Design and update SGP website, develop newsletters, short clips on clusters and knowledge model
Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/02 (224)
Today, the pattern of many environmentalist groups in the world is examining activities undertaken in various environmental areas and the lessons learned from various projects before starting their activities in those areas. The model of this project is based on the experiences that have been gained in recent years in dealing with different groups which have been active in villages and various projects, including collaborating with the SGP Iran. More...
Develop educational kits on toys and local games in collaboration with Culture and Toys Museum
Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/03 (225)
Many of the problems in preserving the environment and its resources are the lack of familiarity of the younger generation with environmental concepts and their role in protecting them. Lack of resources and tools for young generation's acquaintance with the environment and their own land, as well as changing the lifestyle of today and the relationship between the child and the environment have caused the younger generation to be less familiar with the environmental concepts and cultural values of their land. More...
Pilot project on revival of rivers feeding Hamoon Wetland and its waterholes through traditional local knowledge to support aquatic plants
Establish a marine CCA to protect the Shark Fish in Qeshm Island
Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/05 (227)
Shark and Ray fish are very much in decline globally and close to 30 endangered species have been identified near the Qeshm Island. Considering that fisheries on the western part of the island is still very prominent, the project proposes to reduce unsustainable fishing that affects Shark and Ray fish, by establishing a CCA in about 300 square kilometers of water, which is an important nursery and feeding ground for Ray and Shark fish. In return, the local community could benefit from ecotourism and marketing of local handicrafts. More...
Conservation and proliferation of endangered and rare medicinal and range plants in southern part of Binalud Mountain (Dezad Bala Village in Neyshabur) with emphasis on traditional local knowledge Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/06 (228)
Establish an alternative livelihood fund for local women of Naghashe Village in Qeshm Island to support CCAs in marine and coastal areas of Naghashe Village
Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/07 (229)
Fishing is an important livelihood for the people of Qeshm Island, however women are usually not so involved in it. In Naghashe Village of Qeshm Island due to a difficult economic situation, women are taking a role in reviving a traditional fishing method (Moshta) as well as playing a role in the protection of the mangrove forest. This project focusses on production of local handicrafts to reduce the pressure on the forest. More...
Revival of "Houtags" as CCAs in Kolani Village (Sistan Baluchestan) as water reservoir for the local community and wildlife (Govater and Bahu-Kalat Ramsar Site) Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/08 (230)
Participatory management of natural resources in Arasbaran through local communities and traditional local knowledge in Alajuje and Lame-Islam villages in East Azarbaijan Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/10 (232)
Revival and conservation of animal and plant biodiversity in Dena Mountain through CCAs of Khavanin and Qasemlou sub-tribes of Farsimadan Nomadic Tribe Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/14 (236)
Participatory revival and restoration of corals through customary conservation in Larak Island, with emphasis on creating artificial coral habitat to improve livelihoods Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/17 (239)
Climate smart conservation through "Bande-Sar" to build equilibrium ecologically, socially and economically to address drought conditions and prevent migration Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/18 (240)
Revival of endangered plant species in Kuhsalan and Shahu through traditional local knowledge and participatory conservation approach and sustaiable livelihoods of Hooraman villages
Documentation of traditional knowledge by Hamule sub-tribe of Bakhtiari Nomadic Tribe on customary management of livestock and rangelands during drought conditions Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/22 (244)
Revival of Habitat of Endangered Lovage (Medicinal Plant) in Hezar Mountain of Kerman Province with Emphasis on Awareness Raising Local Communities and other Users, Gaining their Participation in Habitat Management Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/23 (245)
Conservation and revival of biodiversity in Ab-bandaan of Ramnet Village through customary conservation, beneficiary and participatory management Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/26 (248)
Establish Kuh-Siah CCA to promote wild celery and oak tree through traditional local knowledge and participatory conservation and sustainable livelihoods for Mugremun villages of Tamavoli sub-tribe Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/28 (250)
One of the most important Oak habitats is Kuh-Siah (Kohkiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad Province) which is currently threatened (9500ha) by overharvest, overgrazing, fires, etc. In this project, endangered plant species will be protected with support from the local communities (Tamavolis) and one plant nursery will be established to enhance biodiversity and promote additional livelihoods. Also a CCA (4ha) will be established to protect the natural habitat of the Mountain Celery. More...
Sustainable and participatory conservation of biodiversity of Chalav Forest in Amol by Chalav sub-tribe Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/30 (252)
Revival of Salehieh Wetland to promote sustainable use through traditional local knowledge and customary management of wetland Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/31 (253)
The Salehieh wetland (150ha) is near Qarpuzabad Village in Alborz Province. At present various communities are using its resources. Overgrazing, pollution from agriculture and industries have degraded the ecosystem, however the project aims to raise awareness of the local community regarding the significance of this wetland through trainings of school students and children on bird watching and wetland ecosystem. Also developing Salehieh Wetland portal for information sharing. More...
