List of the OP4 Projects
PLANNING GRANTS:
Oak Forest Community Participation & Livelihood Practices in Zagros, Armardeh Region in Baneh, Kordistan Province
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/01 (92)
Project location: Baneh (Lat.:36.0390310/Long.:45.8184810 )
Background:
SGP/Damoon project IRA-G52-2002-018 for the first time legalized good traditional forestry practices in Havareh Khol village and it facilitated the establishment of a Forest Research Center related to University of Kurdistan for promoting community forestry
In the current project the above research centre in partnership with the communities and SGP is promoting community forestry based on livelihood activities for the first time in the area to help shape a new policy in promoting community management practices in Zagros forests.
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Empowerment of the Local Community in Naybandan Wildlife Refuge and Tabas City in Collaboration with GEF CACP (Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah Project)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/02 (93)
Project location:Aliabaad, Tabas Project location:(Lat/Long:.32.790661-.57.760620)
In partnership with GEF CACP (Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah Project) this project through participatory work will engage the local community members and the Local Environment Guards of DOE in Naybandan and Tabas as one of the major habitats of the Asiatic Cheetah in Iran.
Project grantee, the local community members and Environmetal Guards will participate in participatory trainings on Action Research, Participatory M&E and Indicator Development and stakeholder analysis.
Project Core Active Group will form through the above trainings.
Local active groups will be established to participate in project and livelihood activities.
Increasing Energy Efficiency/Productivity in Buildings
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/03 (94)
Project location: TehranTehran(Lat:35.691805/Long:51.432495)
In collaboration with private sector promoting devices for energy efficiency in heating systems of buildings
Energy savings and certification for buildings through demonstration via savings in gas bills
Total savings in energy and the potentials will be submitted
Training and certifying 50 trainers through TOT Workshops in Tehran and in 2 provinces in Zagros
Rural Demonstration Site: Combination of Renewable Energies Technologies- Armardeh Region Oak Forest)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/04 (95)
Project location: Armardeh (Lat./Long.35.998970-45.877533 )
Background:
A major threat to Oak forest in Kurdistan is the fuel wood consumption and the illegal border trading of fuel. Therefore this project is trying to provide an alternative to fuel wood consumption in IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/01 OAK FOREST COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION & LIVELIHOOD PRACTICES IN ZAGROS ARMARDEH REGION IN BANEH, KORDISTAN PROVINCE
Oak Forest Research Centre was promoted through SGP project (IRA-G52-2002-018) and is a partner in this project helping to locate the villages
Touran Asiatic Cheetah Local Participation and Livelihood Project
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/05 (96)
Poroject Location: Touran , Biarjomand (Lat:35.562320/Long:53.393555)
Background:
In partnership with GEF CACP this project through participatory work have engaged certain stakeholders through the work conducted in Cheetah Project No.IRA/05/09/OP3 (58th)
Project grantee and selected members of Environmetal Guards have participated in participatory trainings on PRA, Participatory M&E and Indicator Development and stakeholder analysis through project No.IRA/05/09/OP3 (57th)
Integrated Participatory Pasture Management & Livelihood Practices in Zagros Divandare Region in Kordistan Province (Zagros Community Pasture Management)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/06 (97)
Project location:
Brief Background
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Ecotourism Training for Dena Local Tour Guides & Establishment of Local Fund to Promote Mountaineering (Addition to Khafr Village Ecotourism Project)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/07 (98)
Project location: Khafr- esfahan(Lat/Long:30.997309-51.476440)
Background:
Cluster with SGP Dena Mountain Ecotourism Projects IRA-G52-2002-012,
IRA-G52-2004-043, IRA-05-01(49th).
Addition to IRA/05/06 (54th) Kafr Ecotourism to widen the local base of the project from Khafr village to a wider group of stakeholders including the Dena Local Tour Guides.
Bird Watching, an Approach to Conservation and of Sustainable Biodiversity Through Public Participation
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/08 (99)
Project location:Tehran(Lat:35.691805/Long:51.432495)
The project activities are:
Promoting bird watching through tours (urban area such as parks and in wildlife) seminars and bird watching courses
The project sites include Tehran, Miankaleh in Caspian Region and Kaniborazan Region in North Zagros
Empowering and awareness raising of locals in bird watching and as bird watching tour guide
Approach government organizations for facilitating bird watching for conservation and of sustainable biodiversity
Empowerment of Local Communities of Golestan Province Towards Conservation of The Endangered Persian Leopard in The Golestan National Park and its Vicinity
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/09(100)
Project location: Golestan National(Lat/Long:36.869660;54.530640)
Develop a baseline report
Select target groups through participatory sessions
Empowerment and capacity building of target groups through series of workshops for conservation of their natural resources, with focus on conservation of Leopard in Golestan National Park
Hengam Island, Local Village Council of Hengam in collaboration with Dehyari of Hengam Island and Delphhengam Cooperative
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/10 (101)
Project location: Hengam - Qeshm(Lat/Long:26.961664-56.266651)
Preservation of Hawksbill turtle eggs in Hengam island.
