There are 26,002 projects available.
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G24 |
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The Gulf of Thailand is rated as one of the richest sea in the world. Its coastal ecosystem comprises mangrove ,marine species and coral offering a secured settlement.
At present, the ecosystem of the gulf has been affected by the ( ... )
stainable development projects. Such projects have turned the once- rich and clean gulf into the sea of pollution . It is the result of conflict in utilizing coastal areas for agriculture and industry in conjunction with growing human settlement. These changing situation has caused the degradation of the ecosystem and quality of life of communities. The degradation is apt to affect wider area
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Turkey
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International Waters
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1998
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30,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TUR-98-07 |
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Establishment of a sewerage and treatement system for Hacimahmutlu Village (Doganli, Sinop) ensuring the collective work of the villagers. |
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Ecuador
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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9,799.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ECU/98/003 |
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Características biofísicas de la zona:
Altitud: 1680 msnm – 2400 msnm.
Formación ecológica: bosque húmedo-Montano Bajo y bosque húmedo-Premontano
Características socio económicas de la población:
Es una comunidad de ( ... )
a creación, se encuentra organizada en torno a la Asociación de Productores Agroforestales ASOPAFT, conformada por 32 familias con un promedio de 5 has. a cada una. La comunidad en general es pobre, teniendo como actividad económica principal la agricultura y en pequeña escala la ganadería, cuya producción la destinan mayormente al autoconsumo con pocos excedentes para comercializar;
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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43,328.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-JOR-95-G52-12 |
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The project promoted local community awareness and involvement in forest management and planting herb gardens as a source of supplementary income in a forest area threatened by increased urbanization close to the capital of the country, Amman. ( ... )
s of the proponent in the project area participated in the implementation of the project. the Municipality of Na'ur provided support to the project. NGO's capacities to manage environmental projects have been strengthened and the awareness of its members raised through teh activities of this project.
Through this project, JNFW's members, who are spread all over the country, were sensitized of
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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6,341.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G07 |
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A community approach to slow down the degradation rate of highland soil and watershed area of the Nan River-one of the 4 tributaries of the Chao Phraya River draining into the Gulf of Thailand - by practising proven integrated farming techniques , ( ... )
ng capacity of target population and establishing community learning
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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2,433.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/004 |
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Develop home gardens by manufacturing compost using market and household waste. Arrest soil erosion of plots of 30 selected farmers in 3 villages through composting. At the same time manage disposal of solid waste of the sunday fair by requesting ( ... )
nicipality to transport the waste to farmer plots, where the farmers sort the waste for composting. A plant nursery was established in a five acre plot. Awareness raising on environment issues such as global warming and promotion of planting trees. Competition among home garden growers with emphasis on growing tuber varieties as a way of increasing biodiversity.
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Guatemala
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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14,851.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-22-97 |
Judges and law enforcement agents training on Guatemala’s environmental law.
Objectives: To provide regional and local law enforcing authorities (judges, fiscals, police officials, governmental agencies authorities) with adequate information ( ... )
national and international environmental laws. /This project will develop training workshops and materials with an appropriate technical level to support environmental law enforcement in the SGP region of work. This includes the production and publication of a specific Manual and related training
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1998
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21,320.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ECU/98/009 |
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Características biofísicas de la zona:
El bosque de Pacoche constituye el último remanente de este tipo de vegetación en el Cantón Manta y el único refugio de especies de flora y fauna que habitan en la zona y están en peligro de ( ... )
recer. Este bosque como parte de los bosques occidentales se caracteriza por sus altos niveles de endemismo. Además por sus características particulares, este remanente boscoso es un regulador del clima de la región del cual se originan las fuentes de agua para las 8 comunidades asentadas alrededor de esta zona. El área está ubicada en el sistema de colinas y montañas del Cabo de San
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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36,553.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: GHA/98/029 |
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Fuelwood and charcoal together constitute over 80 % of the country’s energy consumption. Charcoal consumption is more prevalent in the urban areas with more than 70 % of urban households depending on this source for cooking. In 1996, it was ( ... )
ted that the annual consumption was about 800,000 tonnes. The traditional coalpot is the main cooking device that is used by households and this device is only about 18 % efficient. The Ahibenso, however is reported by the Ministry of Energy to be 39 % efficient and save between 35 40 % of charcoal compared to the traditional coalpot. Baseline studies of this project showed that of a total of 200
