List of the OP2 Projects
PLANNING GRANTS:
UNDP-GEF/SGP Launch and Training Workshops for Various Stakeholders- IRA-G52-2001-001(IRA98G52)
Project location:Tehran(Lat/Long:35.4964560-51.5917970)
To launch UNDP-GEF/SGP and conduct training workshops for various stakeholders.
On the Occasion of Environment Day UNDP-GEF/SGP was launched. The launch was attended by 180 guests from Embassies, NGOs, Govt. Agencies, Private Sector and Academia. The launch was followed by a workshop for Private Sector and NGOs on Organization Architecture for NGOs and Project Formulation. More..
Community-based Conservation of the Traditional Waterfowl Trapping Practice (local Damgah) in the winter Habitats of Migratory Waterbirds, including Siberian Cranes- IRA-G52-2001-002(IRA98G52)
Project location:Fereydunkenar-Mazandaran(Lat/Long:36.645210-52.536621)
The project deals with the traditional waterfowl trapping areas in Fereidoonkenar, Ezbaran and Sorkhrud "Damgahs" at proximity of the town of Fereidoonkenar, Mazandran province located in the Caspian region of Iran. Damgahs are traditionally maintained duck trapping areas. They consist of a complex of agricultural lands surrounded by trees and inundated in winter that are carefully prepared to trap Teal and Mallard.
Incidentally this area has supported Siberian cranes for at least 25 years (since 1977) providing them a safe and rich habitat for wintering while on migration from Siberia every year from October to March. More..
Study of the Persian Gulf Marine Ecology & the Local Community (Corals and Their Relationship with the Indigenous)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-003(IRA98G52)
Project location:Qeshm (Lat./Long. : 26.631419;55.568848)
The project is a production of two environmental documentaries (26 minutes each) on the Persian Gulf with a focus on the species of coral, the community traditions and their interaction with the coastal areas.
Abie-e-Bidar will visit 14 Iranian islands and communicate with the indigenous. However, some villages will be chosen as case studies and indicators. The shooting will take place in these villages.
The first documentary, Rendez-vous, depicts the perspective of the local community regarding the corals. It also documents the existing species of corals along a 1200 km strip of the northern coastline of the Persian Gulf. More..
Active Community Empowerment for Mangrove Conservation in Govater
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-004(IRA98G52)
Project location:Gowater Bay, Chabahar(Lat/Long:25.2420460-60.6445310)
The project aims to achieve a sustainable model for management and conservation of the mangroves through a strategic management plan drawn with the participation of the local community and government officials. Its activities include awareness raising, social mobilization and empowerment of the local communities, introduction and enhancement of alternative livelihood methods, advocacy and outreach, plantation of mangroves, establishment of a nursery and finally a trans-boundary proposal with WWF-Pakistan. More..
Pilot Project for Rehabilitation of Marine Resources of the Persian Gulf in Salakh Region (Qeshm Island)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-005(IRA98G52)
Project location:Salakh village in Qeshm (Lat./Long. : 26.631419;55.568848)
This is a pilot project in Qeshm Island for the rehabilitation of the natural marine resources through an indigenous method of artificial reefing. Initial studies will be carried out to combine the indigenous and scientific knowledge based on which environment friendly materials will be constructed for artificial reefing. Once the process of artificial reefing is completed the designated area will be secured and guarded by the local fishermen. A management plan for sustainable fishing will be drawn by the locals and fishing cooperatives. The locals will also be engaged in facing threats to the natural resources. The entire process and lessons learned will be filmed and documented in Farsi and English in addition to the educational brochures. Finally, a workshop will be held in Tehran and Qeshm for the dissemination of best practices. More..
SGP Capacity Building for the Network of Environmental NGOs in line with GEF/SGP Goals
Project Number: IRA-G52-2001&2004-006(IRA98G52)
Poroject Location: Noor(36.5957130-52.0257570)-Sari(36.5790700-53.0529790)-Tehran(35.7096480-51.4215090)-Semnan(35.6069940-53.3990480)-Shiyan for Tehran(35.7745760-514966460)-Eghlid(30.9292440-52.706909)-Shiraz(29.6390470-52.35256350)
The project aimed for the capacity building of NGOs in participatory approaches. This project was initially designed for 7 workshops (4 funded by Department of Environment and 3 by SGP) to provide training for 100 NGO members and equipment for networking. Based on the feedback from the first 3 workshops (funded from the co-funding by Department of Environment, DOE) on the Basics of Participatory Approaches it was decided to expand the project to cover different aspects in Participatory Management, Project Formulation as well as Monitoring and Evaluation in a systematic way. Hence all parties funding the project increased the scope and budget to provide a systematic training to NGO members introduced by the regional networks.
Therefore, the remaining 4 workshops were integrated into 3 series of workshops each 12 to 19 days (total 13 workshops) facilitated by 3 different facilitators to continue with training in Participatory Approaches, Project Formulation, Participatory techniques and Monitoring & Evaluation. More..
