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Small Grant Facilities

Each focal country received an initial allocation of USD 100,000 for SGF projects. The SGF projects are divided into two categories: i) less than USD 10,000, ii) between USD 10,000 - 25,000. SGF guidelines developed by the MFF Secretariat have been tailored by each country to better suit local conditions and needs. SGF projects are managed on behalf of the NCB by an IUCN or UNDP country office in each focal country.

India

No

Grantee

Project Name

POW
Relevance

Expected Outcomes

1

Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute (SDMRI)

National brainstorming workshop on the current status, threats and conservation measures of coral reefs in India

1

  • The Brainstorming workshop has been successfully conducted.
  • Workshop proceedings are awaited

2

M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)

Sustainable Coastal Livelihood: Integrated Mangrove-Fishery Farming System

6,8

  • Demonstration of two different models of Integrated Mangrove Fishery Farming System (IMFFS) and preparation of manual on IMFFS for replication of model
  • Training and capacity building of coastal communities especially women and managerial and field staff from govt. and non- govt. agencies to IMFFS

3

Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation

Study of the Floral Diversity and Natural recruitments of Mangrove Species in Selected Mangrove Habitat of South Gujarat

1

  • The mangrove biodiversity of South Gujarat which remain unexplored has now been inventorized
  • In due course 3 more species of mangroves where rediscovered in the area, making  a total of 11 mangrove species found in Gujarat
  • The project developments have been captured in Documentary made in Gujarati and English
  • This small project has been able to influence policy and owing to knowledge and awareness generated under this project, the area under study has been declared as a Protected Reserve by the State Committee. A part of it has been declared as genetic centre and it will also serve as seed source sustaining the mangrove plantation and rehabilitation in Gujarat

4

Environment Protection Training & Research Institute (EPTRI)

Status of Shelter Belts in Southern India Coastal line

1,11

  • GIS thematic layers of State, Distirct and Tehsil level have been procured and are been worked upon to assess the status of Shelter belts
  • Questionnaires for assessment of schemes and interventions being carried out by Forest Department are being prepared
  • Overall outcome would be a baseline complilation of current status of Southern Shelter belts and ongoing national and state- level strategies and interventions addressing various aspects of conservation and maintenance of shelter belts.

5

Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD)

Mangrove Conservation and Regeneration at Mithapur 

1,2,6

  • Land area for mangrove plantation has been identified
  • Mangrove nursery has been established at Aramda saltworks
  • Training session on nursery practiceswas organized local fishermen community youth and women who were then involved in nursery raising

6

Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, West Bengal (SBR)

Critical Evaluation of Alternate Livelihood Programmes Implemented for Reducing Dependence on Sundarbans Mangroves and Its Eco-system

8

  • Prioritization of alternate livelihood strategies based on their strengths and weaknesses

7

 National Institute of Oceanography, Goa (NIO)

Prospects of coastal ecotourism in India- strategies for conservation of habitats and generation of livelihoods

8

  • A critical assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the ecotourism practices as of now
  • An analysis of the potentials and constraints for development of ecotourism in newer areas
  • A synthesis of alternate livelihood options available as of now, with a review of their qualitative and quantitative natures
  • A blueprint and guidelines that could be used by national agencies in sustainable management of coastal habitats that would incorporate strategies for benefit- sharing with local communities

8

Department of Marine Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkatta

Sustainable freshwater Aquaculture in mangrove dominated Indian Sundarbans

2,8,9, and gender

 Women will be the key beneficiaries.

  • Conservation of mangrove ecosystem and mudflat stabilization
  • Economic upliftment of the locality through sustainable  aquaculture
  • Development of new spin off industries (mangrove floral based fish feed manufacturing units) and betterment of existing ones.

