There are 214 projects that match your search.
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2006
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31,839.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: Nam-05-08 |
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The project seeks to promote integrated land use management through the conservation, management and sustainable harvesting of forest resources and products in the Ozonahi Conservancy, in order to improve the ecological status of the area and the ( ... )
of its residents.
Natural resources in the Ozonahi Conservancy are currently harvested in a manner which is not sustainable and which poses a threat to the existence of both the natural resource base and people. Studies carried out recently indicate that veldt conditions in the area have deteriorated over time due to heavy grazing, trampling and bush encroachment. For those resources that are
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2006
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31,839.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: Nam-05-08 |
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The project seeks to promote integrated land use management through the conservation, management and sustainable harvesting of forest resources and products in the Ozonahi Conservancy, in order to improve the ecological status of the area and the ( ... )
of its residents.
Natural resources in the Ozonahi Conservancy are currently harvested in a manner which is not sustainable and which poses a threat to the existence of both the natural resource base and people. Studies carried out recently indicate that veldt conditions in the area have deteriorated over time due to heavy grazing, trampling and bush encroachment. For those resources that are
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Namibia
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Land Degradation
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2006
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50,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: Nam-OP3-1-06-03 |
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The project goal is to raise awareness on the benefits of deserts to livelihoods in Namibia, and their comparative advantage in terms of Vision 2030. The second goal is to maintain productivity of natural resources, as elaborated in Vision 2030 and ( ... )
ional Development Plan through recognition of the implications of desertification.
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Namibia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2006
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50,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: Nam-OP3-1-06-05 |
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In recent years non-renewable energy sources has become expensive due to rising demand. This project aims to gather and disseminate information on the advantages of wind energy and to promote the adoption of renewable energy in the form of wind ( ... )
. The project team made up of individuals from various backgrounds from within the Luderitz community will gather this information through visits to libraries and relevant institutions.
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Namibia
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Land Degradation
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2006
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2,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: Nam-OP3-1-06-07 |
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The aforementioned project is a proposed entrepreneurial venture whose primary objective is the combating of land degradation through the provision of trees to households, individuals and organizations within the village of Berseba and beyond. The ( ... )
ishment of nurseries and the collection and marketing of seedlings will form an integral part of this project. Initiated by unemployed youth, the proposed project boasts a steering committee consisting of the traditional authority, members of the village council, as well as the civil society.
The project will be based at the Berseba Village, within the Berseba Constituency of the Karas
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2006
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2,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: Nam-OP3-1-06-01 |
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Inland fisheries makes an important contribution to rural livelihoods in many developing countries worldwide and Namibia is no exception, more so, with the noticeable negative correlation between the demand for fish particularly in the Caprivi ( ... )
and the perceived over fishing in the Caprivian rivers and floodplains.
The proponents of this project seek the development of a comprehensive planning proposal which will culminate into a fully fledged Small Scale fish farming venture to be piloted in 3 Caprivian conservancies. A planning grant amounting to U$ 2000 was awarded and the submission of the detailed project proposal including
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2006
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2,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: Nam-OP3-1-06-13 |
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The Kalahari Water Melon Seeds are being over harvested and over utilized and this project seeks to raise awareness and to provide training on how seeds can and must be collected and managed in order to ensure sustainability.
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1. Establish Kalahari Melon Seeds storage and processing centre for King Nahale Conservancy.
2. Raise conservation awareness campaign aims to reduce over-utilization of indigenous plant and encourage sustainable harvest and proper handling of KMS for international market.
The King Nehale Conservancy is a registered conservancy in the Oshikoto
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Namibia
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Land Degradation
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2005
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2,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: NAM-05-02 |
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There are many adverse environmental impacts resulting from traditional agriculture practices, connected either to the loss of natural habitat that occurs when land is converted into agricultural land. Soil degradation is observed as one factor and ( ... )
h implications for food production as well. Degradation comes in several forms; the most prominent one in Kunene region, particularly at project areas is soil erosion. Most erosion in the region is caused by water washing away the topsoil and develops into gully erosion and reducing/taking-over the arable agricultural land. At the same time soil erosion continues to degrade the global land
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2005
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: Nam-04-09 |
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The aim of the project is to empower students to take an active interest in biodiversity issues while building national scientific collections and biodiversity data. This goal is achieved by taking secondary school students on museum collecting ( ... )
itions to specific areas selected for their remoteness and biodiversity interest.The learners assist and particpate actively in collecting specimens and are exposed to the importance of biodiversity in development.The project focus on learners from schools within disadvantaged communities.
This innitiative is facilitated through the National Museum of Namibia. It directly benefits 25 to 60
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Namibia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2005
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: Nam-04-10 |
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The use of eco-materials and construction materials that are ecologically and economically viable will be promotted and dissenimated to municipalities through a building advisory service. Environmental impacts would be sustaintially reduced by ( ... )
ituting sun-dried clay bricks for cement bricks and by using micro concrete roofing for tin roofs. This service will provide advice, training, and on-site supervision to municipalities interested in incorporating these technologies into their housing programmes.
