There are 27,190 projects available.
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Lesotho
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Land Degradation
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2012
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46,746.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: LSO/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/LD/2012/22 |
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The rapid increase in animal population within Mokhotlong district translates into heavily over stocked rangelands and subsequently overgrazing, depletion of other range growing flora and fauna, destruction of wetlands and sponges, high rates of ( ... )
n on the low lying fields and the resultant sedimentation in reservoirs like the upcoming Lesotho High lands Water Project Phase II which is to be constructed in Mokhotlong. Though more pronounced down slope where huge dongas form, the biggest threat in land degradation due to erosion is uphill where small rivulets begin on highly degraded areas that used to be rangelands rich in endemic plant
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Bhutan
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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30,500.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: BHU/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/CC/2012/08 |
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Mamethang under Dorona Geog and Samtengang under Gesarling geog of Dagana Dzongkhag are remotely located and plagued by numerous problems. The farmers who were dependent of rain water for cultivation due to lack of irrigation facilities are further ( ... )
ed by change in rainfall pattern and its variation. In the current years farmers left over 70% of their fallow. The communities are economically backward with great majority of the population living under poverty. The cardamom which is only a cash crop of the community was wiped out by viral disease ten years back. Most of them are re-settlers of different ethnicity.
Therefore, the project
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Jamaica
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Community Based Adaptation
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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: JAM/SIDS-CBA/12/02 |
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Drought period for the past 20 years has gotten increasingly longer which has brought us to this point today where we experience approximately 8 months of drought. This change is also evident in an increase in our overall temperature. These climate ( ... )
s are a direct result of deforestation for the purpose of bauxite mining. The project seeks to: develop sustainable water harvesting system, build awareness about the productive use of rainwater harvesting and increase the community?s capacity to apply adaptive management tools in Sustainable Land
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Nigeria
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Biodiversity
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2012
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28,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: NGA/SGP/OP5/Y1/CORE/BD/12/01 |
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The project seeks to strengthening the capacity of rural communities to combat deforestation and biodiversity loss on the Obudu Plateau, Cross River). The rainforest of Cross River State are some of the richest forest on the African continent and ( ... )
worldwide importance as one of Africa?s five biodiversity hotspots. The rainforests have been lost due largely to unsustainable logging and farming practices over time, over-harvesting of non-timber forest products, Infrastructure development, Inadequate and ineffective legal frameworks for forest governance at the community level, Poor research, Insecurity of land tenure among others.
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Cambodia
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Community Based Adaptation
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2012
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49,630.59
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: KHM/SGP/CCBAP-Sida/2012/23 |
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Project Goal: Strengthening the community?s capacity for drought adaptation through improving water irrigation management of Prey Peay reservoir.
Project Objectives:
1) Increase accessibility to water irrigation for drought adaptation for ( ... )
milies with 193 ha of early wet season rice and 1,164 families with 669 ha of wet season rice in 8 target villages of Toul Ampil commune.
2) Improve rice production techniques of 160 target families by helping them to change their practical behavior from 1 to 2 times rice growth per year through promotion of the SRI techniques application.
Expected Outputs:
Output 1.1: 2,950 m of canal,
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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2012
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17,500.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: INS/SGP/OP5/STAR/BD/12/16 |
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GOAL : Source of community income is increased through the development of alternative business that relies on the conservation of mangrove forests in the area of Segera Anakan lagoon.