9

National Institute of Oceanography, Goa (NIO)

Demarcation of area for edibility and non edibility of edible bivalves in region influenced by Mangrove habitats along central west coast of India (CWCI) by determination of trace metal concentration in it and action thereof

1,8

  •  Information on abundance of bivalves and Oyster in each area
  • Data on acceptability to consumption without any additional treatment by season and area wise
  • Treatment requirement for bivalves & oysters to bring acceptable limits of trace metals for consumption
  • Mapped area would give a suitable site for culturing/ harvesting of bivalves and oysters in future

10

M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Tamil Nadu(MSSRF)

Mangrove restoration and afforestation: Participatory assessment of current practices

1,2,8,14

  •  Refined strategies, methods and policies for restoration and sustainable management of mangrove wetlands

Indonesia

No

Project Proponent

Project Name

1

CBDRM-NU (Community Based Disaster Risk Management-Nahdatul Ulama) – Pengurangan Resiko Bancana Berbasis Masyarakat – Nahdlatul Ulama

Pelibatan Pesantren dan Masyarakat dalam Pengurangan Resiko Bencana di Kawasan Pesisir Melalui Penanaman Mangrove di Kecamatan Brondong Kabupaten Lamongan
(Inclusion of Pesantren and communities in disaster-risk reduction through mangrove plantation in coastal area of Lamongan district)

2

IPPM – Institut Penelitian & Pengembangan Masyarakat

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Pesisir Kawasan Mangrove Dalam Upaya Antisipasi Percepatan Perubahan Iklim
(Coastal community empowerment to anticipate climate change)

3

Jakarta Green Monster

Pengelolaan lahan Basah Angke-Kapuk, Jakarta untuk Konservasi Sumber Daya Hayati
(Management of wetland in North Jakarta coast for adaptation and mitigation towards climate change and conservation of natural resources)

4

Mitra Bahari

Rehabilitasi Mangrove dan Tanaman Pantai dengan mengefektifkan fungsi pusat informasi mangrove desa (PIMD) menjadi pusat pelatihan dan informasi mangrove berkelanjutan di desa Pesantren kecamatan Ulujami kabupaten Pemalang
(Rehabilitation of mangrove and coastal vegetation through revitalization of PIMD-village mangrove information centre- in Pesantren village, Pemalang district)

Maldives

No

Project Proponent

Project Name

POW Relevance

1

HA Atoll School ( HA Horafushi Island)

To manage Waste From the Island

2,3,11

2

Ilhaaru NGO ( Hdh. Vaikaradhoo Island)

To built a waste Management Center on the island

2,3,11

3

Daily New Construction
Noon. Manadhoo

 

Greening and waste managing on the island

2,3,6,9,11

4

 

DhiFM radio Station/
Maldives Media Company
Pvt Ltd, Male’

Environment Awareness Media Project (EAMP)

4,5,6,11,15

Seychelles

No

Grantee

Project Name

POW Relevance

Expected Outcomes

1

Green Islands Foundation (GIF)

Capacity building in Artisanal Shark Fishermen

1,4,6,7,8,10,
11,14,15

Identifying, listing and forming a registered and consistent Association of ASF for integrated and consultative decision making, information sharing and involved contribution to National Plan of Action. Develop comprehensive public awareness through media and publications for understanding of sharks roles in a healthy ecosystem and promote sustainable ASF. Develop capacity for improved data collection and equipment for effective monitoring, recording and reporting. Most ASF are men but provides for the livelihood of their family where women are the driving force of the family life.

2

Marine Conservation Society of Seychelles (MCSS)

Conservation of turtle rookeries on the developed island of Mahé through increased public awareness and community involvement

1,2,4,6,7,8,10,
11,12,13,14,15

 

Increased nesting success of turtles at identified priority rookeries. Local monitoring and management projects established on certain key beaches. Additional partners and funds identified and invested in such projects, assessing tourism potential of offshore population and enhanced public awareness of turtle protection, their habitats and turtle-friendly practices. The project is not gender-sensitive as the entire population is targeted.

3

Seychelles Island Foundation (SIF)

Development and production of two children’s educational activity books including a science toolkit about UNESCO World Heritage Site Aldabra Atoll

6,11,13

Production, printing and distribution of an educational books and an activity tool kit for school children visiting Aldabra and for use in formal and extra – curricular education. Promotion of the value of Aldabra to tourists and visitors at the Vallee de Mai educational centre through displays and other publications. The project equally targets both the interest of boys and girls within the school curriculum and outdoors, but the initial project work is being doneby a majority of women.