Establishment of a Revolving Fund for Training and Propagating the Native Endangered Species of Plants to Combat Desertification in Sistan & Baluchestan (Link To UN Poverty Alleviation Project)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2001 & 2002-007(IRA98G52)
Project location: Bent/Dahan villages Sistan (Map Nikshahr)(Lat/Long:26.097252-61.748657)
The project is a model of integrating human development activities into environment protection programmes. A number of Dahan Village Community Organizations of Neekshahr Urban District (Sistan Baluchestan Province) will be trained to propagate the endemic endangered species of plants to combat desertification and generate household income. The project will also involve the empowerment of the local community in the planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of such projects through training and workshops. Part of the project budget ($US 5,800) will be used to establish a revolving credit fund to support other GEF/SGP eligible projects that can be linked with poverty alleviation programmes of the region. The project will benefit from the expertise and assistance of the Forests and Rangeland Organization in the region. Booklets and films will be prepared to document the lessons learned. Aworkshop will be held in Tehran for dissemination of best practices. More..
Miankaleh Wetland Biodiversity Conservation Through Local Community Empowerment (in Zaghmarz & Qareh-Tappeh Villages)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-008(IRA98G52)
Project location:Miankaleh, Behshah(Lat/Long:36.6898590-53.5418700)
This is a pilot project for biodiversity conservation through community participation and management of sustainable hunting and fishing in two villages of Zaghmarz and Qareh-Tappeh.
The main objective of this project is to develop and implement a sustainable pilot management plan based on the awareness raising and workshops for the local community, local NGOs and local government officials. The coordination and cooperation between the governmental sectors and the local community will be enhanced for the sustainability of the project.
The aim is to develop a successful model to be extended into the immediate Miankaleh Protection Area and possibly upcoming future national and international projects. Also the grantee will lobby for a loan from the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad to the local community. More..
Conservation of the Endangered Medicinal and Rangeland Species in Lazoor Village Through Community Participation and Creating Alternative Livelihoods (Link to UNDP Land & Water Project)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-009(IRA98G52)
Project location:Lazoor, Damavand(Lat/Long:35.6767840-52.0642090)
This project aims to raise awareness about the environmental threats, educate the locals on the conservation of rangeland and encourage alternative livelihoods (improve the rural ability to cultivate medicinal plants), grazing management, seeding the endangered range plant species, etc. A film, a presentation (in Power Point) and educational brochures on the best practices will be prepared in Farsi and English. To share the lessons learned two workshops will be held in Tehran and Lazoor at the end of the program. More..
Traditional Knowledge for Resource & Land Management in Qashghaie Kinship Zagros Area
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-010B(IRA98G52)
Project location:Shiraz-Fars (Lat/Long:29.5517970-52.5915530)
Background:
As the structure of kinship has changed and many have migrated or have changed their way of life the traditional know how which the project was to built on is fast disappearing.
Therefore the implementation work which was very slow was terminated and the project shifted to QASHGHAIE KINSHIP ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR ENVIRONMENT which consists of elders and activists of the kinship.. More..
Pilot Project for Monitoring & Rehabilitation of Natural Ecology of Zagros Mountain Through Kinships
Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-010 A (IRA98G52)
Project location:Sepidan, Fars (Lat/Long:30.2625470-51.9873050)
This is a pilot project to extract the best practices for the conservation of the biodiversity of Zagros Mountain ecosystem through the remaining traditional socio-economic structures of kinship settlements and their modern institutions. The activities of the project involve social mobilization, seeking alternative livelihoods to decrease the grazing pressure on rangelands, awareness raising and propagation of the endangered species. At the end of the project a workshop will be held in Tehran, Shiraz and on the project site to share the lessons learned. The experiences will be documented and published as a book in Farsi. In addition, the educational packages will be extracted in Farsi and English. Finally, an edited film on the progress and the best practices will be provided to UNDP-GEF/SGP. More..
People's Participation for Plant Biodiversity Protection in Central Zagros Region
Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-011(IRA98G52)
Project location:Fereydon shahr Esfehan(Lat/Long:32.652885-51.6704100)
Zagros central region of Iran with its great biological diversity, especially those of plant species, is of considerable importance. Topographic factors have created a very diverse microclimate and edaphic conditions in the area. In recent years, population pressure, lack of proper managements, overgrazing and extensive reaping of plants have brought on a sever damage to the vegetation of the region. In addition, land conversion has intensified the problem, putting many of these valuable plant species on the verge of distinction. On the other hand, due to poverty and population pressure, it is not possible to control the reaping of vegetation through law enforcements by Natural Resource Department. More..
Dena in 2002 and Empowerment of the Local Community
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002, 2004 & 2007-012(IRA98G52)
Project location:Dena,khafr,Esfahan(Lat/Lonh: 39.9951120-51.4839940)
The Zagros Mountain Range extends from Azerbaijan and Kurdestan Provinces to Hormuzgan Province. It is about 900 km long and more than 240 km wide. It consists of numerous parallel ridges, the highest being the east-west crest of 47 peaks of Dena with the altitude of more than 4000km. The aerial length of this crest is more than 80km long. The Peaks of Dena are the most sensitive and fragile natural ecosystem, located on the borders of Fars, Kohkiloyeh-Boyerahmad, Isfahan, Chaharmahal-e-Bakhtiari Provinces in the south-west of Iran. More..
