Benefits of Kharaa - Combating land degradation by creating alternative livelihoods
Due to adverse effects of climate change, many springs, small streams, natural ponds and lakes in Mongolia have been dried up over the last 15-20 years. Haraa river is one of the biggest contributors to Selenge river which supplies 60 % of Baikal lake which accounts 20 % of world?s fresh water resources. The grant is given to a local community to restore former fruit tree growing and bee keeping practices in the left bank of Haraa river near Baruunharaa village. The project has started its activity in spring of 2005 and becomes one of the most successful projects in the region. It is growing to be a model for Baruunharaa village and showcase place for Selenge province. In summer of 2005, there was a showcase for all 21 village management authorities and attended by province Governor and many high level officials from Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Esun balt
Country:
Mongolia
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 8,165.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 2,302.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,200.00
Project Number:
MON/05/08
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
40% of participants are women.
Notable Community Participation
A comprehensive involvement of community participation of the local area in terms of the rehabilitation of fruit tree plantation and bee keeping practices is the key goal of this project. Project intents to organize some trainings and workshop for the community of neighboring soums and for pupils. Apart from CBO members, about 12 local unemployed people will be involved in the project activity.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Ganbaatar Bandi
Phone:
(976-11) 327585-1140
Fax:
(976-11) 326221
Email:
Address
UNDP Room 604, UN House - 14201, United Nations Street-14 Sukhbaatar district.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 210646
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 210646
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