List of the OP3 Projects
PLANNING GRANTS:
Promoting eco-tourism and its potentials in Zagros through a national event of mountain biking for the Environment Week by bringing together the government stakeholders with civil society and the local tour guides (Zagros and Ecotourism)
Project Number: IRA/05/01 (49th)
Project location:Khafr- Esfahan(Lat/Long:30.997309-51.476440)
Background
This is a cluster project of two SGP projects “Dena in 2002 and Empowerment of the Local Community” (IRA-G52-2002-012) and “Empowerment of the local tour guides of parts of Dena Mountain Region in Zagros” (IRA-G52-2004-043).
Among other outputs of SGP’s intervention (IRA-G52-2002-012) with Fars Green Center NGO, basic training for 39 local youths from 17 villages in Dena Region as eco-tour guides was provided. This project also produced the first map of the Peaks of Dena with accurate details of mountaineering routes, camps, peaks, villages, etc. This map is now an important tool for mountaineers and these tour guides. More..
Empowerment of communities in marketing alternative livelihood products of SGP interventions in Qeshm, Dahan, Yakhkesh (as Main Regions), Fereydoonkenar(Secondary Region) - Short Title:SGP MARKETING PROJECT
Project Number: IRA-05-02 (50th)
Project location:Qeshm(26.958145-56.2088010)-Iranshahr Sistan(27.2533270-60.6939700)- Yakhkesh Behshahr(36.6628380-53.5363770)- Fereydonkenar(36.6540240-52.4926760)
Establishing community organizations in SGP’s project sites in Qeshm and Yakhkesh,
Reviving the community organization of Dahan Village,
Training marketing coordinators of 6 SGP projects in marketing and consumer survey,
Diversifying the designs and improving packaging,
Participation of these SGP projects in bazaars and exhibitions,
Developing product brochures and an e-network of consumers with these SGP projects,
Presenting and advertising the products of these SGP projects in different publications;
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Empowerment of SGP Grantees in Knowledge Management and Monitoring
Project Number: IRA/05/03 (51st)
Project location:Tehran (Lat/Long:35.708013-51.432495)
Conducting and empowering SGP grantees in: 1-extracting and recording project results and lessons learned and developing articles 2- assisting SGP grantees in their midterm reviews with SWOT techniques, 3-financial monitoring and management, 4-training grantees for monitoring, 5-information and experience sharing, and finally 6-updating SGP country website with the articles of the SGP projects, all in full coordination with SGP office. More..
Advocacy Material & Support to the Women’s Conservation Art Initiative started in SGP Project IRA-G52-2001-002 (“Community-based Conservation of the Traditional Waterfowl Trapping Practice in the winter Habitats of Migratory Waterbirds, including Siberian Cranes”)
Project Number: IRA/05/04 (52nd)
Project location:Fereydounkenar - Mazandaran (Lot/Long:36.910079;50.644226)
Facilitate refining of a documentary film, database and Farsi pamphlet and support to women’s handicraft on conservation art related to Siberian Cranes:
1-Production of bags/hats/carpets with the conservation theme by the women’s group formed in SGP project IRA-G52-2001-002
2-Preparing project pamphlet in Farsi
3-Reviewing and revising the database developed in IRA-G52-2001-002
4-Refining advocacy material such as film, product album and list
5-Audit of financial report of IRA-G52-2001-002.
