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Caspian Environment Programme Investment and Donors’ Forum Islamic Republic of Iran presentation of priorities

Caspian Environment Programme Investment and Donors’ Forum Islamic Republic of Iran presentation of priorities and commitments Presented By: Hamid Farahani Rad 19 November 2004, Baku, Azerbaijan

National Caspian Action Plan Priorities for Intervention üIntegrated Waste management (solid, liquid & hazardous)

National Caspian Action Plan Priorities for Intervention üIntegrated Waste management (solid, liquid & hazardous) üWatershed management üIntegrated Coastal Zone Management üSustainable Fisheries Management üSustainable Tourism/Ecotourism üAmbient monitoring (IMS) üBiodiversity Conservation üPublic Environmental Education & Awareness üEIA & SEA enabling & capacity building

Relationship between NCAP & relevant national policies & plans for development • Country’s 20

Relationship between NCAP & relevant national policies & plans for development • Country’s 20 -year outlook (2025) • 4 th Five-Year National Development Plan 2005 -2009 (Umbrella Plan) and Provincial 5 -Year Development Plans • Environmental Strategies • National Biodiversity Action Plan • Forest Protection Plan • Solid Waste Management Plan for Coastal Provinces • Coastal Area Management Plan • Marine Environment Conservation • National Plan for River Pollution Management • National Plan for Integrated Pest Management • Public participation in development processes

Implementation Status of NCAP: • Finalized at NCAP Forum • NCAP developed in cooperation

Implementation Status of NCAP: • Finalized at NCAP Forum • NCAP developed in cooperation with all relevant Ministries & different stakeholders • Endorsed by the NFP who is bestowed ‘Full Power of Authority’ in connection with CEP by the Vice President (H. E. Dr. Masoumeh Ebtekar) since 1998 • Integrated into the 4 th Five -Year National Development Plan • Incorporated in the Development plans of Coastal Provinces • Incorporated in the Relevant Ministries Action Plans

Allocated and Ear-marked Funds Department of Environment (2005 – 2009) ($12, 650, 000) •

Allocated and Ear-marked Funds Department of Environment (2005 – 2009) ($12, 650, 000) • • • Institutional Strengthening Contribution to the Caspian Environment Programme Wetlands and Protected Area Management National Biodiversity Action Plan Protection of western population Siberian Cranes and Their Habitats Improvement of Environmental Laboratories in Coastal Provinces Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Development Activities in Coastal Areas Environmental Awareness Programme in All Coastal Provinces Improvement of Environmental guarding Through Establishment of Guard Stations and Conducting Training programs

Allocated and Ear-marked Fund Fisheries Co. (Shilat) ($8, 411, 000) • Pollution Monitoring (Petroleum

Allocated and Ear-marked Fund Fisheries Co. (Shilat) ($8, 411, 000) • Pollution Monitoring (Petroleum Hydrocarbons & Heavy Metals) $ 750, 000 • Hydrological Studies($ 1, 875, 000) • Stock Assessments of Bony and Sturgeon Fishes ($ 936, 000) • Sefid-Roud Hydro-Biological Studies & Resource Assessment ($540, 000) • Limnological Studies in Major Rivers ($ 750, 000) • Eco -Toxicological Studies on Phoca caspius and Commercial Fish Spp. ($ 560, 000) • Population Control of Mnemiopsis leidyi Using Biological Means to Improve Kilka Fisheries ($ 500, 000) • Completion of Caspian Fish Gene Bank Reference Centre ($ 2, 000) • Commercial Species Breeding & Rearing ($ 500, 000)

Allocated and Ear-marked Funds International Sturgeon Research Institute ($5, 195, 000) • Stock assessment

Allocated and Ear-marked Funds International Sturgeon Research Institute ($5, 195, 000) • Stock assessment and sturgeon tracking ($2, 000) • Sturgeon breeding and rearing ($1, 060, 000) • Genetics, physiology and biochemistry of sturgeon ($ 955, 000) • Ecology, eco-toxicology and hygiene of sturgeon ($ 970, 000) • Processing technology of sturgeon products ($ 110, 000) • Data communication of sturgeon in the Caspian Sea ($ 100, 000)

Allocated and Ear-marked Funds Ministry of Energy ($3, 550, 000) • Marine Data Information