Project outputs and activities are:
•Raise awareness on natural and cultural significance of Hengam Island and the purpose of conservation to the locals through workshops.
•Develop a baseline report on the pressure on dolphins and turtles and a statistics on the boats providing services to tourists from Hengam Island to Shib Deraz Village.
Networking of SGP Projects in Qeshm
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/11 (102)
Project location: Qeshm (Lat:26.749208/Long:;55.634766)
Forming a network between SGP preojects in Persian Gulf Region by Technical team of environmentalists in collaboration with Local Village Councils of Lark, Laft, Shibderaz, Sarrigh, Salakh and Fishermen of Berkeh Khalaf primarily for:
Protection of coral reefs and endengered species
Traing the particpatory local communities
Expedite Ecotourism Plan for Qeshm Turtle Site Nouroz New Year Period-Conservation vs. Tourism"
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/12 (103)
Project location:Qeshm (Lat/Long:26.956023-26.956023)
The project activities are:
Developing a management plan for Nouroz (ecotourism season)
Training local guides for eco tourism and cooperation with Turtle and mangrove projects
Publish booket on Norouz experience and results of the zoning agreements with the community in the Hawksbill Turtle Participatory Conservation Site
Pasture Management and Endemic Plant Species in Mianeh
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/13 (104)
Project location:East Azarbayjan-Miane-Varnakesh-Bozghosh(Lat/Long:37.4725330-47.7026370)
Background:
As a local capacity was developed in Bozgoush and an endemic plant type has been identified in the area, the project involves two parts including working on the plant species and also working on rehabilitation of area pasture lands through community honey production. The project will take place in two villages of Kandovan area in Mianeh with cooperation of Mianeh Agricultural Jihad.
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Community Driven Scale Up of “Revival of Bam Garden City Through Community Empowerment and Establishment of Local Community Development Fund SGP Project IRA-2004-038(IRA98G52)”
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/14 (105)
Project location:Bam-Kerman (Lat:29.082416;Long:58.337402)
1.Participatory Evaluation including:
1.1.Participatory evaluation workshop with community members and CBO representatives;
1.2.Similar workshop held with stakeholder local authorities with the Bam Governor, Baravat District Manager, and Baravat Islamic Councilmen present;
Documentation of SGP Project “Bafq Community Empowerment and Awareness Raising for Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah” No. IRA/05/11 (59th)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/15 (106)
Project location: Bafgh Yazd(Lat/Long:31.6381050-55.3930660)
The project outputs are:
• Teachers guide book for environmental education
• Publication of children’s drawing during SGP Project No. IRA/05/11 (59th)
• Educational Book on Asiatic Cheetah for students
Asiatic Cheetah Fund for Local CBOs Formed in Naybandan Villages in Tabas
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/16A (107A)
Project location: Aliabaad, Tabas(Lat.32.790661/ Long.57.760620)
Project Background:
Four local women and men groups of volunteers were formed for collaboration in conservation and livelihood activities under GEF SGP Project “Empowerment of the Local Community in Naybandan Wildlife Refuge and Tabas City” No. IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/07/02 (93). In the stakeholder workshop of Naybandan Tabas GEF SGP project in Nov 2009 all the local community active members from both Tabas-Nayband and Touran Areas participated and reviewed their livelihood initiatives in the conservation context. The result was to support the local groups to support the local initiatives by GEF SGP and the UNDP project continuing the work of terminated CACP project. More..
Asiatic Cheetah Fund for Local CBOs Formed in Touran Villages
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/16B (107B)
Project location:Semnan- Shahrod- Khankhodi(36.2129600-55.9039310)Zaman abad(36.2052030-55.8325200)Ahmad abad(36.18190290-55.8613590)
Project Background:
Three local women and men groups of volunteers were formed for collaboration in conservation and livelihood activities under GEF SGP Touran Asiatic Cheetah projects. In the stakeholder workshop of Naybandan Tabas GEF SGP project in Nov 2009 all the local community active members from both Tabas-Nayband and Touran Areas participated and reviewed their livelihood initiatives in the conservation context. The result was to support the local groups to support the local initiatives by GEF SGP and the UNDP project continuing the work of terminated CPAP project. More..