Objective 1 : Increased public awareness on mangrove forest ( ... )
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Indicators :
1. Community knows the role & function of mangrove forest ecosystems
2. Community is involved in the conservation of mangrove forests
Activities :
1. Dissemination on Role & Benefits of Mangrove Forest
In the course of facilitation in the first year, dissemination on role of mangrove forest area in youth level has been carried out. This time, dissemination will be
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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41,422.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP5/2/CORE/CC/12/01 |
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The improper disposing of farm and kitchen wastes, including waste water, has resulted in environmental degradation and breeding spots for mosquitoes; which pose as a health hazard to the boys and staff. Improper disposal of piggery wastes has ( ... )
ed foul odors and affected interactions with neighbours. In addition, the need for fertilizers will increase and in turn will the expenditures. The project poses to cut down costs and ensure proper disposal of farm wastes by using the wastes in the production of fertilizers and biogas, reducing the usage of cooking gas starting at 30%. The project would require construction of a bio digester to
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Turkiye
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Biodiversity
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2012
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30,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: TUR/SGP/OP5/STAR/BD/12/12 |
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Balikesir Bigadic region is notable for its plant diversity. The NGO, also a former SGP Grantee, with this new project aims to identify and conserve the naturally existing wild plants in the region with the help of Balikesir University. The ( ... )
ts conservation studies will mainly focus on the identification of the plant species which are favoured by the local varieties of bees and to involve the local people into conservation activities by helping them do beekeeping in a near organic method, thus conserving both the local bee varieties and the plant biodiversity and generating income for the
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Zambia
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Biodiversity
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2012
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33,380.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: ZMB/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/12 |
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1. About the NGO
Bird Watch Zambia (BWZ) is a membership environmental NGO established in 1969. Its main objective is to promote the study, conservation, and general interest in birds and their habitats in Zambia. As a Birdlife International ( ... )
ate in Zambia, BWZ is part of a vibrant global environmental and conservation partnership.
BWZ activities and programmes are funded from membership fees, contributions from members, as well as project support from various foundations and agencies. BWZ?s main activities are centred on Zambia?s 42 Important Bird Areas (IBA) and are based on 4 focal areas of:
? Species: Take Action on
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Lesotho
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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47,338.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: LSO/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/CC/2012/14 |
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Solar energy education and deployment in Lesotho contributes directly to climate change mitigation by avoiding CO2 emissions and strengthens adaptability to climate change through promoting job creation, capacity development, economic activity and ( ... )
services via electrification. In Lesotho demand for energy is growing rapidly as individuals living in rural villages struggle to improve their quality of life and thus these villages become more developed. Extension of the grid across steep terrain to reach distributed populations is costly, proceeds slowly, and uses polluting technology. Distributed generation methods are suitable for
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Kazakhstan
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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: KAZ/SGP/OP5/STAR/BD/12/10 |
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Project aim:
Common development and implementation of local action plans on conservation and sustainable use of IBA?s biodiversity (on 3-5 IBA)
Project tasks:
- Organisation and holding contest of micro-projects on decreasing threats to IBA ( ... )
articipation all interested parties on local level
- Common development and implementation of local management plans for 3-5 IBAs
- Information-methodical support for management plans realization and development of recommendations on regulation of monitoring and protection of IBAs under Kazakhstan legislation
Project results:
- On contest results defined 3-5 pilot IBAs for implementation
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Kenya
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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: KEN/SGP/OP5/FSP/BD/12/014 |
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Kenya Forests Working Group (EAWLS) will manage this proposal, whose goal is a responsive Forests Act developed through a consultative process, with adequate stakeholder input, spurring growth of the forest sector shall be implemented over a 14 ( ... )
period by KFWG, with KFS, and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife as partners. The purpose is to deliver a sound Forests Act by facilitating an inclusive and negotiation - based review process. The project has three objectives; Catalyze the general public?s interest and informed participation at national level in the review of the Forests Act 2005 through a sensitization campaign; increased
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Ethiopia
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Land Degradation
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2012
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29,372.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: ETH/SGP/OP5/STAR/LD/2012/70 |
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Tne project aims to enhance the ecological service, economic benefit and social sustainability of the area by conducting different physical and biological conservation measures and by creating alternative income generating activities through ( ... )
zing degradation of the deforested 200 ha of land in Galo Hiraphe kebele by constructing 25km of soil bund and 25 km of stone bund on 100 ha of land; planting 250,000 acacia salign tree and grass species thereby rehabilitating 100 ha of land; increasing capacity of members in the CBO by providing training to 200 people focusing on improving their natural resources conservation and management
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South africa
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Biodiversity
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2012
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23,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: SAF/SGP/OP5/Y1/STAR/BD/12/07 |
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The proposed project area is in northern Venda, a remote rural area of Limpopo Province - more
specifically the northern sections of Thulamela and Mutale municipal districts. The population of
Mutale District Municipality is just over 100,000 ( ... )
, of which 59% are women. Of these,
86% are unemployed. Education levels are low, with 33% of women and 14% of men having
never been to school. The proposed project area is semi-arid, characterised by a high density of
people and livestock, thus attempts at subsistence agriculture result in very inconsistent and at
best, low yields. Furthermore, livestock overstocking has led to widespread
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Armenia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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49,698.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: ARM/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/CC/12/15 |
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The project proposes to implement energy conservation measures combined with the installation of solar hot water systems in 7 medical facilities constructed in different communities of Armenia. The project is co-financed by the Health Project ( ... )
entation Unit of the Ministry of Health of Armenia which provides around US$2,015,000.00 investment through the WB loan (75%) and state budget (25%) for constructing 13 ambulatories throughout the republic during 2012-2013. The project activities will be implemented in 7 ambulatories in 5 regions of Armenia.
