OP6 Innovation Programme IPs Access to Energy
19 Nov. 2019
Global environmental problems as defined by the GEF are the loss of biological diversity, climate change and pollution of international waters. Land Degradation, primarily deforestation and desertification, was eligible for funding during the first decade of GEF if related to the above-mentioned three GEF Focal Areas. In October 2002, the GEF Assembly approved land degradation as a new focal area taking into account the objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification (CCD). By mid 2002, SGP's grant portfolio included over 400 projects (out of 3,200) related to land degradation for an approximate value of $8 million.
Initiatives include: conservation and restoration of arid and semi-arid areas; efficient stoves and biogas to reduce forest loss; integrated watershed management; soil conservation; afforestation; prevention of forest fires; and organic farming among others. A number of projects address policy and other barriers to mitigating land degradation (e.g. land tenure, access to natural resources).
SGP Land Degradation projects are implemented according to the following GEF operational programmes.SGP embodies the very essence of sustainable development. SGP channels financial and technical support directly to NGOs and CBOs for activities that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being and livelihoods.
SGP is rooted in the belief that global environmental problems can best be addressed if local people are involved and there are direct community benefits and ownership. SGP is convinced that with small amounts of funding, members of local communities can undertake activities that will make a significant difference in their lives and environments, with global benefits, in contrast with top-down, expert-reliant development interventions.
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Focal Area: Biodiversity Conservation
Grantee: Bird Conservation Nepal , Kathmandu
Project No: NEP/ OP3/2/07/08
Project Location: Kawasoti VDC, Nawalparasi
Light for all- `solar tukis` light remote villages
Focal Area: Climate Change
Grantee: Center for Renewable Energy (CRE),Kathmandu
Project No: NEP/04/14
Project Location: Danabari, Bara District
My family will not have to die of hunger ..."
Focal Area: Land Degredation
Grantee: Bird Conservation Nepal , Kathmandu
Project No: NEP/03/11
Project Location: Makwanpur District
Yes, Nepal has dolphins! UNDP/GEF SGP helps communities conserve endangered species
Focal Area: International Water Bodies
Grantee: Bird Conservation Nepal , Kathmandu
Project No: NEP/03/06
Project Location: Bhajani, Thapapur, Narayanpur VDC of Kailali District
Rice husk stove: locally affordable technological gift to a village
Focal Area: Climate Change
Grantee: Nature and Human Development Centre (NHDC), Bara
Project No: NEP/OP3/2/07/03
Project Location:Purniya VDC, Bara District
Bio-briquette production saves environment, increases income
Focal Area: Climate Change
Grantee: Rural Region and Agroforestry Development Centre(RRAFDC), Kalaiya
Project No: NEP/05/08
Project Location:Buniyad, Pipradhi,Parsauni, Bhaluhi-Barwaliya and Hardiya of Bara District
Using non timber forest products for reducing poverty
Focal Area: Bidiversity Conservation
Grantee: Deudhunga Multipurpose Cooperative (DMC), Dolakha
Project No: NEP/04/11
Project Location: Lakuri,Shyama,Suri VDC of Dolakha District
Organic farming on the rise with a new enterprise for women
Focal Area: Climate Change
Grantee: Pesticide Monitor Nepal (PEMON), Kathmandu
Project NEP/OP3/2/7/18
Project Location: Chitwan
Rautes’ visit capital to ensure their nomadic rights
Focal Area: Biodiversity
Grantee: Contemporary Vision, Kathmandu
Project NEP/OP3/2/07/06
Project Location: Surkhet & Dailekh
Local Initiative for Biodiversity Research and Development (LIBIRD)
Focal Area: Biodiversity
Grantee: Local Initiative for Biodiversity Research and Development (LIBIRD)
Project NEP/OP3/2/07/06
Project Location: Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski
