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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2003
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-016(IRA98G52) |
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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, ( ... )
ic 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
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2002
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24,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-014(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
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. A group of students will be trained as ?Urban Environment Pollution Local Watch? to support the project and link the Local NGO with the neighborhood. The awareness of the pilot
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2002
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-004(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
ity 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
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2002
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG001(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
crease 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
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2002
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23,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-015 (IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
ty.
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.
The community will also be trained in soil
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Iran
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-009(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
y 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
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2002
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41,500.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002, 2004 & 2007-012(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
el 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.
The Zagros Mountain Range is an
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2002
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001 & 2002-007(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
kshahr 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
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Iran
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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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 ( ... )
. 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.
The Garmsar Plain produces a diversity of crops, ranging from wheat, barley, forage crops, garlic, and cotton to
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2002
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-008(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
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
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Iran
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-017(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
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
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2002
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-011(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
e 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
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Iran
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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8,100.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-010 A (IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
ship 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
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Iran
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International Waters
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2002
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-005(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
d 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
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2002
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1,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG002(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
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
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2002
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2,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2002-PG003(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
ion 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). The project will also launch a resource center in Tehran to support the site(s) and provide training.
The
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Iran
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Multifocal Area
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2002
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50,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001&2004-006(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
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
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2001
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-002(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
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
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Iran
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International Waters
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2001
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25,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-003(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
stal 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
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Iran
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Multifocal Area
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2001
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3,000.00
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Phase 2
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Project Number: IRA-G52-2001-001(IRA98G52) |
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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 ( ... )
ies, 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
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