4

Wildlife Clubs of Seychelles (WCS)

Mangroves are a must-Establishing mangrove conservation awareness and education in the face of Climate Change, in the Seychelles Islands

1,2,3,5,6,9,
10,11

Improved learning and understanding of Mangroves and other coastal ecosystems’ threats and opportunities among students, their leaders, communities and conservation actions taken for their protection. Informed citizens are better prepared to conserve nature, to save the environment and themselves from potential natural or human-induced disasters while finding adaptive strategies to the impacts of climate change. Enhanced credibility for the organisation’s and partnership works in training and educating the citizens and for advancing mangroves conservation, through media coverage, wetlands manual and other public advocacy works. It is to be noted however that 90% of WCS leadership is women but the NGOs works to build capacity of all youth and community members irrespective of gender.

Sri Lanka


No

Grantee

Project Name

POW Relevance

Expected Outcomes

1

Sewa Lanka Foundation

Pilot project for introducing sea weed farming (Eucheuma denticulatum) as an alternative livelihood activity among coastal communities at Panama and Pottuvil

8

  • 6 beneficiaries (3 form Panama and 3 from Pottuvil) practicing sea weed culture – first culture cycle.
  • 60 cages in operation (30 in Panama and 30 in Pottuvil).
  • Sales records of first cycle.
  • Second cycle in operation

2

Community Based Eco-guide Association (CEGA)

Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Pottuvil mangrove nursery

2

  • 10,000 potted mangroves plants
  • Nursery completed with a shade house,  fence and gate
  • Water supply completed with a well and pump
  • Marketing material (website update and brochures)

3

National Ethnic Unity Foundation (NEUF)

Rehabilitation of tsunami-affected coastal belt in Panama and improvement of livelihoods of communities

8,9

  • 1200m² green belt
  • A dug well.
  • Two awareness programmes on coastal conservation. 
  • Established Coast Conservation Society.
  • Coast conservation activity plan.
  • Twenty women involved in self employment activities.

4

True Vision Rural Rehabilitation Organization

Rehabilitation and Conservation of Mangroves in Manthode of Kottukal Area of Pottuvil Lagoon

2,9

  • Organized community group
  • Three community operated nurseries
  • Manthode rehabilitated with 10,000 mangrove plants 

5

Arugambay Tourism Association

Alternative income generation through poultry farming for fisher families

8

  •  20 widows engaged in  poultry farming (per cycle) 
  • Cage
  • Sales records of dressed chicken (per cycle)

6

Al-Ameen Sammothy Society

Goat Rearing as an alternate income generating activity for fisher families

8

  • Goat rearing shelter with cleared land , fenced with farm infrastructure composed of well, farm office and toilet.
  • 25 goats (cycle 1)
  • Sales records

7

Arifa Enterprises

Reforestation of coastal area: planting trees at Ethukkaal Beach, Kattankudy

2,9

  • CCD/Divisional Secretary Kattankudy clearance
  • A dug well.
  • 150 Casuarina / Barringtonia plants ( with protected covers)   

8

Arifa Enterprises

Reforestation of coastal area: planting trees in A M Hajiar Beach of Kattankudy 3

2,9

  • CCD/DS  clearance
  • A dug well.
  • 150 protective covers
  • 150 Casuarina / Barringtonia plants (with protective covers)

9

MANDRU (Institute for Alternative Development and Regional Cooperation)

Restoration and protection of mangrove forests in Batticaloa lagoon as an entry point for sustainable Fishery practices

2,8

  • Technical appraisal report.
  • Germplasm collection of seven species
  • 180 mangrove enclosures, within which 17,000 mangroves planted.
  • Five public awareness and school education programmes

10

Wanasarana Thurulatha Swetcha Samithiya

Improving additional income to tsunami affected coastal belt community in Rekawa-Medilla lagoon area

8,15

  • Two awareness programmes  on    mangrove protection
  • Five training workshops on Pandanus based handicraft production
  • 50 trained beneficiaries/craftswomen
  • 6000 Pandanus planted and maintained in Medilla

11

Visura Development Foundation (VDF)

Sustainable Mangrove Eco-system Conservation Initiative by Building Capacity of School Children

6

  • Two awareness programmes for junior students
  • One awareness programme for senior students
  • Established School Environment Conservation Unit
  • Educational tour
  • Exhibition

12

Ruhunu Development Consortium

Promotion of Bamboo Plantation as an alternative wood source in Rekawa Lagoon Area to Prevent Mangrove Exploitation.

