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2007 Annual Implementation Report |
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Tuesday, 10 June 2008 |
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Executive SummaryCarbon sequestration project was designed to develop the participatory resource management model suitable for arid and semi-arid areas, to address poverty alleviation and improve the land capacity for Carbon sequestration. The project started its activities in 2003 in Hosseinabad plain in Southern Khorasan province and will continue into 2009. The project covers 144,000 hectares of Hosseinabad Gheinab with 31 villages. It has been recognized as the most successful project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iran four years after its start with the efforts of those involved particularly the local community.In 2005 the project focused on gathering and organization of local community as Village Development Groups (VDGs). In 2006 the project focus shifted to strengthening and formalizing these groups and in 2007 the project objective was to set in motion the operation of Alghadir cooperative and marketing of the production from the VDGs. The project management consisted of the Project Management Committee (PMC), Project Review Committee (PRC), and the Co-Management Board (CMB) which were formed in 2005. One CMB meeting, four PRC meetings and a PMC meeting were all conducted as planned during 2007. |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 09 June 2008 |
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Land degradation and desertification is one of the pressing challenges of the Islamic Republic of Iran. About 85% of the area (about 39.4 million ha out of 164.8 million ha) has been classified as arid and semi-arid which just receives between 30 to 250 mm of rainfall annually. Many of the semi-arid areas are degraded with a vegetative cover ranging from 5% to 50%. Yet if nothing is done in these low rainfall areas, the incidence of desert creep and rangeland degradation will increase with more adverse social and environmental consequences. Realizing the serious problems posed by land degradation and desertification for the nation building and prosperity of the people, the government has identified the rehabilitation of degraded lands as its one of the top development priorities. The Government policy of vesting the ownership of resources and reclaimed land to local community is worth noting here.In April 2003, a ‘carbon sequestration’ initiative funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) was signed between the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (GIRl) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote and model carbon sequestration by planting resistant species in dry land area through participatory approach to land management.It has been generally believed that dry areas can be rejuvenated at a relatively low cost if a partnership is formed between the people, the government and civil society. Incorporating woody plants into the reclamation programme it can reduce desert creep, provide some animal browse and at the same time increase the carbon store. Duration of the project and budget: • Project duration: 6 years • Total budget: US$1,709,939 |
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