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Project Title |
Country |
Area Of Work
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Start Date |
Amount (US$) |
Operational Phase |
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2018
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10,000.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y8/CORE/BD/2018(213) |
Conservation of shark fish and ray fish biodiversity for sustainability of local fisheries value chain in Hormozegan Province by recognizing the main threats through participatory action research. Off season fishing and fishing small sizes are part ( ... )
threats that will be covered by this project.
The work will concentrate in Suza Village in Qeshm Island and through the network of SGP project in the area the knowledge gained will be shared. As the scientific team will work closely with the local the data banks and the papers will be jointly
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Iran
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International Waters
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2018
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14,000.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y8/CORE/IW/2018(212) |
In collaboration with local community in Suza Village, as important fishery Qeshm Island in Persian Gulf, this project will help with the awareness raising about the important soft coals in the vicinity which is being damaged due to fishing ( ... )
ties in the area. A documentary will be prepared from the soft coral bed which has been identified through the work of this group for the first time for helping with the recognition of this important and rare site.
Also, as part of the marine cluster, this project will link with other SGP project in the area for strengthening the network of marine projects and their participatory
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2018
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20,000.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y7/CORE/CC/2018(197) |
As an Oil and Gas rich country, fossil fuels are rather inexpensive in Iran and are widely used in all sectors of the society
(eg. 40% of the energy used in buildings). This project builds on outcomes of two previous SGP projects ( ... )
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innovative Automated Intelligent Control Systems were built to increase energy efficiency in the engine room of buildings
(at least 500 installed to date), and then training was provided to key stakeholders (including 600 servicemen and
technicians) in energy saving.
Based on new legal arrangements, Energy Service Provider companies can now sign Energy Service Contracts based
on a Business
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2018
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10,000.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y8/CORE/BD/2018(223) |
The project is for republishing the book on Reflection of Nature of Zagros in Nomadic Qashqaei Designs and supporting the related livelihoods also free distribution of 500 copies among nomads? tents for livelihoods. |
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2018
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10,000.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y8/CORE/BD/2018(216) |
Restoration of ten springs and improvement and modifying existing usages which have become recent practices for these critical habitats for egg laying of the Newts in Upper Zagros Forests. This work will be done by engaging the local farmers and ( ... )
owners and jointly developing the improved water distribution systems which damage these natural habitats. In two previous pilots in western Zagros, these modified practices were examined, and the result was a thirty to 40 percent increase in Newt population in each of the springs over a one year period.
The work will be done by members of local organizations, local university graduates in
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Iran
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Biodiversity
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2018
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25,000.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y8/CORE/BD/2018(210) |
Highly endangered Hawksbill Turtles conservation in Larak Island in Persian Gulf using the community conserved and participatory conservation model work in Qeshm Island by SGP projects. This work will be done in collaboration with Local Village ( ... )
l and the local community.
Revitalization of the habitat in the coastal area where the eggs are laid, and removal of human threats will be combined with cultural work and producing knowledge material. The linkage of biodiversity conservation and community conserved coastal areas with livelihoods will be part of the
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Iran
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Land Degradation
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2018
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11,000.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y8/CORE/LD/2018(221) |
Quba Babaali wetland in Mahabad in West Azarbaijan as a periphery weltand in the south part of Urmia Lake and registered in the Ramsar Siteshas been damaged due to water shortage and management issues. The project consists of revitalization through ( ... )
ty participation and multi stakeholder intervention with consultation with the winners of the Equator Initiative prize of 2016 and the network.
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Iran
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CapDev
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2018
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30,000.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: IRA/CCA-GSI/2018/01(192) |
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Iran
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CapDev
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2018
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10,000.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y8/CORE/CB/2018(217) |
The previous project Asiatic Black Bear project worked on strengthening the revitalization of fruit gardens and wild dates as a source of food for the Black Bear in south east of country. As well as working on a limited coverage for damages by the ( ... )
c Black Bear. The project also worked on livelihoods of the locals and women through traditional weaving of baskets and other products with the leaves of these trees. This project consists of documentation of the processes of the work done as well as continuation of supporting the local
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Iran
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CapDev
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2017
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25,000.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/2016/01(191) |
PREPARING THE SGP 6TH OPERATIOANL PHASE COUNTRY PROGRAMME STRATEGY (CPS) TO SELECT THE TARGET LANDSCAPES/SEASCAPES AND STUDY THEM TO PROPOSE SUITABLE STRATEGIES AND INDICATORS.
