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Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Strengthening Management and Consolidation of the La Paz Municipal Protected Areas System
08-Oct-2009
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| abstract: | The Municipality of La Paz posses a great variety of biodiversity, landscapes and ecosystems which, due to the unplanned increase of the urban areas, has been destroyed and devastated in many ways. |
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| objectives: | Strengthen environmental management of the Protected Areas System in the vacinity of the city of La Paz. The project intends to begin a conscientious process on the population, especially urban population, about the high value of protected areas, landscapes, mainly to raise inhabitants' consciousness of the importance of basins conservation belonging to protected areas which provide daily fresh water. The project will additionally aim to develop indicators and mechanisms that show harmony between productive and social development along with nature conservation. |
| area impacted: | Direct impat on areas in the vacinity of the city of La Paz, including those that provide fresh water to the urban popluation, and indirect impact on nationally through awareness building. |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=4050 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($492,000 USD)fully funded (€400 000 EUR) |
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Brazil
Consolidating the Brazilian National System of Conservation Units - SNUC
11-Oct-2010
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| abstract: | This proposal seeks to strengthen the Brazilian National System of Conservation Units (SNUC). Priority areas identified include: organizational strengthening and capacity building at all levels of the SNUC; strengthening of protected area management; building financial sustainability through the broad recognition by society; and the value of protected areas to the national economy and to the well-being of present and future generations. Communication and social outreach, accountability mechanisms and monitoring play key roles in this proposal in light of the necessity to establish effective climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. |
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| objectives: | The brief analysis between PoWPA and developed know-how in Brazil highlights the knowledge gaps that this Expression of Interest intends to mitigate. Particularly as they pertain to the following areas: Values of protected areas, financial sustainability, requirements in terms of capacity, communications and outreach, research needs and effective management. |
| area impacted: | The objective is to strengthen the National System of Conservation Units – celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year - as a whole. Currently, there are around 700 conservation units on federal and state level involved by this project. Other projects with national and international financing will create and consolidate new protected areas in order to achieve the protection targets established by the national conservation policy (compare graphic by bioma – Annex 2). |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=6351 |
| funding needed: | $92,245,000 USD€74 995 935 EUR |
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Germany €3 500 000 EUR
Germany €15 000 000 EUR
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Consolidating the Brazilian National System of Conservation Units - SNUC
11-Oct-2010
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| abstract: | This proposal seeks to strengthen the Brazilian National System of Conservation Units (SNUC). Priority areas identified include: organizational strengthening and capacity building at all levels of the SNUC; strengthening of protected area management; building financial sustainability through the broad recognition by society; and the value of protected areas to the national economy and to the well-being of present and future generations. Communication and social outreach, accountability mechanisms and monitoring play key roles in this proposal in light of the necessity to establish effective climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. |
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| objectives: | The brief analysis between PoWPA and developed know-how in Brazil highlights the knowledge gaps that this Expression of Interest intends to mitigate. Particularly as they pertain to the following areas: Values of protected areas, financial sustainability, requirements in terms of capacity, communications and outreach, research needs and effective management. |
| area impacted: | The objective is to strengthen the National System of Conservation Units – celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year - as a whole. Currently, there are around 700 conservation units on federal and state level involved by this project. Other projects with national and international financing will create and consolidate new protected areas in order to achieve the protection targets established by the national conservation policy (compare graphic by bioma – Annex 2). |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=6351 |
| funding needed: | $92,245,000 USD€74 995 935 EUR |
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Germany €3 500 000 EUR
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Cameroon, Congo, Central African Republic
Conservation and management of the Sangha Tri-national Transboundary Forests Complex
22-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | This project is geared towards long-term conservation and management of one of central Africa's most important forest regions and involves tri-national transboundary cooperation under the auspices of COMIFAC, the Commission for the Forests of Central Africa. Funds will be used for the establishment of an infrastructure for the protected areas participating. These funds will help to bridge a financial gap until the foundation fund which is currently being established will provide capital interest for the management of the three protected areas. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=6000 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($1,785,960 USD)fully funded (€1 452 000 EUR) |