Knowledge Products on Conservation, Indegenous Know How and Participatory Models in the Country
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/17 (108)
Project location: Qashghaie trib Teritory (Lat:30.4663520;Long:52.553101)
The project activities are for developing and publishing the following Knowledge products:
The Nomads Dying Wisdom and the Traditional Knowledge on Natural Resource Management
The Qeshm Island Turtle Book
The Core Team Building In Participatory Projects for Wider Stakeholder Participation
The Photo stories of Projects and Fact sheets, and a book on 10 years of SGP experiences in Iran
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Networking for Developing Lessons and Capacity Built Through GEF SGP for Upscaling
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/18 (109)
Project location: Tehran(35.712473-51.410522)
The project activities are:
Networking and interactive sessions with Thematic Working Groups of Grantees and government stakeholders to find individual, local and national level potentials and capacities developed through these projects for upscaling
Participating in ongoing activities of project for various approaches taken by projects and in interactive sessions filling a questionnaire for capturing the capacities developed at various levels
Community Turtle Conservation Fund in Qeshm for Continuing the Conservation and Participation in Zoning
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/01 (110)
Project location: Qeshm (Lat/Long:26.965030-56.263390)
The project activities are:
• Coordination between ongoing projects for community conservation of Hawksbill Turtle Site: including the Zoning project, Public Conservation project, women’s conservation handicraft project, Nourouz tourism vs. conservation project, documentation project and Hengam island turtle conservation project
• Support to local council for management of the community conserved site
Participation of Beneficiaries of Gavan Gazi Vegetation in Conservation and Reaping of This Species in the Zagros Altitudes (Gavan Gazi)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/09/02(111)
Project location:
Project Background
A planning grant was implemented SGP Project “Planning Grant for Participation of Beneficiaries of Gavangazi Vegetation in the Integrated Management of Conservation and Reaping of this species in the Zagros Altitudes No.IRA-05-PG02 (10 PG)” which resulted in this proposal.
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ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Solution for Local Farmers to Promote and Educate Customers on IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Products
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/03(112)
Project location: Soteh-Fereydonkenar-Mazandaran 36.635072-52.551727
Project Background:
As GEF SGP with partnership with Souteh village farmers and IGRA Institute in Mazandaran Province in Caspian Area initiated the production of IPM rice since 2004 practicing an eco-agriculture production in rice paddies . Fortunately this work is continuing and the practice has expanded in the area and has also been replicated in UNEP GEF Siberian Crane Wetland Project (SCWP) site in Fereydoonkenar and Ezbaran, and by CEP by involving provincial extension and research government office using the SGP Souteh site as their pilot. The quality control has been through selected testing and by selling directly to customers who were interested in quality products which are pesticide free.
Caspian Forest Safaroud Area Local Development Fund for Participatory Conservation of Forest (Project A: Local Community)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/04A (113A)
Project location: Safaroud, Ramsar(Lat:36.907883;Long:50.679932)
Project Background
The so-called Caspian broadleaf deciduous forests consist of a narrow green belt with an area of approximately 1.9 million hectares. It is estimated that it was 3.4 million hectares 45 years ago. While imposing bans on lumbering and grazing by the locals foresters, age-long lifestyles and living patterns were disrupted, and a number of forest villages were deserted. The remaining families continue to face severe economic hardship. In contrast land conversions, massive industrial Logging Plans and illegal logging have been going unnoticed. The yield of these forests has been reduced from 300 tons/ha. to 100-110 tons/hectare during the last four decades.
Caspian Forest Safaroud Area Local Development Fund for Participatory Conservation of Forest (Project B: Facilitation for Fund Establishment, Capacity Development, Networking with Stakeholders & Documentation)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/04B (113B)
Project location: Safaroud-Ramsar(Lat:36.907883;Long:50.679932)
Project Background:
The so-called Caspian broadleaf deciduous forests consist of a narrow green belt with an area of approximately 1.9 million hectares. It is estimated that it was 3.4 million hectares 45 years ago. While imposing bans on lumbering and grazing by the locals foresters, age-long lifestyles and living patterns were disrupted, and a number of forest villages were deserted. The remaining families continue to face severe economic hardship. In contrast land conversions, massive industrial Logging Plans and illegal logging have been going unnoticed. The yield of these forests has been reduced from 300 tons/ha. to 100-110 tons/hectare during the last four decades. More..
Reduction of new Threats to the Caspian Safaroud Forests, Proposing Urban Village Model for the over-Developing Safaroud Area
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/05 (114)
Project location: Safaroud
The so-called Caspian broadleaf deciduous forests consist of a narrow green belt with an area of approximately 1.9 million hectares. It is estimated that it was 3.4 million hectares 45 years ago. While imposing bans on lumbering and grazing by the locals foresters, age-long lifestyles and living patterns were disrupted, and a number of forest villages were deserted. The remaining families continue to face severe economic hardship. In contrast land conversions, massive industrial Logging Plans and illegal logging have been going unnoticed. The yield of these forests has been reduced from 300 tons/ha. to 100-110 tons/hectare during the last four decades.
