The Equator Initiative
The Equator Initiative is designed to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the equatorial belt by fostering, supporting and strengthening community partnerships.
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Rural Energy Enterprise Development (REED)
REED seeks to develop new sustainable energy enterprises that use clean, efficient, and renewable energy technologies to meet the energy needs of poor households in developing countries, which can reduce the environmental and health consequences from using poor quality energy forms such as wood, dung and kerosene.
The REED approach offers rural energy entrepreneurs a combination of enterprise development services and start-up financing. This integrated financial and technical support allows entrepreneurs to plan and structure their companies in a manner that prepares them for growth and makes eventual investments by mainstream financial partners less risky.
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SEED (Small Enterprise Development)
Access to decent work is an antidote to social exclusion right across our global economy. SEED seeks to unlock the potential for creating more and better jobs in the small enterprise sector. Since this is where most women and men earn their living now - in micro and small enterprises , in self-employment, as homeworkers - this is where policies, regulations, business training, market development and organization building can matter most.
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US Government's Sustainable Development Partnerships
This site provides information on U.S. efforts to work with other governments, the private sector, civil society and other organizations to plan and implement voluntary partnerships that promote economic growth, social development and environmental stewardship.
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Swiss Re ReSource Awards
The International ReSource Award is worth USD 150 000
in total and is granted to one or several projects selected
by an international jury. Launched in 2002, the ReSource
Award is an internationally recognised prize for leadership
in implementing the principles of sustainability in watershed management. It is conferred annually. The
prize money is awarded exclusively for project implementation.
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Partners for Environmental Cooperation in Europe
Partners for Environmental Cooperation in Europe brings together UK-based
organisations from the public sector, business and civil society who have a
shared goal to help protect the environment and promote sustainable development
in the countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia.
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