There are 27,187 projects available.
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Kenya
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Multifocal Area
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1996
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2,700.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-96-002 |
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Capacity building for NGOs in participatory approaches with a focus to natural resources management. |
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1996
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11,212.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: GEF-INS-96-G20 |
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Project goals or objective (including GEF problem area addressed by project) :
Short term objectives :
1. To increase local community’s income through provision of sustainable supply of bamboos, to be used not only for religious/ceremonial ( ... )
es but also as raw materials for local arts and crafts.
2. To encourage ecotourism programme in Munduk village.
Long term objectives :
1. Bamboo planted along the riverbanks would serve as rain-catchment area, thus preserving the water and soils in the area.
2. To indirectly increase the bird population in Munduk area (with the return of bamboo forest).
Activities to be carried out under
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1996
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37,677.22
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/20 |
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Desarrollo en comunidades democráticas de base de la producción orgánica auto sostenida de frutas autóctonas tradicionales, plantas de ornato, medicinales y aromáticas en peligro de extinción, para rehabilitar los ecosistemas del área y ( ... )
r fuentes de ingresos a la población, compatibles con la conservación del hábitat
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1996
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21,213.90
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/25 |
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Se pretende la alternativa de producción de venado cola blanca, ya que se ha demostrado muy rentable con fines cinegéticos, la manufactura de artesanías con los subproductos del venado (astas, pieles y patas), será un recurso económico para ( ... )
a comunidad. Se producirá un manual que servirá para capacitar a los participantes en el manejo del venado, el cual también tendrá fines de alfabetización. Recuperar y preservar los conocimientos y tradiciones mayas sobre la utilización del venado, con el fin de poder aumentar la calidad de vida de la
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Chile
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Biodiversity
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1996
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18,668.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: CHI/96/08 |
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Este proyecto se generó a partir de varios años de seqúia sucesiva que produjo un gran problema especialmente a los pequeños campesinos Se trabajra en la reforestación de 10 hectareas, se pretende a demás establecer redes para la ( ... )
ialización de los productos que producen los pequeños propietariosReforestación a partir de la producción de plantas en el vivero y generación de un fondo rotatorio a partir de la bonificación del Estado para las
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1996
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49,892.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: ECU/96/001 |
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Semi-intensive management of goats to improve productivity. Community training on animals diseases. With an increase in productivity, the community will have meat and milk for its own use and for trading. Forest conservation.
Pilot phase
Swiss ( ... )
Value Fund
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Chile
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Biodiversity
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1996
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5,875.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: CHI/96/02 |
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El eje transversal de los problemas ambientales es la falta de educación en el tema de allí que la posibilidad de incorporar en el trabjo que desarrolla n los establecimientos educacioneales aparece como prioritario. Junto a lo anterior destaca la ( ... )
bilidad y la fragilidad del ecosistema árido de la zona de canela. Por el proyecto permitirá fortalecer la capacidad de gestión de una de las escuelas beneficiadas por el proyecto para garantizar el manejo adecuado del vivero, incorporar plantas medicinales en los viveros y elaborar un documento con la sistematización del
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1996
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13,311.69
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/10 |
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Fomentar un proceso socio-económico de desarrollo regional basado en el uso racional de los recursos naturales, la conservación de la biodiversidad y una amplia participación de las comunidades en su ejecución como en sus beneficios. El proyecto ( ... )
el fomento de una cultura de cuidado y protección al medio
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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1996
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5,842.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: POL/95/13 |
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Protection of wetland with various spieces of reptiles on the area of Beskid Sadecki, cooperation with local community and authority, creation of a model example of biotope protection.
Main project activities will be focused on creation of model ( ... )
tion stand, which will be surrounded by natural fence and marked.
