There are 161 projects that match your search.
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Gambia
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Chemicals
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2013
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27,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CH/13/15 |
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Artemisia is a high-value crop and does have a positive impact on malaria infection rate and therefore on the need for DDT presently used in Indoor Residue Spraying, the group found it necessary to contact the National Agricultural Research ( ... )
ute for a possible program to produce this essential crop. The group is concerned that DDT like other members of its group is highly persistent in the environment; it is bio accumulative and can be transported to long distances thus causing harm to the environment and to organisms far away from the point of application. The use of DDT has become a global problem and it is therefore absolutely
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Gambia
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Biodiversity
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2013
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25,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/BD/13/20 |
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The broad objective of this project is for the enhancement in the production and revival of some indigenous trees for biodiversity conservation with eco-tourism development within the Abuko nature reserve in order to restore the biodiversity (fauna ( ... )
ora) for conservation and environmental protection.
Abuko nature reserve is one of the first designated wildlife reserves in The Gambia in 1916. This project is expected to produce 20 different indigenous tree species targeting 30,000 plants to be planted in the degraded sixty nine (69) ha area within the Abuko nature reserve .This project also aims to make a follow-up on the planting of
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Gambia
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CapDev
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2013
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38,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CD/13/02 |
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The purpose of the Best Practice and Knowledge Fair is to enable NGOs and CBOs stakeholders to network, share and showcase best practices, innovative technologies and lesson learnt in a bid to promote the replication and scaling up of achievements ( ... )
eater transformational change at institutional level; as well as to promote sustainability and the mobilisation of additional resources for community-based development
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Gambia
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CapDev
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2013
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45,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CD/13/11 |
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The overall aim of this project is to enhance the capacities of the affected communities and civil society organizations to raise the level of awareness on the various UN Environmental Conventions and associated Frameworks and acquire the necessary ( ... )
to enable them develop relevant project proposals and implement their projects successfully in order to contribute to the attainment of the global environmental objectives, poverty reduction and local empowerment within twelve months. The more specific objectives of the project include, amongst others, the following:
• To undertake a knowledge and capacity needs assessment of the
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Gambia
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Land Degradation
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2013
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18,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/LD/13/13 |
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The project’s broad objectives are as follows:
Construction of improved ovens and training of women fish smokers on improved technology of fish smoking to reduce fuel wood consumption in fish smoking by use of bio fuel to save our forest cover ( ... )
tigate the effects of climate change and halt the use of carton, protecting the environment as well as ensure access to market and finance, thereby reducing poverty in post harvest fishery activity dominated by women.
The specific objectives are based on ecological, social, technological and economic:
Social Objectives:
• Strengthen Community Participation in planning, implementation and
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Gambia
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Land Degradation
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2013
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20,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/SFM/13/04 |
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The Jakoi Sibrick village’s forest is classified under the community forestry policy control and managed by the Village particularly the VDC of the Village. The 1 502 villagers in Jakoi Sibrick were the target beneficiaries of this project. This ( ... )
population are poor communities, consisting mostly of small scale subsistence farmers. By conserving their forest, the communities will be in a better position t implement income generating activities such as bee keeping as well as increase the availability of forest produce and products for their domestic uses.
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Gambia
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Land Degradation
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2013
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25,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/LD/13/18 |
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The project aims to address issues of climate change, deforestation and land degradation and build capacities for sound environmental management in marginalized communities in the Central River and Upper River Region, The Gambia. |
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Gambia
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Land Degradation
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2013
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40,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/LD/13/05 |
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The project aims to tackle deforestation, loss of biodiversity and climate change, whilst improving livelihoods directly through protection of natural resources, emission reduction, saving of household finances and income generation.
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I. Awareness creation and sensitisation on the alarming environmental situation and the meaning for livelihoods in future.
II. Introduction and demonstration of groundnut shell briquettes and fuel efficient stoves as mitigation measure.
III. Improve access to groundnut shell briquettes and fuel efficient stoves to the communities.
IV. Research and implement improved technologies for
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Gambia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2013
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20,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/ STAR/CC/13/01 |
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Plastics are a common pollutant in The Gambia. This project aims to address issues around plastics to prevent environmental degradation through plastic waste recycling. The project will build on work that has already been done and proven successful ( ... )
village of Njau in the Central River Region of The Gambia. The project will provide opportunities to more women to benefit from this experience. It will also provide additional income to the women to allow them to help support their families
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Gambia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2013
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25,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CC/13/06 |
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The project specifically aims to work with disabled women in the Upper River Region to address their special needs with regards to Climate Change issues.
• The project is aimed at climate change mitigation and empowerment of disabled ( ... )
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• It also seeks to provide alternative source of renewable energy, energy efficient and environmental friendly cooking fuel.
