13 Countries

Support to the implementation of the Tri-national Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME) Comprehensive Action Plan

OBJECTIVE The project aims to: implement the actions of the three countriesĀ to implement their actions within the framework of the SSME Comprehensive Action Plan in a coordinated mannerĀ with focus onĀ support for the effective management of marine protected areas establish a regional protected area network for sea turtles,Ā promoting an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries...

Conflict Sensitive Resource and Asset Management Programme (COSERAM) Technical Cooperation Module 2 Indigenous Practices for Biodiversity Conservation (IP4BioDiv)

OBJECTIVE The project aims to: harmonise different planning regims oriented towards a peaceful and sustainable governance of natural resources in line with COSERAMs PROJECT DESCRIPTION Since 2011, the Conflict Sensitive Resource and Asset Management (COSERAM) Program supports an integrated approach of poverty reduction and peace building in the region of Caraga and other...

Management of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forests for Biodiversity Conservation and Increased Adaptation to Climate Change (SMP)

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...

Promotion of the Climate Change Unit in coordinating the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (Climate Finance Governance Project)

OBJECTIVE To improve Ministry of Environment and Forests and its line agenciesā€™ 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...

Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Management in Pacific Island Countries – MACBIO

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...

Forest and Climate Protection in Panay-Phase II

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...

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...

Sector Programme Sustainability Governance in Global Value Chains

OBJECTIVE The programme aims to: strive for more sustainable supply chains in selected sectors (palm oil, cocoa, sugar commodities, fishery) utilise ā€˜Sustainability standards Comparison Toolā€™ 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,...