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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5,120.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/036 |
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The objective of the project is to promote the adoption of energy efficiency measures and technologies among Ghanaian industries so as to conserve energy, save money and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. The project provided relevant ( ... )
ation on the benefits/costs of proven energy efficient technologies to industrial manager so they can make informed choices and investments with regards to technology types. Middle level managers and technical staff were also given training on the application of proven energy efficient technologies and were exposed to case studies of successful energy management industries to appreciate the cost
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Indonesia
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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8,947.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/98-063 |
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Project goals or objective (including GEF problem area addressed by project) :
1. To identify donor agencies funding availability
2. To identity the scope of funding of donor agencies
3. To provide a tool to information sharing and problem ( ... )
g alternatives for
the donor
4. To strengthen the method of next steps plan, especially for GEF-SGP
5. To seek collaboration possibility in any aspects (project co-funding, co-
funding monitoring, project selection, technical assistance etc)
6. To build and maintain network among donors
7. A tool of lessons learned
Activities to be carried out under project
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Tunisia
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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45,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TUN/95/G52/07 |
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Le projet vise à :
* Améliorer la conscience environnementale et la sensibilité à la protection des ressources naturelles du Cap Bon (Terrestres et marines)
* Promouvoir les techniques et les méthodes de gestion durable dans ( ... )
culture
* Promouvoir l’Éducation à l'environnement dans les établissements scolaires
* Promouvoir l'Eco-tourisme et du tourisme culturel dans la région du Cap Bon.
Les activités du projet sont :
* Création d'un centre d'initiation à la protection de l'environnement et à la gestion durable au Cap Bon
* Réalisation d'une exposition sur la Biodiversité du Cap Bon:
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Mali
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Biodiversity
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1998
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32,492.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MLI/97/20 |
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Projet de renforcement de capacité pour la protection de l'environnement dans 7 villages de Kéléya.
Objectifs:
- Accompagner les populations dans leurs initiatives en les informant sur la dégradation de l'environnement observée.
- Favoriser ( ... )
ergence d'un cadre de concertation villageois par rapport a la protection des forets naturelles
- Contribuer a l'amélioration et a la restauration des terres par l'initiation des populations aux techniques appropriées
- La responsabilisation des populations pour attenuer les pratiques d'exploitations anarchique des ressources de la foret.
Activites :
- Information Education Communication
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Cote d'ivoire
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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21,918.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: IVC/95/G52/003 |
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Dans la ville d'Abidjan, il existe un commerce alimentaire bien connu: la vente de grillades diverses (boeuf, mouton, poulet...). Ces grillades sont cuites sur des fourneaux sommaires constitués de demi-fûts métalliques ouverts sur un côté ( ... )
l'intérieur desquels brule un feu de bois. La viande est mise à cuire sur une plaque métallique percée de trous et placée sur le fourneau. Ce système traditionel consomme énormément de bois de chauffe et entraîne des pertes de chaleur.
le présent projet vise à équiper 10% des vendeurs de grillade de la commune d'Abidjan en fours améliorés très économes en feu
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Philippines
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Biodiversity
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1998
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39,412.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: OP-18.98-L |
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The project aims to institutionalize efforts in governance using the coastal areas as venue. With the mangrove forest intact, it is easy to catch shells and small fish to tide over one's hunger.
Technical training was also part of the whole ( ... )
of formation. The framework of capability building of the people should be achieved: how to form; educate; get their participation; analyze life; and analyze the environment.
Overall, this framework inculcates in the people the love for the local community as well as the natural resources, and helps them to manage and conserve the natural resources, and helps environment of the place. The
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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8,996.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G22 |
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Sine its inception in 1990, the Integrated Farming Techniques Promotion Project has been
continuously undertaking environmental development activities. The project has been facing a few utmost environmental problems i.e. overuse of chemical ( ... )
nce in manufacturing and agricultural process and unregulated exploitation of natural resources. After washing and draining into the water bodies , the chemical residue applied in agricultural practices are imposing threats to the water species as well as human beings. The number of fishes dying of chemical effect is increasing every year. There has been no agencies taking responsibility to cope
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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5,613.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/040 |
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Rationale
Excessive use of agro chemicals is one reason which has led to degradation of land in this area.