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Botswana
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1996
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12,222.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BOT/95/G51/13 |
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Manyana village was designated as a pilot village for solar energy in Botswana. This project sought to demonstrate the use of solar energy/technology in the extraction of under ground water for a women's group horticultural project. |
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India
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Biodiversity
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1996
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10,000.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: SGP/CCF/IND/OP1/KER |
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Study of the degradation of the ecosystem supporting the endangered gangetic dolphins.
peermade located in peermade taluk of the Idukki district in Kerala in South India. The idea to cultivate Lemon grass was conceived by PDS for two sites of the ( ... )
thanam village that had very thin soil coverage with mostly rock exposed all over. The other common cash crops such as cardamom, pepper, coffee and tap root trees were found unsustainable to be grown in these locations because of certain agro-climateic reasons. Therefore the main objective of this project was to help villagers to enagge in aviable and sustainable location specific income
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Chile
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Biodiversity
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1996
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13,335.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: CHI/96/09 |
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Acciones demostrativas destinadas a un manejo más efectivo y sostenible de los recursos naturales existentes en las comunidades agrícolas. Formación de una Unidad Ambiental en la Federación para difundir y apoyar el modelo propuesto. |
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Mexico
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Multifocal Area
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1996
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14,268.01
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/24 |
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Establecimiento de un taller de carpintería y tallado de maderas aprovechando de forma integral los recursos madereros de la zona, disminuyendo las probabilidades de incendios forestales ocasionados por la basura que se deja dentro del monte al ( ... )
a cabo la extracción de
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Barbados
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Land Degradation
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1996
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20,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-ANG-97-G23 |
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The project aimed to establish model pasture management units (enclosed areas in which livestock will be held and crops and fodder will be grown to feed livestock on a 'cut and carry' basis) to reduce habitat degradation and damage to natural and ( ... )
ted vegetation from the ravages of uncontrolled livestock.
Six selected farmers from different parts of the island will set up these Model Pasture Management Units. It is hoped that these farmers will in turn pass on their knowledge to other farmers in their respective areas. They will also produce stock plants for the development of further forage units.
One unit will be set up at the
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Cote d'ivoire
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Biodiversity
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1996
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10,847.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: IVC/94/G008 |
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le projet se situe dans le Sud-Ouest de la Côte d'Ivoire plus précisement dans la région de San Pédro. l'agriculture y est fortement développée. Les dégâts causés par les rongeurs aux cultures de rentes et aux cultures vivries ont atteint ( ... )
il critique. en ce qui concerne les cultures vivrières, les pertes vont de 30 à 50 %.
Une meilleure connaissance des déprédateurs permettra d'assurer une protection efficace desdites cultures qui constituent des ressources essentielles de la biodiversité végétale.
les activités menées sont les suivantes: echantillonnage des rongeurs par le biais de piègeage ou par la
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Pakistan
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Biodiversity
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1996
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8,158.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: PAK/95/33 |
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The project is located in Jhangar valley Punjab. The duration of the project is one year and already various achievements have been accomplished.
The number and size of the protected areas have increases, the area under plant coverage has also ( ... )
sed, the range lands were improved in selected sites, local communities were organized, the awareness of locals regarding the natural resources of the area was enhanced, research reports on different aspects of the project are available and participation of local people on the plantation programme was ensured.
There were numerous difficulties, mainly the non-availability of sufficient funds to
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1996
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21,300.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BRA/96/08 |
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This project will take place in the Bico do Papagaio region, in the state of Tocantins. The purpose of the initiative is to add value to the extractive activity of the women babassu palmnut breakers. Conservation of the babassu groves, enabling the ( ... )
tion of the palmnuts and their processing for extraction of oil is proposed, thus strengthening the role of women in the local society. 13 collection posts will be maintained, 8 of which will be sales points. The women’s nuclei will be organized, and training will be offered for the attendants for the collection posts and managers. Environmental education will be offered in an attempt to reduce
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Chile
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Biodiversity
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1996
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10,565.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: CHI/96/05 |
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Se pretende continuar el trabajo ya teniendo la metodología probada en terreno de tal forma de aumentar la superficie de plantación e involucrar a nuevos pequeños propietarios interesados en este trabajo. Para ello se trabajará con las ( ... )
staciones realizadas y perfeccionar las acciones realizadas durante la I Fase, afectadas por un incendio forestal a fines de 1996 y la falta de
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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1996
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5,243.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: POL/95/12 |
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Inventory of birds living on electric poles and transformers in the area of Wielkopolska, the first step of a big project, the idea is to decrease the death rate of birds and economic loss. In some cases nests will be removed to spacial platforms ( ... )
eeding boxes. Education campaign and trainings for power plants staff and services of transmission company, students, local community will be a very important element of the project. As one of the results the special guide on new methods for protection electric lines against their negative impact to birds population will be
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1996
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9,259.74
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/19 |
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Con acciones específicas se tratarán de desarrollar nuevos esquemas de explotación y utilización de la Naturaleza, combinando acciones de producción con conservación, para beneficiar a la gente y a la naturaleza, que puede servir como modelo ( ... )
a gente en el pueblo de Xocen y colindancias.
