There are 282 projects that match your search.
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2001
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/01/05 |
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Budongo Forest is an escarpement to the east of lake Albert in Masindi District Western Uganda. It is threatened by extinction largely due to the very high human population around it that depends on it for new farm land and various products such as ( ... )
firewood, medicines, building materials and as a source of income. The project is a community-based initiative for the cultivation of the wild indigenous plant Ocimum. K. It is for the commercial production of essential oils for manufacture of Naturab, an aromatherapeutic product for alleviation of cold, flu, muscular aches, pains and relief of insect bite. The project benefits from experiences
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Uganda
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2001
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19,732.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/01 |
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Kabale district consists of high terrain and is one of the most densely populated districts
in Uganda. The goal of the project is to address the problem of fuel wood deficiency and
the resultant land degradation problems (soil erosion, ( ... )
station). Activities include
promotion of fuel efficient cook-stoves and promotion of alternative sources of energy
like Biogas, environmental awareness programmes and
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2001
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46,418.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/018 |
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This is a community conservation project around Echuya Forest Reserve, located in the
Albertine Afromontane Ecosystem. Echuya supports species of plants and animals endemic to this part of the world, and supports the livelihood of indigenous ( ... )
(Batwa) as well as other local communities. Located in one of the most densely
populated areas in Uganda (Kabale and Kisoro Districts), Echuya is being rapidly
degraded and is likely to loose it?s endemism unless conservation measures are instituted. The goal of the project is to promote collaborative forest management
practices while providing alternative sources of livelihood for local
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2001
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47,925.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/020 |
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Kasokwa Forest Area is comprised of riverine community forest patches formerly part of Budongo Forest Reserve system, a part of the Albertine rift forests with a total of 465 tree species, 359 bird species, 24 mammals, 289 butterflies and 130 moths. ( ... )
orest patches are therefore rich in biodiversity notably a family of fifteen isolated chimpanzees (pan troglodytes). The Kasokwa forest patches are not under any substantive protection status and therefore the biodiversity therein is at the behest of local communities. The goal of the project is to conserve the Kasokwa forest patches and ensure survival of the endangered chimpanzees through
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2001
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34,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/03 |
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Kitanga Wetlands (formerly 859 hectares now 496 hectares) constitute one of the most extensive continuous water catchment areas in Kabale District. The wetlands are under threat from population pressure, drainage/reclamation activities, seasonal ( ... )
and wildlife hunting. The goal of the project is to promote regeneration and conservation of Kitanga Wetlands while providing alternative sources of livelihood for farmer groups. Activities include environmental conservation awareness, wetland conservation and management activities, establishment of byelaws and promotion of alternative sources of
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2001
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/01/04 |
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The Training and capacity building programme is part of the GEF 1999-2002 Country Strategy. It is designed to address challenges and problems faced by the various grantees. These issues include weak institutional base, low operational capacity, lack ( ... )
toring and evaluation system, lack of communication & Resource Mobilizations strategies. The programme is to build capacity within and among the grantees so that they can effectively absorb the UNDP- GEF/SGP funds as well as develop effective tools for communication, Monitoring & Evaluation and Resources Mobilisation. Indigenous CBOs/NGOs active in
the UNDP-GEF/SGP focal areas are the primary
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2001
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26,800.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/01/06 |
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Intensive deforestation in the mountains of Moroto and foothills is leading to
severe erosion and loss of biodiversity while threatening the livelihoods of the
communities. The project is situated in Matheniko County of Karamoja, Northeastern ( ... )
da where, Mt. Moroto Forest & Matheniko wildlife reserves are found. Mt. Moroto
forest reserve is adjacent to Moroto town, which has a high demand for forest products
and wildlife products. The reserve supports 36 species of flora & fauna not found in other
forests in Uganda. Mt. Moroto forest has been heavily degraded due to hunting,
mining, agricultural encroachment, grazing, bush
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/015 |
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Preparation for a solar and wind energy demonstration project, involving research and participatory planning. |
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/010 |
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With a high population growth of 2.8% in Kabale District, there is inadequate source of fuel wood, coupled with poor cooking methods, and inadequate understanding of energy conservation measures. These problems lead to deforestation and soil ( ... )
ation. The Planning & Development office of the Diocese of Kigezi as the leading organization has taken a participatory rural appraisal approach in finding ways of how to address the community problems so as to have improved availability & wise use of energy. Activities revolve around environmental conservation through energy
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/013 |
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Echuya Forest Reserve covers an area of about 35 sq-km, lies within the Albertine Rift Afromantane area. This makes the forest the center of endemism that contains a variety of species only confined to this unique ecosystem. The forest contains ( ... )
127 tree species dominated by Hagemia rapanea, moist montane forest and Arundinaria alpina (bamboo). Herbaceous plants cover the areas where bamboo and woody vegetation is less dense. The Muchuya Swamp, which runs north-south, is dominated by sedges, tussock vegetation and giant lobelia. The forest reserve and Muchuya swamp in particular support about 100 species of birds of which twelve are
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/011 |
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The project is located in Northern Uganda in Gulu district. Because of the increased destruction of the forest cover in Kilak hills and the land degradation therein as well as low income levels, a participatory planning process was put in place. The ( ... )