Capacity building to promote organizational cohesion of Union of Nomads of migratory tribes and sub-tribes
Identification of CCAs and customary conservation of natural resources in marine and coastal areas of Mokran Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/34 (256)
Identification of CCAs in Hara Forest (Biosphere Reserve) of Qeshm Island Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/36 (258)
Mangrove forest of Qeshm Island (6300ha) is the largest in the Persian Gulf and is both a Ramsar Site and a Biosphere Reserve. While this forest was traditionally managed by local communities, in the past decades it has been exposed to various threats such as overfishing, tourism and overharvest. This project aims to gain public participation, especially the local communities living near the forest, to establish and revive CCAs to protect the forest and its biodiversity through hand made. More...
Participatory conservation of Roshankuh with emphasis on natural and cultural potentials
Support to M&E of CCA Phase 1 Top-up Grant Projects and capacity building of CSOs on participatory approaches and project implementation Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2022/40(289)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: This project has been designed to help monitor the CCA Phase 1 Topup Grant Projects as well as build capacity of CSOs on participatory approaches and project implementation. More...
Develop a participatory comprehensive action guideline on fire control in Kabgian Forest, Kohgiluyeh & Boyer-Ahmad Province Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/01(290)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: The forests of the Zagros are among areas most severely affected by fires in recent years. Over the last decade, the number of these fires and the area affected have increased significantly. Thus, for a better management of fire prevention and effective firefighting, the project aims for effective measures to prevent and extinguish fires in the villages of Dam Chenar and Grdavah, 10,000 hectares of forest lands in Kabgian, Kohgiluyeh & Boyer-Ahmad Province. More...
Capacity building of local communities in Dez grove margins for participatory conservation of Persian Yellow Deer Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/02(291)
The Persian fallow deer is a prominent mammal in Iran, which is among protected species of the Department of Environment and also listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The population of the species today is semi-captive and limited to the national park and the protected area of Dez and Karkheh in Khuzestan Province, Ashk Island in Lake Urmia and a number of other breeding sites in different provinces. More...
Empowerment of East Hormozgan local communities against the COVID-19 impact with emphasis on biodiversity and protection of the endangered Persian Leopard Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/03(292)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: Common contagious diseases among domestic animals and wild ungulates as well as illegal hunting in recent years have led to a sharp decline in the population of goats and wild goats, rams, and ewes as the natural prey for Persian leopards in eastern Hormozgan Province. Thus, the rate of attacks on domestic livestock by leopards in the region is increasing significantly. On the other hand, due to the failure to compensate the damages incurred for livestock farmers, killing of the species for the sake of revenge or reducing the attacks has been increasing. More...
Pilot plan on management and help prevent unsustainable trawling in Rud-e-Shoor, Shirin, and Minab International Wetland Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/04(293)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: Recourse to highly destructive livelihood methods in Rud Shour, Shirin and Minab International wetland such as fuel smuggling has caused serious damage to the region’s habitats. In some parts of the mangrove forests, a thick layer of oil pollution leakage on the leaves has caused widespread drying of the trees, aerial roots and also the mud around them.. More...
Establish local firefighting teams “Atashbanan” and equipping 2 firefighting bases in North Khorasan and Golestan National Park Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/05(294)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: Forests and pastures are among the most important divine blessings, as it plays an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of the region. A factor that can affect the ecosystem of forests and pastures is fire. In recent years, fires, especially the Bahar Mountain fire that occurred in August 2020, have caused irreparable damage to forest and pastures in the region. More...
Provide basis of participatory ecosystem management in Arjan Lake Basin and public awareness on the impact of the dryness of Parishan Lake Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/06(295)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: In an area of 2300 hectares, Arzhan Wetland is located on the northern part of the Arzhan-Parishan biosphere, 60 kilometers from Shiraz. Due to its geological characteristics, the wetland has always been known as a seasonal wetland throughout history, semi-arid for about 4 to 5 months every year. More...
Develop a participatory action plan for sustainable agriculture to improve the Hour al-Azim Wetland resilience in Karkheh Basin, Khuzestan Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/07(296)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: As far as the principles of sustainable development and ecological principles are concerned, a sustainable solution to revive and stabilize the ecological conditions of Hur al-Azim Wetland, is supply of sufficient water from Karkheh drainage basin water resources, and attention to the balance of uses and activities on the margins and bed of Hur al-Azim. More...
Develop the guideline on Egyptian vulture participatory conservation program based on tourism in Qeshm Island Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/08(297)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: However, statistics and scientific reports show that the vulture population in the world is experiencing an unprecedented decline and the survival of eleven of the sixteen species of vultures in Africa, Asia and Europe requires special attention and effective moves. More...
