Western Altiplano Integrated Natural Resources Management

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The project development objective is to enhance the sustainability of rural livelihoods by promoting more sustainable productive agriculture and by improved management and conservation of natural resources (soils, forests, water, and biodiversity) of the Western Altiplano.

Conservation and Sustainable Management of Dryland Biodiversity, Phase 1

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This project aims to promote the conservation of vulnerable, endangered and endemic wild animals, medicinal plants and wild varieties of important crops in the two sanctuaries. It will strengthen the sustainable use and management of silvi-horticulture systems, agrobiodiversity and medicinal plants, inter alia to promote alternative livelihood patterns and reduce resource pressures on the sanctuaries.

Support_to_20_GEF Eligible Parties for Alignment of National Action Programs and Reporting Process under UNCCD (Add-on Umbrella 2)

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This project proposes a five-year demonstration program of operating and testing eight fuel-cell buses (FCBs) for public transport in Delhi. The major objective is to introduce this zero emission and highly efficient bus technology in India for reducing local air pollution and global GHG emissions. It will assist the Indian transport sector to gain capability of manufacturing, operating, and servicing FCBs under local conditions.

Demonstration Project of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses and an Associated System for Hydrogen Supply in Mexico City, Phase I

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The immediate objective of this proposal is to foster the development, manufacture and large-scale commercialization of hydrogen-fuel cell buses (HFCBs) in Mexico through the initial operation of a fleet of 10 fuel cell buses in Mexico City during a 5-year period. This project represents the first part of a two-Part project designed to test –under conditions of commercial operation– a zero emissions technological option for public transport in a dynamic metropolitan area situated at 2,200 meters above sea level.

Barrier Removal to Namibian Renewable Energy Programme, Phase I

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The project will help to reduce the barriers for the development of the demand for solar technologies and thus mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by addressing institutional, information, human capacity, financial, technical, awareness and other market barriers to increased use of solar energy services by urban and rural households, government institutions, NGO facilities, beverage retailers, communal and commercial farmers.

Power and Communications Sectors Modernization and Rural Services Project (PROMEC)

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The Project will support the Government’s efforts to deepen pro-competition reforms in the telecommunications and electricity sectors, implement policies that will extend these services to the poor in rural areas as well as communication services for small and micro businesses, and adopt programs that foster efficient use of energy and use of RET for rural electrification.