OBJECTIVE Government agencies at the national and local level, that are responsible for the management of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forests (SMF), as well as Co-Management structures, have implemented mechanisms that improve the management of the SMF. This is being achieved through the three components: The coordination by the local representation of the...
OBJECTIVE To improve Ministry of Environment and Forests and its line agencies’ results-based implementation of the National Climate Change Strategy according to fiduciary principles PROJECT DESCRIPTION Together with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), the Climate Finance Governance (CFG) Project aims to build a climate resilient nation. It supports the government to implement...
OBJECTIVE Manage and conserve biodiversity in marine and coastal ecosystems by strengthening institutional and individual capacity Support sustainable economies and livelihoods of Pacific Island Countries. Targeted beneficiaries Coastal residents in selected areas of the partner countries Staff of environmental and sectoral ministries (e.g. fisheries, planning, finance) at (sub) national level Members and staff of environmental...
OBJECTIVE The project aims to: conserve the last remaining larger block of natural forest with globally important biodiversity on Panay Island and sustainable use og natural resources support the Ministry of Environment with its commitments towards the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project aims at conservation the last remaining larger block...
OBJECTIVE The project aims to: provide policy advice and capacity development supporting national and provincial REDD+ framework and REDD+ plan processes pilot mitigation activities develop pro-poor REDD+ mechanisms and sustainable financing models SITUATION The Climate Protection through Avoided Deforestation (CliPAD) Programme was initiated in 2009 to support the Lao Government in its REDD+ Readiness Process...
OBJECTIVE The project aims to: increase the income of rural households by applying market-oriented and private sector-based approach to unleash economic potentials ensure economic inclusion of the rural poor safeguard the environment and natural resources PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Regional Economic Development Programme aims at increasing the income of rural households by applying a market-oriented and...
OBJECTIVE The programme aims to: strive for more sustainable supply chains in selected sectors (palm oil, cocoa, sugar commodities, fishery) utilise ‘Sustainability standards Comparison Tool’ to assess and compare sustainability standards PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The programme hosts several multi-stakeholder initiatives and activities. It strives for more sustainable supply chains in selected sectors (palm oil, cacao,...
Capacities to use technical tools such as UAV-Drones used for land use planning and mapping activities are strengthened among the government authorities. Copyright: Bart Verweij Capacities to use technical tools such as UAV-Drones used for land use...
OBJECTIVE To support the Vietnamese authorities in preparing the coastal area of the Mekong Delta for a changing environment and to lay the foundation for sustainable growth PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Integrated Coastal Management Programme (ICMP) is a development programme that is funded by the governments of Viet Nam, Germany and Australia. Its...
OBJECTIVE To contribute to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in selected areas along the coast of India PROJECT DESCRIPTION With a coastline of more than 7,500 km, India is endowed with a diversity of coastal and marine ecosystems. These ecosystems provide numerous services and benefits including fisheries, coastal tourism, as well...
