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3rd Phase (TJS-III)

Project Objectives

To analyse continuously the development of the ecotourism sector
To develop and encourage participatory approach contributing to socio-economic development of communities adjacent to protected areas
To introduce protected areas as ecotourism centers
To revise the Ecotourism Conservation Program (ECP) taking into consideration the sectoral developments, the experience of various programs, as well as the requirements of civil society and the ministries of environmental protection of Armenia
To develop Special Operational Fund (SOF), used and recognized as a financial tool for the activities of transboundary goals
To implement the Special Operational Fund’s in-country action package

WHAT WE DID WITHIN THE PROJECT

Reports are submitted to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and German organizations at a semi-annual basis
Current consultation on the implementation of the Financial Participatory Approach (FPA) within the frames of Support Program for Protected Areas and Ecological Corridor’s Project
Organization of regional workshops for FPA practitioners
FPA implementation for Teghut and Haghartsin communities of Dilijan NP
Development of Ecotourism Sustainable Development Plans for chosen Protected Areas ("Lake Arpi" and "Dilijan" NPs) in compliance with Europark standards
Development of "Dilijan" NP marketing plan
Development of transboundary ecotourism proposals, organization of transboundary meetings, familiarity trips for tour operators for Lake Arpi NP and Javakheti PAs
Organization of familiriaty trips about transboundary ecotourism for the representatives of the Ministry of Environment and PAs to Germany, Italy and Slovenia
Participation of PAs in ITB Berlin International Tourism Exhibition
Participation of PAs in IntourExpo Exhibition
Organization of national and regional workshops for ECP updates
Promoting regional collaboration on biodiversity monitoring
Establishment of an online database of transboundary monitoring
Organization of a study tour on transboundary monitoring for representatives of the Ministry of Environment and the Protected Areas of Armenia to Bavarian Forest National Park (Germany) and Šumava National Park (Czech Republic)
Organization of monitoring experience exchange for the representatives of the Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia in Bavarian Forest National Park (Germany)
Within the Birdwatching Festival, a regional study tour was organized for the representatives of the SPNAs of Armenia to a number of PAs in Georgia
Supporting the Red Deer Reintroduction Program in Armenia (construction of a Breeding center in Dilijan National Park, acquisition and care of individuals)
Financial support to ‘’Fauna biodiversity and Conservation Issues - 3 " International Conference
Installment of 8 security cameras for the needs of Dilijan NP
Assessment of the market value of buildings and constructions of Gilanlar village adjusent to Khosrov Forest State reserve
Development of Passport for Shaki Waterfall Nature Monument
Improvement of Stepanavan Dendropark tourism infrastructure
Supporting Goravan Sands and Khor Virap state sanctuaries’ rehabilitation programs (acquisition of two shelters for inspectors)
Provision of an off-road vehicle and fire fighting equipment for the needs of "Jrvezh" forest park
Provision of an off-road vehicle for the needs of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body
Technical assistance to the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (computer equipment, office supplies, office furniture and boots necassary for field works)

In Process

Updating FPA Manual
Developing FPA reference book (including stories of experience acqiured)
Summary of Ecotourism sustainable development plans for Arpa lake NP and Dilijan NP
Development and summary of Ecotourism sustainable development plan of Khosrov Forest State reserve
Translation of Dilijan NP marketing plan
Summarizing the works on development of transboundary ecotourism proposals of Arpi Lake NP and Javakheti PA, organization of transboundary meetings
Analysis of ecotourism management gaps in SPNAs and organization of trainings
Implementation of infrastructure investments envisaged by Ecotourism Sustainable Development Plans (Initial small-scale investments)
Summarizing the works on web site development for the Protected Areas of Armenia
- Development of Branding Concept and Guidelines for Protected Areas of Armenia;
Publication of updated EEP Plan
Organisation of Presentation
Capacity Building of SPNAs managers and key staff through participation in training programs, study tour to foreign SPNAs, international training programs, workshops and conferences
Summary of Trainings on Transboundary Biodiversity Monitoring of the Arpa Lake NP and Javakheti PA, summizing the works on establishment of online database of transboundary monitoring, organization of transboundary meetings
Launch of a new stage of supporting the Red Deer Reintroduction Program in Armenia (facilitating the safety and protection of the breerding center, infrastructure improvement, acquiring new individuals, staff capacity building)
Further implementation of the national action package of Special Operational Fund (SOF) based on the needs of the RA MNP and other partners

Project financed by: BMZ/KfW
Project duration: 2015-2020
Project implemented by: WWF Caucasus Office, consultant: AHT Group, WWF Armenia

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