As a result of application of solar hot water systems and implementation of energy
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Mauritania
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CapDev
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2012
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18,785.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: MAU/SGP/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/CD/11/01 |
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Le projet "Surveillance environnementale endogène et promotion éco-touristique du patrimoine local (naturel et culturel)" permettra la mise en oeuvre d'un dispositif de surveillance environnementale et écologique pour susciter l'éveil ( ... )
nnemental au niveau de la partie mauritanienne de la Réserve de Biosphère Transfrontière du Delta du fleuve Sénégal (RBTDS). Ce dispositif sera constitué des villageois volontaires membres de l'Association des Eco-gardes et axera ses activités sur : i) la pêche non responsable ou illicite dans les marigots et cours d'eau ; ii) l'usage des pesticides agricoles ; iii) la coupe abusive de
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Albania
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Biodiversity
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2012
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8,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: ALB/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/12/05 |
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Scavengers and carrion birds may not be pretty, but they play an extremely important role in any ecosystem. Scavenger birds eat carrion, thereby eliminating carcasses that could become breeding grounds for infectious diseases. The lack of vultures ( ... )
ething that should be at the forefront of conservation but all too often is hidden behind the public?s desire for the cute & cuddly.
The status, distribution and population are extremely contradictory in the western and eastern European range. While populations on the Iberian Peninsula doubled in size, those in the Eastern European/Mediterranean range slightly decreased with local extinctions in
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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2012
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40,000.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: JOR/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/12/03 |
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Ghor Fifa Local Development Society has established partnership with the newly established Protected Area management ?Fifa Reserve? to integrate sustainable development and nature conservation efforts together and involve members of the local ( ... )
ity with the decision making process in order to be part of the strategic planning of the Protected Area and to improve natural resource management in the southern Jordan Valley region.
The Project aims to adopt an integrated natural resources management approach to achieve sustainable development and preserve the unique biodiversity rich ecosystem of Ghor Fifa. The Project deal with the
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Cambodia
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Biodiversity
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2012
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44,982.00
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: KHM/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/12/09 |
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The project is aiming at supporting four Community Forestry to get official recognition from Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries to manage 2,135.80 ha of protected forest for improving community livelihood through better access to NTFPs. ( ... )
oject will build capacity of community forestry committee members on different Natural Resources Management related laws and small business development for project beneficiaries aiming at reduce pressure on forestry resources.
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Egypt
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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49,751.20
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OP5- Y1 (Jul 11 - Jun 12)
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Project Number: EGY/SGP/OP5/STAR/CC/2012/430 |
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Project aims to distribute bicycles and raise the awareness of the local community in Shebeen El Kom, Menoufia Governorate on the importance of using bicycles as a mean of a clean, healthy and sustainable transposrt. It is related to the Sustainable ( ... )
rt Project funded by GEF and implemented by the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) in Menoufia
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