There are 27,190 projects available.
|
|
|
Project Title |
Country |
Area Of Work
|
Start
Date |
Amount
(US$) |
Operational Phase |
|
|
Palestine, State of
|
Climate Change Mitigation
|
2000
|
2,000.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: PAL/00/08 |
|
Conducting a detailed survey on Salfiet village to determine several certain areas are needed to develop Al Najah National University project/ studies and projects unit project these are as follows: What are the expected detailed results on ( ... )
rial domestic consumer study? No. of houses to benefit from the project. No. of factories to benefit from the project. Type of electrical equipment/consumption examination. Sustainability of project after GEF/SGP funding terminated. No. of houses to receive guidance of improving energy efficiency of solar water heating system. The estimated impact (by percentage) on people?s behavior towards
|
|
|
Palestine, State of
|
Climate Change Mitigation
|
2000
|
32,000.00
|
Phase 1
|
|
Project Number: PAL/99/07 |
|
The project is a pilot testing for the larger GEF/UNDP energy efficiency project through focusing on the CFL leasing programme (replacing around 2200 commonly used bulbs with more energy efficient "compact florescent" lamps for 384 houses in Salfiet ( ... )
epresent around %30 of the total houses. The project also raises awareness on climate change and its repercussions on the local and global environment and promote energy efficient practices for local community by distributing guiding posters and advertising in the newspapers and local TV. To enhance the capabilities of the municipality and the factories engineers, the project
provides training
|
|
|
Palestine, State of
|
Climate Change Mitigation
|
2000
|
49,276.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: PAL/00/10 |
|
The project demonstrates the utilization of solar energy for pumping ground water as an alternative to traditional diesel energy source. The solar unit pumps 15m3 per day from the ground water (15m below the sea surface) in
Al Mawassi which is one ( ... )
most environmentally attractive places in Palestine in terms of biodiversity. The unit is able to irrigate an area of 3 dunums (0.3 hectar) for 2 seasons, and it has a potential to increase its pumping capacity up to 45m3 per day for 25 years. Disseminating information on solar energy technology and health among neighboring communities is also a vital component of the project. In addition, the
|
|
|
Bhutan
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
24,504.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: BHU/00/03 |
|
The project aimed to promote sustainable livelihood of Bongo Communities in Gedu, through plantation and scientific harvesting of native Edgeworthia and Mulberry and Daphne. The bark of these species are used for the production of Bhutanese handmade ( ... )
The Bongo communities who are aware of the depletion of the above mentioned resources, planned to mitigate this problem and with the assistence from Jungshi Paper Company and the Dzongkhag RNR Sector developed the proposal.
The main objective of the project was:
1. to preserve and promote sustainable livelihood through plantation of native edgeworthia and mulberry;
2. to create awareness
|
|
|
Ghana
|
Climate Change Mitigation
|
2000
|
12,000.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: GHA/00/043 |
|
Jatropha curcas is a drought resistant plant that grows everywhere in Ghana. The nut has a high content of oil which is being piloted as a bio-fuel for rural industries. The project cultivated the jatropha plant and has designed and constructed ( ... )
extraction presses. The oil that will be produced will be used to power small diesel engines such as grinding mills and also used directly in specially designed lamps. The jatropha oil is far less polluting than diesel and kerosene since it burns with little
|
|
|
Botswana
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
40,067.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: BOT/98/G52/00/01 |
|
In rural areas of Botswana there are two needs facing the people living there. Firstly there is the need to generate food ana household security, and secondly the need to combat the increasing environmental degradation around villages and ( ... )
ments.
This project seeks to promote veld products for income and food security. The utilisation and management of indigenous fruit tress, plants and other natural resources (veld products) has the potential for significant contributions to the economic and environmental development of Botswana and the Southern Africa region. Veld Products Research and Development (VPR&D) is working in
|
|
|
Palestine, State of
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
38,358.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: PAl/00/13 |
|
The project will develop the capacity of the farmers in three villages in the northern area of the West Bank by demonstrating the feasibility of subsituting the use of chemical pesticides and promoting the use of biological and natural pest ( ... )
llers as a sustainable and freindly methods to conserve soil
|
|
|
Mali
|
Climate Change Mitigation
|
2000
|
22,522.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: MLI/00/07 |
|
Diffusion élargie des combustibles de substitution a partir des résidus de charbon et des déchets agricoles en s'appuyant sur des actions d'Informations d'Education et de Communication (IEC) en direction des femmes pour une prise de consience ( ... )
nnementale et de l'am
lioration de leur condition de vie.
Objectifs:
- Sensibiliser les populations des communes (6) a l?usage des produits SENAGRI ;
- Sensibiliser les femmes a la collecte des matieres premieres, contribuant ainsi a l?assainissement de la ville ;
- Organiser, former les femmes vendeuses de charbon et de bois pour favoriser l?augmentation de leurs revenus par la
|
|
|
Thailand
|
Climate Change Mitigation
|
2000
|
6,160.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: THA/00/G11 |
|
With around 1,280 ha of cultivated area and 343 families, the project location is one resembling
a northeastern village in the country of which over 90 % of the population are farmers and of which environmental problems stem from non-meticulous ( ... )
ation of modern technology.