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Iran
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Biodiversity Biodiversity
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2014
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31,350.00
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/BD/13/01(177) |
Project background:
In the eastern south of Iran and in the region called ?Nikshahr? which is a section of Sistan & Baluchistan province, there are people who in spite of their severe poverty, are continuing their social life through agriculture ( ... )
ockbreeding with the least facilities available. This situation has promoted them towards intellectual utilities of the natural advantages in a dry land with shortage of water resources.
One of the most important of which is using leaves of wild date tree (DAZ) for making hovel and also producing other home made products they need such as: footwear, different kinds of baskets as handicrafts.
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Iran
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Biodiversity Biodiversity
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2014
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24,882.00
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/BD/13/07(183) |
Project Summary:
Persian leopard has a wide distribution in Iran and its practical conservation in its natural habitats is significantly related to participation of local communities in conservation efforts. Therefore, since November 2012 we ( ... )
ed on establishment of a national network for participatory conservation of the Persian leopards in Iran with support from a GEF SGP project . In the ?Persian Leopard National Network? members were invited and have been registered from various provinces and regions across the country. Therefore, a great capacity has been established by bringing various related people together for the purpose of
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2014
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33,000.00
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CC/13/03(179) |
Project background:
Human activities in the lake basin occurred during the last three decades and great environmental damages have made 70 percent of Urmia dried, which was one of the nine important biospheres on the earth. Building dams on the ( ... )
f rivers, indiscriminate harvesting of groundwater which is non-renewable and etc. So far some small actions such as fertilizing lakes- that were not successful- has been stopped in order to stop drying lakes.
These days, among professionals, other methods such as transporting Aras River and Caspian Sea water to the lake are discussed, which in another way may be repeating the errors.
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Iran
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Land Degradation
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2014
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12,318.00
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/LD/13/10(186) |
Houbareh Bustards in Konar area near Darab in southern Fars Province are under threat in this impoverished area from hunters who make profit by capturing live Bustards to be sold to selected countries along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf. ( ... )
eh Bustard elgant fight with Kites is considered to be a luxurious hobby as well as their rich liver meat is also used as expansive cousins in some neighbourng countries. Financial problems of the local people and high unemployment rate in the area as well as unfamiliarity with the importance of Bustards seriously put the birds in danger during the past years. Despite the fact that supporting
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2014
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50,000.00
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CC/13/14(190) |
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2014
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20,550.00
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CC/13/11(187) |
?Supporting the Local Management Group formed in a form of an umbrella group of NGOs, Community Groups and cooperatives to support wetlands
?Conducting survey and collecting data about endangered bird species, most importantly the Grate Bustard, ( ... )
troducing appropriate habitat or place in order to conserve it.
?Introduction of forgotten satellite wetlands their continuous monitoring.
?Conductin training workshops in order to empower women of Naghadeh village for diversifying the livelihoods and by sharing the Art and Conservation and endangered animal cloth dolls for making handicrafts in continuation of Farahzad, Dorge Arsekhan, Beygem
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Iran
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Land Degradation
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2014
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25,000.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y2/STAR/LD/13/09(175) |
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Iran
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Land Degradation
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2014
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50,000.00
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OP5 - Y2 (Jul 12 – Jun 13)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y2/STAR/LD/13/10(176) |
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation Climate Change Mitigation
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2014
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25,000.00
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CC/13/09(185) |
Project Summary:
Ilam province was selected as the case study due to its higher damaged area. It is hypothesized that the mortality of oak stands are caused by degradation of natural ecosystems of Zagros forests including Ilam province. During ( ... )
st years, the climate change consequences, for instance the lack of precipitation and the intensifying haze contaminated with toxic materials are among of the most important mentioned environmental stresses.
In the first place, the degradation severity of the natural system will be proved through this project. The oak species have been shown the higher sensitivity rather than other species
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Iran
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Climate Change Mitigation Climate Change Mitigation
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2014
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20,000.00
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OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)
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Project Number: IRA/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/CC/13/04(180) |
Brief Description
Bam Garden City, is like an oasis covered by date palm plantations and groves surrounded by desert land. The palm gardens form the oasis and is the base for the livelihood of the farmers and their families. The devastating Bam ( ... )
uake in 2003, with loss of over 40,000 lives, and about 100,000 injured and dislocated, effected over 50 percent of the population with damage to the date gardens and interruption in water distribution system.
Projects implemented by GEF SGP/UNDP and Hamyaran in Baravat area of Bam helped the local farmers, the women headed households which resulted from the earthquake and other community
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