2,9

  • 40 beneficiaries from Boralluwa village in Rekawa
  • Two awareness workshops
  • Training programme on bamboo plantation.
  • Two community maintained bamboo plant nurseries
  • Bamboo plantations 15ha by 40 families (at least 5,500 plants)
  • Cross visits - at least 3
  • Case study

13

RUK Diya Community Based Organization

Introduction of eco-tourism initiatives for communities engaged in harmful acts in the RUK Ecosystem

8,15

  • Identified target group
  • Two awareness programmes on the importance of the RUK area
  • Improved camp site, with two canvas tents, three sets of tables and chairs, two toilets and camp beds.
  • Promotional activities  (through a leaflet, notice boards, Sri Lanka Tourism website and Southern Area Tourism Authority

14

Ecocare Centre for Environmental Education and Conservation (ECO-CEN)

Implementation of an educational programme based on activities to create positive attitudes towards mangrove ecosystem in early primary classes in the schools around Maduganga, southern province of Sri Lanka.

6

  • Preliminary survey report
  • Report on the workshop for teachers
  • 54 copies of Teacher’s Aid (CD on mangroves) distributed
  • Teacher’s Guide
  • Educational tools for teachers
  • A set of 13 science documentaries re-produced
  • Medal scheme

15

HELP-O

Lagoon development & community empowerment in Maduganga (pilot project)

6,2

  • Bio gas unit (gas being used by at least 3 households)
  • Three awareness  programmes
  • Three model home gardens
  • 0.5 acre replanted with  mangroves
  • Cleaned beach

16

Nagenahiru Foundation

Improvement of community management of the Maduganga Wetlands by introducing environmental education and sustainable development mechanisms

6

  • Improved Pathamulla Mangrove Education Centre (floor area expanded by 75sqft and roof replaced with eco friendly roofing material)
  • 16 Awareness programmes
  • 25 solar powered LED/CFL lamps distributed to fishermen
  • 50 ladies trained in reed based handicraft production
  • 50 ladies trained in organic home gardening
  • Model mangrove nursery
  • 3,000 mangrove saplings planted
  • Environmental taskforce of 100 members

17

Sewa Lanka Foundation

Pilot project for introducing of sea bass cage culture (Lates calcarifer) as an alternative livelihood development program among fishing communities around Maduganga estuary

8

  • Four beneficiaries operating cage culture  (four cage units; each1icm & I’ mesh size)
  • Harvest of cultured fish
  • Sales records
  • Second cycle in operation              

18

Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya Shramadana Sangamaya (Inc)

Education of selected communities bordering the Maduganga to monitor some of the threats to the eco-system and changes taking place in and around the Manduganga to enable them to take corrective action as may be feasible within their neighbourhoods

6

  • Environmental education programme for neighbourhood communities
  • Environmental education programme for youth
  • Leaflets
  • Monitoring records of changes in selected parameters of the ecosystem
  • Galman Duwa and its mainland approach area replanted with mangroves
  • Equipped laboratory/museum at Sarvodaya MPCC
  • Library at Sarvodaya MPCC

19

Madugana Development Foundation

Monthly publication of Madupuwath

6

  • 12 issues of Madupuwath

20

Marine and Coastal Resources Conservation Foundation (MCRCF)

Empowerment of fisher women by means of providing alternative income generation through cultivation of Aloe vera (Komarika)

8

  • 15 fisher women families trained in Aloe vera cultivation
  • About 8,550 Aloe vera saplings planted (about 570/family)
  • Buy-back system with MCRCF in operation

