In order to reduce GHG emissions while responding to increasing energy demand and energy diversification imperatives, Mexico is exploring a long-term strategy (to be implemented over the next 7-8 years) to accelerate the commercialization of renewable energy technologies, particularly at the grid-connected level.

Removal of barriers that have so far inhibited adoption of cleaner and more efficient kiln technologies and molding techniques by brick makers in Bangladesh.

The immediate objective of the project is to develop and test tools which can be used in decision-making to support the conservation of indigenous farm animal genetic diversity in developing countries. NOTE: For earlier comments on concept note and PDF-B, please see database entry.

To create an enabling environment for private and public investment in small hydro plants in Haiti

The proposed project is expected to have three main components: (a) establishment of a financial intermediation mechanism to support private sector energy efficiency investments (through ESCO projects among others); (b) a sustainable partial guarantee fund; and (c) technical assistance to local financial institutions, other intermediaries on the development of bankable projects and the mechanisms to secure project financing and creation of ESCOs, and for energy end-user information dissemination and development of a limited number of demonstration projects.

The project will help prevent further deterioration of the country’s natural resource base (soil, water, forest, rangeland, and biodiversity) and improve the development profiles of local communities within nature reserves and their buffer zones, and the ability of families and individuals to secure sustainable incomes through self-identified livelihood programs. It would also provide for environmental management capacity and reduce poverty by developing rural energy.

To enable the countries of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem to address priority transboundary concerns on declining fisheries, associated biodiversity and water quality through governance reforms, investments and management programs. The long-term environmental goal of the CCLME program is to reverse the degradation of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem caused by over-fishing, habitat modification and changes in water quality by adoption of an ecosystem-based management approach.

The objective of this project is to identify capacity gap and to develop action plan to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders at all levels such that the established policies, strategies and plans that facilitate implementation of obligations under the three Conventions are fully and effectively enforced”.