Public Monitoring of Safaroud Forest
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/06 (115)
Project location: Safarod- Ramsar(36.888115-50.664825)
Project Background
The so-called Caspian broadleaf deciduous forests consist of a narrow green belt with an area of approximately 1.9 million hectares. It is estimated that it was 3.4 million hectares 45 years ago. In Spring of 2003 a GEF SGP project started with Hamyaran Local Development Resource Center in collaboration with independent facilitators, a project addressing the development needs of a select number of village communities situated within a forest covered watershed south of the Caspian Sea (named Safarud) whose livelihood needs had been adversely affected by a protective regiment imposed by the Iranian Forest, Range and Watershed Organization (FRWO) since 1982 only allowing logging under national plans.
Reduction in Forest Degradation of Gavramak & Mianlat Villages in Safaroud Caspian Forest
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/07 (116)
Project location: Safaroud Ramsar( Lat/Long:36.890019-50.657959)
SGP Nature and Art Club Project in Khane Honarmandan
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/08 (117)
Project location: Tehran (Lat.35.553383; Long.51.383057)
Project background:
The first phase of the project included formation of the Art and Nature Club for the first time in the country as a public forum in a prominent Artist Forum Center bringing a wide range of professionals, university students, artists and professional associations and officials to this public place for 30 monthly sessions.
White Headed Ducks in Gori Lake International Wetland
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/09 (118)
Project location: BostanAbad (Lat:37.817306;Long:46.818237)
Project background:
Lake Gori. 23/06/75; Azarbayjan-e Sharqi; 120 ha; 37º55’N 046º42’E. A freshwater lake fringed by extensive reedbeds of various species, and lying in a closed, high altitude basin. The lake is fed by rainfall, runoff, springs and small streams, with inflow from spring snow-melt being the greatest contributor. The surrounding area is semi-arid steppe and includes a small settlement and associated cultivation. Breeding waterbirds include Black-necked Grebe, White-headed Duck and other Anatidae (ducks, geese, swans, etc.). Ramsar site no. 48. Most recent RIS information: 1997.
Euphrates Softshell Turtle, (Rafetus Euphractus) Conservation Through Education and Awareness of Indigenous People in Khuzestan Province of Iran (Forati Turtle)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/10 (119)
Project location: Khuzestan(Lat/Long:31.315789-48.685913)
Project background:
Euphrates Softshell Turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) or Forati Turtles a soft shell turtle are one of the ancient species on earth belonging to about 100 million years ago and are listed in the IUCN Red List. However, in Iran they it is not listed under protected type as there is very little information available on it. Geographically limited to the Euphrates area rivers and the divisions flowing through Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran. Lack of knowledge and awareness on the importance of this endangered species and its only remaining habitant in Khousistan Province is threatening the species and its habitat.
Mountain Protection in Bistoun Zagros Area through Years of Local Knowledge and Climbing Experiences by Local Mountaineers and Production of Guide Materials
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/11 (120)
Project location: Taghebostan Kordestan(Lat/Long:35.143195-46.245575)
Background
Bistoun area with mountain stone carvings on a 12000 m cliff with an ancient history has both cultural heritage and natural heritage such as elevated mountains. The Paraw mountain and cave are such examples which have been explored by French, British, Polish mountaineers and cave explorers. As these are splendid mountains with wildlife, large cliffs and deep valleys, outside climbers require local guides to assist them in mountain and cliff climbing. Lives of climbers of other parts of Iran have been lost in Paraw cave and mountain falls due to the unfamiliarity with the area.
Neighborhood and School Gardening
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/12 (121)
Project location: Tehran (Lat.35.553383; Long.51.383057)
Project background:
As active members of environmental youth volunteers, have formed a non commercial institute for conducting educational programmes. One of these schools is Soroush which in a joint activity with the municipality and the environmental bureau of the City Council of Tehran has had a series of environmental educational programmes. Building on that work an implementation pilot site has been defined as a model work.
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Participatory Conservation of Kaniborazan Wetland and Its Biodiversity Through Empowerment of Ghareh Dagh and Khor Khoreh Local Communities
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/13A (122A)
Project location: Mahabad - Kourdestan(Lat/Long:36.766905-45.722351)
Project Background:
The planning grant “Developing a proposal on participation of CSOs in Kaniborazan Wetland Conservation No.IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/09/PG02 (PG21)” was approved for developing a base line and a proposal. Several sessions were held with the local NGO, CBO’s the heads of villages and the village councils. During these sessions problems were identified and two local groups; Khor Khoreh Village Local Community (Local CBO) and Taavoni Hefze Mohite Zist Mahabad (Mahabad Local Cooperative) (Local NGO) were interested to get involved in the project implementation.