21

Sewa Lanka Foundation

Improving the Kalpitiya lagoon ecosystem through mangrove restoration and introducing environmentally friendly household agriculture practices in the surrounding community

8,2

  • Mobilized village community 
  • Restored area of 4000m2 using 2000 plants (Rhizophora and two other species)
  • Soil and water conservation methods adopted by 30 families
  • Solid waste management practices adopted by 30 families 
  • 30 organic home gardens 

22

Vinivida NGO Coalition

Conservation of the mangrove ecosystem in Puttalam lagoon, currently degraded by anthropogenic activities

2

  • 300 cooking stoves (supplied) 
  • Lagoon area restored with 4000 mangrove plants
  • 0.5 acres of alternative fuel wood plantation
  • Five awareness programme for regular mangrove users
  • Four awareness programme for 200 school children

23

Mass Media Forum

Swabhawika Sampath Surekeema Pilimbadawas Madyawedinge Bhumikawa (Journalist’s Forum for Natural Resources Conservation)

6

  • Report on discussions with District Media Coordinating Officers (Puttalam, Galle, Hambantota and Ampara)
  • Workshops in Puttalam, Galle, Hambantota and Ampara
  • Collection of newspaper clippings

24

Friendly Environmental Cultural Economic Technological Supports Organization

Reforestation or natural generation of mangroves by means of planting in the identified location in Puttalam Lagoon belt

6,2

  • List of beneficiaries and three (3)  orientation programmes completed.
  • Awareness programmes (two for school children; 4 for fishermen and 2 for women’s societies)
  • Three (3) seminars on policies related to coastal management.   
  • Milipuram school children competition.
  • 20 members of the Women’s Society involved in self employment activities
  • 4 bill boards
  • 2 acre (0.8 ha)  area replanted with mangroves

25

National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka

Enhance the water quality of the Puttalam lagoon & the “Dutch Canal” through mangrove re-plantation.

6,3

  • 6.1 ha replanted with 15,000 mangrove plants
  • Two (2) mangrove demonstration plots (each 0.03 ha)
  • Two (2) awareness programmes for 50 people each

26

Semuthu Fisheries Co-operative Society Ltd.

Mangrove Rehabilitation Programme

2

  • List of potential places for restoration accompanying a map indicating the locations 
  • Three community based mangrove nurseries
  • Restored areas in  in Kuringampitiya north , Kandakuliya north and Kurakkanhena G.N divisions with 10,000 plants  (species to be intimated to IUCN prior to planting) protected with fences. 
  • Awareness programmes: two for school children and one for the community
  • Training programme on nursery maintenance for nursery keepers. 
  • Brochure on mangroves
  • 30 fuel efficient stoves delivered to 30 families

27

Social Economic and Environmental Development Organization (SEEDO – Sri Lanka)

Participatory mangrove management programme

6,2

  • 50 home gardens supplemented with 1500 plants.
  • Mangrove centre (with 10 digital photographs, 1table, 6 chairs, 1 sign board)
  • Three (3) awareness programmes.

 

28

Livestock Development Dairy Farmer Association

Create the source of income through animal (buffalo) breeding.

8

  • Fenced off land with a buffalo rearing shelter
  • 8 buffalos purchased either from National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) or from Department of Animal Production and Health
  • Sales records of dairy products

29

Development Education Institute for Human and Environmental Resource Management

Restoring depleted mangrove populations at Madu Ganga

2

  • Five locations in the banks of Madu ganga (Pathiraja pedesa, Polathu palatha, Katuwila, Pathirajagama, Kadiragonna) covering an area of 0.6 ha (1.5 acres) restored with 10,000 plants.
  • 15 awareness programmes
  • 8 shramadana campaigns for planting mangroves
  • Regular reports on Monitoring and maintenance of plants by the Green Pioneers

30

Youth Enterprise Information Centre

Improvement of the Lunama lagoon and enhancement of livelihoods of communities living in the adjacent areas

