Promotion of Important Bird Areas in Jordan
Jordan is located at the junction of three continents housing several globally and regionally important ecosystems and habitats. There are 17 International Bird Areas (IBAs)in Jordan. Three of these areas are fully protected by law and five are partially protected. IBAs in Jordan are exposed to several negative impacts such as ecosystem destruction, extinction of species and degradation of local migratory birds. The project is working on updating, promoting and conserving IBAs in Jordan to ensure their sustainability and to benefit the local economy from their cultural and natura values. The project is issuing a periodical newsletter featuring activities of Birdlife globally and regionally. A web site has also been created. A red data book on IBAs in Jordan is currently under publication and will provide a valuable source of information for researchers and other interested individuals and agencies.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Birdlife International- Middle East Division
Country:
Jordan
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 42,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 20,000.00
Project Number:
GEF-JOR-95-G52-18
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Local communities living in and around IBAs are involved in project activities during research and data collection process.
Notable Community Participation
Local communities living in and around IBAs are involved in project activities during research and data collection process.
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Anas Abdel Raouf Khasawneh
Phone:
00962/6/5100420 Ext: 246
Fax:
00962/6/5100430
Email:
Ms. Salsabeel Shishani
Email:
Address
UNDP Jordan/ shmeisani, Ishaq Al Edwan street/ P.O.Box 941631
Amman, Arab States, 11183
Amman, Arab States, 11183
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