The project aims to promote integrated natural resource conservation and rural livelihood activities to address the environmental and socio-economic threats disclosed in the project document, and to ultimately contribute to enhancing the SEPL resilience in Nada Chala kebele of GG 1 catchment through contributing to the livelihood improvement of 205 (170 men and 35 women) CBO members by at least 25% through promotion of integrated conservation and development strategies like plantation of multipurpose plants and animal fattening; minimizing communities? dependence on the environment for their livelihood by at least 25%, and thereby contribute to improving biodiversity conservation and restoration of degraded lands that lead to sustaining the lifespan of GG 1 dam; and contributing to institutional capacity building and networking of the CBO with other partners for the promotion of integrated landscape management and ensuring SEPL resilience.