There are 27,190 projects available.
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Romania
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2012
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39,990.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: ROM/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/11/05 |
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The project ?Brown of Maramures - biodiversity conservation, tradition and assurance of well-being? aims at conservation of biodiversity in the hilly and sub-mountainous areas of northern part of Maramures County, with the support and in the benefit ( ... )
l communities. Specific activities will be carried out (i) to support the conservation of the local cattle genus ?Brown of Maramure??, (ii) to maintain and improve the flow of services provided by the agricultural and forests ecosystems, (iii) to promote the development of alternative solution for income increase.
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South africa
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Land Degradation
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: SAF/SGP/OP5/Y1/STAR/LD/12/04 |
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This proposal is for a two-year project framed in the context of the United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which aims to promote sustainable use of land-based resources in
the world?s drylands, whilst also recognizing the ( ... )
ance of participation of local populations and
ensuring that their livelihoods are secure. The project will be situated on the Bokkeveld Plateau on the
western margins of the Northern Cape Province, at the interface between the fynbos and Succulent
Karoo biomes.
The project aims to develop the capacities of small-scale land users and aspirant land users to manage
land sustainably and to
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/07 |
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The goal of the project is to build the capacity of key stakeholder Communities of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System - World Heritage Site to Promote Sustainable Marine Tourism on the Placencia Penisula which aims to expand the sustainable ( ... )
hood options for the communities near Laughing Bird Caye National Park, part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site, and Gladden Spit and Silk Caye Marine
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Trinidad and tobago
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: TRI/SGP/OP5/Y1/CORE/BD/12/09 |
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The proposed project involves the enhancement of the capacity and capabilities of Asa Wright Nature Centre , to strengthen and execute its ongoing conservation education and community development programmes and its ecotourism operations. This ( ... )
t can also be considered a case study in Trinidad and Tobago as an exemplar of the use of ecotourism by an NGO to fund conservation action as well as a pilot in co-financing arrangements between a (multilateral) UNDP administered Small Grants Programme (SGP) and the national Green Fund.
Asa Wright Nature Centre (AWNC) is the owner and guardian for approximately 1,500 acres of forested land in
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Tanzania
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Biodiversity
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2012
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31,547.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: TAN/SGP/OP5/Y2/STAR/BD/12/27 |
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Problem Definition:
Arguably, the biggest driver of deforestation in Tanzania rural areas is the harvesting of wood for fuel consumption. Populations in rural areas rely heavily onf irewood for the energy (primarily for cooking) in Tanzania. ( ... )
91% of all energy consumed is woodfuel. Miombo woodland being the source of 60-70% of the annual consumption. (Monela et al., 1993)
The main objective is to build capacity of Mhezi and Mshewa ward rural community to reduce Co2 emissions and fuel wood consumption through the use of Mkombozi fuel Efficient Stove in Same District, Kilimanjaro
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Liberia
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Biodiversity
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2012
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37,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: LBR/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/12/04 |
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Building Capacity to institute Sustainable Forest Management and Climate Change Adaptation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: The main objective of the project is to create a setting in which residents around Wonegizi Protected Area can through ( ... )
nmental education and demonstration projects mainstream sustainable land/ forest management practices into their daily livelihood activities as an approach to combating climate change, Land degradation and biodiversity loss. The project will build capacity of the locals in developing mitigating activities in the area of Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation. The project will also
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Thailand
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Chemicals
Chemicals
Chemicals
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2012
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25,104.23
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: THA/SGP/OP5/Y2/STAR/CH/12/01 |
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Implementing NGO/CBO: Upper Northern Environment Protection Association (UNEPA): Established first as a conservation group in 2001 and developed to be a registered organization in 2008, after which UNEPA launched a reforestation project for ( ... )
Golden Jubilee under a support from the Ministry of Education. With this experience, the organization and communities plan to replicate and upscale its activities.