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Costa Rica
Forever Costa Rica
22-Feb-2010
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| abstract: | Costa Rica has 26 percent of its land area under various protection management categories. As in many other developing countries, however, challenges and threats are great. This is mainly due to the fact that development continues to pressure the ecological systems around terrestrial and marine protected areas. Overfishing, legal and illegal fishing, unregulated tourism development, urbanization, logging, and water pollution, sedimentation, the degradation of coral reefs and the depletion of fisheries, are threats that affect protected areas as well as other neighboring lands and waters. In addition, despite the enormous efforts made to date, Costa Rica’s protected area system still has conservation gaps that must be addressed if the desired ecological representation is to be achieved. |
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| objectives: | 1)Protect key habitats to prevent their degradation; (2) Identify MPAs that are most affected by climate change, and (3) promote sustainable fisheries and tourism. |
| area impacted: | National. |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=4730 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($50,000,000 USD)fully funded (€40 650 407 EUR) |
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funding from: | United States of America $27,000,000 USD
Germany €3 500 000 EUR
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation $5,500,000 USD
The Walton Family Foundation $5,000,000 USD
The Linden Trust for Conservation $1,900,000 USD
The Nature Conservancy $9,000,000 USD
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Integrated conservation project in the Ngiri Triangle
21-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | Together with an already existing project in the same area, structures for a protected area in the Northeast of the country with wetland and floodplain forests are to be established in order to contribute to improving the livelihood of the local population. This is an important stepping stone on the path towards the Congolese government's declared target of turning 15% of the country (mainly forest) into protected areas. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5981 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($1,402,616 USD)fully funded (€1 140 338 EUR) |
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Ethiopia
Climate protection and conservation of primary forests – Management models, example of wild coffee forests in Ethiopia
21-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | In the last 40 years Ethiopia has lost more than 90% of its forests. Ethiopia's montane cloud forests not only constitute important carbon sinks, they also contain genetic resources of global importance as the origin and the centre of genetic diversity of Arabica coffee. Nevertheless, forests have been substantially decimated due to the local population's need for firewood and conversion into agricultural land. This project is geared to easing the pressure on the remaining forests by establishing a biosphere reserve, by reducing the need for firewood through the establishment of community forest plantations, by introducing wood-saving stoves and by supporting new income opportunities for the local population. Carbon storage is to be improved through afforestation and rehabilitation of fragmented forest areas and degraded land. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5980 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($3,925,760 USD)fully funded (€3 191 675 EUR) |
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Indonesia
Progressing toward Sustainable Conservation of the Leuser Ecosystem
08-Nov-2010
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| abstract: | The Leuser Ecosystem, situated near the northern tip of the island of Sumatra, is the largest conservation area in Southeast Asia, and arguably one of the richest in biological diversity. Its wide range of habitats, ranging from coastal beaches and lowland forests to alpine meadows, together with its large size (almost 3 million hectares) makes it the best hope of conserving such rare Sumatran species as the Sumatran rhino, orangutan, tiger and elephant. The Leuser Ecosystem is also the focus of a new approach for conservation in Indonesia, in which the management of a given part, which lies in Aceh (about 90% of the total), is the responsibility of the Government of Aceh; more specifically, a professionally staffed management authority known by its acronym BPKEL. This highly dedicated team of about 200 people has shown its effectiveness in reversing the forest destruction caused by illegal palm oil development, illegal logging, and inappropriate infrastructure. The Leuser Ecosystem is also a major carbon sink and has a mitigating impact on local climate. Enhancing this service, along with other environmental services such as natural beauty (for tourism) and fast flowing water (for run-of-river hydropower). This project aims to strengthen the management and financing of the Leuser Ecosystem while making its financing more sustainable. |
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| objectives: | Strenghthen the capacity of the Leuser Ecosystem Management Authority to carry out its duties; Harmonise development plans with conservation strategies; Protect and restore the Leuser Ecosystem; Achieve Sustainable Financing |
| area impacted: | The Leuser Ecosystem is located near the northern tip of the island of Sumatra, in Indonesia. It is the largest conservation area in South East Asia. |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=6451 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($24,000,000 USD)fully funded (€19 512 195 EUR) |
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Germany €8 500 000 EUR
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Indonesia
Developing a resilient and effectively managed network of Marine Protected Areas in the Lesser Sunda Ecoregion.
