There are 187 projects that match your search.
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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2005
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47,616.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: BAR/OP3/06/05/05 |
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As a local community-based effort, the project seeks to identify critically threatened coastal habitats in Carriacou and establish comprehensive monitoring, restoration, and educational initiatives around these areas with an emphasis on soil ( ... )
vation, mangrove forests, and endangered sea turtles.
The project objectives are to promote soil conservation practices to slow or prevent erosion and protect existing coastal habitats (particularly mangroves and sea turtle nesting beaches) by:
- establishing terrestrial and coastal vegetation within critical areas
- restoration planting and protection of damaged, remnant, and impacted
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2005
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50,000.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: BAR/OP3/YEAR1/05/05 |
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The Grenadines Islands, which are administratively divided between St. Vincent and Grenada, are noted for their beautiful scenery, spectacular beaches and diverse marine habitats that include coral reefs, mangroves and seabird colonies. ( ... )
-based activities are the mainstay of the economy of the area and as a result they are major competing marine resource users.
Water taxis are primary users of the sea in a variety of ways. They operate small, open, outboard powered boats. throughout the Grenadine Islands and are an important and integral component of sustainable livelihoods and social life there. They provide transport between
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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2005
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27,480.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: BAR/OP3/YEAR1/05/06 |
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This project is an attempt to heighten public awareness of the importance of coastal ecosystems, the challenges which these ecosystems face, and our roles and influence in creating or exacerbating those challenges. In addition to increasing public ( ... )
ess, elements of the project also strive to take a hands-on approach in dealing with existing issues, putting measures in place to negate adverse effects and to enhance the existing environment.
The project seeks to implement coastal zone management initiatives along the South Coast of Barbados in three broad areas:
- Sustaining coastal communities by developing sustainable practices and
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Barbados
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Land Degradation
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2005
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1,733.00
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OP3 - Y1 (Mar 05 - Feb 06)
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Project Number: BAR/OP3/YEAR 1/05/16 |
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The purpose of the planning grant is to help the Hewanorra Organic Agricultural Movement (HOAM) to:
(i) conduct research on the extent of organic farming and the willingness of farmers to make a paradigm shift to organic farming from ( ... )
tional agriculture;
(ii) convene meetings and a training workshop for its members and interested persons; and
(iii) draft a Full Grant Proposal.
It is expected that this grant will help to place organic farming on the national agenda of St.
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Barbados
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International Waters
International Waters
International Waters
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2005
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BAR/05/04 |
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Rotary Club of Antigua-Sundown will implement a recycling program in Antigua for used beverage containers (plastics and aluminium). These containers form a huge percentage of the waste stream in Antigua & Barbuda and enter the environment with ( ... )
e impacts on the coastal and marine environment. These containers are also capable of creating trans-boundary waste in the Wider Caribbean Area.
Materials collected island-wide, from communities, businesses and schools, will be processed and exported to recycling centres in North America and Trinidad. Revenues earned from the sale of the materials will be used to cover the operating costs
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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2004
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32,081.48
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BAR/04/06 |
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The coastal resources and habitats of Laborie are important, and they are representative of the biological diversity of coastal areas in the Lesser Antilles, including coral reef formations, sea grass beds, beaches and two small mangroves. The ( ... )
ore reefs and surrounding marine habitats support both trap and line fishing, and the harvesting of edible seaweeds, sea urchins and conch. The main sources of impact on these resources include nutrient (nitrates & phosphates) pollution, as indicated by extensive seaweed growth, and faecal coliform bacteria, primarily from domestic sources, sedimentation, and over-harvesting of locally important
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Barbados
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Land Degradation
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2004
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: BAR/04/05 |
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The project will target rural areas in Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent in an attempt to improve land management and generate sustainable livelihoods among young people and rural farmers. It will focus on rediscovering traditional methods of ( ... )
nable agriculture and utilising them in a sustainable agriculture programme on two demonstration plots in the Mabouya Valley of Saint Lucia and the Buccament Valley of Saint
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Barbados
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Land Degradation
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2001
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43,352.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-ANT-00-G30 |
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Demonstration of sustainable agricultural technologies and processes (soil and water stewardship, biopesticide usage, weed and fertiliser management, minimisation of non-renewable energy consumption) to protect and enhance the environment. Training ( ... )
mmes to encourage young farmers to use the alternative technologies and practices being
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Barbados
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Multifocal Area
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2001
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3,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-STL-00-G26 |
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A review of the environmental management system in St. Lucia to identify weaknesses and areas for NGO/CBO action, identify the operational framework for a local GEF/SGP Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) for the review and evaluation of GEF/SGP ( ... )
ts prior to their evaluation by the Barbados based Project Selection Committee, train NGOs/CBOs on how to write proposals for the GEF/SGP and develop terms of reference for a national UN Volunteer under a UNV/GEF-SGP/UNDP Poverty
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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2001
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49,539.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-BAR-00-G27 |
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Promoting the survival of Caribbean sea turtles via facilitation of population monitoring, range state distribution studies and communication between range states with respect to sea turtle survival issues. Harmonisation of tagging programmes ( ... )
n states, establishment of computerised national and regional databases for tagging records, establishment of a clearing house mechanism for marking technology information, training in database management and development of incentives to encourage people to return tags (or tagging information) to the regional
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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2000
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42,525.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GEF-STL-00-G25 |
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The goal of this project is too establish a monitoring programme for the Point Sable National Park. The project objectives are as follows:
To establish a viable system for monitoring resources and their use in support of the management of the ( ... )
Sable National Park;
To build the local capacity to monitor selected resources within the Park; and
To test and document community-based and participatory approaches to monitoring suited to the conditions of Small Island Developing states (SIDS).