Promote the culture of using bicycles as an alternative and environment friendly transportation (Pilot Site in Ekbatan) as well as a sport (Pilot Site in Chitgar-District 22)
Project Number: IRA/05/05 (53rd)
Project location:Chitgar, Tehran (Lat: 35.749782;Long: 51.091919)
Promote use of bicycle for short distance shopping, school transportation and as a sport through:
1.-awareness raising and advocacy of the environmental, health and monetary benefits in using bicycles (with workshops, brochures, surveys and website),
2.-provide training on safety measures, riding and maintenance of bicycles,
3.-lobbying and following up with municipality for bicycle rental centers,
4.-facilitating loan acquisition for purchase of bicycles,
Promoting Ecotourism in Khafr/Dena Region (cluster of SGP Dena Project IRA-G52-2002-012)
Project Number: IRA/05/06 (54th)
Poroject Location: Khafr
1-Information and statistics of tourists in Khafr Region
2-Develop Khafr eco-tourism base
3-Organization of the existing eco-tourism facilities
4-Explanatory and promotional activities for principles and etiquette of tourism with environmental concerns and protection
5-Training of tour guides and villagers on the principles of eco-tourism and environment
6-Cooperation with non- governmental/governmental organizations in relation with the project
7-Prevent deterioration of resources and loss of biodiversity
8-Documentation
Future replication and expansion of SGP Artificial Reef Pyramids through enhanced communication material of the IRA-G52-2001-005 project
Project Number: IRA/05/07(55th)
Project location: Qeshm(26.9777280-56.1676030)-Nikshahr Sistan(29.4083380-60.8972170)- Yakhkesh Behshhr(36.636395-53.585815)-Fereydonkenar(36.6496170-52.4432370)
Brief Background
The catalyst for initiating the artificial reef pyramid project for rehabilitating the marine resources (IRA-G52-2001-005) was the deep concerns of the local fishermen in Salakh Village with the problem of depleting fish stocks, which they believed was the result of a long drought as consequence of climate change, the excess fishing (e.g. industrial fishing and trawling) as well as the unsustainable practices that have damaged coral reefs, the vital habitat for fish to nest and breed. More..
Environmental Impact Assessment of SGP Artificial Reef Pyramids for future replication and expansion IRA-G52-2001-005 Project
Project Number: IRA/05/08 (56th)
Project location:Qeshm(26.9777280-56.1676030)-Nikshahr Sistan(29.4083380-60.8972170)- Yakhkesh Behshhr(36.636395-53.585815)-Fereydonkenar(36.6496170-52.4432370)
Project Background
The success of the SGP Artificial Reef Project; IRA-G52-2001-005, is that the innovative technology has combined scientific studies with the local knowledge and hence the design of the model is in consideration of the local capability and availability of local resources. However, as agreed in the NSC meeting dated 12 July 2005, an Environmental Impact Assessment is required before a replication strategy is established. More..
Capacity Building in participatory approaches and techniques for the cheetah project grantees, selected community members, local NGOS & important stakeholders
Project Number: IRA/05/09 (57th)
Project location:Tehran (Lat/Long:35.7105400-51.4311220)
1-stakeholder analysis, identification and prioritization
2-information collection/ baseline analysis using PRA, RRA and PAR techniques
3-linking and following up developing qualitative and quantitative indicators based on baseline
4-participatory M&E techniques (e.g. SWOT , etc.)
Community Empowerment and Awareness Raising for Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah
Project Number: IRA/05/10 (58th)
Project location: Khartouran - semnan(Lat/Long:36.707476-55.670471)
The main activities and outputs are:
o Extracting baseline in a participatory manner with the help of the Core Working Group (incl. stakeholder identification and categorization, prioritizing tasks, indicators for qualitative outputs, etc).
o In collaboration and funding from Department of Environment (DOE) & CPAP and UNDP/GEF this project will engage the local community through a capacity and team building program similar to the one conducted in SGP Capacity Building Project No.IRA/05/09/OP3 (57th). Also as deemed possible by these partners assistance of an international consultant for seeking innovative methods will be utilized . More..
Community Empowerment and promoting public awareness for conservation of Asiatic Cheetah
Project Number: IRA/05/11 (59th)
Project location: Bafgh Yazd(31.6193960-55.4260250)
The main activities and outputs are:
Extracting baseline in a participatory manner with the help of the Core Working Group (incl. stakeholder identification and categorization, prioritizing tasks, indicators for qualitative outputs, etc).
In collaboration and funding from Department of Environment (DOE) & CPAP and UNDP/GEF this project will engage the local community through a capacity and team building program similar to the one conducted in SGP Capacity Building Project No.IRA/05/09/OP3 (57th).
