OBJECTIVE Providing advice to BMZ on CBD issues Providng advice to BMZ on biodiversity portfolio development Advancing selected CBD issues Mainstreaming biodiversity in other fields of development cooperation Expanding capacity development services PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The purpose of the Sector Programme is to support the implementation of the CBD Strategic Plan. To that end, it advises the...
OBJECTIVE The Himachal Pradesh Forest Ecosystem Services project aims to enable the Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh to introduce the Forest Ecosystem Services (FES) approach in the state’s forest management system to improve living conditions of the communities residing in the project areas of the state that are reached by...
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...
OBJECTIVE The project aims to: support the conservation of the unique biodiversity of the Hin Nam No national protected area in Lao through a co-management involving local authorities and villagers promote food security and income alternatives by promoting the Hin Nam No national park as the world’s heritage and ASEAN heritage park PROJECT...
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...
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 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 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,...
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...
OBJECTIVE The project aims to support African countries and ACP member states in their efforts to operationalize the Nagoya Protocol at national level. Support of three core processes are: developing and revising ABS regulatory frameworks establishing fair and equitable ABS agreements ensure participation of IPLCs in both processes The ABS Initiative is ready to provide...