Integrated Participatory Pest Management- Local Community Empowerment for Reducing Agricultural Pollution and Conserving Agro-Biodiversity
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-013(IRA98G52)
Project location:Garmsar, Semnan (Lat/Long:35.1893730-52.3498540)
Project Brief and Context
The Garmsar Plain is like a large oasis in the middle of the desert, and it acts as a shield, stopping the desert at the footsteps of Tehran. At the southern margins of the plain there is the Central Desert, which acts as the natural drainage of the Hableh Rood River and its modern irrigation system. Degradation of the fragile ecosystem in this plain, therefore, may have also consequences of national significance. More..
A Pilot Project for Community Traffic Management through Promoting Public Transportation Among Schools (Two Pilot Schools- Case of Shahrak-e-Gharb).
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-014(IRA98G52)
Project location:Tehran(Lat/Long:35.683477-51.435242)
The project aims to promote community participation toward an environmentally sustainable transportation plan. A small local community of 2 schools (different gender) has been selected as a pilot. The barriers for using public transportation will be identified and analyzed. A specific and practical model to promote public transportation will be established and extended to 5 schools in Shahrake-Gharb District. More..
Alternative range and pasture management methods for the protection of wild (endemic) plant species in Agro-pastoral societies of North West Zagros Mountains (Bozghoush)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-015 (IRA98G52)
Project location:Bozghoush , West Aarbaijan (Lat/Long:37.420054-47.709503)
The overall goal of the project is the protection of four endangered plant species through local community (local herders and “Yourds”) participation and improvement of soil fertility.
To this end, the project will map the natural habitats.
The community will be involved in a collaborative rangeland management to increase the vegetation in the 3-4 selected sites by diffusion of seeds and plantation, protection of rangeland by placing physical barriers and using farmlands instead of pasture grazing. More..
Training Youths and Locals as Forest Rangers to Preserve Noor Forest Park
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-016(IRA98G52)
Project location:Noor, Mazandaran (Lat/Long:36.5790700-52.0037840)
The overall goal of the project is to preserve the natural resources and improve the biodiversity of
Noor Forest Park. The activities include baseline studies, trainings, symbolic activities, biodiversity improvement and developing a network among the interested parties through the internet and information boxes in the park. Trainings are categorized as general training programmes for tourists as well as special trainings for targeted groups of youths who will become Forest Rangers.
Conducting two workshops in Tehran and the project site. More..
Participatory EIA for Sustainable Fish Farm Capacity in Port Kiashahr Wetland and Sepidrood Delta, Ramsar Site/ Caspian Sea.
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-017(IRA98G52)
Project location:Bandar e Kiashahr, Gilan(Lat/Long: 37.413509-49.975433)
Registered as Ramsar Convention Site (21 R11), Kiashahr Wetland and Sepidrood Delta is of great international significance. The main objective of the project is to reduce the harmful effects of fish farming projects on the environment of Kiashahr Wetland, through implementation of an effective Participatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to determine its capacity for sustainable fish farming. The project is meant to seek an optimal balance between fish farming projects and minimizing the environmental threats to the wetland through an applicable framework for sustainable exploitation with the involvement and contribution of the local community. More..
Traditional Forest Management in Haverh-Khol Village (Kurdistan Province)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-018(IRA98G52)
Project location: Havarekhol, Baneh, Kordestan(Lat/Long:35.9488100-46.0107420)
This project aims to compile and introduce the traditional forest management as a method for Sustainable Forest Management and modify it according to national and international goals and forest sustainability criteria. Hence, a kind of "participatory forestry plan " based on the local knowledge will be prepared with the involvement of the local NGO and community. Then it will be legally registered as "Modified Traditional Forest Co-Management System" with the High Council of Forest, Rangeland and Soil. To this end the team will survey and categorize the forest stands, compile the local knowledge on traditional forestry, appraise income generating avenues from the Modified Traditional Forest Co-Management System. Other activities include awareness raising, capacity building and documentation of the project process. Finally, CDs, booklets and videos on the lessons learned will be prepared to disseminatethe best practices which will be shared through two workshops in Tehran and the project site. More..
Farmers' Empowerment to Sustainable Agro- Ecosystem Management (Rice IPM in Fereidounkenar Ramsar site in Caspian)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002 & 2004-019 (IRA98G52)
Project location: Souteh village, Fereydunkenar, Mazandaran (Lat/Long:36.641078-52.540741)
Studies attest to a deterioration of species diversity in the region due to the application of various chemicals in the paddies of the Caspian Sea region. A main strategy in this project would be the empowerment of farmers to adopt alternative crop management such as Integrated Participatory Pest Management (IPM) and Farmers Field School (FFS) which negates the use of such dangerous chemicals. More..
Integrated Sustainable Conservation of Rameh Village Rangelands
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-020(IRA98G52)
Project location: Rameh village, Garmsar, Semnan(Lat/Long:35.1962560-52.3278810)
Rameh Village is one of the pilot projects of UNDP Land and Water Project (Desertification Project). During the workshops and implemented projects, the villagers showed remarkable capacity and potential. The Women's CBO of Rameh Village is one of the results of this project. Promoting the capacity of the local community will help achieve a better management of the national resources, especially rangelands. More..
