"Chornobyl. Territory of change": empowering local communities
The main goal of the project is to establish the Information Center "Chornobyl. Territory of change" to raise public awareness on the following issues: - Results of regular environment monitoring on radiation in the Exclusion Zone and beyond it; - Kyiv and Zhytomyr Polissya ecosystem conditions; - Prospects and possible ways for sustainable development in the Exclusion Zone and local communities around this area, including energy efficient technologies demonstration and renewable energy sources to promote them among population; - Measures to protect the population from possible impact of Exclusion Zone objects; - Operation of the Chornobyl Radiation and Environmental Biosphere Reserve; - The results of scientific research carried out in the Exclusion Zone. To achieve its goal, the project work plan includes development of technical design project on re-construction the Center building; construction works and insulation of the building; purchase and installation of solar power plant on the roof of the building to ensure independent power supply, engineering networks, electrical and plumbing equipment, energy-saving LED lighting; as well arrangement of the Center with furniture. To ensure effective performance of the Center, the project is responsible for development and dissemination of information materials; creation of the library that encounter informational, educational and scientific literature; development of the web page of the Center; holding an information campaign in the media on a regular basis; carrying out the presentations of the Center to mass media and other stakeholders; development and implementation of consulting and training mechanisms for the Center visitors.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
NGO Center Prypyat.Com
Country:
Ukraine
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 39,980.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 14,500.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 6,500.00
Project Number:
UKR/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/CC/16/04
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.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Public awareness campaign is a major component of the project. It includes a wide media coverege, establishment of a library of informational, educational and scientific publications, day-to-day information support service in the Center premises for the visitors and organization of side events.
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Indicators
Biophysical
Tonnes of CO2 decreased or avoided by energy efficient and renewable energy technologies or applying environmentally sustainable transport practices introduced by SGP Project
18
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project
5
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project
50
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project
1
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Svitlana Nigorodova
Phone:
+ 380 44 354 56 90 (ext. 3300)
Email:
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