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India
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Biodiversity
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1996
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11,665.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: SGP/CCF/IND/OP1/GUW |
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The basic objective of this project were to identify local specific useful tree plants with a target group, motivate and conscientize the normal tribal populatrion of all categories regarding afforestation, horticulture, nutrition and environemt, ( ... )
nate and network with other programmes an institutions.
The major achievemnt of this project was to create awareness in the community school children about the biodiversity and imprtance to planting trees. the schoold and teachers played a great role in this projct.
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Mexico
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Multifocal Area
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1996
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9,478.39
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/18 |
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Utilización, recuperación y conservación de los suelos, pertenecientes a sus socios, es la agricultura orgánica, aplicada con leguminosas y estiércoles, se pretende reactivar la utilización de suelos que han quedado infértiles y continuar ( ... )
ando con las parcelas que ya han sido trabajadas con esta técnica, disminuyendo los costos de producción, evitando quemas y el uso de
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1996
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11,623.38
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/26 |
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El proyecto consiste en la construcción de un local domestico de usos varios, tipo tradicional, se pretende utilizar adecuadamente los recursos naturales en este caso del agua. Evitar los charcos ya que esto es muy frecuente en los solares rurales ( ... )
península lo cual evitara la proliferación de insectos y bacterias trasmisores de graves enfermedades, cuidando el aspecto anti higiénico y estético del solar. Se creara un biohuerto familiar. Que consiste en aprovechar áreas dentro del solar para cultivar vegetales comestibles orgánicos y la
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1996
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24,110.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: ECU/96/005 |
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By establishing strategies, the definition of legal foundations for land ownership and limits can be achieved. Process to reach agreements between INEFAN and colonists in the National Podocarpus Park.
Pilot phase
Swiss Counter Value Fund ( ... )
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Botswana
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International Waters
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1996
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22,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BOT/98/G52/96/05 |
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The project supported the production a newspaper supplement to promote role of NGOs in conservation and promote debate on conservation issues |
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Thailand
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Biodiversity
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1996
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2,940.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/96/G02 |
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A community effort to conserve native plants with medicinal value by establishing ex-situ collection of native plants from the area to-be-
indundated by a dam construction project. |
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Pakistan
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Biodiversity
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1996
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11,730.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: PAK/95/32 |
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The Pakistan Galliform Project is a three year project which is in the completion stages. It was executed by World Pheasant Association Pakistan with collaboration with the N.W.F.P Wildlife Department.
It has been a monitoring program aiming to ( ... )
e various populations of pheasants in Hazara district of N.W.F.P. A lot of information regarding pheasant populations, habitat utilization and ecological pressure has been collected as well as annotated checklists of bird and mammal species, updating distribution and status of many species in Hazara.
Results
There are basically three types of results that have been
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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1996
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10,000.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: TUR-97-01 |
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Carry out a comprehensive study to identify the areal distribution and the population of the Mediterranean Monk Seals in the Black Sea. |
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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1996
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15,000.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BZE/96/01 |
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The Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve (TMNR) Community Resource Center and Protection Projects will establish a community resources center and full time management presence within TMNR. Through the center, the buffer zone communities will be able to ( ... )
access TMNR staff and information, and benefit from community development, income generation and sustainable agriculture workshops and training sessions. This multi-purpose structure will also house the Head Warden and the TMNR base of
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Mauritius
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Biodiversity
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1996
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48,384.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MAR/95/G52/I/01 |
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This project aimed to conserve the Mauritian Echo Parakeet (Psittacula eques echo), the last surviving representative of a genus that was once abundant in the Western Indian Ocean, now the rarest and most endangered bird in the Mascarenes, and one ( ... )
world's rarest parrots. It also aimed to enhance reproduction in the wild and in captivity, to increase the wild population and establish a captive population at the Black River Gorges National Park. With only 8 individuals in 1986, there are now 96 Echo Parakeets, some of which are in the wild. GEF/SGP Grant used for nest monitoring, trial releases and limited telemetry
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Barbados
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Land Degradation
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1996
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39,452.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: GEF-BAR-94-G06 |
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The overall goal of this project is to cultivation of fruits and vegetable crops using modern organic farming methods and renewable resources such as available running water, wind and solar (photovoltaic) energy.