Three Series of Hands-on Advanced Capacity Building for Participatory Project Formulation using 3 SGP Sites of West Azerbaijan, Varamin Tehran and Kordistan with Collaboration of Department of Environment PPB
Project Number: IRA/05/12 (60th)
Project location:West Azarbayjan(37.6087200-45.0439450) Varamin Tehran(35.3293930-51.6481020)
Kordestan(35.3369310-469775390)
The project aims for advance hands-on capacity building of selected trainees from SGP project IRA-G52-2001&2004-006 and some SGP grantees. Three series of workshops (total 9 workshops) has been designed with practical elements in the field to provide advance and applied training on:
o Stakeholder analysis with regards to the goal of the project
o Developing baseline and indicators of change using participatory techniques such as PRA and RRA
o Application of facilitation techniques and principles in the field
Enhanced communication material for replication of Yakhkesh project IRA-G52-2003-032
Project Number: IRA/05/13 (61st)
Project location:Yakhkesh- Behshahr(Lat/Long:36.693676-53.596802)
Project Background
SPG has two projects in Yakhkesh area:
1. “Promoting the adoption of renewable energies in rural areas and related activities, establishing two practical sites in Yakh-kesh Mountains” - IRA-G52-2002- 022 (in short referred to as GEF/SGP Yakhkesh Biogas project)
2. “Promotion of Integrated Management and Training for Biodiversity Conservation with Public Participation in Behshahr Forests, Iran (in line with the GEF/SGP financed Biogas Project in Yakhkesh Region)” – IRA-G52-2003-032 (in short referred to as Yakhkesh alternative livelihoods and increased manure production project)
EIA for SGP project “Sustainable usage of the Natural Resources of Owan Lake”
Project Number: IRA/05/14 (62nd)
Project location:Qazvin(Lat. 36.268341;Long. 50.002899)
Conduct a Rapid EIA applying participatory approaches to for Owan Lake and its surrounding area for an assessment of the impact of eco-tourism activities. More..
Protection and Sustainable Use of Owan Lake and Owan Village Through Empowerment of Community
Project Number: IRA/05/15 (63rd)
Project location:Qazvin(Lat/Long:36.2829550-50.015259)
1-Empowerment of local communities to reduce land degradation due to unsustainable use of lands surrounding Owan Lake
2-To help protect the natural and cultural heritage in Owan Lake and surrounding areas
3-To involve local communities in planning, implementing and monitoring impacts of tourism at Owan Lake
4-To raise awareness of tourists and other stakeholders about importance of sustainable use of local natural and cultural resources
Sustainable Agro-Ecosystem Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Tarand
Project Number: IRA/05/17 (65th)
Project location:Tarand, Varamin
1-Farmers empowerment in sustainable agro-ecosystem management
2-Demonstrating project using IPM methods
3-Protecting biodiversity of farmlands by using local traditional knowledge and reducing pesticide use
4-Establishment of a demonstration site (2ha)
Rehabilitation of Hassanlou Wetland
Project Number: IRA/05/18 (66th)
Project location:West Azarbayjan - Mahabad(Lat/Long:36.8152950-45.7360840)
SEASONAL REHABILITATION OF HASSANLOU (SHOURGOL) WETLANDS THROUGH PARTICIPATORY WORK INCLUDING THE LOCALS for:
? As phase 1 including the effect of this work on the possible side effects on the historic areas and establishment of the baseline and the present situation More..
Promoting Ecotourism in Qeshm Island
Project Number: IRA/05/19 (67th)
Project location:Qeshm(Lat/Long:26.975280-56.236267)
“PROMOTING ECO-TOURISM IN A PILOT SITE (SHIBDERAZ VILLAGE) IN QESHM ISLAND”; identifying the village attractions for tourism, developing a tourism management plan and establishing a local community institute. The project is about management and planning of ecotourism in a pilot site (Shibderaz Village) on Qeshm Island, which will be implemented in two phases. Project activities and outputs in Phase one will include the following:
? Identifying attractions of Qeshm Island for ecotourism More..