Location of project: A portion of forest-mountain ecosystems in Nan Province?s Dong Phaya District, a watershed of several creeks of Nan River. Population earn their living by agricultural practice, mostly paddy. Due to its
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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27,932.25
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: THA/SGP/OP5/Y1/STAR/CC/12/05 |
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Implementing NGO/CBO:
Homeland Concern Group Network(HOMNET): Established in 2004 as a public charity organization NO.1471, aiming to encourage mutual understanding, care and love for mother earth. With primary objective to conserve and ( ... )
ustainable use of resources in the middle portion of the Mekong Basin?s Songkhram River, the network now expands its activities to cover other ecosystems as well as promoting sustainable livelihood of community.
Location of project:
Seven villages of 3 Tambols in 2 districts of Nongkhai and Bungkarn Provinces , situated in the Greater Mekong Sub-basin?s Songkhram River ? a plain and
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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30,984.34
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: THA/SGP/OP5/Y1/STAR/CC/12/02 |
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Implementing NGO/CBO:
Phu Kradueng Natural Farming Network (PKNET): Established in 2006 as an organization for farmers with three main objectives: to promote integrated farming, sustainable agriculture and agro-forestry, to conserve ( ... )
nment and natural resources through community forest management and build awareness of network members on energy and global warming through adoption of selected renewable energy in location.
Location of project:
A flat plain in a valley in the vicinity of Phu Kradueing National Park, Phu Khor Phu Kratae Wildlife Sanctuary, once rich in biodiversity and natural resources, now in
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Mauritius
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International Waters
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2012
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49,543.50
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: MAR/SGP/OP5/CORE/IW/12/10 |
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1.1 Project Summary
The coastline of Rodrigues is undergoing pronounced morphological changes as a result of natural causes (tropical cyclones, tidal waves) and anthropogenic activities (haphazard infrastructural development, sedimentation of ( ... )
due to soil erosion caused by deforestation and excessive grazing by animals, degradation of coral reefs due to pollution and the accelerated sea-level rise caused by climate change). According to IPCC assessment, sea level is expected to rise between 15 to 95 cm with a best estimate of 50 cm by the year 2100. The major impacts of sea-level rise in Rodrigues are land loss, erosion of beaches,
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Nepal
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Land Degradation
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2012
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34,068.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: NEP/COMDEKS/2012/02 |
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The proposed project VDCs Sarikhet, Namtar and Kalikatar are located in the Manahari and East Rapti river Basins. The climatic condition is hot tropical to temperate as the temperature sometimes reaches up to 420C. The total number of HHs in the ( ... )
t VDCs is 3045 with population 19701 (CBS, 2001). Major caste groups include Tamag and Chepang.
The land area is prone to water induced disasters such as flood, erosion and landslides due to unplanned land use such as shifting cultivation and agriculture practices in slopping land. Poverty is also rampant and development interventions are in nascent stage.
The livelihood of majority of
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/01 |
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The Goal of the project is to improve sustainable management of biodiversity resources in and around the Rio Blanco National Park.
The Specific Objectives are:
? to strengthen park management with training and capacity building
? to increase ( ... )
tion to Rio Blanco National Park through improved marketing and physical infrastructure
? to improve relations with Santa Cruz and Santa Elena communities through opportunities for residents
? to improve awareness of the Rio Blanco National Park within the Santa Cruz and Santa Elena Primary Schools.
The project fits the GEF SGP Country Programme Strategy for Operational Phase 5 under
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Liberia
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Biodiversity
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2012
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20,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: LBR/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/Y1/2012/013 |
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Liberia?s past development history recorded the unequal participation of gender in the decision making processes about development activities at both the national and local levels. During these periods the marginalization of women in decision ( ... )
processes was at the peak.. With the global recognition of the rights of women and the efforts to ensure women?s participation, the Government of Liberia in her efforts to introduce reforms in the country, created the space for gender through the establishment of the Ministry of Gender and Development as a sign of recognition of the fact that the development of any nation rests in the hands of
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Thailand
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International Waters
International Waters
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2012
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16,286.64
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: THA/SGP/OP5/Y2/STAR/IW/12/01 |
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Implementing NGO/CBO: Studio Xang Foundation (SXF): Originally established as a CBO working on art and culture aspects with various youth groups in Chiangmai, Mae Hong Sorn and Tak Province, SXF registered as a foundation on 20 February 2012 ( ... )
ain objectives to support education , culture and art in the project location. In addition, SXF works in collaboration with other non-profit organizations that contribute to generating social and environmental benefits.