Of the farming population, 90 % has adopted small tractors to replace the indigenous water buffalo use. This has added to the production cost since the yield is not increasing and price of fuel for tractors comparatively high. Besides, without water buffaloes in use, there is no free and natural fertilizer for the soil ,prompting farmers to resort to chemical
|
|
|
Thailand
|
International Waters
|
2000
|
9,904.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: THA/00/G14 |
|
Since 1992, the Phong River, a tributary of the Mekhong River has been under continuous threats which include toxic chemicals, from both industries and agriculture. While the industries upstream are dumping untreated waste into the river, the ( ... )
ities are making the situation worse by unscrupulous disposal of household waste. The effect of the pollution has been witnessed by the death of fishes along the river and residue in human bodies.
Since the project location comprises 7 farming communities with 890 families depending upon the river for agriculture and other domestic use, the threats directly affects the livelihood of these
|
|
|
Thailand
|
International Waters
|
2000
|
11,014.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: THA/00/G23 |
|
The project location is situated in the west coast basin, an ecological part of the Indian Ocean. The adoption of modern agriculture about 50 years ago has degraded the ecology of the project location. Chemical substance required for mono-crop ( ... )
en applied at very large scale resulting in residue depositing in water courses and cultivated land. Moreover, there is a problem on soil erosion in the watershed area. A number of community members have become migratory workers thus undermining the harmony of society.
Established 10 years ago, the network , a result of effort of farmers, consumers, government officials and NGOs, who realized
|
|
|
Thailand
|
International Waters
|
2000
|
9,005.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: THA/00/G43 |
|
The project location is a watershed area under the eco-system of the greater Mekhong River. In the location ,there are 8 communities comprising the Thai natives and 2 other minority groups, i.e. the Lahu and the Karen.The mid 70?s had witnessed a ( ... )
c change in agriculture in the area. Clearing national forest for mono-cash crop and applying chemical substance to boost up the yield has been become a normal practice. During the mid 80?s , three food processing factories had been built to accommodate the production from the field. These factories had drained untreated waste into the rivers where the communities had staged a protest.
In
|
|
|
Uganda
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
2,000.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: UGA/98/G52/012 |
|
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
|
|
|
Sri lanka
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
10,412.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: SRL/98/G52/013 |
|
Rationale
The rush and reed based industries which were economically and culturally important have been in existence among the villagers of this area for a long period. The invasion of polythene as an alternative has discouraged this ( ... )
nmentally sound industry.
The micro environment in which reed grows help conserve wetlands and associated fish and bird species.
Objectives:
Awareness raising on biodiversity conservation, propagation of reed varieties and manufacture of handcrafted items using reeds, develop a sales strategy and building up of community organizations
Educational, training and awareness programmes on rush
|
|
|
Dominican republic
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
15,513.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: DOM/00/20 |
|
Buscar recuperar y proteger las zonas cabeceras de las fuentes acuíferas en estas comunidades (provincia Independencia), a través del cercado y reforestación con especies nativas. Además promoverá el establecimiento de árboles frutales y ( ... )
bles en los terrenos periféricos a los manantiales. De este modo, se establecen sistemas productivos más estables y que proporcionan ingresos a los propietarios involucrados, como medio para contribuir a mejorar sus condiciones de
|
|
|
Mexico
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
38,903.98
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: MX/98/017 |
|
Conservar especies de fauna silvestre, amenazada de extinción. Establecer un campamento para la protección de la tortuga Carey [Eretmochelys imbricata) y el ecosistema de la Laguna de Chacahito, APFF Laguna de Términos. |
|
|
Zimbabwe
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
40,806.05
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: ZIM/98/G52/037 |
|
kabila Saba-Lubanda Project is located in Binga district.The community of Saba village thought of embarking on this project after realising how the conditions of the springs and Illala were detoriorating yet at the same time the two resources are of ( ... )
mportance to the current and future generations.The project is actually designed to support initiatives aimed at protecting the environment.
Project objectives
-to protect and conserve Kabila hot springs
-to protect and conserve illala by fencing the area
-to establish a cutting schedule for illala as a way of avoiding indiscriminate cutting of the plant and control those from outside
-to
|
|
|
Egypt
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
12,289.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: EGY-00-05 |
|
The project's objectives are:
1. To protect sea turtles from extinction in Alexandria Governorate and stoppe the destruction of their habitat
2. To Issue a law from the Minister of State for Environmental Affairs against fishing sea turtles
3. To ( ... )
he public awareness towards the conservation of sea turtles
4. To prevent the trade of sea turtles in fish
|
|
|
Thailand
|
International Waters
|
2000
|
6,708.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: THA/00/G46 |
|
Nong Pla Lai is a catchment of watershed area of Rayong River, It is situated in the eastern-coast basin-an ecological part of the Gulf of Thailand.The most important reservoir in the eastern region , with total area of 3,038 ha, the ( ... )
oir possesses retention capacity of 164Million cu.metres per year of which 151 million cu.metre can be actually utilized.The reservoir supplies water for both industry, agriculture, commerce and household.
Towards the north of the reservoir is the rain-receiving area of about 408 sq.km.The area is the location of 4 industrial estates all situated on the banks of tributaries
|
|
|
Albania
|
Biodiversity
|
2000
|
6,300.00
|
Phase 2
|
|
Project Number: ALB/00/08 |
|
This project aims at:
-rising of public awareness of local community and school pupils, aiming the acknowledgement of economic and eco-tourism values of the area 'Bredhi i Hotoves';
-Preservation and protection of this area, aiming a better ( ... )
ment of it;
-regeneration of the damaged areas through cleaning-up and planting new saplings and seeds, in an area of about 120 ha.
-protection and increase of threatened species of flora and fauna in this area;
-creation of good circumstances for tourism development;
-Public awareness campaign will be developed through meetings, seminars with local communities and school pupils, a special
|
|
|