Environmental Awareness and Familiarity with Animals
Project Number: IRA-06-01 (68th)
Project location: Tehran(Lat/Long:35.697158-51.421509)
The project activities are:
Training TOTs for instructors and teachers of the kindergartens in Tehran about the animals, behaviors and ecosystems
Familiarizing children through hands on training at 15 kindergartens in Tehran and 5 schools in city adjacent to Tooran Bioshphere Reserve
Sessions with parents on behavior change
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Capacity Building Entering in Sustainable Ecotourism Cycle in Khafr Village and Developing Ecotourism Standards for Authorities and Sabz Yarane Dena Local NGO (Related to GEF/SGP Project IRA/05/06(54th))
Project Number: IRA-06-02 (69th)
Project location: Khafr village (Lat: 31.322984; Long: 51.767578)
1-Identify natural and cultural attractions of the Khafr village and surrounding areas
2-Provide training for local community representatives in promoting ecotourism in Khafr Village
3-Information collection and compiling of publicity and advocacy materials
4-Identify criteria and standards for ecotourism in Khafr Village and provide training to local community representatives.
Conservation of Rangeland Ecosystem of Bozghoush Mountain Through Local Community Participation
Project Number: IRA-06-03 (70th)
Project location: East Azarbayjan-Miane-Varnakesh-Bozghosh(Lat/Long:37.4047830-47.7012630)
1-Empower a locally established NGO for protection of Bozgoush mountain ecosystem
2-Support environmental initiatives by locals who have been trained during the implementation of SGP Project No. IRA-G52-2002-015
3-Train locals and involve CBO members in environmental protection, namely rangeland management and recycling of solid waste
4-Sample and identify endangered plant species of Bozghoush mountain
5-Identify a participatory model for Management of Solid Waste in rural areas
Qeshm Cluster Pearl Aquaculture
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-06-04(71)
Project location: Qeshm(Lat/Long:26.963367-56.248627)
Background
A project was previously implemented in Berkeh Khalaf “AQUACULTURE OF PEARLS BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF BERKEH KHALAF VILLAGE, QESHM ISLAND (PEARLS OF PERSIAN GULF) No. IRA-G52-2003- 031(IRA98G52)”. This new project is the continuation of the above project in two pearl farms, Berkeh Khalaf Village and Larak or Hengam Island which are in the vicinity of Qeshm Island More..
Demonstration site of IPM Methodology Using the SGP Sooteh Site Applied in GEF/SGP Project No. IRA-G52-2002-019, For Participatory Research and Development
Project Number: IRA-06-05 (72nd)
Project location:
1-Developing a model of integrated community based agro-ecosystem management
2-Public awareness on hazardous effects from use of chemical pesticides in agro-ecosystem
3-Establishing demonstration sites for training farmers and authorities from governmental and non governmental organizations on IPPM/FFS
4-Public awareness on benefits of safe products and IPM products to consumers
Pesticide Free Rice Project Through IPM/FFS in Ezbaran Village, Caspian Region
Project Number: IRA-06-06 (73rd)
Project location: Fereydounkenar Mazandaran(Lat/Long:36.690153-52.513275)
1-Expansion of IPM/FFS and production clean products to Ezbaran site based on Souteh Pilot on agro-ecosystem management through IPM/FFS and participation of Damghahdaran Cooperation (linked to the UNEP GEF SCWP after mid term review on livelihoods)
2-Marketing of the products and local quality control and some type of local certification
3-Reduction of pesticides and comparison of before and after in selected site
4-Documentation
Building Capacity of Safarud Local Communities in Garbage Management to Reduce Pollution and protect the Forest Ecosystem
Project Number: IRA-06-07 (74th)
Project location: Safaroud- Ramsar-Mazandaran(Lat/Long:36.907481-50.671692)
This project will be prepared and implemented in continuation of the Participatory Monitoring of Safaroud Forests by the local organization formed under that project.
The project was initiated through studies, research and meetings to evaluate the type, quantity and negative consequences of rural refuse. Forms were prepared for data collection on rural refuse and 60 individuals (70% women) were selected from local population as the volunteer implementation group through meetings. More..
