Environmental policy and administrative management

Mazibakufa Development Trust (MDT) is seeking funds to complete project activities which were co-funded by GEF/SGP and Non State Actors. There is need to complete and furnish the Trust office in Ramokgwebana so that the Trust could effectively operate from its own premises. The completion of the office entails electrical wiring and connection, flooring, plumbing and purchase of office equipment (computer, fax, photocopier & telephone). The funds will further be used to construct four (4) chalets within the office premises which will be used to generate funds for the Trust. Initial funding received by the Trust was also used to construct only five gabions in the village as a mitigation measure to gullies found in the village. It is therefore important to note that the village has many gullies that need to be arrested. The funds sought will also used to construct more gabions with the hope that the land will thereafter be used address socio-economic needs of the village. Trees will thereafter be planted to reduce soil erosion, be it wind or water erosion It is MDT s view that the proposed activities are important for it to meet its mandate especially on; Educating on and preventing environmental degradation; Poverty eradication; Youth empowerment; and Promotion of cultural identity. This proposal is relevant to the GEF/SGP Country Programme Strategy because it focuses on Land Degradation and Sustainable Forest Management. It thus seeks to support the conservation and enhancement of carbon stocks through sustainable management and climate proofing of land use, land use change and forestry. It further seeks to improve the flow of agro-ecosystem and forest ecosystem services to sustain livelihoods of local communities.

Botswana