Domestic waste is commonly dumped in public places polluting the environment and poses a threat of harmful diseases being spread.
Firewood ( ... )
d as the main energy source which as a result destroys the forest resource.
Objectives, activities, groups involved
Introducing of composting and alternative energy sources in the dry zone of the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
Introduction of composting and alternative energy sources in place of firewood.
Awareness raising on its importance.
40 selected families to be trained and
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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5,909.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/022 |
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Rationale
Deforestation due to massive developmental projects around the area. Excessive use of chemical fertilizer threatening the bio diversity in the region.
Approx 10,000 farming families are facing severe economic problems due to the land ( ... )
ing utilized wisely.
Objectives, activities
Home garden development in Mahaweli settler villages, introduce sustainable farming methods, manufacturing of organic fertilizers, distribute plants and energy efficient stoves.
Introduce sustainable farming methods such as organic farming; make compost pits in every land plot in which these methods are implemented.
Conduct awareness programmes
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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1998
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21,328.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TUR-98-06 |
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The Project aimed to execute an inventory of plants species and medicinal plants in the Southeastern Anatolia (GAP Region), to identify the endemics and to prepare a publication.
Main activities:
The research is carried out in Adiyaman, Batman, ( ... )
ep, Kilis, Mardin, Siirt, Sanliurfa, Sirnak and Diyarbakir provinces.
- Field studies and photographing of plants on site,
- Collection of unidentified plants samples,
- Scientific identification of endemics,
- Consulting local people on the use of plants,
- Consulting herbalists on medicinal plants,
- Compilation of information, selection of photographs for the book
- Editing of the book
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1998
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5,195.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/97/12 |
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Obtener especies de mariposas peninsulares para investigar la información referente a cada ejemplar obtenido, elaborando una réplica de cada ejemplar en papel mache, respetando tamaño, forma y color de cada especie, para su investigación y ( ... )
ón de la importancia que tiene en el medio ambiente y su conservación, así como la venta de las
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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2,808.33
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/10 |
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The project was awarded US$2,808.33 by the SGP to furthe conduct a bird and leathe back turtle survey at the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area, a national asset assisted and support by the NGO, Village Development Trust and other stakeholders. ( ... )
e survey would establish baseline data for more awarenes and research work by both national and international research institutions. The project will enable another door to be opened for the villagers who gave their land for conservation to benefit both economically and environmentally.
Further to thje biodata collected, the Leather back turtle was funded and supported by the SGP and other
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Uganda
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Biodiversity
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1998
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25,017.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/001 |
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Community Eco-tourism project (interpretive canoe rides through one of Uganda’s extensive papyrus wetland systems). Promoting an intergrative management process for sustainable community development and biodiversity conservation. The project is ( ... )
d by Katonga Wetlands Conservation Association a local CBO in the Central Western part of Uganda. The area has one of the richest collections of Wildlife such as the rare sitatunga, elephants and water-buck and various Bird species. The reserve is in a semi-arid area with a predominantly cattle keeping community.
Poaching, overgrazing, acaricide pollution, brick making and sustainable resource
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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7,982.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/018 |
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The project location is the Mahaweli C Zone, falling under 4 DS Divisions, comprising 19 villages.
Rationale
Excessive use of agro-chemicals, deforestation, improper land use methods like chena cultivation for example, have contributed to the ( ... )
ation of the land.
Objectives, activities
Introduction of environmental conservation methods such as soil conservation, production of organic fertilizer, organic farming, management of livestock, use of hay for paddy cultivation, herbal gardens, plant nurseries, minimize the use of agro chemicals and promote usage of organic fertilizers as alternatives
Awareness programmes for school
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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1998
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32,581.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-98-004 |
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Support the production of the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya KOMBA magazine which covers wildlife/biodiversity topics and is distributed to all member schools in Kenya. Pupils will have the possibility to learn more about different environmental issues. ( ... )
funds were also used to rehabilitate a training facility for the Wild Life Clubs of Kenya in the Lake Nakuru National Park. Members and non-memebers will be able to use the facility observing wildlife in the Nakuru Park.
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,010.10
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BZE/98/03 |
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Planning grant to develop a proposal that will establish a proper management system for the entire National Park. |
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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8,578.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G10 |
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The Banthad Range is the major waterhed area supplying water to water bodies in 4 surrounding provinces and the Songkhla Lagoon.The original area was about 144,000 ha 30 years ago and reduced to 112,000 ha at present. Of this present figure, about ( ... )
ha is in Pattalung Province.