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Participatory Conservation of Kaniborazan Wetland and Its Biodiversity Through Empowerment of Ghareh Dagh and Khor Khoreh Local Communities
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/13B (122B)
Project location:
Project Background:
The planning grant “Developing a proposal on participation of CSOs in Kaniborazan Wetland Conservation No.IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/09/PG02 (PG21)” was approved for developing a base line and a proposal. Several sessions were held with the local NGO, CBO’s the heads of villages and the village councils. During these sessions problems were identified and two local groups; Khor Khoreh Village Local Community (Local CBO) and Taavoni Hefze Mohite Zist Mahabad (Mahabad Local Cooperative) (Local NGO) were interested to get involved in the project implementation.
Empowerment of Khor Khoreh Local Community for Conservation of Kaniborazan Wetland and its Biodiversity
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/13C (122C)
Project location:
Project Background:
The planning grant “Developing a proposal on participation of CSOs in Kaniborazan Wetland Conservation No.IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/09/PG02 (PG21)” was approved for developing a base line and a proposal. Several sessions were held with the local NGO, CBO’s the heads of villages and the village councils. During these sessions problems were identified and two local groups; Khor Khoreh Village Local Community (Local CBO) and Taavoni Hefze Mohite Zist Mahabad (Mahabad Local Cooperative) (Local NGO) were interested to get involved in the project implementation.
Awareness Raising by Producing Educational Material on Caspian Seal and 10 Endangered Species in Iran
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/14 (123)
Project location: Tehran (Lat.35.553383; Long.51.383057)
Project background:
Within Iran, public education campaigns on matters of environmental and biodiversity protection have proven most effective in formation and implementation of conservation efforts. The former absence of information on wildlife, particularly endemic and endangered species, has threatened much of the biotic life regionally and globally. Through the preparation and dissemination of educational products like booklets, manuals and lesson plans, the public has begun to recognize its role as an essential stakeholder in conservation efforts. Furthermore, these educational tools have proven effective in stimulating a sense of responsibility in protecting wildlife and natural resources.
Abolhassani Nomads’ Tribe Territory Management (ICCA), Dealing with Climate Change Effects and Defining a Life Cycle for Agriculture and Pasture Management
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/15 (124)
Project location: Drazo-Zaman abad-Biarjomand-Semnan(36.190796-55.895691)
Project background:
As part of the ICCA initiative and the IUCN/CEESP partnership with GEF SGP, SGP Iran is promoting the tribal fund registrations, right issues and livelihood initiatives working with the Abolhassani Tribe in partnership with Cenesta. The site is located near Zamanabad, one of the sites of Cheetah Habitat in Touran. As the Abolhassani tribe has kept the traditional governance structure and also the distance between the summer and winter groundings is relatively short and only 80 kms chances of success in territory management still exists. More..
Wildlife Fieldwork Training Tools and Methods
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/01 (125)
Project location:Yazd(32.02080701-55.2941890)-Kordestan(34.6579130-47.5048830)- Rasht(37.3078490-49.5977780)
Project Background
Through SGP Project “ENVIRONMENTAL HANDS ON TRAINING FOR CHILDREN, PARENTS AND INSTRUCTORS ON WILD LIFE AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THE ECOSYSTEMS IN IRAN” No.IRA/OP3/2/06/01 (68th) hands on training tools were developed and inline with these activities it was suggested that through several study tours methods and training tools be developed for wildlife fieldwork. In this project an environment expert will lead the study. The findings through field visits will be documented as a multimedia for students and public.
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Awareness Raising Tools on Significance of Ecosystems and The Wildlife Habitat for Policy Makers and Public
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/02 (126)
Project location: Yazd(31.9471910-56.0961910)-Kordestan(35.2432260-46.6699220)- Tonkabon Rasht(36.7277310-50.8776860)
Project Background:
Environmental degradation and land conversions are national issues which concerned sectors including civil society members and organizations and independent environmentalists in the country point to lack of awareness and knowledge about the root cause of degradations by the planners, consulting firms, officials and the education sector in the country. Therefore, with collaboration of two CSO groups, one expert in environment with extensive field experience and the other expert in the environment and multi-media development, a communication multimedia educational package will be prepared for extensive dissemination on the role of wildlife, land degradation and climate change issues in various ecosystems and landscapes.
Rehabilitation of Native Fruit Garden in Ouramanat- Kurdistan Through Community Based Eco-Tourism
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/03 (127)
Project location: Oraman-Sarvabad-Kordestan(Lat/Long:35.322670-46.341705)
Project Background
According to the latest survey by Dehyari and Village Council of Ouramanat Village there are 300 gardens in Ouramanat Takht Village. Based on the survey 90% of the gardens are in critical conditions due to financial crisis, drought and lack of manpower. The elderly people are not able to maintain the gardens and the young population is either not interested in their ancestors work or have migrated to bigger cities due to financial matters. Recent developments by government and natural disasters have also affected the area very drastically.