Public Participatory Monitoring of Safaroud Forest, Caspian Region
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-021(IRA98G52)
Project location: Safaroud Forest ,Mazandaran(Lat/Long: 36.900892-50.549469)
The project conducted basic studies, identified main beneficiaries, analyzed the conditions with responsible officials and selected the following six villages in Safaroud area: Milanat, Gavermak, Bamsi, Disser, Mazoulangeh and Etchkolayeh. More..
Promoting the adoption of renewable energies in rural areas and related activities - Establishing two practical sites in Yakhkesh Mountain (Caspian Region)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-022(IRA98G52)
Project location: Yakhkesh village, Behshahr ( Lat: 36.66167, Long 53.76)
The project purpose is to promote the adoption of renewable energies in deprived and remote areas. To this aim the project proponent will start an awareness campaign for public and the authorities on the practical usage of this type of energy in remote areas and its environmental benefits, encouraging public and government to participate in implementing renewable energies plan in rural areas. Biogas sites will be established in Pachet Village and another village in Yakhkesh Region to replace firewood as the main source of fuel. Training in the field of renewable energies will be provided to create the technical abilities in the rural residents in order to continue the plan and assist the replication of the project in neighboring villages. More..
Training rural women on the importance of biodiversity and conservation of rangelands (Zagros Area- Kurdistan Province)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-023(IRA98G52)
Project location: Hezarkanian, Kurdestan (Lat/Long:35.9865440-45.8868030)
The project aims for awareness raising and capacity building of the rural women of Hezar Konian Village, Kurdestan Province in Zagros Region. The project team will conduct classes for the rural women on the following topics:
*Natural resources and its significance
*Benefiting and revitalizing rangeland with sustainable methods (correct harvesting methods and seeding)
*Alternative livelihoods (green house – marketing flowers)
*Establishing a cooperative
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Onshore Preservation of Hawksbill Turtle Eggs through Community Participation
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003, 2004 & 2007-024(IRA98G52)
Project location: Shibderaz, Qeshm(Lat./Long. : 26.631419;55.568848)
Shibderaz Village is in the centrally-located southern coastline of Qeshm Island which is currently the only stretch used ?in the entire island by Hawksbill Turtles for nesting and laying eggs. The coastline, therefore, represents an important ?and strategic Hawksbill hotspot. In 2002, the Bureau of Environment, Qeshm Free Zone Area (QFA), received reports ?of Hawksbill Turtles laying eggs near Shieb-deraz Village, Qeshm Island. Immediately the Bureau of Environment of QFA mobilized and deployed the help of the villagers as well as the Village Council to find out that this area is a major ?site. The locals were engaged in collecting and protecting the eggs. It is reported that about 10,000 eggs were ?collected and 4001 baby turtles were saved to return to their natural habitat into the Persian Gulf. More..
Iran, A World Within One Boundary (Khar-o-Touran, Khoshyelagh, Miankaleh Areas and Golestan National Park)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-025(IRA98G52)
Project location: Khar Touran- Khoshyelagh- Miankaleh Areas and Golestan National Park(Lat/Long: 36.713275-55.653992)
The project will present the different ecosystems and their species of three provinces in all seasons in 11 bilingual documentaries (English and Farsi) for a semi-technical target group. Also the project aims to promote the inclusion of practical field training in the curriculum of universities. More..
Rice Ecosystem Management Facilitators – Rostamabad, Caspian Area (Empowerment of the students and local farmers of Rostamabad agricultural technical school to function as rice ecosystem management facilitators in communities for farmer groups)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-026(IRA98G52)
Project location: Rostamabad ,Gilan(Lat/Lang:36.825702-49.422684)
Since the early 70’s, the prevailing rice protection method in the Caspian coastal region has been chemical application. Biological ?control was introduced to the region in 1985. Its contribution to sustainability, however, has been very limited so far, mainly due to the ?fact that it did not incorporate paddy farmers as a main stakeholder. The relevant agencies are currently seeking ways to improve the ?situation. In response to this need, the project will set in place an appropriate model for sustainable agro-ecosystem management in the ?pilot site in Gilan Province.
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Integrated Management Plan for Preservation and Rehabilitation of Doshakh Valley in Parow Mountain through Local Community Participation (Bisotoun Area)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-027(IRA98G52)
Project location: Doshakh village, Bisotoun, Kermanshah(Lat/Long:34.5133460-45.5877690)
The project aims to protect and revitalize Taghbostan Mountain Ecosystem through planting domestic plant species and developing a strategy to be pursued in other areas in collaboration with local people. Through organizing volunteer teams and applying the program to other regions, the causes of environmental degradation including fires, shrub cutting, overgrazing, pollution, soil erosion and waste could be prevented. Lessons learned from implementing the project will also be used to provide a plan applicable to other regions. More..
