The project intends to create the basis for the conservation of the area's globally important biodiversity and the long term sustainable development of the area, through the establishment of an integrated conservation and local development programme, based on local traditions and capacities. It is intended to act as a model and a 'test case' for new approaches to conserve biodiversity in Uzbekistan and the region as a whole. The Project will include, under the umbrella of a biosphere reserve, both the reform of the reserve management itself and also the establishment of sustainable land-use regimes and local economic structures in the wider area around the reserve. This will improve the protection of biodiversity in and around the reserve by reducing overall land use pressures and provide a basis for the sustainable livelihoods of the local population.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
855
Country
Uzbekistan
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2000
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
State Committee for Nature Protection (SCNP)
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
654,380
GEF Project Grant
725,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
14 Jul 2000
Project Approved for Implementation
13 Jul 2000
Project Closed
31 Dec 2008