Houbareh Bustard in Darab Fars Project (Phase II) in Collaboration with Local Community Organizations and Doe
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/04 (128)
Project location: Darab-Fars-Shiraz(Lat/Long:28.751688-54.542999)
Project background:
The SGP project IRA-G52-2003-033 (IRA98G52) for diminishing the root causes to the threat to Houbareh Bustard in Darab Fars has achieved increase in the numbers of Hubareh Bustard and has developed active community organizations for both men and women. Deputy of Department of Environment (DOE) after being convinced of the results has provided a support letter and has accepted to provide parallel funding to the 2nd Phase of the project, following the results of the first phase.
Upscaling of Nardein Pasture Land Management Linked to Livelihood Funds Project No. SGP IRA-OP3-2-07-16 (87)
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/05 (129)
Project location: Nardein - Semnan(Lat/Long:35.590728-53.341370)
Project background:
The small SGP project (SGP IRA-OP3-2-07-16 (87)) and its local fund model has already created impact in the area as the head of the Agricultural Bank noted that if this work had started earlier, the Golestan floods would have been prevented. The project is replicated by the government in 4 villages and this project is for continuing our work in the area and participating in the upscaling and documenting the lessons.
Short Documentaries of SGP thematic; Challenges & lessons
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/06 (130)
Project location: Tehran(Lat/Long:35.7051880-51.3775630)
Project background:
So far over 150 projects have been assisted by the GEF-SGP initiative and many of these projects have been development landmarks in local and national scales. Still the lessons learned through these projects and the associated activities and processes have not been systematically synthesized, documented and spread in an integrated and comprehensive manner. This project has as its objective the production of a series of documentaries about these projects which will help the propagation of the lessons learned to a larger audience that can use them in a broader context and together improve the state of sustainability and development in the country and beyond.
Training Workshops and Preparation and Print of SGP Projects’ Participatory Training Materials and Technical Materials
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/07A (131A)
Project location:
Project outputs include:
Workshops will be conducted and books and training DVDs will be published among the following topics with the help of project grantees:
1. Experiences of local livelihood fund established in SGP projects and lessons of participatory management
2.Extraction of lessons learned and fact sheets
Training Workshops and Production of Technical/Participatory Material
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/07B (131B)
Project location: Tehran(35.714703-51.3885500)
Project outputs are:
•Marketing Material on livelihood products in GEF-SGP projects
•Traditional Knowledge on Rangeland Management by Nomads
•Landscape Pattern and Structure in the Plateau of Iran
•GEF SGP project experiences and Photo stories
Incorporation of Automated Control Systems for Building Cooling Systems
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/08 (132)
Project location: Tehran(Lat/Long:35.710243-51.405029)
Project Background
Optimizing electricity usage in Central Cooling Systems in buildings is directly linked to fossil fuel gas consumption. The majority of country’s electricity production is produced from gas conversion in powerhouses with about 30% efficiency. Over usage of electrical energy in central cooling systems for buildings can be moderated resulting in up to 45% reduction in electricity usage by using modern control systems on the cooling systems. However, the unfamiliarity and lack of training for traditional servicemen is a bottle neck which this project aims to address as well as promotion of the automated control systems for automatic adjustment of the cooling requirements relevant to fluctuations in outside temperatures.
Participation of Bakhtiyari Mobile Tribal in Conservation of Inverted Tulips Site (Imperialis SP. or the Tearing Mary) Summer Grounding Yeylagh in Dasht Laleh Hay Vajegoun
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/09A (133A)
Project location: Chaharmahalobakhtiari-Kohrang(Lat/Long:32.343692-50.778809)
Project background:
As part of SGP global initiative on ICCAs (indigenous community conserved areas), SGP has approved this project with the Council of Bakhtiati Mobile Tribe. Although the tribe is one of the major tribes in Iran, it lacked modern institutions and therefore was not considered an official entity by the government and was treated as individual herders. Recently, through the Joint efforts of CENESTA with support from IUCN CEESP and GEF SGP under the ICCA project Bakhtiari Confederacy has recently been formed which is the grantee of this project (133 A) for the field work in the summer grounding of the Tamouleh Tribe as part of the Bakhtiari Confederac. CENESTA will continue to support the group on policy discussions and documentation (133 B).
ICCA in Koohrangh Zagros Baseline Development, Support and Documentation for Participation of Bakhtiyari Mobile Tribe in Conservation of Inverted Tulips Site (Imperialis SP.) in Summer Yeylagh Dasht Laleh Hay Vajegoun
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/09B (133B)
Project location: Chaharmahalobakhtiari-Kohrang:(Lat/Long:32.343692-50.778809)
Project background:
As part of SGP global initiative on ICCAs (indigenous community conserved areas), SGP has approved this project with the Council of Bakhtiati Mobile Tribe. Although the tribe is one of the major tribes in Iran, it lacked modern institutions and therefore was not considered an official entity by the government and were treated as individual herders. Recently through the Joint efforts of CENESTA/ IUCN CEESP/GEF SGP under the ICCA project Bakhtiari Confederacy has recently been formed which is the grantee of this project.
