-efficient stoves and tree planting. Slurry from the biogas plants will be used as fertiliser on demonstration vegetable plots. These activities will contribute to improved soil fertility, household health, and income security for the local
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2002
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28,200.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/07 |
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The project is implemented in West Bugwe forest reserve in eastern Uganda by Tororo Youth Development Association in partnership with East African Energy Technology Development Network in eastern part of Uganda. The forest has lots of flora and ( ... )
and is threatened with degradation from unsustainable human activities. The GEF focal area addressed is biodiversity conservation and land degradation. Activities promoted include woodlot establishment, tree nursery management, conservation education and efficient fuel saving technologies. The project was specifically designed to ensure the sustainable fuelwood utilisation to conserve energy and
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2002
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40,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/02/17 |
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The project is managed by the National Strategy for the advancement of rural women, a local CBO in Kotido district.It aims at improving the livelihood of the local communities in karamoja through beekeeping to generate income while ensuring ( ... )
nable conservation of natural resources thereby conserving the forest ecosystem. Beekeeping an enterprise is also seen as a viable conservation practice that helps integrate peace and conflict issues in the area synonimous with cattle raiding by establishing links with other partners and conserve indigenious trees species threatened with destruction. The project promotes alternative income
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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33,400.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/02/13 |
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The goal of this project is to alleviate land degradation caused by overgrazing by promoting agricultural diversification into high value lemon grass. During Phase 1, community members were trained in organisational development, lemon grass ( ... )
ation, and water and soil conservation. They have successfully grown two species of lemon grass, one for essential oil and one for tea, and a processing and storage warehouse has been partly constructed. The project benefits from the experience of ICIPE Kenya, which will continue to assist in technical training, procuring inputs, processing, packaging and marketing. This Phase 2 grant covers
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2002
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/09 |
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The Rwoho Forest Reserve has particular importance for biodiversity, providing a home for species found nowhere else in Uganda?s protected areas. The Reserve is threatened by unsustainable human activities, including clearance for cultivation, ( ... )
g and firewood collection. The goal of the project is to encourage conservation of the forest through raising awareness, promoting new sources of wood, and developing alternative income opportunities such as beekeeping. Recovery of forest biodiversity will be promoted through enrichment planting with indigenous tree species. The GEF focal areas being addressed are biodiversity conservation and
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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32,700.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/08 |
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Sironko Valley is one of the major features of the Mt. Elgon ecosytem, with several systems draining the valley, in turn feeding into river Nile through lake Kyoga. The high population density has placed heavy demands on the land, resulting in ( ... )
station, de-vegetation, and soil erosion especially on the slopes. This has led to enormous land degradation. The project collaborates with IUCN Mt. Elgon Conservation and Development Project in relieving pressure on the natural forest ecosystem especially in the sub-counties of Bumasobo, Bumassifwa, and Bulago which directly boarder the Mt. Elgon National Park. The main activities involve
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2002
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37,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/02/16 |
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The wetlands of Wakiso District are important for biodiversity, and provide a variety of ecological services and environmental goods to the community, including fish, papyrus, and clay. They are threatened by over-exploitation of cane and palms, ( ... )
sion for cultivation and drainage. Environmental Alert, a Ugandan NGO, will work with the National Wetland Programme and local communities to develop community management plans for two wetlands in the District that are consistent with the National Wetlands Sector Strategic Plan (2001-2100). Specific activities comprise awareness raising on the value of wetlands and relevant national policies,
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2001
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23,294.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/019 |
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As part of the global monitoring tool, Canadian Physician Aid and Relief (CPAR) were contracted to undertake the BPR with the NSC and NC taking the lead in the exercise. This was part of the GEF/SGP global programme monitoring and evaluation ( ... )
gy aimed at analyzing the achievements and shortfalls of the country programme and its project portfolio in order to allow a better understanding of why certain approaches and strategies work well and others less well. Special effort was to be made to analyze how national and localenabling environments, environment and development policies, participation of key stakeholders, the NGO community,
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2001
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41,290.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/02 |
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Bufumira Islands are part of Ssese Islands located in Lake Victoria. The Islands are not connected to the national power grid and are dependent on fuel wood, battery cells and kerosene as energy sources. The resultant environment problems are ( ... )
ion of the lake and forest biodiversity degradation. The primary goal of the project is to set up a demonstration wind/solar-based electricity generation system for battery charging, lighting, water pumping and fish preservation, and, promote fuel-efficient techniques. Activities include alternative energy awareness and advocacy campaigns, installation of wind/photovoltaic based hybrid systems,
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