AWARENESS RAISING BY PRODUCING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ON CASPIAN SEAL AND 10 ENDAGERED SPECIES IN IRAN
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.
If continued, these steps will feed into the ultimate conservation goals; without which endangered and threatened species could result in potential extinction. The previous and ongoing void of knowledge has resulted in direct and
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.
If continued, these steps will feed into the ultimate conservation goals; without which endangered and threatened species could result in potential extinction. The previous and ongoing void of knowledge has resulted in direct and
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Anjomane Tarhe Sarzamine Paydar
Country:
Iran
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 13,500.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 8,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 6,500.00
Project Number:
IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/Y2/09/14 (123)
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Asiyeh Rezaei
Phone:
+989356427890 (mobile),
+982122867892 (SGP Office)
Fax:
(98-21) 2286 9547
Email:
Address
GEF SGP Office
C/O UNDP Iran, No.8, Shahrzad Blvd., Darrous, Pasdaran, Tehran Zip code: 1948773911, Iran
Country Website
Visit the Iran Country Page