Conservation of Wetland Biodiversity in the Lower Volga Region, Russia
Lower Volga Biodiversity Conservation
| Geographical focus: |
Europe & CIS, Russian Federation, Russian Federation and Western CIS countries |
| Project ID: |
47701 |
| Duration: |
2004 to 2010 |
| Status: |
under implementation |
| Lead organization: |
UNDP Russian Federation |
Funding:
Budget: $15,805,920.00
Objectives;
Situation Analysis;
Strategy;
(Expected) Results / Outcome;
Major activities |
The project development objective is to ensure protection of the globally significant wetland biodiversity of the Volga Delta through an integrated conservation and sustainable-use approach. The protected areas of the Lower Volga require a thorough reorganization and strenghening programme based upon the new realities of the day (including the sea level rise of the Caspian Sea) and the latest thinking in integrated conservation and management approaches.
Expected Outcome: 1) Legislative and political basis improved 2) Capacity enhanced of the local government and non-governmental agencies active in the fields of biodiversity conservation and wetland management 3) Improved protected areas system 4) Demonstration projects for the community participatory and integrated management of key wetlands and their biodiversity resources in the Lower Volga implemented 5) Water quality monitoring programmes to reduce industrial pollution developed
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| Short description |
Protection of the globally significant wetland biodiversity of the Volga Delta through an integrated conservation and sustainable-use approach |
| Local and Implementing Partners |
Ministry of Natural Resources, Economic and environmental institutions of the Astrakhan and Volgograd Oblasts, the Republic of Kalmykia, and local communities |
| Focal point |
Adriana Dinu (UNDP); Irina Bredneva (UNDP Russia) |
| Lessons Learned, Links and Additional Resources |
http://www.undp.ru/index.phtml?iso=RU&lid=1&cmd=programs&id=6
http://www.volgawetlands.ru/ |
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