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Livelihood Improvement of Chodari Nomadic Pastoralists of Khartouran Region in The Face of Climate Change
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/10/10A (134A)
Project location: Lat/Long:Semnan-Zamanabad (35.598136-56.733398)
Project activities and outputs are:
•A baseline on the herd natural capacity of the area and comparison to the number of herds in the area
•Participatory planning and implementation for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources particularly for 10-15 hectares of rangelands with keeping the herds in the area in balance with the natural capacity of the area
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Livelihood Improvement of Chodari Nomadic Pastoralists of Khartouran Region in The Face of Climate Change
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/10/10B(134B)
Project location: Semnan-Zamanabad (Lat/Long:35.598136-56.733398)
Project activities and outputs are:
Cooperation and facilitation of CENESTA through technical collaboration for the below activities according to the Logframe which will be performed by tribe under Project 134A:
•A baseline on the herd natural capacity of the area and comparison to the number of herds in the area
•Participatory planning and implementation for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources particularly for 10-15 hectares of rangelands with keeping the herds in the area in balance with the natural capacity of the area
Pro's and Con's of Development Project- Case of Dams and Climate Change
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/10/11 (135)
Project location: Esfahan - zayanderoud (Lat/Long:32.637929-51.680374)
Project background:
As many environmentalist, ecologists, and land use planners believe that large dam construction is a big threat to the ever fragile environment of arid to semi arid areas with the special landscape of the country consisting of mountains, vast flat lands and deserts, continuation of large dams as part of the 5th National Development Plan and lack of consideration for traditional water rights and management systems is leading to disastrous dimensions and is influencing the climatic stress.
Promoting the Indigenous Architectural and Use of The Climate Friendly Concepts in New Development in 3 Cities in The Coastal Persian Gulf Area
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/10/12 (136)
Project location: Laft Village - Qeshm (Lat/Long:26.900640-55.770035)
Project Background
In 2009 accompanied by an NSC member, during a site visit and project formulation tour from Shiraz to the south of the country partially along the hot Persian Gulf area, the rate of demolition of native environment and climatic friendly wind tower architecture and replacement with new box like buildings partially influenced by 3 to 4 story buildings in Dubai but without any consideration for climatic conditions requ iring severe air conditioning. This was observed in one coastal city after another.
Also, after an earthquake in Qeshm Island in 2007 and the casualties related to wind towers, very few wind towers have been built.
Base Line for Public Monitoring Related to Drying Half of Baghe Fin Historic Kashan Pines and Promoting Formation of Special Council Dealing with Fin and Selected Ancient Gardens of Iran
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/10/13 (137)
Project location: Baghe Fin - Kashan(Lat/Long:33.985218-51.434212)
Project activities:
•Networking and developing a baseline for increasing threats to Historic Fin Garden and the 7000 year old Soleimanieh Spring, Networking with Government officials, farmers and residents and experts
• GAthering existing information on the threats and potentials to the Garden, the historic spring feeding the garden And the acricultural lands and land conversion plans
Promoting the Literature for a Dialogue with Policy Makers and Farmer Associations on Ecological Effects of Unsustainable Usage of Natural Resources, Land Use Planning and Unsustainable Farming
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/10/14 (138)
Project location: Tehran (Lat/Long:35.700727-51.399536)
Project activities and outputs are:
- Publishing the translated portions (including the environmental affects, method design, and techniques) in form of a book for promoting the dialogue.
- A copy should be disseminated to provincial and national major universities in SGP areas of work, 100 NGOs/CBOs and relevant organizations.
Local Seeds (Wheat and Barley) Revival by Farmers Through Participatory Evolutionary Plant Breeding in the Field for Conservation of Genetic Resources and Biodiversity
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/10/15 (139)
Project location: Garmsar - Semnan (Lat/Long:35.211966-52.325134)
Background:
This work was initiated originally with GEF SGP site farmers in Garmsar with the help of Centre of Sustainable Development and International Center for Agriculture in Dry Lands (ICARDA). The purpose is to develop resilient crops to climate change by evolutionary breeding in the field for sustainable agriculture in dry lands and ownership rights by the farmers.
Planning Grant for Developing Strategies on Participatory Approaches Towards Sustainable Development in Projects
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/PG01 (PG20)
The project activities are:
•A planning grant to facilitate workshop to come up with strategies on participatory approaches towards sustainable development in projects which will be facilitated by Dr. Robert Chambers and local facilitator with the participation of experts, government partners, UN UNDAF Group and SGP grantees
•Workshop Report
•A proposal for participatory trainings.
