Biodiversity conservation through micro watershed protection by Sri Lanka Environment & Community Development Institute
Conservation of biodiversity through the promotion of environmentally friendly lifestyles in 3 selected eco-systems.
Main activities are - awareness raising of villagers and school children on the importance of sustainably conserving micro watersheds, home garden development (50) and growing & use of medicinal herbs and bufferzone protection with a natural fence of agave.
500 students of 2 schools and 265 families of 6 villages were the targeted beneficiaries of this project.
Main activities are - awareness raising of villagers and school children on the importance of sustainably conserving micro watersheds, home garden development (50) and growing & use of medicinal herbs and bufferzone protection with a natural fence of agave.
500 students of 2 schools and 265 families of 6 villages were the targeted beneficiaries of this project.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Sri Lanka Environment & Community Development Institute
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 8,160.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,142.00
Project Number:
SRL/03/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
50% Female, 50% Male
Notable Community Participation
Approx 265 families from 6 villages will participate in the activities of micro shed protection and awareness raining programmes on environmentally friendly lifestyles. The community povides labour worth $ 3173 for this project
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
Email:
Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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