Expansion of the protected areas network for the conservation of the Altai-Sayan Region

As of: March 2021

The aim of the project was the long-term conservation and sustainable exploitation of the Russian part of the Altai-Sayan ecoregion. The area is very rich in biodiversity and is a carbon sink of global importance. In addition to capacity building in the region, the project partners implemented the following integrated measures: identification of new conservation areas, prevention and fighting of forest fires, pilot measures geared to climate change adaptation and promotion of alternative forms of livelihood.

State of implementation/results

Project completed
New conservation areas covering a total of 785,336 ha defined, with a further 451,000 ha in preparation, 4 visitor centres and 6 ranger stations established
Fire management strategy drawn up and fire management plans formulated for 12 conservation areas
15 conservation areas equipped with fire-fighting equipment for forest protection
Adaptation strategy for climate change in the region developed; pilot project on adaptation implemented
Monitoring system for climate change developed, 60 permanent monitoring plots established as well as 14 automated weather stations procured
Training seminars conducted on alternative forms of livelihood and sources of income
Promotion of ecological tourism

Project data

Country:

Russian Federation

Implementing organisation:

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Slovakia

Political partner(s):

Administration of Ergaki Park - Russia
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment - Russia
Ministry of Nature Resources and Environment of Tyva Republic (MNRE) - Russia
Ministry of Nature Resources and Forestry of Krasnoyarsk Territory - Russia

Implementing partner(s):

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Russia
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Russia

BMU grant:

2.995.023,80 €

Duration:

12/2009 till 12/2012

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