Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Human and Biodiversity Resilience in the Iraqi Marshlands
Agreement Number:
7448543 P011570001
Agreement Value:
$5,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 29, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project with UNDP Iraq supports 40,000 inhabitants living in the Al-Chibayish district of the Central Marshes in Thi-Qar governorate in addressing the inter-relationship between human livelihoods and biodiversity protection in the Mesopotamian Marshes based on their reliance on a shared, water-based ecology.
Project activities include: (1) establishing a pilot rainwater catchment pond and green technology for water pumping, purification, and distribution will improve the quantity and quality of water available for people and livestock (2) providing alternatives to illegal fishing and poaching in marsh communities; (3) empowering women in leadership positions, as water managers, and participation through community outreach to spouses, and tribal and religious leaders; and (4) strengthening policies and procedures at local, governorate and federal levels to better monitor the management of natural resources in the Marshlands.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved gender-responsive water security to support indigenous residents and water-dependent ecosystems through community work on the rehabilitation of climate-resilient water systems for the harvesting and distribution for improved water quality and access; and (2) increased gender-responsive protection for biodiversity and ecosystems to Marsh Arab communities, using a community-level approach to strengthen and better manage natural resources contributing to healthy, sustainable nature-based livelihoods
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2022-2023-Q4-00078
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.