Seasonal Rehabilitation of Dorge Sangi Wetlands
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-028(IRA98G52)
Project location: Dorge Sangi, Sirangoli, Naghadeh, West Azarbaijan(Lat/Long:36.9586710-45.3810880)
The project is concerned with the seasonal rehabilitation of Dorge Sangi Wetland which is a designated Ramsar Site after the drought. A planning grant had been awarded to the NGO continue assisting the government agencies to keep the canals open and to conduct the baseline studies to formulate a project help maintaining the seasonal wetland and help to promote multi-sectoral cooperation. More..
Capacity Building for SGP Grantees
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-029(IRA98G52)
Project location: Khafr Esfehan(31.0008410-51.4819340)-Shiraz(29.6533700-52.5036620)-Safaroud Ramsar(36.8966090-50.6716920)- Ezbaran Fereydonkenar(36.6678310-52.4761960)
The project is to build up on the capacity of the current SGP grantees and assist these prospective project proponents to apply participatory methods in SGP projects. The project team will assist the prospective project proponents in project formulation by using the best practices of previous successful projects and where possible creating clusters. With 11 workshops in two years, the project will provide training on participatory project formulation as well as PRA/RRA principles and techniques. Four of the workshops will be conducted in the local communities identified by SGP current projects to help sustainability of their projects by developing related new projects. More..
Participatory monitoring, information sharing and developing knowledge products
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-030(IRA98G52)
Project location: Kermanshah(34.3147820-47.0544430)- Sirangoli Naghade(36.9616710-45.3968810)
This project aims to combine internal and external monitoring for 5 SGP projects in the Zagros Area by adopting participatory approaches. The Development and Capacity Building Institute (Pooyeh) will undertake a participatory monitoring of the following 4 SGP projects. More..
Aquaculture of Pearl by the Local Community of Berkeh Khalaf Village, Qeshm Island (Pearls of Persian Gulf)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-031
Project location: Qeshm(Lat./Long. : 26.9115614;56.1360000) - Berkeh Khalaf village, Qeshm
Pilot Phase of the project
A study performed in 1998 showed that three main species of oyster Pinctada radiata, Pinctada margaritifera (Black Lip), and Pinctada pteria are native to the southern coasts of Qeshm Island. More..
Promotion of Integrated Management and Training for Biodiversity Conservation with Public Participation in Behshahr Forests,Iran
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-032(IRA98G52)
Project location: Behshahr, Mazandaran(Lat/Long:36.691254-53.540497)
The project aims to improve the local economy and curb the degradation of natural resources by strengthening the role of the local people in conservation and revitalization of the environment through initiatives such as cultivation of pharmaceutical plants, promotion of agro-forestry programs in steep low-productive lands, a pilot project to shift from traditional to settled livestock breeding in the villages in the periphery of the forest, and producing energy from a biogas unit instead of burning wood. More..
Preservation of Bustards through Community Participation (Darab Division, Fars Province, Zagros Region)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003 & 2007-033(IRA98G52)
Project location: Darab , Fars (Lat: 28.736195;Long: 54.525146)
The concept aims to protect and preserve Bustards through awareness raising, social mobilization for community participation and a pilot site for implementing environmental work in the region of Darab Division, Fars Province. The bustards are caught for the elite to be hunted for sport (mostly foreign hunters and illegal export). A planning grant was awarded to collect the baseline studies of the region and select the significant habitats and communities to preserve the endangered Bustard. More..
Caspian Ponies and Endemic Species Documentaries and Educational Programes
Project Number: IRA-G52-2003-034
Project location: Rezvanshahr, Gilan(Lat/Long:37.4486970-49.1473390)
The project activities are:
- Producing 12 documentaries on Caspian Ponies and other threatened species of Iran for youth and children groups
- Partnership with the TV for wider audience and broadcasting
- Encouraging the Ministry of Education for incorporating live or media programs on environment and wildlife in the curricula using sample materials produced by the project
- Demonstration of documentaries in schools of the regions where work is prepared
Active Community Empowerment for Mangrove Management in Govater bay (Phase II of IRA-G52-2001-004)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-035(IRA98G52)
Project location: Gowater,Chabahar(Lat/Long;25.2420460-60.6445310)
This project is the phase two of an SGP project (IRA-G52-2001-004). It aims to institutionalize the theoretical-practical principles, patterns and methodology of participatory process in local community and among stakeholders. To this end the empowerment of local communities for sustainable management of natural resources such as the mangrove forest will be continued and a management plan for a community Trust Fund and Alternative Livelihoods will be developed and the process will be evaluated with the participation of all the project stakeholders. A trans-boundary proposal will be designed through the strategic management plan drawn with the participation of the local community and government officials. The best practices of the existing experience of mangrove forest management in Island will be shared with the local community through a site visit and pamphlet. More..