ills are of importance in terms of the animals therein and collection point of the water from the various streams in Gulu. This is with the purpose of growing crops that are sustainable and environment tolerant so as to boost the food security of the communities in
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/014 |
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Kitanga Wetlands (formerly 859 hectares now 496 hectares) constitute one of the most extensive continuous water catchment areas in Kabale District. The wetlands are under threat from population pressure, drainage/reclamation activities, seasonal ( ... )
and wildlife hunting. The goal of the project is to promote regeneration and conservation of Kitanga Wetlands while providing alternative sources of livelihood for farmer groups. Activities under this grant involve information collection and participatory workshops to plan the project and review the
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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39,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/007 |
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The project is managed by Ntungamo Women?s Efforts to Save the Environment (NWESE), a local women CBO in SouthWestern part of Uganda. With the high population of livestock and man, the area has problems of soil & water Conservation, overgrazing, and ( ... )
tion of catchment areas as well as low-income levels. The project is concerned with environmental and land degradation with activities of environmental Conservation through control of soil erosion by planting lemon grass on terraces and contour bands to hold the soil and keep the hilltops green. Community awareness as well as income generation through the production and marketing of lemon grass
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/009 |
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Musambwa Islands are 3 small rocky islands (average of 2.5ha) classified as important Bird Areas (IBA)in Rakai District off the shores of Sango Bay in Lake Victoria. The islands are of exceptional biodiversity importance supporting, among others, ( ... )
ationally significant numbers of four breeding species of birds. These are the African race of Grey-headed Gull (Larus cirrocephalus),Long-tailed Cormorant, Greater Cormorant and Little Egret. The islands are the only known breeding sites for the Grey-headed Gulls, Long-tailed Cormorant, Greater Cormorant and Little Egret, and certainly the largest for the Greater Cormorant in Uganda. Other
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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2000
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48,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/016 |
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Musambwa Islands are 3 small rocky islands (average of 2.5ha) in Rakai District off the shores of Sango Bay in Lake Victoria. The islands are important for breeding of the Grey-headed Gulls, Long-tailed Cormorant, Greater Cormorant and Little Egret, ( ... )
which are birds, which breed, in internationally significant numbers.
The birds are threatened by the unsustainable rates of egg collection by the human population, clearing of the islands in search of fuelwood and the lack of human sanitation on the islands. The project was put in place after a planning process have interventions to address the
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2000
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: UGA/98/G52/012 |
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The project is managed by an indigenous CBO to address the environmental concerns in the northern district of Apac. Indigenous woodlands have been depleted as a source of livelihood for the local populations especially for firing bricks and fish ( ... )
g. In most cases the species that do well for the activities are of great importance for herbal medicine. As a way of having Biodiversity Conservation and climate change mitigation, the project is to promote conservation of species traditionally used for herbal medicine in the local communities. There is also need to have an improvement in the way the herbs are processed from their crude form
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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2000
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/008 |
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As a result of increased human population and extensive poaching activities of the Rhinoceros, the Rhinos turned extinct in Uganda since early 1980s. In addition to foreign exchange earnings from tourism, Rhino horns fetch high prices as raw ( ... )
als to sword handles, medicines and aphrodisiacs. The slow breeding/reproduction further diminish chances for their survival
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre(UWEC) in Entebbe manages the project so as to have an exhibit for the southern white Rhinoceros at the centre, as a foundation for re-introduction of the Rhino in
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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1998
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20,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/005 |
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Located in south Western parts of Uganda is Kabale district where areas on Lake Bunyonyi are characterized by high hills and mountains dissected by steep sided valleys that drain into lake Bunyonyi and bordering wetland areas leading to problems of ( ... )
nmental degradation coupled with poor agricultural systems, deforestation and drainage of wetlands.
Because of the impact of the above problems and the livelihood of local people, the project promotes sustainable agriculture as a means to conserve the lake and improve livelihoods as well as promotion of fuel efficiency. The focal areas targeted are climate change, Biodiversity conservation and
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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1998
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25,017.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/001 |
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Community Eco-tourism project (interpretive canoe rides through one of Uganda?s extensive papyrus wetland systems). Promoting an intergrative management process for sustainable community development and biodiversity conservation. The project is ( ... )
d by Katonga Wetlands Conservation Association a local CBO in the Central Western part of Uganda. The area has one of the richest collections of Wildlife such as the rare sitatunga, elephants and water-buck and various Bird species. The reserve is in a semi-arid area with a predominantly cattle keeping community.
Poaching, overgrazing, acaricide pollution, brick making and sustainable resource
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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40,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/004 |
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The project is a two-year project implemented by Luzira group of Prisoners lying adjacent to Port Bell Pier, the main inlet to Uganda on Lake Victoria. Extensive amounts of water hyacinth clog the pier & the landing site hampering local transport, ( ... )
g and navigation. The weed was a threat to the lake and the biodiversity therein as well as the livelihood of the people that depend on it. The project has demonstrated that prisoners can sustainably control the water hyacinth through utilisation of water hyacinth to produce furniture, baskets and mats. In addition prisoners are trained in art & crafts skills providing them with direct welfare
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