The Clay House Project is headquatered at Otjiwarongo and will work on invitation in ten communities in Central and Northern
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2005
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: Nam-04-14 |
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The project seeks to provide training for growing mushrooms, building mushroom houses, improving yields from vegetable crops, quality assurance and marketing. Additionally, value-addition and capacity for utilization of seaweed biomass will be ( ... )
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The project will be located at Henties Bay town in Erongo Region, 70 kilometers north of Swakopmund.
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2005
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39,694.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: NAM-05-04 |
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The overall goal of the project, in view of the increasing pressue use of freshwater resources, is to support community-based livelihood alternatives to relieve pressure on conservation and protected areas which conserve freshwater biodiversity ( ... )
h human development and capacity building for the Kavango River Basin.
The grantee has erected infrastructure for four Mbamba campsites as an initiative of the Joseph Mbambangandu conservancy.
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Namibia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2005
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43,740.57
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Phase 2
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Project Number: Nam-04-13 |
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This project seeks to build capacity among the socially vulnerable groups of the community, especially women and youth, through empowerment with essential skills and technologies needed for sustainable and responsible utilization of marine and ( ... )
l resources. The proponents will also construct biogas digesters and promote biogas technology as a cheap renewable source of energy and method for waste water treatment
The project will be located at Henties Bay town in Erongo Region, 70 kilometers north of Swakopmund.
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Namibia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2005
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35,959.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: Nam-04-05 |
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Implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and overall reduction in energy consumption is hampered by a lack of general awareness. Educational efforts are constrained by the large distances and access to suitable ( ... )
odation and basic facilities. The Energy Trailer raises awareness and disseminates information about Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency technologies, measures and practices in rural and peri-urban Namibian settlements in order to promote use of these technologies and measures. The objective was to implement a "learning by showing" approach by conceptualizing, designing, manufacturing and
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2005
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23,355.40
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Phase 3
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Project Number: NAM-05-03 |
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The project seeks to develop a biodiversity booklet for the Spitkoppe community to create awareness and positively influence behavior on environmental issues and regional historic biodiversity amongst Namibians and foreign visitors.
The booklet ( ... )
educe rural poverty through the development of printed materials for sale to tourists whilst serving as training and education material for the community, schools and science projects.
The Spitzkoppe community is situated in the Erongo region and a total of 1200 number of people would benefit through this project through direct and indirect
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2005
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50,000.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: Nam-04-13 |
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Namibia
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Multifocal Area
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2005
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30,558.06
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Phase 2
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Project Number: Nam-04-08 |
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The project aims to obtain necessary resources for the implementation of responsible land use,tourism , and developmnet plans in the N#a Jagna Conservancy.It will begin with a comprehensive, participatory tourism development plan drawing on local ( ... )
dge and best practices in the modern environmental and cultural tourism industries. Infrastructure improvements will allow for the reintroduction of game. Existing land use plans created by the conservancy membership will be implemented with the production of maps and control system.
The project is located in the Tsumkwe District in the Otjozondjupa Region of North-Eastern Namibia. N#a Jagna
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Namibia
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Biodiversity
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2005
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: Nam-04-07 |
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The goal of the project is to protect the globally significant biodiversity in Warmbad and the //Gamaseb conservancy , a portion of the Nama Karoo biome. The proponent will establish a community-based biodiversity protection system in partnership ( ... )
ey stakeholders to protect the areas biodiversity. Suitable indegenous plants will be domesticated to produce food, herbs and medicine in a garden. Knowledgeable local residents will be involved in identifying and collecting species, thus ethno-botanical research will be encouraged and supported.
This project will take place in the south-eastern parts of the Karas Region, including Warmbad,
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Namibia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2005
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2,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: Nam-05-01 |
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The project aims to support the further development of the newly created Ovitoto Conservancy, through: identifying and developing land management strategies that provide for sustainable grazing practices and use of tree resources for cooking, ( ... )
ng and other uses; protection of key watersheds and access to natural water sources; reduction of erosion; identification of areas of biodiversity importance and the implementation of plans for their protection and possible limited tourist access; evaluation and piloting of alternative technologies that reduce the reliance on natural resources; and investigate ecologially sustainable income
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Namibia
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2005
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48,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: NAM-05-05 |
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The goal of the project was to improve the sustainable management of natural resources as well as the living conditions of communities in the Ovitoto area. Project objectives included 1. Promote the use of appropriate technology in the 19 villages ( ... )
Ovitoto area through the establishment of an Environmental Community Outreach Centre. 2. Increase the awareness, knowledge, and access on a number of appropriate technologies and environmental management concepts. 3. Encourage the establishment of local “environmentally focused” business, and in particular to identify business opportunities that would support the wider environmental goals of
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