01-Feb-2010
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| abstract: | Lying at the southern end of the Coral Triangle, the Lesser Sunda Ecoregion (LSE) stretches from Bali to Timor Leste, covering an area of more than 45 million hectares. Linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the LSE supports diverse and highly productive coral reef and pelagic habitats and is an important transition zone between Pacific and Indian faunas |
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| objectives: | (1) strengthen the existing MPAs and MPA networks, (2) identify new areas for MPAs and (3) carry out coastal and marine spatial planning which align with conservation and sustainable use of resources. |
| area impacted: | At the southern end of the Coral Triangle, the Lesser Sunda Ecoregion (LSE) stretches from Bali to Timor Leste, covering an area of more than 45 million hectares. Linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the LSE supports diverse and highly productive coral reef and pelagic habitats and is an important transition zone between Pacific and Indian faunas. |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=4705 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($3,250,000 USD)fully funded (€2 642 276 EUR) |
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Indonesia
Adaptive and carbon-financed forest management in the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
21-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | The Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra (THRS) was inscribed in the World Heritage List in 2004. The site comprises three national parks (Gunung Leuser, Kerinci-Seblat and Bukit Barisan Selatan) and is of outstanding biological value, covering a forested area of over 2.5 million ha and offering the last refuge for globally threatened species including tigers, sumatran rhino, elephants and orang-utan. The constituent parks are surrounded by a mosaic of forested areas that double the total area of natural forest. These surrounding forests include a variety of different utilization purposes, have a high intrinsic value for biodiversity and create a buffer for the world heritage sites.
Despite the protected status, this globally important forest resource is under considerable threat. The extremely high pressure from direct threats is reducing the natural resilience of the forests to climate change. This project will take the globally important natural world heritage sites of Sumatra and pilot an approach to predict climate change impacts and incorporate adaptation into management plans. The project will also develop and pilot REDD schemes in buffer areas to mitigate climate change and to provide a mechanism to alleviate direct threats. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5976 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($648,210 USD)fully funded (€527 000 EUR) |
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Indonesia
Conservation and Restoration in Kalimantan/Borneo: Securing natural carbon sinks and habitats in the “Heart of Borneo”
21-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | Indonesia has one of the world’s highest deforestation rates. The project aims at long-term securing of forests in the central part of Borneo, the “Heart of Borneo”, in the vicinity of the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park and the forests along Leboyan river through a combination of various measures. These include an improved management and the cooperation with a commercial logging company in order to implement the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) guidelines. In close cooperation with local communities, i.a. in the reforestation of degraded areas, existing forest areas are to be linked again. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5975 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($1,070,168 USD)fully funded (€870 055 EUR) |
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Lao People's Democratic Republic, Viet Nam
Decreasing Deforestation and Forest Degradation in the Border Area of Central Vietnam and Southern Laos
23-Jun-2010
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| abstract: | As a result of the growing timber needs of the booming timber industry and Vietnam’s forest protection measures, deforestation is shifting to neighbouring forest‐rich countries, particularly Laos. This cross‐border leakage is a challenge for REDD‐Readiness in Vietnam. While Laos is considered one of the richest southeastern Asian countries in terms of forest resources, it also has one of the highest deforestation rates. Deforestation accounts for approximately 70% of the national GHG emissions.
The objectives of the project are thus to reduce GHG emissions that stem from forest degradation and loss through improved protected areas management for 4 protected areas and two ecological corridors in Southern Laos and Central Vietnam and to address the “leakage” caused by transborder trade of illegally cut timber from Laos to Vietnam through Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade instruments. |
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| objectives: | 1) To reduce GHG emissions that stem from forest degradation and loss through improved protected areas management in 4 protected areas and 2 ecological corridors of Central Vietnam and Southern Laos.
2) To address the “leakage” caused by transborder trade of illegally cut timber from Laos to Vietnam through Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade instruments.
