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,...

Land Management and Decentralised Planning (LMDP)

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...

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...

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...

Blue Solutions

OBJECTIVE To provide a global knowledge network and capacity development platform to collate, share and generate solutions for effective management and equitable governance of our planetā€™s marine and coastal living spaces PROJECT DESCRIPTION The oceans cover 71 percent of our planetā€™s surface. By 2050, the global population is likely to reach more...

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...