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Barbados
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Multifocal Area
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1997
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2,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-STV-97-G20 |
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This project will entail the training of 30 community leaders and NGO Representatives and other developmental leaders on how to access GEF/SGP funds. A Consultation will also take place to (a) obtain feed-back on the successes and weaknesses of ( ... )
g GEF/SGP projects and to devise a strategy for improving GEF/SGP operations and (b) review the operations of the local Project Appraisal Committee and to make suggestions for
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Barbados
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Multifocal Area
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1997
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6,175.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-BAR-97-G15 |
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Restoration of key biodiversity, climate change and international waters exhibits from the NGO "Village of Hope" (a parallel event to the Small Island Developing States Conference in Barbados in 1994), and the shipment of exhibits to Dominica to ( ... )
the Dominica Conservation Association to mount an exhibition similar to the "Village of Hope" at the Caribbean Tourism Association?s meeting in Dominica. The project?s main focus is to foster an interest in the GEF focal areas among Dominicans through public
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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1997
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44,081.30
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-ANT-97-G18 |
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The overall goal of the project was to highlight the importance of wetlands - mangroves and associated lagoon ecosystems. The project sought to collect information through research on the country?s wetlands, to enable the valuation of this natural ( ... )
ce and to emphasize the need for its protection. The major project activities will include the compilation of a national inventory and overview of the country's wetlands based on ecological priority, the identification of wetland sites that are of key conservation importance and socio-economic value to the country, detailed surveys and monitoring of selected priority wetland sites and
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Barbados
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1997
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1,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-BAR-97-G16 |
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Preparation of a business plan for the Scotland District Renewable Energy Park to be used as a resource mobilisation tool for the group and to guide the preparation of a future park project to be submitted to the GEF/SGP. |
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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1997
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49,500.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-STK-97-G17 |
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The Overall goal of the project is ?to conserve the biodiversity of St. Kitts-Nevis.
The project objectives are:
- Improve understanding of the country?s land based flora and fauna ? distribution, abundance, and conservation status- with a ( ... )
l emphasis on endemic species and medicinal plants;
- Develop capacity to monitor the country?s biodiversity, and influence decision-making so as to avoid or reduce potential impact from development or mismanagement;
- Increase public awareness about St. Kitts-Nevis biodiversity and develop an interest in residents and local groups and institutions (a constituency) for its protection;
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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1997
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15,500.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-ANG-97-G19 |
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The Turtle Conservation Project seeks to ensure the survival of the globally threatened sea turtles that occupy Anguilla's waters. The hawksbill, the smallest of the Caribbean sea turtle, is the most abundant nesting species in Anguilla.A 5 year ( ... )
rium was enacted in May 1995, the first step in the protection of sea turtles in Anguilla. This project fits within national and international priorities to protect sea turtles. Project activities will include
- a compilation of data on the contemporary status and distribution of sea turtles in Anguilla and use of the information collected to design and implement scientifically sound sea
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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1996
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36,600.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: GEF-STL-95-G11 |
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This project will focused on moving communities closer towards becoming effective co-managers of the Praslin Protected Landscape. Emphasis will be placed particularly on building the capacity and capability of the community, resource users, and ( ... )
ners to play an integral role in the management of the area.
Project activities will include:
Community mobilisation and training workshops to mobilise support for the project and to identify stakeholder and training needs required to conduct the project; field trips for community/user groups to introduce project participants to the Praslin Protected Landscape; terrestrial and marine
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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1996
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16,308.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: GEF-GRN-95-G14 |
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A series of consultations to identify community needs and mobilise communities to accept responsibility for the management of coastal resources. The consultations will be held with a number of communities on the west coast including Beasejour; ( ... )
; Concord; Marigot; Grand Roy; Gouyave; Maran; Victoria; Douglaston and Coast Guard. The overall goal of the project is to have the communities identify their needs and accept responsibility through training and education for the management of the coastal
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Barbados
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Biodiversity
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1996
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34,100.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: GEF-STV-95-G13 |
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The overall goal of the project was ?to establish an efficient system for the management of key natural and historical resources. The objectives of the project were as follows:
- to conserve forest resources, reduce illegal hunting and protect ( ... )
ersity through and integrated ecotourism initiative;
- to establish a system for the management and preservation of cultural and natural recreational sites throughout the Carib Community;
- to improve solid waste management practises throughout the area; and
- to organise and implement a clean-up of the Caratal River in Georgetown and develop a river monitoring
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