• The objective also include to greatly reduce environmental pollution and degradation by reducing the pressure on the use of firewood as cooking fuel and further enhance a cleaner and greener environment due to the conservation of the trees as well as eradicate
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Gambia
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Biodiversity
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2013
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10,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/BD/13/22 |
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The propose project intends to protect and provide access to water at the 600 meters square of woodlots at Perai Tenda Village Tumana District. The said area was provided by the community and over a total of 1,020 different tree species (including ( ... )
and valuable trees) was planted. The establishment of the woodlots is meant to conserve the environment and promote the idea of tree planting among local community groups/kafo. The project will thus alleviate the difficulties of seedlings for planting in the area during the tree planting
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Gambia
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CapDev
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2013
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25,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CD/13/10 |
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The project aims to bridge the gap of low media publicity on environmental issues, thus increase awareness of environment reporters and local people for greater protection and conservation of the country’s remaining natural resources, in a bid to ( ... )
potential undesirable environmental impacts to achieve sustainable development in the country.
Specific Objectives:
• Awareness creation on environmental protection and conservation techniques.
• Create virtual environment platform to learn and share information regarding the environment.
• Increase public awareness on environmental protection and mitigation strategies/techniques
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Gambia
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Community Based Adaptation
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2013
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CC/13/14 |
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The overall objective of the project seeks to contribute in reducing effect of climate change and prevent land degradation in target communities within one year.
Specific objectives are:
I. To build the capacity of at least 20,000 farmers ( ... )
ing youth, women and men in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures and organic manures production for vegetable gardens in NBR and CRR in 12 months through the Farmer field school approach.
II. To provide 50,000 tree seedlings to 10 Basic and Secondary Schools and 10 mother clubs in NBR and CRR for increase trees planting.
III. Conduct climate change awareness campaign in NBR and
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Gambia
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Land Degradation
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2013
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25,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/LD/13/03 |
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The project aims to create a conjunctive environment in order to mitigate the effects of land degradation and provide socio economic development for present and future generations to come.
The Specific Objectives of project are as follows: ( ... )
o combat desertification..
2. To build the capacity of the communities in environmental management skills.
3. To Increase the income generation capabilities of communities in order to attain food security and reduce
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Gambia
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Biodiversity
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2013
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40,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/BD/13/21 |
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The WCT as part of its ‘Aims and Objectives’ and in support of its MOU with the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM) is committed to the establishment of a Biological Records Centre for The Gambia. This project is to set up the ( ... )
s Centre and equip it with the necessary materials to enable the establishment of a self sustaining National Biological Records centre. This requires the establishment of a computerized database able to accept records of numerous species of wildlife found in West Africa and to be able to cross reference these species with habitat data, dates, locations, etc to enable easy access to information in
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Gambia
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Biodiversity
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2013
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30,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/BD/13/17 |
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The project aims to conserve biodiversity by the conservation of honey bees through the adoption of environmentally –friendly methods and capacity building of the target communities. The specific objectives are:
• To conserve the native honey ( ... )
pis Mellifera Adansonii) for honey production by minimizing mortality through the use of environmentally friendly honey collection methods.
• To contribute to maintenance of the forest cover throughout the country, in the regions involved.
• To promote adaptable and adoptable applied techniques of beekeeping that ensures bushfire prevention and contributes to sustainable development at
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Gambia
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Biodiversity
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2013
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25,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/BD/13/09 |
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The project aims to conserve Kutirr Community forest which is a 120 ha. forest belonging to the village. Kutirr has been severely degraded due to illegal and sustainable practices with much loss of tree species. Through this project, tree species ( ... )
e conserve, the tree density will be improved through rea-afforestaion, local bylaws to curb illegal activities will be put in place, capacities in community forestry management will be built and sustainable livelihoods will be enhanced.
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Gambia
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Biodiversity
CapDev
Land Degradation
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2012
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20,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/2012/13 |
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This project aims to control soil erosion and combat land degradation in 2 watersheds that have been severely affected by rehabilitating and restoring their watershed functions. The project activities will include tree planting, erosion control ( ... )
es and building the capacities of the local communities in forest management and soil conservation
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Gambia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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10,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/CC/2012/03 |
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The project aims to restore damaged mangrove habitats in 3 coastal communities in The West Coast Region with the objective of reducing their vulnerabilities to climate change, enhance their resilience to climate change impacts, promote youth ( ... )
ipation in climate change efforts, promote active participation of youth and women in climate change response efforts and build local capacities in climate change resilience
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Gambia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2012
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25,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GMB/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/CC/2012/11 |
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This project seeks to build capacities among rural communities and schools on issues related to climate change and implement field activities which would contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change at the local level. The project also ( ... )
upport environmental clubs in schools in the region in tree planting exercises, curriculum development to include climate change issues and promote agro-forestry practices among farmers and support bush fire campaigns to reduce the incidences of bush fires in the
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