Promoting Participatory Propagation of Native Plants & Mangroves by Local Communities of Shibderaz and Direstan Villages, Qeshm Island
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-036(IRA98G52)
Project location: Shibderaz, Qeshm (Lat/Long:26.631419-55.568848)
This is a livelihood and participatory protection of Hara farm project and local plant species between two villages of Deirestan and Shibderaz in cooperation with experts and Qeshm Free Area (QFA) Environmental Office. QFA will provide cash and in kind cofunding equal to the SGP funds, in addition to contracting 65 hectares of suitable land free of charge to local village councils of these villages for expansion of the farms and coming up with a local plan for management of the farms. The outputs are:
1. training and guarding the existing hand planted forests
2. expansion of the farms with the community producing the seedlings in their local nurseries participating in planting and protection
3. development of a participatory plan for management of the new farms
4. promoting alternative livelihoods inside Mangrove forests like Mangrove bee keeping
5. producing 3000 Neem tree seedlings for distributing them in schoolsfor promoting the local indigenous plant and tree types in the yearly Day of Tree Plantation ceremony
6. Promoting interest among university candidates to enroll in natural resources fields including forestry, watershed and pasture management, biology of water species, bee keeping and etc.
Documentation of the global significance of Caspian forests and successful global and local cases of integrated management with community involvement (CASPIAN REGION)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-037(IRA98G52)
Project location: Caspian Forests-Mazandaran(Lat/Long36.703072-53.539124)
The project is a production of two awareness raising/promotion of good practices films on successful global and national SGP ?demonstrated cases in integrated management of natural resources of forest ecosystem to depict the success of public ?participation for conserving natural resources. One film will be for awareness raising purposes with duration of 45 minutes ?and the other will be for promotion and extension of best practices in integrated management with duration of 30 minutes. A ?third film of 3 to 5 minutes will also be produced as a demo. More..
Pilots for Maintenance and Revival of Bam Garden City through Community Empowerment and Creating Alternative Livelihoods in Palm Gardens Supported by Establishment of Local CBOs and Community Trust Fund, Top up Grant Allocation OP2
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-038(IRA98G52)
Project location: Baravat village, Bam, Kerman (Lat: 29.130411;Long: 58.260498)
• Initial studies and selection of project site in collaboration with local authorities based on selected indicators
• Conducting basic studies
• Presence in the project area to assist with the formation of a local organization by blocking and selecting representatives for each block
• Starting capacity building and educating about participatory management
• Participatory preparation of the fund’s guidelines, formation of groups, selection of group leaders and the fund’s board of directors.
People's Participation for Plant Biodiversity Protection in Central Zagros Region ( Phase 2)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-039(IRA98G52)
Project location: Fereydan shahr, Esfahan (Lat/Long:32.652885-51.670418)
To conserve the endangered indigenous species of plants, the preferred strategy of the project is the encouragement of community participation to rectify the ongoing plant gathering practices and implement proper management skills to protect these resources.
The significant activities of the project include awareness raising, designing a local management plan in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, identification of the important habitats of four endangered indigenous species, domestication of these species through germplasm collection, plantation and evaluation of different agronomic and economic aspects in three different locations. More..
Knowledge Development and Networking for the Exchange of SGP Experiences & Lessons Learned
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-040(IRA98G52)
Project location: Tehran(Lat/Long:35.696861-51.443481)
A youth NGO has been awarded a project on the networking among SGP projects which aims to create electronic and physical venue for networking among SGP projects and sharing their lessons learned. The work will include:
1. an electronic newsletter
2. a data base of SGP stakeholders will be produced for disseminating the lessons among stakeholders including the government officials and promoting participatory approaches.
3. grantees will come together in Thematic Workshops facilitated by project people for pilots that have had a contribution and can effect policy.
Protection of Char Tang-e Kushk-e Zar Wetland towards a Community Conserved Area with the participation of Kuhi Sub-tribe in Eghlid Township, Fars Province (Zagros Region)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-041(IRA98G52)
Project location: Tange-e Kushk-e zar, Eghlid, Fars(Lat/Long:30.813494-52.342987)
Overall objective of this project is to protect the Char Tang-e Kushk-e Zar Wetland including its surrounding rangelands (mainly the upper part of the wetland) and efforts towards establishing a Community Conserved Area (CCA) through the involvement of the Kuhi Sub-tribe of Qashqai Pastoralists. More..
Networking on indigenous knowledge through literature development and local libraries on the land and water resource management for Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-042(IRA98G52)
Project location: Qeshm(Lat./Long. : 26.631419;55.568848)
The project involves the two communities of Laft and Sarig-e-Dulab Villages in Qeshm Island to promote the local knowledge on land and water resource management which is unfortunately being forgotten in the passage of time and modernization.?The project activities include: More..
Empowerment of the Local Tour Guides of Parts of Dena Mountain Region in Zagros
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-043(IRA98G52)
Project location: Khafr Village (Lat: 31.322984; Long: 51.767578)
In the intervention by Fars Green Center and SGP, “Dena in 2002 and Empowerment of the Local Community” (IRA-G52-2002-012), a total of 39 local youths from 17 villages of the Dena Region received the initial training in eco-tourism. Through its advocacy activities Fars Green Center was able to mobilize funds from the Iran Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) to provide these tour guides with advanced training to obtain official permits in tourism. ICHTO will provide the funds for the venue, educational material and trainers to hold 3 workshops (each 10 days) in Yasouj and SGP will contribute for the travel expenses of the local tour guides. Fars Green Center has been chosen by these communities to liaise between the different parties, coordinate the logistics for the trainees and report to SGP on the progress of the activities. More..
