Sustainable Innovation Center for Community Development
Focal Area :
Capacity Building
Cross Area :
Capacity building
Grant Amount :
$50000.00
Status
In progress
Designed to support government and other institutions during the transition towards banning single use plastic bags, the “Say No Plastic Bag” project aims to promote the use of reusable bags, raise awareness among locals and contribute to behavior change through identifying the most successful ways to promote a #noplasticbag lifestyle.
The project proposes the construction of a complete irrigation system for Tegh settlement of Tegh community, which consists of a pumping station equipped with solar panels, a pumping pipeline to the upper part of the village, repair of the reservoir and a gravity distribution network.
The project aims to generate additional source of income in Gndevaz settlement of Jermuk consolidated community for increasing the efficiency and productivity of farming through introducing smart management of natural resources.
As a result of the escalation of the armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in September 2022, the border communities and rural households of Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions suffered losses and faced damages caused to the power supply systems, gas pipelines, irrigation systems resulting in decreased livelihoods and security. Consequently, the remote pastures in some communities became unsafe; some important infrastructures are damaged, and the local population is facing new challenges because of inaccessibility of infrastructures.
The policies and programs on climate change and energy in Armenia should have a balanced approach on expected benefits and risks, climate and social commitments, sustainable consumption of natural resources- land, water, biodiversity, forestry. It is necessary to consider community and population needs, introduce the culture of corporate social responsibility.
Amia Community, Social-Economic Development Center NGO
Focal Area :
Land Degradation
Cross Area :
Land Degradation
Grant Amount :
$40000.00
Status
In progress
In Armenia, more than 80 percent of land is exposed to degradation due to industrial agriculture, unsustainably designed human settlements and pollution. This has led to local food insecurity, higher food prices, contribution to climate change, environmental hazards, and the loss of biodiversity and ecosystems.
The arable lands of Tsovak settlement constitute 645 hectares, out of which 70% is not irrigated due to inaccessibility of water resources. The hydrotechnical systems of the settlement were built around 60-70 years ago and are not being operated due to deterioration of the irrigation infrastructure.
Lake Sevan has been historically the source of income for the people of Gegharkunik region. Having no alternative way for sustaining their living, people used to rely on water and fish resources of the lake in an uncontrolled and ineffective way, which consequently had a disastrous impact for the region coupled with global warming.
“Biosophia” Healthcare, Environment and Agriculture Development Center NGO
Focal Area :
Capacity Building
Cross Area :
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Grant Amount :
$30000.00
Status
Completed
The project aims at supporting the development of a strategy document on introduction of green transformation policy of Armenia’s economy. It will demonstrate how green and nature-based solutions may enable strengthening competitiveness and resilience of the country’s economy simultaneously decreasing pressure on ecosystems, reducing pollution as well as encouraging social cohesion and creating social benefits.
"Lernavan” Climate Revolving Investment Civil Fund
Focal Area :
Land Degradation
Cross Area :
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Grant Amount :
$50000.00
Status
Completed
The project aims to introduce smart management of natural resources in Lernavan and Shenavan villages to mitigate land degradation, improve agricultural productivity and efficiency and strengthen resilience of farming households
The Green Book project aims to create environmental modules for schoolchildren and integrate them with Information and communications technology (ICT) tools, which are an integral part of education nowadays, including teaching and learning. A created task force consisting of respective experts and teachers will design modules covering earth science basics to climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions and technologies.
“ISSD” Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development of Communities” NGO
Focal Area :
Chemicals
Cross Area :
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Grant Amount :
$50000.00
Status
Completed
The aim of “Compost Academy” project is to increase public awareness about the importance of composting, create small scale composting stations and engage locals in day-to-day activities that can help reduce emission of chemicals and create fertilizers with no chemicals. The overall objective is to increase public awareness about the proper organic waste management practices and create new business opportunities in composting for urban settlements. The “Compost Academy” project has three main components:
The project aims at strengthening the capacities of Lusaghbyur community to address environmental challenges, such as land degradation and climate changes, as well as produce socio-economic benefits to tackle rural poverty and ensure food security.
Lake Sevan is the largest body of water in Armenia and the South Caucasus. The Lake is home to 6 species of fish, all of which are endangered, while there are more than 250 species of vertebrates (48 are protected), about 150 species of invertebrates and about 1600 plants in the basin of the lake.
The project aims to promote cultivation of high-value crops (blueberry, barberry, raspberry, currant, blackberry) through application of innovative solutions in the context of agritourism development.
The project aims at enhancing energy security of Vardenis community, Gegharkunik region through expanding the use of low-carbon energy solutions. The region is characterized with high solar energy potential that will create enabling conditions for diffusion and commercialization of low-carbon technology in the community and beyond.
COVID-19 has disrupted social and economic systems around the world, deepening existing vulnerabilities. The impact of the pandemic has an unequal, more severe impact on vulnerable groups, such as the urban and rural poor, women, children, disabled, etc. Many families have experience a loss of income, education or access to social services.
The proposed project suggests engagement of community-based women leaders as the main actor in an innovative approach of contributing to inclusive and sustainable economy in Armenia through joint entrepreneurship and open source approaches in line with sustainable development principles.
The relationship between environment and employment is evolving, from an initial focus on pollution control toward activities that transform the economy and avoid environmental damage. Investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures are impossible without respective experts.
The main goal of the project is conservation of migratory routs of large mammals and habitats of other biodiversity species listed in the Red Data Book of Armenia and IUCN as well as improvement of socio-economic conditions of the local population in selected areas of Vayots Dzor region.