Solar lighting in Qarah , Nujjd plain, Socotra Governorate
Qa?rah villages are a group of neighboring villages in the extreme western end of the Nujid plain in of Socotra. The villages are located on the narrow coastal strip between the hill slopes to the north and the Sea to the south. The community is a mixed of shepherds that managing livestock in hill slopes and fishermen permanently live in the cost. This project will help improving local community livelihood through provision of solar system for lighting. The total beneficiaries of 1310 inhabitants (662 males and 658 females in 151 families. The project will have a direct impact on community livelihood and secure an annual saving of US$ 62 per family and CO2 32.29 tons per year.Environmental awareness with target local community when 60 men and 60 women participate in a one day workshop addressing climate changes.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Qa'rah Community Group
Country:
Yemen
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 20,600.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 38,495.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 2,332.00
Project Number:
YEM/SGP/OP6/Y6/CORE/CC/2020/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Bashar Sallam
Phone:
00967 (1) 448605/6 Extn. 441
Email:
Address
C/o UNDP, 60 meter Road, P. O. Box 551
Sana'a, Sana'a
Sana'a, Sana'a
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