It become evident that the Songkhla Lagoon become shallow at an average depth of 1 m. and the quality of the water was degraded. This seems to be the result of the unscrupulous utilization of land area and natural resources in the range.There have been a big demand for land for agriculture and subsequently chemical sustance to raise the yields. Also, the
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Philippines
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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33,426.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: OP-17.98-N |
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The project aims to discuss/disseminate environment principles, programs and social development and a research and development for a continuing effort to give endless possibilities in formulating the program content.
Site visit will also be made ( ... )
munity-based projects through collaborative efforts.
Radio program for the dissemination and popularization of experiences and models of environment program and technologies. Content of program included proposals on alternative solutions to critical environmental
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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17,513.20
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/05 |
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The municipality of Porto Nacional, state of Tocantins, has a population of approximately 45,000. Most of these people live precariously, with ubiquitous illnesses and widespread malnourishment. These problems will be addressed by this project, ( ... )
will implement a living pharmacy and provide nutritional orientation. This will improve the quality of life in the poor community, as well as rescue traditional medicinal knowledge for use of medicinal plants and nutrition. Monitors will be trained to replicate the initiative in different areas, and constant interchange with similar projects will be maintained. Community gardens will be
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Egypt
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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26,527.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: EG-OP1-05 |
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1. To protect the environment through minimize the negative impacts from using traditional methods and energy sources.
2. To remove the barriers and facilitate the use of new & renewable energy and reduce the cost of the units for the ( ... )
ciaries.
3. Installing 60 units of solar heater and 40 units of house combust in poor areas of Menia.
4. To raise the environmental awareness of the local community in the target area.
5.To provide the necessary technicians to ensure sustainability of the project.
6.To encourage local community to utilize renewable
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Trinidad and tobago
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International Waters
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1998
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5,769.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TRI/95/G52/2101/006 |
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The Green Waste Recycling Organisation approached the GEF/SGP for grant assistance to purchase a truck to meet the high transport needs and thus ensure the continuation and viability of recycling of glass and plastic bottles. As a result of ( ... )
sions and site visits with the GEF/SGP NC and NSC representative, the organisation was encouraged to consider the approach of using financial assistance to the project to lease transport to continue and upgrade their activities for four months. Towards this end the CBO will be assisted in the formulation of a business plan for the first year of operation based on an assessment of the first three
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Uganda
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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40,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: UGA/95/G52/004 |
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The project is a two-year project implemented by Luzira group of Prisoners lying adjacent to Port Bell Pier, the main inlet to Uganda on Lake Victoria. Extensive amounts of water hyacinth clog the pier & the landing site hampering local transport, ( ... )
g and navigation. The weed was a threat to the lake and the biodiversity therein as well as the livelihood of the people that depend on it. The project has demonstrated that prisoners can sustainably control the water hyacinth through utilisation of water hyacinth to produce furniture, baskets and mats. In addition prisoners are trained in art & crafts skills providing them with direct welfare
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Guatemala
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International Waters
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1998
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9,921.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-03-98 |
To provide options to avoid the pollution of the Lake Atitlán watershed due to inorganic garbage and provide options for local people's management of this kind of garbage through training and recycling practices that generate direct income.
( ... )
project will build a recycling center at the village of Panajachel, which is an important tourist center on the Lake Atitlán protected area.
Local people will be trained on recycling activities as an income generation option, and garbage will be sold to recycling companies.
A collection system will be designed and implemented on
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1998
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9,527.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ECU/98/001 |
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Características socio económicas de la población:
La Fundación Molleturo es propietaria del Bosque Sural, sitio en el que se ejecuta directamente el proyecto. En las áreas aledañas al bosque, la actividad económica principal es la ( ... )
ría, la misma que se maneja en forma tradicional con promedios de producción entre 2 y 3 litros por vaca/día; esta situación a obligado a los propietarios de la zona a ir incrementando la frontera agrícola y a su vez propiciar la tala indiscriminada de los remanentes boscosos existentes en la zona.
Area intervenida:
67 has.