Location of project: A fresh water ecosystems? Krajae River? in Chiangmai Province, which is a sub basin of Ping River ,Chaophaya River and the Gulf of Thailand. The
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Liberia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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25,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: LBR/SGP/OP5/CORE/CC/2012/05 |
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The main objective of the project is to introduce environmentally friendly technologies like solar cookers, improved cook stoves, Water Pasteurization indicators and solar lanterns. The project builds capacity of the locals in developing a ( ... )
ting activities in the area of Climate Change. The project will also address the issue of livelihood.
CRITICAL FACTORS FOR PROJECT SUSTAINBILITY:
? Alternative energy sources identified , developed and available to the locals
? Local community empowered to manage the project
Alternative livelihood programme
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Costa rica
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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20,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: COS/SGP/FSP/OP5/CC/12/14 |
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En general, el Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Coto Brus quiere aumentar el conocimiento y el uso de biodigestores y microtechos para la producción orgánica en la zona.
El biodigestor es un sistema que aprovecha la digestión de bacterias que ya ( ... )
n en el excremento de los cerdos y el resultado es energía utilizable, o sea biogas. Personas pueden usar la energía para combustible para cocinar o para electricidad. En el campo, el uso más común es para cocinar, tanto alimentos para consumo humano como productos agrícolas para alimentación de animales. Además, hay otros beneficios con este sistema. Por ejemplo, el biodigestor reduce la
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Costa rica
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: COS/SGP/FSP/OP5/BD/12/35 |
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El Proyecto cuyo objetivo general es el fortalecimiento institucional, la promoción e incidencia política de la Cámara Nacional de Turismo Rural Comunitario, es parte de una estrategia para consolidar la CANTURURAL en el ámbito nacional por ( ... )
de acciones dentro de las cuales se afiliarán más organizaciones a la Cámara de Turismo Rural Comunitario y promocionar el TRC a nivel nacional e internacional. Por otra parte se gestionarán acciones para generar opiniones y compromisos por parte de instituciones del estado, organizaciones no gubernamentales, sector académico, empresas del sector y afines; y demás entidades interesadas.
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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2012
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36,329.59
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: MEX/SGP/OP5/FSP/BD/12/10 |
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Implementación de la primera fase del Plan Maestro de Desarrollo Ecoturístico del Municipio de Catazajá mediante el establecimiento del Campamento Temático de Jóvenes por la Sustentabilidad Ambiental Valle del Chiilbek. |
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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2012
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19,500.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: GUA/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/17 |
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El proyecto consistirá en realizar una campaña publicitaria que incluirá las diferentes áreas que la asociación atiende, como la conservación de especies de flora y fauna, es el caso de las tortugas marinas, en Tilapa y Ocos, San marcos ( ... )
le énfasis a las leyes que las protegen y promueven la concientización de los parlameros en dejar el 20% de huevos recolectados como para la protección de la especie; la conservación del manglar y protección en el Manchón Guamuchal que es un sitio Ramsar enfocándonos en detener la tala del mangle para comercialización y en la necesidad de reforestar en esta área realizando talleres de
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Nepal
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CapDev
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2012
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48,655.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: NEP/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/12/05 |
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Managing project at the grassroots is a Herculean task in itself. The staff and grantee should be well aware of the project cycle which includes designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, review the project to match the local need without ( ... )
ising the GEF focal area and operational programmes. The other responsibilities include reporting, knowledge management, increasing women?s participation, information dissemination, resource generation, equitable resource distribution, help replicate the project initiative and finally safely exit the project. Thus a sound qualified team is essential to drive the project and their capacity should
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