BACF invites Call for pre-proposal
The Baa Atoll Conservation Fund (BACF) has invited for Call for pre-proposals for 2013/2014.
The focal areas which BACF aims to deliver benefits are in the areas of:
1. Program for the protection, conservation and management of biological and natural resources, biodiversity and nature protection in Baa Atoll,
2. Livelihood improvement program for Baa Atoll residents, focusing on projects that are in line with sustainability and atoll ecosystem conservation policies,
3. Research, awareness raising and education program, focused on protection, conservation and management of biological and natural resources, biodiversity and nature protection in Baa Atoll.
BACF will support small scale projects relating to the above 3 thematic areas and priority areas of work for 2013/2014, for activities that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being and livelihoods, taking into consideration gender, vulnerability and equality concerns.
Grants will be made directly to civil society organizations (CSOs) with priority for national and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), scientific community, women’s committees, schools, councils and resorts. Proposals from individuals are not entertained rather these proposals should come through in affiliation with any of the mentioned above.
The maximum grant amount obtainable per project is US$ 15,000 ( Two Hundred and Thirty One Thousand Three Hundred Maldivian Rufiya ) for a duration of up to 24 months.
The deadline for submission for Call for pre-proposal is 12 December 2013, Thursday, 1400hrs.
For more information please visit www.bacf.gov.mv.
Baa Atoll Conservation Fund invites Call for pre-proposal
The Baa Atoll Conservation Fund (BACF) has invited for Call for pre-proposals for 2013/2014.
The focal areas which BACF aims to deliver benefits are in the areas of:
1. Program for the protection, conservation and management of biological and natural resources, biodiversity and nature protection in Baa Atoll,
2. Livelihood improvement program for Baa Atoll residents, focusing on projects that are in line with sustainability and atoll ecosystem conservation policies,
3. Research, awareness raising and education program, focused on protection, conservation and management of biological and natural resources, biodiversity and nature protection in Baa Atoll.
BACF will support small scale projects relating to the above 3 thematic areas and priority areas of work for 2013/2014, for activities that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being and livelihoods, taking into consideration gender, vulnerability and equality concerns.
Grants will be made directly to civil society organizations (CSOs) with priority for national and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), scientific community, women’s committees, schools, councils and resorts. Proposals from individuals are not entertained rather these proposals should come through in affiliation with any of the mentioned above.
The maximum grant amount obtainable per project is US$ 15,000 ( Two Hundred and Thirty One Thousand Three Hundred Maldivian Rufiya ) for a duration of up to 24 months.
The deadline for submission for Call for pre-proposal is 12 December 2013, Thursday, 1400hrs.
For more information please visit www.bacf.gov.mv.
Resumption of Ranger Services
The BR Office wishes to inform all parties that effective from 2 November 2013 onwards Rangers will be once again at work in the Hanifaru Marine Protected Area and access to Hanifaru MPA will only be allowed as per the Hanifaru Management Plan 2012.
Ranger services had been interrupted this season due to issues with the speed boat which was used and other unforeseen circumstances which had come our way during this season.
The BR Office wishes to apologize for the interruption of ranger services and for any inconvenience that may caused due to this. We hope that with the acquisition of the new speed boat “atoll ranger 1” we shall be able to work more effectively in managing and monitoring of the biosphere reserve.
Sunday, 3 November 2013 (public holiday)
The BR Office wishes to inform all that since 3 November 2013 being a public holiday the Office will be closed on Sunday. Therefore those who wish to purchase Hanifaru Access Permit should do so before the weekend as Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Office will be closed.
Hanifaru Access Permit is also available from Environment Protection Agency and those wishing to obtain Access Permits fom Male’ also should do the same.
Although BR Office is closed on Sunday Ranger facilities will be available.
Thursday, 8 August 2013 (Public holiday)
The Biosphere Reserve Office wishes to inform that that BR Office in Eydhafushi will be closed on Thursday, 8 August 2013 being a public holiday. It is therefore advised any party wishing to access Hanifaru Marine Protected Area on Thursday and have not already made arrangements should purchase Hanifaru Access Permit from BR Office in Eydhafushi or from Environmental Protection Agency prior to Thursday. We kindly acknowledge all the assistance that we have received so far from all relevant stakeholders involved in managing the Biosphere Reserve.