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| area impacted: | Central Vietnam and Southern Laos, including the following protected areas in
Vietnam: Bach Ma National Park, Saola Nature Reserve Hue, Saola Nature Reserve Quang Nam, and the following protected area in Laos: Xesap
National Park (Xepian National Park) |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=6148 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($10,086,000 USD)fully funded (€8 200 000 EUR) |
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Germany €7 000 000 EUR
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Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia
Promoting resiliency and sustainability, and protecting livelihoods in the Sulu Sulawesi Network of Protected Areas
27-Jul-2010
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| abstract: | This project will provide greater capacity at the local level to harmonise management interventions, develop effective communication strategies, and enable a broad spectrum of social and natural sciences research and monitoring activities in the Sulu Sulawesi Network of marine protected areas. The project will be strongly based on scientific and historic aspects of biodiversity encompassed within the Network of protected areas. At the same time, the strengthened capacity to effectively manage the protected areas, develop private-public partnerships to promote ecotourism, and carry out activities related to climate change adaptation and mitigation will safeguard livelihoods and culture across a wide geographical range. The project will design and adopt sustainable financing and business plans for the Network of protected areas, based on financing options that will consider payments for ecosystem services, such as business and biodiversity carbon offsets. |
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| area impacted: | The Sulu-Sulawesi marine ecoregion (Malaysia – Philippines) |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=6200 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($8,610,000 USD)fully funded (€7 000 000 EUR) |
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Germany €7 000 000 EUR
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Mexico
Estrategia para el Fortalecimiento de las Áreas Naturales Protegidas de México
07-Oct-2010
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| abstract: | La Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP), encargada de la administración de las Áreas Protegidas de México, busca fortalecer y consolidar la conservación, aprovechamiento sustentable y restauración de las áreas protegidas mexicanas, reconociendo el papel estratégico que juegan para el desarrollo del país. Asimismo, explora alternativas para el manejo de los recursos naturales que permiten transitar hacia un desarrollo sustentable, a través de la implementación de una estrategia financiera diversificada y sostenible a largo plazo.
El proyecto tiene como objetivo general implementar una estrategia financiera diversificada y sostenible, que contribuya a la conservación, aprovechamiento sustentable y restauración de los sistemas de áreas naturales protegidas mexicanas y que garantice la operatividad de las Áreas Protegidas en el largo plazo. |
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| area impacted: | The project aims at strengthening the management of 174 protected areas in Mexico, which are administered by the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas. These include: 41 Biosphere Reserves, 67 National Parks, 5 Natural Monuments, 8 Areas of Natural Resources Protection, 35 Areas of Flora and Fauna Protection, 18 Sanctuaries, which represent 25,384,818 hectares of land. The project also seeks to create 21 new protected areas, specifically: 5 Areas of Natural Resources Protection, 2 Natural Monuments, 6 Biosphere Reserves and 7 Sanctuaries. |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=6341 |
| funding needed: | $21,545,769 USD€17 516 885 EUR |
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funding from: | Multiple Donors
Germany €9 500 000 EUR
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Micronesia (Federated States of), Marshall Islands, Palau
Support for Micronesia Challenge through new protected areas
22-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | This project will increase the local population's adaptation capabilities vis-à-vis climate change through a network of new terrestrial, coastal and marine protected areas in the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau. The protected areas will also support coastal and nature conservation (e.g. measures to prevent erosion, to conserve mangroves and water resources). The project is a contribution to the participating governments' supranational development initiative Micronesia Challenge. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5994 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($1,908,639 USD)fully funded (€1 551 739 EUR) |
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Philippines
Philippines Protected Area System
08-Jul-2010
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| abstract: | This Expression of Interest seeks support for the Philippine National Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) to build upon existing gap and strategy assessments in an effort to complete a comprehensive strategic plan for the national protected area system, and to make a significant progress towards implementing the strategic plan. The gap assessment and strategic plan will guide the future growth and institutional development of both the national protected areas agency (Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau - PAWB) and its component protected areas, thereby advancing the security of the manifold economic and social benefits that the national protected areas system provides to humanity. |
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| objectives: | Complete the establishment of the baseline for each of the five program elements of the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas; Develop a strategic action plan for strengthening the Philippines National Protected Areas; Achieve the implementation of key milestones of the strategic action plan. |
| area impacted: | Philippine National Protected Areas |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=6181 |
| funding needed: | $10,630,000 USD€8 642 276 EUR |
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Germany €9 000 000 EUR
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Philippines
Strengthening Marine Protected Areas to Protect Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity in the Philippines through community empowerment
04-Jan-2010