Recurso manejado:
El bosque Sural, se encuentra
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Bolivia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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16,857.47
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BOL/06/99 |
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En una de las regiones más áridas del altiplano sur a una altura cercana a los 4 mil metros, la existencia de bosques y asociaciones de especies leñosas se encuentran fuertemente devastadas por el proceso histórico de demanda energética minera, ( ... )
rrilera, industrial y doméstica.
Sin embargo los espacios territoriales de las comunidades originarias del distrito de Turco, poseen recuros y sistemas de gestión de relictos de bosque de alta montaña como la keñua e inmensas extenciones de tholares que continuan proporcionando beneficios a los pobladores y constituyen un delicado recurso renovable que requiere procesos de planificación
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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4,934.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF INS/YBUL/97-048 |
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Project goal:
To increase conservation effort and awareness of the visitors to Ujung Kulon National Parks through well educated and trained porters in conservation activities as mediator.
Project objective :
1.To train porters in ( ... )
tanding better guiding practices in conservation efforts and activities which in turn they will transfer it to the visitors of the national park;
2.To broaden the basic nature conservation knowledge of the porters which could be seen as potential entry point in implementing the concept;
3.To increase the participate of the porters in implementing nature conservation concepts and
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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4,934.20
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF INS/YBUL/97-048 |
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Project goal:
To increase conservation effort and awareness of the visitors to Ujung Kulon National Parks through well educated and trained porters in conservation activities as mediator.
Project objective :
1. To train porters in ( ... )
tanding better guiding practices in conservation efforts and activities which in turn they will transfer it to the visitors of the national park;
2. To broaden the basic nature conservation knowledge of the porters which could be seen as potential entry point in implementing the concept;
3. To increase the participate of the porters in implementing nature conservation concepts and
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Kazakhstan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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21,902.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: KAZ/97/05 |
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In the south of Kazakhstan a unique object, the National Aksu-Dzhabagly Reserve, is located. It has a significant value for conservation of the Kazakhstan nature, and also takes important place in the international system of protected natural ( ... )
ories, it's widely known to the world community. The area close-fitting to the Reserve has also a great value on biological diversity of Western Tien-Shan region because the territory of neighboring reserve “Aksu-Dzhabagly” doesn’t fully protect the specific character of regional flora and fauna. For instance, the whole zone of foothill ephemeral semi-desert (which remained beyond the
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: INS95/G52/0043 |
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Project goal:
Demoplot establishment for medical plants cultivation and gene-plasma collection garden
Project objective :
1. To establish a demoplot site as a pilot to conserve rare medical plants;
2. To establish a gene-plasma ( ... )
tion as a conservation effort;
3. To cultivate and preserve medical plants;
4. To distribute the seeds and saplings of medical plants to the community;
5. To plant community yards with a useful plantations.
Activities to be carried out under the project :
1. Preparation.
a) Introduction of the activities to the community;
b) Land preparation;
c) Seedlings and saplings
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G01 |
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Mekhong river is an international water originating in the Himalaya Range and flowing through six countries: China, Myanmar, Lao P.D.R.,Thailand , Cambodia and Vietnam. More than 200 million people directly depend upon the river for their ( ... )
.Especially,the river has been a prime source for fishes. At present, the river is under the verge of being depleted due to the degradation of watershed areas, over-fishing and development projects on the river basins.These has eventually affected the ecosystems of the river and consequently the livelihood of the people who depend upon the fishes and other resources in the river.
Giant catfish
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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6,947.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G05 |
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A joint effort between highland and lowland people to conserve the watershed area of the Mekhong River by building capacity of target population , demonstrating an appraoch for collective conservation between lowland and highland population and ( ... )
ing campaigns among youths in the two types of
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Sri lanka
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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19,082.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/030 |
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Rationale
The natural water resources that supply water for paddy cultivation, easily run dry during drought periods, causing damage to crops.
Soil erosion in the lands near water bodies, due to improper land use.
Damage caused to crops by ( ... )
sed numbers of crop pests.
Use of expensive and inefficient fossil fuel for domestic energy needs.
Objectives, activities
To build two micro hydro power plants in two villages for lighting and battery charging facilities.
To provide domestic electricity to 2 remote villages, situated far from the reach of the national grid, by constructing 2 micro hydro power plants.