Capacity building of local communities of Helleh Protected Area to develop sustainable livelihoods and ecotourism related businesses
Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/09(298)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: As one of the most important aquatic ecosystems in Bushehr Province, the Helleh Wetland has suffered numerous damages caused by human activities in recent years, including over-utilization of the wetland’s water resources, land-use change, intentional fires, excessive forage harvesting, grazing livestock exceeding the ecological capacity of the wetland and last but not least the economic problems after the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the local communities’ pressure on the Wetland. More...
Revival of native range and forest plants to improve the biodiversity and reproduction of fruitful species in Alvar Garmsiri, Takab Village
Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/10(299)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: The forests and pastures of Khuzestan Province in the skirts of the South Zagros have always been subject of human incurred damage and unsustainable harvesting. In recent years, environmental activists in the country have been concerned about improving the situation and protecting Zagros Oak Forests and the need to revive and reduce their exploitation, especially livestock grazing, beekeeping and agriculture has been brought to attention. More...
Enhance technical skills and develop businesses for vulnerable families affected by COVID-19 of Shahab and Hara District Welfare Organization and women of Kani Village in Qeshm Island Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/11(300)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: The spread of COVID-19 in Iran has reduced income or closed down home businesses especially among vulnerable and underprivileged groups living in villages of Qeshm Island in Hormozgan Province. The unfavorable living conditions of the target groups have also deprived them of basic necessities of life. More...
Capacity building of Jirsar-e-Baqer Khaleh Village local community on environmental conservation and improve the local businesses affected by COVID-19 Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/12(301)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: Jirsar-e-Baqer Khaleh Village, Choukahm County, Rasht, Gilan Province, is located on the outskirts of the Anzali Lagoon. The village preserves its traditional architecture, is close to the tourist markets of Rasht and Anzali Port and has a large meadow at the end. More...
Empowerment of the local communities of Anzali Wetland margin villages to improve their livelihood affected by COVID-19 Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/13(302)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: The Anzali Lagoon is one of the most important wetlands in Iran, located in the northwest of the Caspian Sea coastline and the City of Anzali is one of the cities on the edge of the lagoon. The livelihood of the majority of households living in the area depends on the lagoon as local people earn a living through various means, such as fishing and tourism. More...
Empowerment of Local Communities of Derakoo, Goori, Baasaeidoo, Doostakoo and Kaani Villages (West of Qeshm Island) on Sharks Marine Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/14(303)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: This project aims to address the issue of sharks and Elasmobranchs populations which is rapidly being decreased in the world, for the local communities living around the marine Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) for sharks in the west of Qeshm Island. More...
Empowerment of local communities to start local businesses in Cham Takleh Villages of Lorestan to cope with COVID-19 consequences Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/15(304)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: Kashkan River is the most flooded river in Lorestan Province and is the main source of Karkheh River. The livelihood of the people of Chamtageleh e Olya and Chamtageleh e Sofla Villages depends on this river and its surrounding pastures to a large extent. More...
Empowerment of farmers of Bam, Narmashir, Fahraj and Rigan cities in Kerman on socio-economic resilience to COVID-19 consequences Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/16(305)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: The cities of Bam, Narmashir, Rigan and Fahraj, conventionally known as the Greater Bam, are located on the outskirts of Lut Desert, east of Kerman Province. Having water-filled Qanats and countless date palm orchards, the hardworking people in the Greater Bam produce highest quality of Mazafati dates in Iran. More...
Revival of Dareh-Shirin Dar-Baloot customary rangelands and habitats of endangered plants Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/17(306)
Overall objective / activities to be implemented under the grant: The indigenous plants that have traditionally grown wild in Dareh-Shirin Dar-Baloot pasture area are affected by factors such as excessive grazing and harvesting by locals especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, where most of the people turned to medicinal herbs. More...
Conservation and proliferation of Endangered and Rare Medicinal and Range Plants in Southern Part of Binalud Mountain (Dizbad Bala Village in Neyshabur) with Emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge- Phase 2
Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/18(307)
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Participatory conservation of Great Bustard through local communities of villages around Dashte Souta in Bukan- Phase 2 Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/19(308)
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Participatory management of natural resources in Arasbaran through local communities and traditional local knowledge in Alajuje and Lame-Islam villages in East Azarbaijan- Phase 2
Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/20(309)
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Revival of Habitat of Endangered Lovage (Medicinal Plant) in Hezar Mountain of Kerman Province with Emphasis on Awareness Raising Local Communities and their Participation in Habitat Management- Phase 2 Project number: IRA/CCA-GSI-COVID/2022/21(310)
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Conservation and revival of biodiversity in Ab-bandaan of Babol through customary conservation, beneficiary and participatory management- phase 2