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| abstract: | Home to and in the center of the world’s richest marine biodiversity, the Philippines’ marine ecosystems provide close to half the nation’s animal protein. It supports the economically critical fishing industry which employs more than two million people directly, and many more in ancillary fisheries-related and marine tourism industries – all of which depend on functioning marine ecosystems. |
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| objectives: | Create a lasting conservation ethic to model the short- and long-term benefits of shifting from resource degradation to sustainable management of MPAs with local and national support agencies, Build an effective and replicable community-driven approach to MPA management planning and effectiveness, Increase coral reef and associated nearshore habitats, fish biomass and hard coral cover in MPAs and Increase MPA management effectiveness. |
| area impacted: | Home to and in the center of the world’s richest marine biodiversity, the Philippines’ marine ecosystems provide close to half the nation’s animal protein. |
| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=4676 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($800,000 USD)fully funded (€650 407 EUR) |
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Rwanda
Conservation of biological diversity in the Forêt de Nyungwe (Rwanda) through the establishment of an agroforestry conservation belt
21-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | Rwanda’s National Park “Forêt de Nyungwe” is the largest montane cloud forest in eastern Africa and hosts many unique species. However, in this densely populated country these areas are under considerable pressure for use. Therefore, a sustainable intensification of agricultural and forestry production in the adjacent zones to the cloud forest is indispensible if the pressure on the forest resources is to be reduced. The goal of this project is to conserve biodiversity and the functionality of the forest, which is both a CO2 sink and of vital importance for the region's water balance, by ensuring a smooth transformation to sustainable agriculture and forestry in the adjacent zones of the protected area. The establishment of agroforestry systems which simulate the forests' natural canopy levels, protect the soil from erosion and guarantee a high biomass yield per area unit, will render logging superfluous. This project is an important contribution to enhancing food security of small-scale farmers. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5983 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($1,985,785 USD)fully funded (€1 614 459 EUR) |
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South Africa
Protection of wetlands in the Cape region
22-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | The project is geared towards protecting several large wetland areas in South Africa's cape region which are characterised by extremely high degree of biological diversity. These measures will comprise protection against fires, zoning measures geared towards reducing conflicts about the use of these areas, combating invasive species and water resources management. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5999 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($2,460,000 USD)fully funded (€2 000 000 EUR) |
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Turkey
Adaptation to climate change and conservation of biodiversity through the protection and sustainable use of wetland areas
22-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | Turkey’s wetlands have a climate-stabilizing impact and thus contribute to mitigating the impacts of climate change; they also constitute a water reservoir and thus a resource for agriculture and the ecological balance that must not be underestimated in terms of climate adaptation. In addition, they serve as important breeding and migration areas for many endangered bird species. The goal of the project is to establish and test a concept for the conservation and sustainable use of the wetlands. At national level framework conditions for the conservation and sustainable use of the wetlands are to be enhanced and capacities to be strengthened. At local level pilot management plans for wetlands will be elaborated and implemented with the help of investment (e.g. renaturalisation and measures to prevent pollution). In addition, the project develops and promotes different types of sustainable wetland utilisation and thus contributes to safeguarding the sources of livelihood of the people living in the vicinity of wetlands. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5987 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($1,107,000 USD)fully funded (€900 000 EUR) |
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Ukraine
Prevention of greenhouse gas emissions through renaturalisation and sustainable management of bogs in Ukraine
22-Apr-2008
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| abstract: | Over 50% of the 1 million ha of bog areas in Ukraine have been drained. Contact with oxygen leads to peat decomposition which in turn has a considerable negative impact on the climate. By waterlogging bog areas again, further greenhouse gas emissions can be prevented. However, this approach is not yet much used in Ukraine. Within the framework of this project, at least 20,000 ha of degraded bog areas are to be renaturalised. Moreover, parts of the newly waterlogged areas are to be integrated into protected areas to support Ukraine’s ambitious nature conservation program. The newly waterlogged bog areas will not only be of benefit with regard to the climate but also with regard to enhancing biological diversity. The use of biomass and other measures in these newly waterlogged areas can also contribute to improving the incomes of the local population. The establishment of a sustainable financing mechanism is to serve as an incentive for the Ukrainian government to continue to waterlog bog areas once the project has been concluded. Waterlogging also helps to reduce the negative health impact of fires on drained bog areas as these release radioactivity from the Chernobyl accident. |
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| link: | www.cbd.int/lifeweb/project.shtml?did=5988 |
| funding needed: | fully funded ($6,027,000 USD)fully funded (€4 900 000 EUR) |
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This Donor has supported the following countries
| Armenia |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) |
| Brazil |
| Cameroon |
| Central African Republic |
| China |
| Congo |
| Costa Rica |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Ethiopia |
| Georgia |
| Indonesia |
| Kazakhstan |
| Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| Malaysia |
| Marshall Islands |
| Mexico |
| Micronesia (Federated States of) |
| Palau |
| Papua New Guinea |
| Peru |
| Philippines |
| Russian Federation |
| Rwanda |
| South Africa |
| Turkey |
| Ukraine |
| United Republic of Tanzania |
| Viet Nam |
| Zambia |
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