Conservation of three eco-systems and promotion of eco-tourism by Bio-diversity Research Information & Training Centre
Conservation of three eco-systems and promotion of eco-tourism by Bio-diversity Research Information & Training Centre
Conserve and improve bio diversity and minimize environmentally harmful activities taking place at present, in 5 selected eco systems in the Uva province.

Environmental conservation through social mobilization of the villages adjoining the eco systems,
create 125 home gardens to bring about economic benefits,
establish an information center and a center for selling
guide and promote eco tourism, conserve plant species facing threat of extinction, protection of water catchment areas by planting trees around them,
educate and create environmental awareness among school children of 5 schools within the eco systems,
introduce and promote 125 energy saving stoves, expected to save 1/3 of the firewood generated energy.

More than 1000 families of 15 villages forming 50 groups will be involved in this project.


 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Bio Diversity Research, Information and Training Centre
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 12,640.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 5,856.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,000.00
Project Number:
SRL/95/G52/009
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Awareness raising on biodiversity conservation for communities.
Gender Focus
Both men and women participated in project activities.
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SGP Country office contact

Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
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Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7