International
Climate Initiative (IKI)

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.