Integrated Management Plan for Preservation and Rehabilitation of Taghboostan Green Path Through Local Communities Participation in Bistoon, Zagros Area
Project Number: IRA-06-08 (75th)
Project location: Taghboostan, Bistoon (Lat: 34.458862;Long: 46.988525)
1.Management and coordination of the project with the local communities of Noukan and Taghboostan
2.Monitoring the environmental impacts of tourism in Taghvoosan (Taghboostan) area to reduce land degradation in areas surrounding the lake
3.Provide awareness raising to promote sustainable tourism
4.Establishment of interpretation signs and other facilities at the site
Developing a Pilot on the Role of Communities in the Preservation of Environment with Reliance on Ecotourism on the Border of Touran National Park
Project Number: IRA-06-09 (76th)
Project location: Ghale Bala - Touran National Park - Semnan(Lat: 36.736536; Long: 55.700684)
1-Work up from the community level by establishing a community working group also trained in a local fund management and local tour leadership
2-Preparing a packages on eco tourism potentials of the area with focus on the National Park
3-Coordination with the government officials of DOE and Iran Tourism and Heritage Organization in a regular working groups with up to date power point presentations
Integrated Management for Preservation and Rehabilitation of Taghboostan Greenpath Through Local Communities Participation in Bistoon, Zagros Area
Project Number: IRA-06-10 (77th)
Project location: Taghboostan, Bistoon (Lat: 34.458862;Long: 46.988525)
1.Building a secure greenpath for climbers especially women and youth in Taghvoosan (Taghboostan) Area and closing other nonstandard path.
2.Preservation and rehabilitation of vegetation and biodiversity of Taghvoosan (Taghboostan) Area
3.Information collection for documentation and advocacy materials
A Green Center for Knowledge Sharing between SGP project grantees and Climate Change and Environmental Education through Demonstration and hands on trainings
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-06-11(78)
Project location:
Establish the Green Centre
Cooperation with SGP projects for producing short educational films and books
Climate change and environmental training for the visitors through regular events like showing films and live demonstrations
Quarterly thematic knowledge sharing sessions between SGP projects for networking and knowledge sharing
Production of thematic newsletters
Establishment of a green revolving fund and vocational training of neighborhood women on endangered animals and making dulls and cloth puzzles for sale in the museum, the green centre and the Artist Forum Centre
Sepiedroud Delta Boujagh Protected Area Waste Disposal Problem in Caspain Area
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-06-12A (79A)
Project location: Bojagh National Park, Bandar e Kiashahr, Gilan
The project activities are:
•Reduce the amount of waste through awareness raising, trainings and distributing advocacy materials
•Training workshops on waste disposal management
•Linkage with provincial authorities related to this issue
•Developing a waste disposal management plan
Stakeholder Analysis as Part of Sepiedroud Delta Project
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-06-12B (79B)
Project location: Bujagh protected Area, Sefidroud, Gilan (37.460398;49.921875)
The project activities are:
• Gathering selected SGP projects as cases with experience in conducting formal stakeholder analysis
• Developing the stakeholder analysis model for replication using the project experiences for demonstration
• Linkage with project “SepiedRoud Delta Boujagh Protected Area waste Disposal Management, CASPAIN AREA- IRA-OP3-2-06-12A (79A)”
Traditional Farming in Dessert Low Spots (Chaleh Sonbak) for Preventing Land Degradation in Aran and Bidgol in Kashan- Phase 1
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-13A (80 A)
Project location: Bidgol - Kashan (Lat: 34.055997;Long: 51.514893)
The activities for phase 1 are to consult a participatory expert for developing:
Baseline Report including community maps and a short film or a PPP on the existing practice and conditions including short clips
Developing Indicators based on community needs and GEF SGP indicator list on data base
Community meetings to enhance the logframe, the budget and cofunding and the management system of the project for phase 2
For receiving the second payment all the above are required as payment indicators and Annex F1 and F2 in January 2008.
Upon completion of this phase and submitting the bank account of the community farmers the second phase could start.
