This grant from the Ramsar Convention supports the Africa Regional Meeting in Mauritius. It prepares African Contracting Parties for COP 11 in Bucharest by articulating regional wetland perspectives. The meeting analyzes the 2009-2015 Strategic Plan’s progress, reviews COP 11 draft resolutions, and discusses emerging challenges like wetlands and climate change, biodiversity, and green economies. It also facilitates training on national reporting formats and establishes regional priorities. This initiative aims to integrate wetland issues into national policies and promote broader accession to the Ramsar Convention.
Opportunity ID: 58151
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RAMSAR2010-4 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RAMSAR Conference of Parties (Mauritius) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a single source award. The only eligible recipient is the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The Division of International Conservation intends to enter into an agreement with the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This grant will be used to provide Contracting Parties (CPs) from Africa with the opportunity to articulate regional perspectives, issues, and concerns in preparation for the next Conference of Parties (COP) in Bucharest, Romania. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Grand Bay, Mauritius in October 2011 Department of the Interior Manual Chapter 505 Section 2 establishes criteria for awarding single source cooperative agreements and grants. This award will be made in accordance with those criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this grant, “Ramsar Africa Regional Meeting,” is to provide Contracting Parties (CPs) from Africa with the opportunity to articulate regional perspectives, issues, and concerns in preparation for the next Conference of Parties (COP) in Bucharest, Romania. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Grand Bay, Mauritius in October 2011. The objectives of the regional meeting are as follows: 1) To analyze the progress made and the obstacles encountered in the implementation of the Strategic Plan 2009-2015 and the resolutions adopted by COP 10. 2) To review the main COP 11 issues and draft resolutions to allow for regional debate and final national/regional input and consultation. 3) To take into account emerging issues such as Wetlands and Climate Change, Wetlands and Biodiversity targets, Wetlands and Urbanization, Wetlands and Green Economies, Wetlands and Tourism, and Wetlands and Extractive Industries. 4) To provide training on the use of the electronic version of the National Report format to be used for preparing the national reports. 5) To discuss regional issues and agree upon regional priorities for the next triennium. 6) To discuss the experience at the field level of joint implementation of the environment-related conventions with which Ramsar has Memoranda of Cooperation and/or a Joint Work Plan. 7) To encourage the integration of wetland issues into national policies/strategies and programs. 8) To enhance the participation of regional bodies in taking joint actions for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. 9) To consider how Ramsar could improve its services to the region. 10) To encourage the accession of countries to the Ramsar Convention and promote universal membership in the region by demonstrating to the countries that are not yet Contracting Parties the principles and work of the Ramsar Convention. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nikole Tucker
International Affairs Specialist Phone 7033582379 Email:nikole_tucker@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 58151 Full Announcement-1 -> application instructions (nonsubmission).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nikole Tucker International Affairs Specialist Phone 7033582379 Email: nikole_tucker@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | PKG00021584 | Oct 23, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58151 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
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