2 persons from the
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G19 |
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The civilization of the twentieth century is one of industry-oriented in which human
beings are over-consuming energy. Mostly, the energy is being used in manufacturing processes in industry and communication to respond to the consumerist ( ... )
y. Such processes are enormously contributing to the release of a gas ,known as Carbondioxide, a major GHG, into the world’s atmosphere. This GHG has caused the rise in the world’s temperature and other climatic variance. The phenomenon is widely known as the Green House Effects the consequences of which are all threatening the livelihood of human beings.
One of the many solutions
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Bolivia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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22,337.16
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BOL/19/99 |
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Mediante acciones de veda de 31 has. de bosque primario en 3 comunidades, 59 has. de matorral o bosque degradado en 8 comunidades, donde se han realizado tareas de repoblamiento forestal con especies nativas.
Además se ha logrado la plantación ( ... )
has de bosque con fines energéticos y la protección de infraestructura de riego. Los plantines de Eucalipto fueron logrados en nueve viveros comunitarios con participación de 111 familias. Se ha logrado inventariar un total de 74 especies arbóreas y arbustivas en dos micro cuencas representativas del área aymara y quechua de la región. Se ha realizado tres talleres por comunidad con un
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,966.67
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/15 |
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A planning grant of K1,966.67 was provided to the Motu Koitabu Group of the Village of Hanuabada to develop their project proposal. In late 1998 the group approached the secretariat informing the coordinator that the people were suffering from a ( ... )
of environment health related diseases. As the village is locked in the city of port moresby the village is overcrowded with approximately 30,000 people. The harbour which was their traditional fishing group is also contaminated not only by surrage but also from the industries and harbour activity. The problem is recognised and the group has been encouraged to develop a good project proposal
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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0.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/14 |
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US$13,504 was granted to the Moukele Community Group of Fisherman Island to undertake environment awareness of coral reefs as a means of detering the use of dynamite in the fishing grounds. Funding is also provided for some tree planting to be ( ... )
aken as the islanders live on sand dune which is very hot and unpleasant during the dry season in
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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5,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/038 |
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The Workshop on Gender and Renewable Energy Systems Development and Application was co-funded by GEF/SGP, UNDP and UNIFEM. It brought together 84 participants including renewable energy practitioners, experts and users who deliberated on the ( ... )
inkages between the environment, energy, food security and economic empowerment of women, particularly women’s’ agro-processing businesses. It also collated information on energy policies with particular reference to access by women including issues of design and development of future energy
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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19,860.63
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/15 |
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Native beekeeping in the Cerrado has cultural roots. The basic needs for survival of the jandaíra species have been identified. Application of knowledge acquired and disseminated in diversified media is sought by this project, in the form of ( ... )
s offered to local families, teachers, and school children. Local communities will assist in these activities. Additional income will be generated for local small farmers who adopt the native beekeeping activities, bringing together the basic needs of the community and the environmental quality. Planting of trees beneficial to the native beekeeping activity will also be
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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9,933.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G27 |
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Forest is a big source of energy and other valuable natural resources. However, the processes of national and industrial development have prompted the excessive and wasteful use of these natural gifts from the forest. Such an unregulated use has ( ... )
ed in the built-up of greenhouse effect which gradually produce harmful consequences to human beings and their environment. Forest is a source of clean air and carbon sink. It absorbs the water and retains the soil fertility.
Huy Tao Dam Forest is still rich and full of big trees. With the area about 5,000 ha, it is conserved as a source of energy by communities settling around. However, the
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Guatemala
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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7,559.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-04-98 |
OBJECTIVES:
To provide access to training on environmental, soil conservation and forestry activities and implement learned practices on stakeholders plots.
This project will develop a series of workshops to strengthen the three ( ... )
ipant organizations, provide specific training on environmental themes, soil conservation and forestry related activities.
The project will develop a series of soil conservation actions, as new options to avoid erosion and soil nutrient depletion.
This actions involve forest management and tree
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1998
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8,168.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-21-97 |
Environmental education activities at three communities, endangered sea turtles rescue activities and mangrove rescue activities at a RAMSAR declared wetland and related ecosystems.
Objectives:
1)To establish a nature information center for ( ... )
s at the Manchón Guamuchal main point of public entry.2)To provide continuity to efforts of environmental education and sustainable use of mangroves and endangered species of sea turtles. /This project will establish a public information center about the local wetlands natural resources, provide pamphlets and information prepared by local people to visitors, continue the environmental education
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