Development and Rehabilitation of Traditional Dry-Farming in Chale Sonbak Desert in Aran and Bidgol Region, Kashan- Phase 2
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-13 B (80 B)
Project location: Bidgol - Kashan(Lat/Long:34.057628-51.475067)
Background
Indigenous knowledge of local farmers of Chaleh Sonbak who farm in the desert low spots of Aran and Bidgol is also a desertification act as it prevents the movement of desert sand by the yearly meticulous work done in spring of each year for cleaning the low spots for preparing the farming lots. This method of farming in the desert low spots has been affordable realized by access to localized trapped high ground water table. For generations the seasonal farming has generated income for the traditional local farmers who reside in Aran and Bidgol which not long ago were two neighboring villages near Kashan. More..
Development and Rehabilitation of Traditional Dry-Farming in Chale Sonbak Desert in Aran and Bidgol Region, Kashan Phase 2
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-13 C (80 C)
Project location: Bidgol - Kashan(Lat/Long:34.057628-51.475067)
Background
Indigenous knowledge of local farmers of Chaleh Sombak who farm in the desert low spots of Aran and Bidgol is also a desertification act as it prevents the movement of desert sand by the yearly meticulous work done in spring of each year for cleaning the low spots for preparing the farming lots. This method of farming in the desert low spots has been affordable realized by access to localized trapped high ground water table. For generations the seasonal farming has generated income for the traditional local farmers who reside in Aran and Bidgol which not long ago were two neighboring villages near Kashan. More..
Training And Knowledge Sharing for Existing and New Grantees on Micro Credit Scheme and Local Development Fund
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-14 (85)
Project location:
TheThis project intends to:
Develop short cases on the various experiences in a booklet.
Use the material for knowledge sharing in SGP thematic groups .
Developing the capacities of existing and new SGP projects through hands on training and field work.
Develope the cases into a final project book.
Final participatory workshop to share the results and review the project outputs.
Enhancing Network of SGP Projects for Policy Impact Based on Capacities Developed (Thematic & Geographic)
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-15 (86)
Project location:
Participatory project formulation sessions with income generation and gender sensitivity
Indicators setting for grantees through knowledge present in existing GEF SGP projects in the country
Developing network of SGP projects with income generation including active locals
Empowerment of Local Community of Nardien in Semnan Province for Preventing Flood Through Participatory Land Management
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-16 (87)
Project location: Nardein - Semnan(Lat/Long:35.590728-53.341370)
The project aims to:
Justifying the local authorities through workshops and sessions
Implementing a participatory land management project through biological activities
mentioned in Annex A
Establishment of a revolving fund
Publishing newsletter
Film and booklet on lessons learned
Participatory M&E sessions
Understanding and Promoting Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) for Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable use of Natural Resources in Iran and Beyond
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-17(88)
Project location: Eghlid
Background:
This project covers more than one country and the outputs are contributing to SGP GEF 4 Matrix on CCAs.
Five regional reviews of CCAs are presently being funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
The present proposal to the GEF SGP aims at extending these reviews to three additional regions: West/Central Asia, North Africa and South Pacific. More..
Assist in Networking and Extraction of the Lessons Learned of Existing SGP Ecotourism Projects (Ecotourism Cluster) to Produce a Community-Based Ecotourism Development Model
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-18 (89)
Project location:
Background:
As the “National Strategy for Ecotourism Development – Phase 1” has already been drafted by the relevant government organizations, there is an urgent need for introducing sustainable community-based ecotourism projects as models for ecotourism development especially in rural areas of Iran.
Without such models for participatory planning and management, ecotourism projects risk to have negative impacts both on the natural and socio-cultural environments. More..
Developing a Baseline Report on High Level of Energy Consumption Through Modern Architectural Technology in Comparison with Traditional Architecture
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-19 (90)
Project location: Tehran (Lat: 35.758697;Long: 51.377563)
The project activities are:
•Develop a baseline on high level of energy consumption in cold regions such as Alamout Area and in the vicinity of Zagros Region
•A newsletter on high level energy consumption based on the baseline
Empowerment of SGP Grantees in Knowledge Management, Stakeholder Participation and Financial Monitoring Through Participatory Work, Sharing Experience and Training Sessions (related to work done in Dena project No. IRA-G52-2002-012)
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-20 (91)
Project location: Tehran(Lat/Long:35.708013-51.432495)
Background:
This project is in continuation of SGP project “Empowerment of SGP Grantees in Knowledge Management and Monitoring, No.IRA/05/03 (51st)” Considering the importance and the need for capacity building for the grantees in areas of stakeholder participation, financial monitoring and knowledge management.
