16Jun
2020

Climate Adaptation and Finance in Rural India (CAFRI)

OBJECTIVES To support the implementation of India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on climate adaptation regarding need and evidence-based planning of adaptation initiatives and climate-sensitive design of financial instruments DESCRIPTION India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) emphasises on better adaptation to climate change by enhancing investments in sectors vulnerable to climate change. Funded by BMZ “Climate Adaptation...

19Jul
2019

Wetlands Management for Biodiversity and Climate Protection

There are over 70 mangrove varieties found in the Bhitarkanika mangroves in Odisha which are also home to the highest density of saltwater crocodiles in India. Copyright: Debojyoti Mukherjee A couple returning with their catch in the...

01Feb
2017

Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Partnership Project-Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity

OBJECTIVE The ABS Partnership project aims at strengthening the capacities of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), selected State Biodiversity Boards (SBB) and Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC). It also aims at creating awareness amongst commercial users of biological resources and associated traditional knowledge for the effective implementation of ABS mechanisms under...

15Mar
2016

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...

15Mar
2016

Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (CMPA)

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...

15Mar
2016

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 world’s land area, India’s diverse habitats and ecosystems support 7% percent of all globally recorded species, along with second largest human population...

15Mar
2016

Forests and Climate Change Programme (FORCLIME)

Cenderawasih, bird of paradise, spotted at the ecotourism area in Rhepang Muaif, Papua Province Hutan perempuan or women forest – prohibited for male – a place for women to socialize among women, talking about everything while collecting...