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Model Regions for Sustainable Development:

Fostering UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Southern Africa

Project Application Form

Deadline for Submission: 21 January 2024, 12 pm – SAST

Submission Guidelines
Before filling in this application form, please carefully read the Call for Proposals.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Please adhere to the stated maximum number of words assigned to the respective field in the form.
Any questions related to the application can be sent to mab@unesco.de

1) Project Title

1.1. Name of the Applicant National Commission for UNESCO

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1.2. Name of the legal representative of the Applicant Organization, submitting this application
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1.3. Position of the legal representative within the organization

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1.4. Name of a contact person for follow-up communication, if not legal representative
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1.5. Telephone number (including country extension)

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1.6. E-mail Address

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1.7. Mailing address / P.O. Box / City and Postal Code / Country

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1.8. Official / proposed name of the (planned) biosphere reserve, for which the project is planned
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2) Project Information
2.1. Potential Project Duration
The project should commence earliest on 1 March and be completed by 30 September 2024 at the latest
with a maximum project duration of six months.
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2.2. Category / categories of proposed activity / activities

- Nomination of a new biosphere reserve
- Quality enhancement of an existing biosphere reserve
- Fostering of community participation and stakeholder engagement

2.3. Description of current situation in the biosphere reserve area

Why is there a need for the proposed project?
- max. of 300 words
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2.4. Overall objective of the project

Please state the main and overarching objective you wish to achieve with this project. – max. of 100
words
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2.5. Specific objectives and expected results of the project

Please briefly explain which concrete results you plan to achieve with the project (e.g. 100 students have
joined environmental clubs / 20 local chiefs were consulted)
- max. of 300 words
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3) Project Description

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3.1. Implementation methodology

Please describe how you will implement the project or activity: resources, operational and financial ca-
pacity, and sequence.
- max. of 500 words (please use annexes for details)
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3.2. Target group(s) of the action, if applicable

Please describe the target group(s) which the project will address, how they will be addressed and how the
needs of the target group(s) have been identified. For example, this may include local communities, youth
groups, local chiefs, education staff, and others.
- max. of 350 words
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3.3. Project communication

Please describe how you will communicate and disseminate information on the project or activity (e.g.
social media, knowledge exchange meetings).
- max of 100 words
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4) Mandatory Annexes
Please attach the following documents to this application form:
 Detailed budget plan (please use template)
 Work plan (please use template)

Place and date Signature

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