Climate Protection through Avoided Deforestation (CliPAD)

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...

Regional Economic Development III (RED III)

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...

Land Management and Decentralised Planning (LMDP)

OBJECTIVES At all levels, the responsible authorities in Laos are capable of using land use planning instruments to manage natural resources, as well as to solve and prevent conflicts over land and resources. DESCRIPTION In Laos, various ministries and the affiliated agencies are responsible for land use and land management. However, their...

Integrated Coastal Management Programme (ICMP)

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...

Protection of Biological Diversity in the ASEAN Member States in Cooperation with the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Program (CARE4BioDiv)

OBJECTIVE The program aims to: contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable management of natural resources in the ASEAN region, in harmony with the interest of the local population institutionally strengthen ACB and other relevant organizations and to contribute to the integration of the ASEAN Community PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Program is being...

Incentive for Sustainable Biodiversity Management (ISBM)

OBJECTIVE The project aims to: improve awareness and appreciation of the values of biodiversity and ecosystem service support two major national initiatives: TII and IBBI PROJECT DESCRIPTION With mere 2.4% of the worldā€™s land area, Indiaā€™s diverse habitats and ecosystems support 7% percent of all globally recorded species, along with second largest human population...

Environmental Benefits of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA-EB)

OBJECTIVE The program aims to: maximise the potential of MGNREGS works in positive environmental outcomes such as ground water recharge, soil protection, water and biodiversity conservation, sustainable food production, and mitigation of land degradation build local resilience to the effects of climate change such as moisture stress, delayed onset of rainfall, droughts,...

Conservation of Biodiversity in the Kailash-Region

OBJECTIVE To improve livelihoods and ecosystem management at local, national and international levels PROJECT DESCRIPTION Livelihoods and ecosystem management at local, national and international levels (in a sustainable manner) in selected areas of the Kailash region improved. VIDEO TO LEARN MORE COUNTRYAsean DURATIONJan 2015 - Dec 2017 Commission AgencyBMZ CONTACT PERSON Mr.Kai Windhorst Project Director +977 1 5003239/5003315 Ext. 226 ...

Biodiversity-Based Products as Economic Source for Nature Conservation and Livelihood Development (BBP)

OBJECTIVE The project aims to: improve biodiversity conservation contribute to poverty reduction through economic valuation and commercialization of biodiversity-based products PROJECT DESCRIPTION In order to realize the aforementioned objectives, the project will be carried out by increasing capacity and awareness for sustainable production, marketing and consumption of BBPs in Cambodia, Laos and Viet Nam....

Biodiversity and Adaptation of Key Forest Ecosystems to Climate Change II Program

OBJECTIVE The project aims to: support the stakeholders of the Mongolian forestry sector to adopt proven concepts for the conservation and sustainable use of forest ecosystems and its biodiversity while considering the impacts of climate change PROJECT DESCRIPTION The globally significant biodiversity of Mongolia is under serious threat due to unsustainable and unregulated...