Planning Grant for Developing a Proposal on Participation of CO’s In Kaniborazan Wetland Conservation
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/PG02 (PG21)
The project activities are:
•Develop a Baseline Report with the help of a local active group
•Publish brochoure for information sharing regarding the significance of Kaniborazan Wetland
•Stakeholder Analysis Workshops and sesseions with local authorities,local communityand other stakeholders
•Develop a proposal
•Establish linkage with local CBO in the region in order to empower them
Planning Grant for Renewable Energies in Gavramak Village
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/PG03 (PG22)
Background:
As part of the Safaroud Caspian Forest Cluster projects, this planning grant is to find alternatives to energy sources using biogas and other renewable energies building on the community links already developed in the area. Also GEF SGP Yakhkesh Biogas model for cold climates will be analyzed for compatibility with the climate conditions at the site.
Project activities are:
Site visit, liaising with local and provincial government stakeholders, coordinate with Safaroud GEF SGP cluster projects, developing a baseline on the potentials of renewable energies, develop a proposal
Planning Grant for Training Local Farmers of Boujagh Village in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Through Farmers of Ezbaran Farmers Field School
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/PG04 (PG23)
Project Background
Through SGP Project “Pesticide Free Rice Project through IPM/FFS in Ezbaran Village, Caspian Region” No. IRA/06/06 (73rd) farmers of Ezbaran Village were trained in IPM/FFS and after a study tour by the farmers of Boujagh Village they were approached to visit Boujagh and train the farmers and demonstrate the methodology in a pilot site and replicate the work done in Ezbaran.
Planning Grant for Promoting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Through Farmers of Ezbaran Farmers Field School in Boujagh, Sepidroud Delta
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/PG05 (PG24)
Project Background:
Farmers trained in Integrated Pest Management / Farmers Field School (IPM/FFS) in SGP Project “Pesticide Free Rice Project through IPM/FFS in Ezbaran Village, Caspian Region” No. IRA/06/06 (73rd) were approached to train the local farmers of Boujagh Village in IPM/FFS and replicate the work done in Ezbaran Village.
Planning Grant for Developing Proposal Based on Outcome of Baseline Study in Talesh Forest
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/PG06 (PG25)
The project activities are:
•Develop a baseline report on Talesh Forest.
•Revise the proposal submitted earlier to GEF/SGP based on the outcome of the baseline study for reviewing in NSC Meeting.
Planning Grant for Existing Situation in Gowater Bay Mangrove Projects
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/PG07 (PG26)
Project Location: Gowater, Sistan Baluchistan
The project activities are:
•Prepare a fact sheet on existing situation of Mangrove Forests in Gowater Bay.
•Study on feasibility of continuation of GEF/SGP Active Community Empowerment for Mangrove Conservation in Gowater Project.
Planning Grant for Study on Expansion of SGP Experiences on Oak Forests in Kurdistan and Ilam by Technical Experts of Natural Resources University
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/PG08 (PG27)
Project Location: Ilam,Kordestan
Project Activities:
•Analyze the Ilam Oak Forest proposal and its feasibility for submission and review by GEF/SGP National Steering Committee
Planning Grant for Sabzkouh Baseline and Setting Indicators for the Proposal
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/PG01(PG28)
Project location: Chaharmahalobakhtiari-Sabzkoh(Lat/Long:31.593431-51.034241)
The project activities are:
• The proposal was submitted twice, although it had good field base, the indicators were not clear. Therefore the activities are:
• Visiting the area
• Conducting meetings with stakeholders
• Developing a simple, clear baseline for the items in the proposal for establishing the indicators
• Resubmitting the revised proposal
Planning Grant for Analytical Articles on The Upscaled Work of Pesticide Reduction Sustainable Farming Projects of SGP Through Jihad Agriculture Initiatives
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/PG02(PG29)
The project ouput is:
• Develop and publish analytical reports on the environmental, social and economical impacts and the technical knowledge produced in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Projects supported by GEF/SGP. The products include rice, dates, vegetables, and wheat as well as green house cucumbers and tomatoes.
Planning Grant for Developing and Testing the Project Fact Sheets by Working with Grantees
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/PG03(PG30)
The project activities are:
• Develop fact sheets for SGP projects
• Finalize the fact sheets through interviews/sessions with project grantees
• Develop maps and other graphs for fact sheets
Planning Grant for Studying Marketing Potentials by Producing Order Materials on Livelihood Products
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/09/PG04(PG31)
TheThe project output is:
• Design and develop order materials for livelihood products produced in SGP projects
Planning Grant on Women Groups Management of Olive Plantations in Gillan and Zanjan
Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y3/10/PG05(PG32)
The project activities are:
•Develop baseline study on olive plantation and processing through IPM/FFS in Roudbar which is located in Gilan Province and near Qazvin and Zanjan.
•Develop proposal based on the baseline study.
•Documentation including power point presentation and final reports.
•Meeting with stakeholders to present the report (power point presentation)