Planning Grant to extract baseline for the concept to rehabilitate the springs of Hezar Konian Village
Project Number: IRA-05-PG01(9PG)
ProThe Planning Grant is for the proposal given with regards to rehabilitating the springs of Hezar Konian Village for the following activities:
o extracting the baseline required
o to formulate the logical framework of the proposal
o use technical experts for the baseline and participatory project formulation. More..
Planning Grant for "Participation of beneficiaries of Gavan Gazi vegetation in the integrated management of conservation and reaping of this species in the Zagros altitudes
Project Number: IRA/05/PG02 (10th PG)
The project activities are:
• Develop a baseline report
• Selection of leader from local groups
• Training of leaders to identify target groups
• Field survey for developing baseline report and identifying site
• Study on micro credit funds
Planning Grant for Developing 2 Proposals for Alternative Livelihoods in Community Forestry Through Participation of Stakeholders of Baneh Region
Project Number: IRA-06-PG04 (PG11)
1.Developing 2 proposals
a.1 proposal based on project activities through 3 communities in Baneh Region
b.1 proposal based on research and monitoring activities
2.Linkage between the 2 proposals
3.Baseline Report
4.Stake holder Analysis
5.Zoning of the region.
Planning Grant for Preparing a Proposal for Identifying Juniperus Trees and the Target Communities in Tehran Province
Project Number: IRA-06-PG05 (PG12)
The project activities are:
1.Information collection
2.Baseline Data to identify project indicators
3.Developing a high quality proposal for grant by SGP
4.Identifying localities for Juniperus Trees
5.Establishing a target group
Planning Grant for Cycling of Caspian
Project Number: IRA-06-PG06 (PG13)
Planning Grant for Promoting Public Participation for Saving the Caspian Sea in collaboration with Bikers; Planning grant for developing proposal through sessions with stakeholders, identifying bikers group involved in the project activities and designing brochures and weblog.
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Planning Grant for Community Forestry and Livelihoods in Kabur Kouh, Dareshahr
Project Number: IRA-06-PG07 (PG14)
The project activities are:
Conducting workshops on participatory methods in the selected villages to identify resource persons to help implement the project
Develop baseline table
Develop indicators
Develop proposal and logical framework
Identifying activities, ouputs and budget plan for full grant project
Developing a 2 page newsletter and submitting to SGP
Provide a letter of cofunding
Planning Grant for role of Community Forestry and Livelihoods in Zafarabad and Qale Routale In Divandareh
Project Number: IRA-06-PG08 (PG15)
The project activities are:
Conducting workshops on participatory methods in the selected villages to identify resource persons to help implement the project
Develop baseline report
Develop proposal and logical framework for each village
Develop indicators for selecting target villages
Identifying activities for full grant project
Develop budget plan for the full grant project
Developing a newsletter
Planning Grant for publicizing the sensitivity of Persian culture to environment through literature extracts for the youth target group
Project Number:
IRA-OP3-2-07-PG09 (PG16)
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..
Planning Grant for designing children’s book on animals of various ecosystems
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-PG10(PG17)
The project activities include:
Publishing a booklet on Persian Culture and Environment.
“Planning Grant for Promoting Energy Saving Through New Technology Developments (Automated Central Heating Controller)"
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-PG11(PG18)
Planning Grant for designing children’s book on animals of various ecosystems (mainly using pictures and information from independent environmentalists)
Planning Grant for Developing a Documentary on Endangered Species Focusing on Dolphins and Turtles
Project Number: IRA-OP3-2-07-PG12(PG19)
The project activities are:
• Developing a bilingual educational brochure on:
o the results and the gains of using the automated central heating controller
o compile the savings through the systems already in place
o the energy level use in the building industry and the potential savings