Empowering the local community in the production and marketing of the products from SGP project 007 (Establishment of a Revolving Fund for Training and Propagating the Native Endangered Species of Plants to Combat Desertification in Sistan & Baluchestan)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-044(IRA98G52)
Project location: Bent village/Dahan, Nikshahr, Baluchestan(Lat/Long:26.227978-60.214005)
In the SGP Project IRA-G52-2001&2002-007 a revolving fund had been established for the group from Dahan CO interested in investing in a nursery of endangered species (Oil Tamarisk) to combat desertification. As a side activity to support the payments for the credits obtained from the revolving fund the women of this group started to produce and market needlework. Now this group of planters are getting loans to grow 10 Oil Tamarisk and 30 other endemic trees in their nurseries (which is then to be transferred into the field) and support the needlework by the women as an income generating activity. More..
Farmers’ Empowerment in marketing "Safe" Crops produced through Integrated Pest Management Techniques(related to Farmers’ Empowerment to Sustainable Agro-Ecosystem Management in Mazandaran Province
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-045(IRA98G52)
Project location: Isfehan- Fereydoun-Kenar (Lat: 36.878449;Long: 50.718384)
In the SGP project entitled Farmers’ Empowerment to Sustainable Agro-Ecosystem Management in Mazandaran Province (IRA-G52-2002-019) the farmers were empowered with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and have been producing safe crops.
This project will assist the farmers to establish appropriate mechanisms to market the safe crops. The farmers trained in SGP project No.19 have formed a local group entitled Dorna Local Organization with a Revolving Trust Fund to support production of crops using IPM methods. More..
Promoting and empowering the locals in the production and marketing of conservation art for the SGP project No. 24 (Onshore preservation of sea turtle eggs (mainly Hawksbill) and a minimum of 20 km coastline stretch through local participation in the Persian Gulf area)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-046(IRA98G52)
Project location: Qeshm(Lat./Long. : 26.631419;55.568848)
In the SGP project No. 24 to create alternative income around 30 women from Shibderaz and an additional 45 women from a nearby village Direstan were trained on qelim weaving and have since in their initial effort produced more than a hundred pieces with designs related to the project and national biodiversity. This initiative has attracted the interest of other families of the village who are now requesting for similar training and support. More..
Promoting Livelihoods for Ecotourism Through Women’s Handicraft Community Organizations of Shibderaz Village Related to Hawksbill Turtle Project and Berkeh Khalaf Village Related to Pearl Culturing Project in Qeshm Island
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-047(IRA98G52)
Project location: Shibderaz - Qeshm (Lat/Long:26.956023-56.266479)
Developing a linkage between the ecotourism project and the 2 Local Women Community Based Organizations in Sheibderaz and Berkeh Khalaf established under the the marketing project for the products developed by the members of the 2 CBOs.
• New designs to help marketing and to promote traditional handicraft and conservation art
• Introducing the products in different exhibitions and seminars (other products from SGP projects will also be promoted alongside the exhibitions)
• Introducing the products in media; websites and newsletters
• Promoting women’s presence in turtle site for introducing the products to the tourists
• Developing a plan for relating the livelihood to the conservation work by emphasizing the conservation aspect of the work.
Empowering Local Community in Generating Alternative Livelihoods in Yakhkesh Region, Caspian Area
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-048(IRA98G52)
Project location: Yakhkesh-Behshahr( Lat 36.66167, Long 53.76)
Two community organizations have been formed under the SGP marketing project. This project is to provide for micro-credit so the community can start getting loans in relation to their livelihood projects. The effect is to link to the integrated forest management work in the area. More..
Developing, Screening and Advocacy of Short Documentary Clips on SGP Projects an on Wildlife of Iran Based on SGP Project IRA-G52-2003-025
Project Number: IRA-G52-2007-049 (81st)
Project location: Tehran (Lat: 35.776526; Long: 51.448975)
Developing, screening and advocacy of short documentary clips on SGP projects an on wildlife of Iran based on SGP project IRA-G52-2003-025
Training of young professionals
Engaging government agencies by promoting the project by Women Society Against Environmental pollution.
Garmsar IPM project- Expansion of IPM nursuries SGP project IRA-G52-2002 -013 through demonstration and training sessions for wider circle of farmers
Project Number: IRA-G52-2007-050 (82nd)
Project location: Garmsar - Semnan(Lat/Long:35.204036-52.338867)
Promoting IPM methods
Producing safe products
Food sovereignty
Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB)
Publishing newsletter
Marketing of safe products
Laboratory test
Monitoring and maintenance of Biogas Units built in 2Yakhkesh Villages in SGP project IRA -G52-2002-022 in Caspian forests
Project Number: IRA-G52-2007-051(83rd)
Project location: Yakhkesh-Behshahr(: Lat 36.66167, Long 53.76)
The project aims to:
Follow up with locals on operationalizing the biogas units
Conducting workshops for locals on how to maintain the biogas units
Summarizing the present situation, obstacles and resolutions between the expert team and the locals
Developing an action plan
Publishing the book on how to built a biogas unit developed in SGP project IRA-G52-2002-022 in Caspian Forest
Assist Community in Rebuilding Dikes Affected by Geno Cyclone
Project Number: IRA-G52-2007-52 (84th)
Project location: Gowater- Chabahar(Lat/Long:25.298851-60.632000)
Project activities include building seventeen kilometers of earth dikes to prevent flood around water Kolani Village water storage tank and farms. More..