Allocated and Ear-marked Funds Ministry of Energy ($3, 550, 000) • Marine Data Information Centre and Environmental Monitoring ($750, 000) • Promoting the Adoption of Renewable Energies in Rural Areas and Related Activities Establishing Biogas Units in Coastal Villages ($ 300, 000) • Determination of Pollution Sources, Pollution Control and Management Measures ($1, 250, 000) • Enhancement of Meteorological Stations in Amirabad, Noshahr, Port of Anzali, and Neka ($225, 000) • Enhancement of Meteorological Information Centre ($175, 000) • Completion of the National Caspian Research Centre ($175, 000) • Determination of Self-Purification Potential of the Caspian Sea ($75, 000) • Preparation of Coastal Area Land-Use Plans ($350, 000) • Study of Climatic Vectors Governing the levels of Water sources in South Caspian Area ($ 250, 000)

Allocated and Ear-marked Fund Ports & Shipping Organization ($ 5, 050, 000) • Feasibility

Allocated and Ear-marked Fund Ports & Shipping Organization ($ 5, 050, 000) • Feasibility Studies and Construction of Reception Facility for Ship-generated Wastes ($ 3, 000) • Updating the Sensitivity Mapping of Coastal Areas ($ 100, 000) • Prevention, Control and Management of Alien / Invasive Species in Conjunction with Globalast Project ($ 700, 000) • Integrated Coastal Area Management Plan ($ 1, 250, 000)

Allocated & Ear-marked Funding by Ministry of Interior, Department of Environment Local Government ($185,

Allocated & Ear-marked Funding by Ministry of Interior, Department of Environment Local Government ($185, 000) • Establishing an Incineration Plant ($ 45, 000) • Solid Waste Management in Coastal Areas ($ 140, 000)

Provincial Budget For coastal provinces 2004 -2009 ($ 96, 000) • Mazandaran Province $55,

Provincial Budget For coastal provinces 2004 -2009 ($ 96, 000) • Mazandaran Province $55, 000 – Protected Area Management; Fisheries; Forest Protection; Flood Prevention and Control; Environmental Research; Solid Waste Management; Urban Sewage Network • Gilan Province $ 31, 250, 000 – Environmental Protection; Protected Area Management; Fisheries; Rural Water Supply; Waste Water Management; River Management; Forest Protection • Golestan Province $ 10, 000 – Waste Water Management; Environmental Protection Including Protected Areas Management; Industrial Waste Management in Minoodasht and Port of Gaz; Forest Protection; Flood Prevention and Control

Financial Requirements & Sources Total Needed Budget 2005 -2009 National / Provincial Investment Required

Financial Requirements & Sources Total Needed Budget 2005 -2009 National / Provincial Investment Required Funds Grants Loans Wastewater Mgmt. 500, 000 K 4, 000 K * 96, 000 K Solid Waste Mgmt. 200, 000 K 140, 000 K 5, 000 K * 55, 000 K 5, 200 K 2, 000 K 3, 200 K * - 100, 000 K 45, 000 K * 50, 000 K Regional cleaner Prod. Centre 2, 000 K 500 K 1, 500 K * - Watershed Mgmt. 90, 000 K 1, 000 K - Subject Area Sturgeon Research Hazardous Waste * Capacity building, Awareness raising, Information & technology transfer

Financial Requirements & Sources Total Needed Budget 2005 -2009 National / Provincial Investment Required

Financial Requirements & Sources Total Needed Budget 2005 -2009 National / Provincial Investment Required Funds Grants Loans 500, 000 K 4, 000 K * 96, 000 K Tourism & Ecotourism 8, 000 K 5, 000 K 3, 000 K * - EIA / SEA Capacity Bldng 3, 000 K 1, 500 K - - Ambient Monitoring 2, 000 K 500 K 1, 500 K - Economic Evaluation of Provincial Biodiversity 1, 000 K 300 K 700 K * - Subject Area Fisheries Genebank Reference Centre * Capacity building, Awareness raising, Information & technology transfer

Financial Requirements & Sources Total Needed Budget 2005 -2009 National / Provincial Investment Environ.

Financial Requirements & Sources Total Needed Budget 2005 -2009 National / Provincial Investment Environ. Educ. 1, 500 K 1, 000 K - Rivers Rehabilitation Plan 3, 000 K 1, 000 K 2, 000 K * - Capacity Building Environmental Management System (Provincial) 2, 000 K 500 K 1, 500 K - Subject Area Required Funds Grants Loans * Capacity building, Awareness raising, Information & technology transfer

Why Investment in Iran? • More than 50% of the whole Caspian population lives

Why Investment in Iran? • More than 50% of the whole Caspian population lives on the Iranian coast • Proximity to Population centres & Increasing Tourism and Recreation • Strong Law enforcement Protecting Fisheries Ind. • Ecologically important Location, Rich Biodiversity • Strong government support for environmental protection projects and Conservation (National Environmental Fund) • Considerable potential for private sector investment (tourism & agribusiness) with government support

Thank You For Your Attention

Thank You For Your Attention