2,6,8

  • Twenty five (25) paddy farmers cultivating in both Yala and Maha seasons with their income increased by 25%.
  • Awareness programmes (three for 28 lagoon fishermen and three for 47 farmers)
  • Typha removed from an area of 2500 m²
  • Fence around 8.9 ha  block of Palugaswewa farm
  • 22 farmers cultivating at lease 5 varieties of vegetable varieties in both Yala and Maha seasons

31

Methsith Development Foundation

Towards a prosperous future through ecosystems and livelihoods improvements

2,6,8

  • Awareness programmes for 40 beneficiaries on planting, gender equality, and financial management.
  • Cleaned beach (2 km stretch)
  • Protective cages for 40 plants
  • 40 home gardens with cultivating finger millet, green gram, chilie, onion, cowpea

32

Madu Ganga Development Foundation

Ecological restoration of a degraded mangrove habitat in Maduganga

2

  • 4000 Pandanus planted and maintained
  • An area of 0.6ha (1 ½ ac) cleared of Annona glabra 

33

Participatory Development Society

Conservation of mangroves for livelihood improvements

2,8

  • Functional Community organization
  • 2 km² area restored with 1,000 mangrove plants
  • 300 leaflets
  • Four hour documentary on mangroves
  • Awareness programme for school children and school debate session
  • Information centre
  • Model prawn farm

34

PEARLS - Peaceful Environments Assured Rights Lasting Solutions

Project to preserve the Puttalam lagoon for future generations which for generations has been the haven for the fishing community of this area

2,8

  • Mobilised “Amma Thottam Janahanda” fishing women’s guild.
  • Two  awareness programmes for students
  • Five locations covering an area of an acre (0.4 ha) replanted with 7,000 mangrove plants.
  • 40 saw-dust and 20 clay stoves delivered to 60 families
  •  50 Home gardens  
  • Two (2)  families engaged in crab fattening activities
  • Six (6)  families rearing goats
  • A model home garden in Amma Thottam village

35

Sewa Lanka Foundation

Implementing pilot project for introducing of Red Tilapia (Oreochromis spp. Hybrids) cage culture as a livelihood development program in Maduganga estuary

8

  • Selection of beneficiaries and site. 
  • Purchasing of materials and construction of  8 cages (each 3m x 3mx 2m)
  • Stocking (twice)
  • 1st culture cycle
  • Harvesting
  • Marketing

 

36

Marine and Coastal Resources Conservation Foundation (MCRCF) 

Empowerment of fisher women by means of providing alternative income generation through cultivation of Aloe vera (KOMARICA) Phase II

8

  •  

37

Organization for Protecting and Ensuring Democracy (OPED)

Alternative income for fisher families in Kattankudy

8

  • Selection of beneficiaries -20 (fisher families living in the coastal area)
  • Making the people aware of the uses of trees, greenery environment and  the importance of protecting coastal area
  • Provide them with equipment,  compost, banana  suckers and fertilizer
  • Provide them with fertilizer
  • Maintenance of banana

 

38

Wilpotha Women’s  Savings Effort

Sustainable livelihood development of 40 low income families living in the vicinity of Puttalam lagoon in Palavi area.

6

  • Introduction of the project to the community and the government and non-governmental organizations 
  • Establishment of two women’s organizations
  • Awareness programme on the importance of the Puttalam lagoon in Palavi area
  • Awareness programmes on gender equity, social development and human rights 
  • Educational trip to a sustainable development centre 
  • Four (4) awareness programmes on business establishment and development
  • Technical training on livelihoods aspects.
  • Establishment of a revolving loan fund
  • Monitoring and evaluation

 

39

Youth Enterprise Information Centre

Improvement of the Lunama lagoon and enhancement of livelihoods of communities living in the adjacent areas - Restoration of Palugaswewa

2

  • Meeting with 22 farmers
  • Clearing the tank area
  • Building an anicut across the stream which supplies water to the tank
  • Dredging the tank and strengthening the bund
  • Building a supply canal from tank to farm

 

