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Promoting sustainable development in the Natura 2000 site Gradistea-Caldarusani-Dridu

The project aims to establish a model of sustainable development for Natura 2000 sites. The project will include raising public awareness and an ecological education campaign on the requirements for sustainable use of natural resources in the target protected area, piloting renewable energy sources by installing a solar panel at the Stefan Iordache cultural center, promoting sustainable transport (bicycle) for the visiting tour, and installing nests and feeding points for birds as conservation measures for the Gradistea-Caldarusani-Dridu Natura 2000 site. The target communities include villages inside the protected area.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Clubul Ecologic UNESCO Pro Natura

Country:

Romania

Area Of Work:

Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation

Operational Phase:

OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)

Grant Amount:

US$ 43,610.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 1,440.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 27,920.00

Project Number:

ROM/SGP/OP4/Y3/RAF/09/15

Start Date:

1/2010

End Date:

3/2011

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

120 students are involved in education activities (biodiversity conservation and climate change focused); 200 locals participate in the public debates; 1,200 locals participate in information activities.

Notable Community Participation

Four rural communities, one NGO, two schools and one Local Public Administrations participate in the project activities.

Project sustainability

The NGO has obtained the custody of the Nature 2000 Sites Scrovistea and Bratul Borcea, through POS Mediu, for the elaboration of the Site's management plan.

Planning non gef grant

The NGO submitted a project proposal to POS Mediu for the custody of the Nature 2000 Sites Scrovistea and Bratul Borcea.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The information activities contribute to the public awareness on the biodiversity conservation and climate change.

Capacity - Building Component

The project activities (information materials, educational activities and public debates) enhance the capacity of the local population regarding the importance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in Natura2000 sites and the climate change issues and possibilities to reduce its causes through the use of renewable energy sources.

Replication of project activities

The project represents a model to be replicated directly in the Nature 2000 Sites Scrovistea and Bratul Borcea and indirectly in similar protected areas.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

The project?s activities will contribute to the increase in local population income by promoting and demonstrating the use of RES for residential heating and preparation of warm water (solar panels) and promotion and diversification (non-motorised transport routes) of the local tourism offer.

Project Results

- Creation of an information package (brochures, leaflets, posters) on the Nature 2000 Site and the sustainable use of its natural resources - 4000 examples printed of each.
- Drafting of a course material on environmental education (extracurricular activities) for students of 3 general schools, 120 pupils, from the village Gruiu, regarding the Nature 2000 Site and sustainable use of its natural resources.
- The acquisition and installment of a solar panel at the School nr. 1 from Gruiu, providing domestic hot water and a heat input for the school. The installment of an information panel to the school regarding the use of solar panels as an alternative power source.
- The arrangement of a tourist circuit containing 10 information and awareness raising panels of natural values and the use of sustainable transport.
- The mounting of 50 bird feeders for winter and 50 artificial nests in the forest of Caldarusani

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Indicators

Biophysical

Number of globally significant species protected by project 23

Biophysical

Number of innovations or new technologies developed / applied 1

Empowerment

Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 150

Empowerment

Number of indigenous people participated/involved in SGP project 1500

Livehood

Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project 200

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