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This category includes projects pro

viding access to affordable,

reliable,sustainable and modern energy for all;combatting climate

change and its impact; supporting sustainable conservation of

flora and fauna; facilitating wildlife protection and conservation;

protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial

ecosystems and wetlands; conserving and rejuvenating natural

water bodies; battling desertification, deforestation, land

degradation and biodiversity loss; targeting pollution and

promoting sustainable use of non-renewable resources; and

making the community aware and involved in these processes.

To qualify for the HCL Grant, the project must focus on direct

action that leads to long-term impact, achieved through lasting

behavioural change.