Alternative Energy Sources for the Protection of Combustible Scrubs for Rural Societies of Azarbaijan
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG001(IRA98G52)
This is a pilot project in five villages for the conservation of the endemic scrubs in the region. The project will introduce alternative environment friendly energy sources to decrease the pressure on scrubs used for heating and cooking. This will also decrease soil erosion and protect water resources in the long run. This will be a pilot project in five villages of the region. To plan the activities for the project initial socio-economic, geographical and environmental surveys should be conducted. The planning SGP grant is to support these surveys. More..
Pilot Project to Involve Youth as 'Urban Environment Pollution Watch' to Reduce Air Pollution Through Community Traffic Management
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG002(IRA98G52)
The Green Youth Group of Mihan (Youth Green Group of Iran) has proposed a project to promote community participation toward an environmentally sustainable transportation plan. A small local community will be carefully selected (one or two schools based on the results of the immediate studies). The awareness of the pilot community with regards to the threats and causes of air pollution and the results of community participation to control it will be elevated through well prepared educational materials, sessions, and workshops based on technical as well as social experiences. As a side activity, household energy efficiency will also be revealed and promoted. The project aims for a successful model to be easily extended to the whole community leading to a powerful and sustainable community participation to save the environment. More..
Promoting the Adoption of Renewable Energies by Establishing Practical Site(s) in Rural Area in I.R. Iran and a Resource Center
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG003(IRA98G52)
The project is concerned with the development and promotion of small scale RE-based technology. The project involves demonstration of the potential and applicability of renewable energies in rural communities, training and awareness raising, income generation and encourages community participation. The project will select permanent site(s) for renewable energies to demonstrate the use of renewable energies in daily life. A physical plant for assembling and production of simple renewable energy equipment will be established in the site(s). More..
Integrated Management Plan for Preservation and Rehabilitation of Doshakh Valley in Parow Mountain through Local Community Participation (Bistoon - Kermanshah)
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG004(IRA98G52)
The planning grant would be used for the preparation of SGP proposal. To this end the project proponents need to acquire the baseline studies on the condition of the biodiversity, natural and human resources and conduct a stakeholder analysis. The project proponents will seek the collaboration of local communities, stakeholders, authorities and NGOs to attain a participatory solution via an integrated management system. More..
Seasonal Rehabilitation of Dorge Sangi Wetlands
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG005(IRA98G52)
The project is concerned with the seasonal rehabilitation of Dorge Sangi Wetland which is a designated Ramsar Site. A planning grant has been awarded to conduct the baseline studies to formulate a project for maintaining the seasonal wetland and developing a local management plan for the habitat of the migratory birds. More..
Preservation of Bustards through Community Participation
Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG006(IRA98G52)
The concept aims to protect and preserve Bustards through community participation in the region of Darab, Fars Province. These birds are caught for the elite to be hunted for sport. A planning grant is awarded to collect the baseline studies of the region and select the significant habitats and communities to preserve the endangered Bustard. More..
Extracting baseline for full grant project - participatory indigenous literature development on natural resources and climatic condictions of Persian Gulf and enhancing local community libraries (Hormoz and Qeshm Islands), Hormozgan Province -Persian Gulf Region
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-PG007(IRA98G52)
The overall goal of the full grant project is to develop the indigenous literature on the natural resources and the climatic conditions of the Persian Gulf for children and youth as well as enhance the community libraries in Hormuzgan Province (Hormoz and Qeshm Islands) with the participation of the local communities. The project will collect data and samples from the environment. It will also compile the local tales, customs and culture, which will all be used to develop environmental books for children and teenagers. These books will preserve the local folklores from being lost in time and would be a useful tool for awareness raising on the environment and climatic conditions of the islands. Another output of the full grant would be to arrange a local community library, which would also serve as a museum for the environmental data and samples by the active groups of the project.More..
Planning grant for extracting baseline for project Protection and sustainable usage of the owan lake and surrounding villages
Project Number: IRA-G52-2004-PG008(IRA98G52)
Owan Lake and its beautiful surrounding environment is a major tourism site, however, it is now in danger of misuse of the resources and strains from the tourism flux among other threats such as lack of local custodianship, insufficient inter-departmental coordination, poverty, unemployment, immigration, etc. The overall goal of the full grant project is to create and implement a local co-management for the protection and sustainable use of the Owan Lake which will also ameliorate the issues of the local community of the region. The project will undertake the establishment and empowerment of a local Eco-tourism Cooperative which will implement this plan to provide services to the general public and protect the lake and the surrounding fragile environment from obliteration. It will also conduct training workshops on income generating activities such as medicinal herbs and capacity building for the locals to implementing small scale projects. More..