40

Livestock Development Dairy Farmer Association

Create the source of income through animal (buffalo) breeding – phase 2

8

  • Selection of beneficiaries
  • Introduction of the project to the beneficiaries
  • Purchasing  8 buffalos either from National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) or from Department of Animal Production and Health
  • Veterinary surgeon diagnosis
  • Monitoring
  • Marketing of milk

 

41

Visura Development Foundation

Sustainable Mangrove Eco-System Conservation Initiatives by Building Capacity of School Children- phase 2 (A/Mawadala  Baminiyanwila Jayanthi Junior School)

6

  • Series of awareness programmes on utilization and mangrove area conservation (Year 9 -11)
  • Guidance programmes on development and implementation of simple research projects on mangrove eco-systems.
  • Formation of a School Environment Conservation Unit
  • Environmental educational study tour to enhance the exposure of the beneficiaries towards the subject area and link with government authorities.
  • Project completion session (Exhibition)

 

 

Divisional Secretariat, Manmunaipattu

Replanting mangroves in Puthukkudiyiruppu village

Grantee requested to revise proposal, but did not re-submit the revised proposal.

 

Semuthu Fisheries Co-operative Society Ltd.

Mangrove Rehabilitation Programme

Contract cancelled as the Grantee failed to conform to pre-conditions.

 

Jedidiah International / Enigma Private Limited

Madu Ganga Ecolodge

Contract cancelled as the Grantee failed to conform to pre-conditions.

Thailand

No

Grantee

Project Name

POW Relevance

Expected Outcomes

1

Mangrove Rehabilitation Network of Tambol Kapoe  

Conservation of wetlands along the Andaman Coast

3, 6,  12

1.Evidinced more intact biological diversity in project location to be the main sources of supply for community livelihood
2. Evidinced increased collective capacity and awareness of target population on protection of the mangrove

2

Ao Baan Don Conservation Network

Collective Rehabilitation and Conservation of Mangrove in Ao (gulf) Baan Don

6,8, 12,13

1. Updated collective approaches and plans for prevention and reversal of problems and issues
2. Increased capacity of target population witnessed through acquired compilation of relevant data & information
3. Approximately 20 % increase in mangrove area and aqua species
4. Availability of economic data on small-scale fishery from about 50 households
5. Witnessed persistent participation in project activities from women and youth group
6. The set of disseminating material about mangrove being used by local academic institutions, communities, local administrative organizations, as well as other interested organizations.

3

Coordinating Centre of Conservation Network for Mangrove Protection

Planting Pandanus for protection of Mangrove

2, 6

1. Clearer demarcation of mangrove area with out mangrove encroachment incidence
2. Witnessed minimized water pollution and improved condition of mangrove and its resources
3. Sufficient quantity  of Pandanus for community use in weaving and handicraft
4. Evinced increased conservation awareness among youth group
5. Increased income of community members

4

Phuket Women Capacity Development Project

Building Mangrove for Sea Otter

6, 12

1. Witnessed richer mangrove and coastal resources based on  amount of catch, at least twice
2.  Mangrove area of 192 ha being under continuous protection and management of communities
3. Emergence of a  working group/network comprising members from the three villages with at least 100 members

5

Ao Phang-nga Coastal Fishing Community Food Security Project

Building Community Network for Management of Mangrove and Coastal Resources

2, 6,  12

1. Emergence of one coordinating network to manage mangrove and coastal resources with  clear work plan and mechanism for operation
2. At least 10 communities being able to mobilize resources and establish an initial fund of at least THB: 50,000
3. Additional , at least, 3,000 mangroves thriving in project location
4. Increased understandning on coastal resources management among middle-class population in Phuket Province witnessed by at least 200 participants of events organized by the network

6

Ao Phang-nga Coastal Fishing Community Food Security Project

Conservation of Mangrove for Local Food

2, 6, 8

1. Compiled knowledge and recipes from mangrove  with at least 50 recipes  and two recipes developed into unique community product
2.  Emergence of revival of learning process on local food among women and youth group
3.  Increased capacity and awareness of youth group at least 30 persons capable to link importance of local food to mangrove
4. Thriving at least 2,000 trees from 3 species of nutritious value
5. Emergence of one habitat for aqua species

7

Mangrove Conservation Group of Tambol Mae Nang Khao

Participatory Rehabilitation and Conservation of Habitats of Tambol Mae Nang Khao

2, 8, 12

1. Mangrove area of  at least 16 ha being demarcated as rehabilitation zone and under continuous protection of communities
2. Community aqua culture area of about five ha being demarcated and maintained to generate income for communities members
3. Increased income of community from aqua culture . at least by 50 %
4. Evinced secured livelihood and well-being in targeted communities.