The specific objectives ( ... )
-to promote greater self-sufficieny and to reduce unemployment amongst project particpants;
-to pilot organic farming techniques in Barbados at the community level and to share the results acheived with other communities and organizations in Barbados & the OECS;
-to foster community participation in a sustainable livelihood project using modern environmental sustainable farming practices
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1996
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19,452.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BRA/96/05 |
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Information and education procedures will be established for conservation of the environmental protection area in Lagoa Santa, state of Minas Gerais. A Cerrado Reference Center will be implemented, making use of panels, brochures, videos, tourism ( ... )
iality projections and activities to rescue the traditional cultural identity of the area. A commitment of the local population to conservation is
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Mauritius
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Biodiversity
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1996
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47,087.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MAR/95/G52/I/04 |
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This project aims at the management and protection of the Pandanus trees in Mauritius. The Pandanus is more commonly known as "Vacoas" in Mauritius. Due to development and encroachment on river reserves, many of the indigenous species are ( ... )
ened. The last decade noticed a significant job reduction amongst "Vacoas Tante", i.e. female Pandanus bags manufacturers. The project aims to enable them to maintain the productive capacity and biological diversity of their environment. The grant allocated by GEF/SGP has mainly been used for a survey in different regions of Mauritius where main activities of production of different articles from
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Philippines
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Biodiversity
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1996
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1,751.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: PHI/35/92 (Pilot Phase 135-L) |
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Building the capability of selected leaders in mangrove rehabilitation and management. |
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Turkey
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Biodiversity
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1996
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11,000.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: TUR-96-02 |
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Organization of workshops in two selected less developed regions of Turkey to develop strategies for strengthening of local women’s groups; to identify priorities and strategies for addressing environmental as well as socio-economic problems; ( ... )
ge of experiences through networking among rural women; creating public awareness around issues of environment and
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Pakistan
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1996
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2,707.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: PAK/95/31 |
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The project potentially has significant demonstration value as water logging and salinity is the key environmental problem in Pakistan and the one that directly threatens the largest number of livelihoods.
SWAMP has been conceived and planned to ( ... )
e the demonstration effect. For this project, it is important that it is being implemented alongside a handful of similar projects, demonstrating that success is not unique, but achievable whenever there is a base in effective grassroots organization.
In phase one of the project, covered by the current proposal, twenty acres of land will be brought back into cultivation, leading to a direct
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Poland
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Biodiversity
Climate Change Mitigation
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1996
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19,433.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: POL/95/15 |
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Afforestration and tree planting around 5 schools and in 58 private farms in Sanniki Gmina on the base of Conception of a model tree planting and afforestration in Sanniki gmina prepared by Forestry Institution. Tree planting will help to protect ( ... )
ersity in the region, create the environment for ecotourism and ecological agriculture development, increase water retention, raise awareness of local society and
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Mexico
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Multifocal Area
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1996
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30,203.46
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/04 |
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Establecer una unidad agropecuaria en donde se aprovechen los recursos naturales, la generación de productos y subproductos que permitan en un mediano plazo la auto sostenibilidad; generando al mismo tiempo un beneficio social a la comunidad |
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Ecuador
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Biodiversity
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1996
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18,786.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: ECU/96/004 |
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The main purpose of this project is focused on implementing, training and developing an information system for the appropriate use of chemical products in the Amazon region.
