Ukrainian steppe zone rehabilitation for the benefit of local communities
The project aims to protect and restore biodiversity on Ukrainian steppe landscape with chalk extraction in Lugansk and Donetsk regions for sustainable development and benefits for local communities. The project achieves its objectives through implementation of the following activities: conduct scientific expeditions to provide comprehensive ecological baseline analysis of steppe landscape in Lugansk and Donetsk regions and statistics on distribution of rare steppe flora and fauna populations; conduct scientific research and provide baseline analysis to identify the main threats for the landscape caused by local population, develop recommendations and disseminate among all target groups; decrease a number of steppe fires through introduction of preventive measures on 5 ha of Protected Area "Striletskyi steppe"; restore 8 ha of protected areas by liquidation of invasive species of plants; promote steppe conservation and restoration among local communities through wide information campaign.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
NGO "Ecomug"
Country:
Ukraine
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 40,140.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 26,359.15
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 14,203.50
Project Number:
UKR/SGP/OP6/Y1/CORE/BD/16/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
Gender equality is a part of project policy and all parties participate in project activities on equal base and benefit from project results. But the majority of participants are women. And the project is led by a woman.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
The project contributes to the sustainable livelihoods and safety of communities by decreasing number of fires through introduction of preventive measures and putting into operation equipment for fires extinguishing.
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Indicators
Biophysical
Number of globally significant species protected by project
25
Biophysical
Hectares of globally significant biodiversity area protected or sustainably managed by project
13
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project
4
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project
300
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Svitlana Nigorodova
Phone:
+ 380 44 354 56 90 (ext. 3300)
Email:
Valentyna Kyrychenko
Email:
Address
10, Lypska Str., Kyiv, Ukraine
, EUROPE AND THE CIS REGION, 01021
, EUROPE AND THE CIS REGION, 01021
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