8

Sea and Coastal Resources Protection Volunteer Group of Baan Siab Yuan (Siab Yuan Village)

Raising and Conserving  Habitat for Clam

2, 6

1.  At least 160 ha being demarcated and persistently maintained  as conservation  area and habitat for aquatic species 
2. At least 16  ha of degraded area being rehabilitated by reforested   mangrove
3. Evinced increasing in  aquatic species
4. Substantial reduction  of   application of destructive fishing method  in the targeted area

9

Coffee Corner Group of Baan Talingchan

Building Community Capacity for Coastal Resources Management of Tambol Talingchan

2,6,12

1. Evinced  capacity in community-based research of target population , fundamental environmental inspection and land use management
2. Substantial   community participation  for environment and natural resources management
3. Increasing income from supplementary  livelihood activities

10

Darnsawi Tambol Administrative Organization

Strengthening the conservation for Mangrove, Marine and Coastal Resources of  Ao (Gulf) Thong Toam Yai

2,8,12

1. Increase mangrove area and water species in the Thong Tom Bay coast of 2 km. long
2. Increased capacity of target community on efficient management of  marine and coastal resources  
3. Evinced substantial participation from community, public & private sectors, academic institute and mass media to collectively conserve and rehabilitate marine and coastal resources.

11

Environmental Conservation Group of Baan Koh Klang , Krabi Province

Rehabilitaiton of  Mangrove and Beach Forest of Tambol Klong Prasong

1,2,6

1. The mangrove forest and beach forest along Khlong Talu, Khlong Prasong are rehabilitated.
2. The knowledge and recognition of the community in rehabilitating mangrove forest and beach forest
3. Evinced increased capacity of target population in  local conservation of  marine and coastal resources   

12

Phuket Fisher-Folk Network, Phuket Province

Strengthening Capacity of Community Network for Phuket Coastal Resource Management

2,6,12

1. Witnessed participation of members of groups, organizations , networks of fishermen and relevant agencies
2. Increased  area of mangrove, seagrass and coral reefs with clear demarcation and under protection
3. Local Administrative Organizations proclaiming and enforcing regulations to use natural resources  with well observed and followed by community members

13

Andaman Project for Participatory Restoration of Natural Resources (ARR),  Phang-nga Province

Raising Awareness and Promoting Local Knowledge in Coastal Resource Management with People's Participation

2,6,12

1. Emergence of cooperation among various relevant sectors
2. Evinced participation from various groups within project locations to collectively formulate effective action plans by applying local experience
3. Appropriate dissemination of project experience to other communities and modification for use within target communities
4. Witnessed rehabilitated mangrove, increase of water species and community income

14

Phuket Livable Community and City Action Project, Chumchonthai Foundation, Phuket Province

Mangrove for Future

3,7,11

1. Upgraded knowledge base  for  both local and modern practice
2. Acquired approach and action plan for community solid waste management
3. Acquired approach and action plan for community  waste water management
4. Replication of approaches in other communities
5. Acquired experience for reference in future development programme

15

Green Fins Association (GFAS), Phuket  Province

Strengthening Local Livelihood and Ecological Tourism for Sustainable Environment and Coastal Resources

1,8,15

1. Workshop participants gaining insight on management mechanism for eco-tourism with capacity to launch transaction successfully
2. Workshop participants gaining insight relationship of ecosystems  and sustainable eco-tourism
3. Increased capacity of target population in management and protection of natural resources
4.  Emergence of the followings:
- regulations  to manage and use of natural resources
- locally specific eco-tourist products
- disseminated curriculum for other communities

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