Pilot phase
Swiss Counter Value Fund contribution |
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1996
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4,211.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BRA/95/01 |
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Medicinal herbs and plants will be reproduced in this project, which will also create a distribution center for seedlings destined for the local health nuclei. The threatened medicinal plant species will be conserved and replenished before they ( ... )
extinct in the region. Seedling transportation bags will be acquired and prepared, while the organic fertilizer will be prepared. An irrigation system will be installed. Seedlings and seeds will be collected in the wild. Disorderly and predatory collection of these plants has nearly depleted their stock. Actions to prevent their extinction are necessary in the short
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1996
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4,733.29
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/14 |
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Capacitar, asesorar y apoyar la organización autogestiva promoviendo el uso racional del solar, como una unidad productiva sustentable para afrontar la crisis y evitar la migración rural. |
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1996
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2,205.92
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/21 |
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Capacitar, asesorar y apoyar la organización autogestiva promoviendo el uso racional del solar, como una unidad productiva sustentable para afrontar la crisis evitando la migración rural. |
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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1996
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6,677.37
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/96/23 |
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Capacitar, asesorar y apoyar la organización autogestiva promoviendo el uso racional del solar, como una unidad productiva sustentable para afrontar la crisis evitando la migración rural. |
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1996
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27,000.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BRA/96/06 |
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Centralization in the Indigenous communities of the extractivist production (mainly Jaborandi, Fava d’Anta, Babaçu, Pequi, and Buriti) in Maranhão and Tocantins states are the main objective of this project. Direct negotiation with buyers, to ( ... )
ate middlemen, is proposed, making use of the existing transportation and storage infra-structure, and the implementation of a rotating fund. In the long run, improved collection techniques and equipment are planned to make the work done mainly by women and children more accessible to all. Value will also be added to the products by processing the raw materials. Less use of fire for agriculture
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Kenya
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Multifocal Area
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1996
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7,135.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: KEN-GEF-96-001 |
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Support for participatory rural appraisal (PRA) in Uasin Gishu and Nandi Districts so as to develop community action plans for biodiversity conservation-related activities. |
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Trinidad and tobago
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Biodiversity
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1995
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15,973.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: TRI/92/G51/2101/006 |
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The project will provide for environmental education, public awareness and avicultural programmes both on and off-site, highlighting wetland ecosystems and their values. The programme
will be implemented in partnership with both the public and ( ... )
e sectors.
The grant will be used to contract technical expertise to implement public education and awareness programmes, provide the project with training materials, establish a data storage and retrieval system for the aviculture project, and support monitoring of re-introduced waterfowl species.
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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1995
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2,138.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: POL/94/10 |
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Project aimed in tree/bush planting to stop abrasion caused by the sea.Cliff in Jastrzebia Gora is exposed to very dynamic abrasion and every year especially during heavy storms, cliff is going inland meter by meter causing damage to existing ( ... )
,properties.Project brought a substantial discussion within NSC on that time concerning the basic right for support to those activities, but finally was approved with a narrow
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Poland
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Biodiversity
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1995
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855.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: POL/95/04 |
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Model afforestration scheme for school to be replicated;Project aimed in tree planting around school in a vast area bringing possibility of creation a green buffer zone from the town noise,pollution and also to create a small arboretum of various ( ... )
d trees and bush, described with labels and small billboards, describing the role of trees (BD,CC), describing vulnerability of some species to pollution (selection of species for certain conditions) etc etc.
Established park/green belt in futire should play a role of a living-classes with active participation of schoolchildren.
Respecting role of LOP in environmental education and as a
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Pakistan
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1995
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2,330.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: PAK/95/19 |
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Located in the village Mani Acher Taluka Ratodero, the main goals of the project include, reduction of land degredation caused by salinization and to enrich the soil of the crop land, to improve the irrigation patron, to improve the environment and ( ... )
pollution by planting trees. The increase in the out put of land for small land owners and farmers to preserve fish ponds as well as to involve women of the are in the environment sector to generate income through trees, fish ponds and crops are also stated objectives.
The activities to be conducted under the project are the leveling of the land, digging of drains of the project area,
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Ecuador
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Land Degradation
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1995
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18,544.00
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: ECU/95/003 |
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Support transition from modern agriculture to agroecological agriculture, recover native species and undertake soil conservation.
Pilot phase
GEF contribution |
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